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Mad Max

1979·Movie·R·91 min·6.7(4,975)

The maximum force of the future.

In the ravaged near-future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the streets, the ruthless gang laughs in the face of a police force hell-bent on stopping them.

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Where to watch Mad Max in United States

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomHBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV CinemaApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
AustraliaStan, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Fetch TV
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FilminRakuten TV, Apple TV Store
BrazilHBO Max, Oldflix, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Mad Max

Mad Max is a 1979 English-language action, thriller and science fiction film directed by George Miller. The cast is led by Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 5000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV.

Mad Max was produced by Kennedy Miller Productions and made in Australia. It was released on April 12, 1979, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $100 million worldwide.

Director
George Miller
Writers
James McCausland, George Miller, Byron Kennedy
Release date
April 12, 1979
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Australia
Budget
$0 million
Box office
$100 million
Production
Kennedy Miller Productions
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Mad Max cast & crew

Mad Max was directed by George Miller and written by James McCausland, George Miller, and Byron Kennedy.

The cast features Mel Gibson as Max Rockatansky, Joanne Samuel as Jessie Rockatansky, Hugh Keays-Byrne as Toecutter, Steve Bisley as Jim Goose, Tim Burns as Johnny the Boy, and Roger Ward as Fifi.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Brian May, cinematography is by David Eggby, and it was produced by Byron Kennedy.

Is Mad Max worth watching?

Mad Max holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 4,975 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, thriller, and science fiction, Mad Max is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Mad Max

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Cast of Mad Max

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Max Rockatansky

Joanne Samuel

Joanne Samuel

Jessie Rockatansky

Hugh Keays-Byrne

Hugh Keays-Byrne

Toecutter

Steve Bisley

Steve Bisley

Jim Goose

Tim Burns

Tim Burns

Johnny the Boy

Roger Ward

Roger Ward

Fifi

Vincent Gil

Vincent Gil

Nightrider

Lulu Pinkus

Lulu Pinkus

Nightrider's Girl

Lisa Aldenhoven

Lisa Aldenhoven

Nurse

David Bracks

David Bracks

Mudguts

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Bertrand Cadart

Clunk

David Cameron

David Cameron

Underground Mechanic

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Mad Max — FAQs

Where can I watch Mad Max in United States?

Mad Max is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Mad Max on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Mad Max is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Mad Max in?

Mad Max is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Mad Max?

Mad Max runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).

What is Mad Max rated?

Mad Max is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 4,975 ratings.

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