John's Not Mad(1989)
John's Not Mad Synopsis
John's Not Mad is a QED documentary made by the BBC in 1989. It was ranked, in a British public poll, as one of the 50 Greatest Documentaries. The film shadows John Davidson, a 15-year-old from Galashiels in Scotland, who had severe Tourette syndrome. John's life was explored in terms of his family and the close-knit community around him, and how they all coped with a misunderstood condition.
John's Not Mad (1989) is a documentary film directed by Valerie Kaye, released on March 14, 1989 with a runtime of 28m. It stars Eleanor Bron, John Davidson, Heather Davidson and Oliver Sacks. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Valerie Kaye
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
John's Not Mad Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eleanor Bron
as Narrator (voice)
John Davidson
as Self
- Heather Davidson
Heather Davidson
as Self
Oliver Sacks
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Valerie Kaye.
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John's Not Mad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 3 ratings.
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John's Not Mad – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch John's Not Mad online?
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John's Not Mad (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in John's Not Mad?
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The main cast of John's Not Mad (1989) includes Eleanor Bron, John Davidson, Heather Davidson and Oliver Sacks. The film was directed by Valerie Kaye. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John's Not Mad released?
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John's Not Mad was released on March 14, 1989 and runs for 28m.
Is John's Not Mad worth watching?
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John's Not Mad (1989) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.