A Date for Mad Mary_
"Mad" Mary McArdle returns to Drogheda after a short spell in prison for something she'd rather forget. Back home, everything and everyone has changed. Her best friend, Charlene, is about to get married and Mary is maid of honor. When Charlene refuses Mary a 'plus one' on the grounds that she probably couldn't find a date, Mary becomes determined to prove her wrong.
Starring
Seána Kerslake, Tara Lee, Charleigh Bailey
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
MUBI
2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
A Date for Mad Mary was released 10 years ago in 2016.
Overview
"Mad" Mary McArdle returns to Drogheda after a short spell in prison for something she'd rather forget. Back home, everything and everyone has changed. Her b...
A Date for Mad Mary is a Romance, Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 22m.
CAST (20)
Seána Kerslake
Mary
Tara Lee
Jess
Charleigh Bailey
Charlene
Denise McCormack
Suzanne
Siobhan Shanahan
Leona
Carolyn Bracken
Female Prison Guard
BB
Barbara Brennan
Nan
SC
Stephen Cromwell
Grungy Guy
SG
Sarah Gorman
Grungy Guy's Girlfriend
JF
John Finegan
Angry Club Bouncer
Norma Sheahan
Sally
Ben Condron
Declan
Shauna Higgins
Julie
JG
Jamiu Giwa
Udel
MD
Mark Dunne
Scrote
TO
Tatiana Ouliankina
Oksana
Emily Thomson
Single Lady in Dating Video
DO
Darragh O'Toole
Guy with Jess
ER
Emmet Ryan
Sham
TC
Timmy Creed
Cork Guy
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
82 min (1h 22m)
Language
English
Country
IE
Rating
6.4/10 (69 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Date for Mad Mary about?
"Mad" Mary McArdle returns to Drogheda after a short spell in prison for something she'd rather forget. Back home, everything and everyone has changed. Her best friend, Charlene, is about to get married and Mary is maid of honor. When Charlene refuses Mary a 'plus one' on the grounds that she probably couldn't find a date, Mary becomes determined to prove her wrong.
How long is A Date for Mad Mary?
A Date for Mad Mary has a runtime of 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Who stars in A Date for Mad Mary?
The cast of A Date for Mad Mary includes Seána Kerslake, Tara Lee, Charleigh Bailey, Denise McCormack, Siobhan Shanahan.
What is the rating of A Date for Mad Mary?
A Date for Mad Mary has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 69 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Romance
Drama
Comedy