Directed by David O. Russell, the biographical sports drama film ‘Madden’ chronicles John Madden’s incredible journey alongside best friend and true original Al Davis – from a Super Bowl-winning partnership with the Raiders, to becoming football’s most recognizable voice, to building the worldwide Madden NFL video game. MADDEN is the celebration of a brilliant mind whose once in a century spirit and personality, partnership with his daring wife Virginia, lifelong friendships, and infectious love of people and football transcended the world of sports.
‘Madden’ stars Nicolas Cage (as John Madden), Christian Bale (as Al Davis), Kathryn Hahn (as Virginia Madden), Sienna Miller (as Carol Davis), John Mulaney (as Trip Hawkins), and Shane Gillis.
Written by David O. Russell and Cambron Clark, with story by Cambron Clark, ‘Madden’ is produced by Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, David O. Russell, Jonathan Shukat, Steve Tisch, Matthew Budman, and Colin Wilson, with executive producers David J. Bloomfield, Constance Schwartz-Morini, and Michael Strahan. Production companies are Amazon MGM Studios, Escape Artists, ShowKat Productions, Skydance Sports, and SMAC Entertainment.
The film’s cinematography is by Robert Richardson, the music is by Scott Bomar, with editing by Alan Baumgarten and Jon Poll.
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Amazon MGM Studios will release ‘Madden’ in select theaters on November 11, 2026 and on Prime Video on November 18, 2026.
Nicolas Cage is most known for Leaving Las Vegas, Face/Off, Adaptation, and National Treasure. Christian Bale is most known for The Dark Knight, American Psycho, and The Fighter, Vice. Kathryn Hahn is most known for Parks and Recreation, WandaVision, and Agatha All Along. David O. Russell is most known for The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook, and American Hustle.
