Mad Men (2007)
This intimate, atmospheric drama follows ruthlessly competitive Madison Avenue advertising professionals through a melancholy, gritty decade.
Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.
How intense is Mad Men?
Mad Men has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Mad Men feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholyatmosphericintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Mad Men
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Mad Men for you?
Is Mad Men scary?
No. Mad Men is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Mad Men gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Mad Men sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Mad Men OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream Mad Men?
Mad Men is streaming on Max, AMC+ and Plex.
Does Mad Men have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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