Maximum Overdrive

Name: Maximum Overdrive
Genre: Horror, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1986-07-13
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, Yeardley Smith, John Short

1986·Movie·R·98 min·★ 5.8(862)

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“Imagine your worst nightmare...machines take over the world!”

When a comet passes close to the earth, machines all over the world come alive and go on homicidal rampages. A group of people at a desolate truck stop are held hostage by a gang of murderous 18-wheelers. The frightened people set out to defeat the killer machines…Or be killed by them.

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About Maximum Overdrive

Maximum Overdrive is a 1986 English-language horror, action and science fiction film directed by Stephen King. The cast is led by Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Maximum Overdrive was produced by DEG and made in United States of America. It was released on July 13, 1986, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.

Director: Stephen King
Writers: Stephen King
Release date: July 13, 1986
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $10 million
Box office: $7 million
Production: DEG

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Maximum Overdrive cast & crew

Maximum Overdrive was directed by Stephen King and written by Stephen King.

The cast features Emilio Estevez as Bill Robinson, Pat Hingle as Hendershot, Laura Harrington as Brett, Yeardley Smith as Connie, John Short as Curt, and Ellen McElduff as Wanda June.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Armando Nannuzzi and it was produced by Martha De Laurentiis and Don Levin.

Is Maximum Overdrive worth watching?

Maximum Overdrive holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 862 ratings, a more divisive horror films.

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror, action, and science fiction, Maximum Overdrive is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Maximum Overdrive

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