Mad Max
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- Original Theatrical Trailer (01:51)
- Trailer 1 (01:54)
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Synopsis
In a self-destructing world, a vengeful Australian policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang.
Cast
- Mel Gibson
- Joanne Samuel
- Hugh Keays-Byrne
- Steve Bisley
- Tim Burns
- Roger Ward
- Lisa Aldenhoven
- David Bracks
- Bertrand Cadart
- David Cameron
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- May 13, 2024
Definitely gives off "we ran out of budget" vibes in the third act but overall an absurd directorial debut. The score goes insanely hard! I spent the whole movie thinking "Well yeah, obviously Brian May of Queen would turn out something this phenomenal" and then I checked…
James (Schaffrillas)May 18, 2024i find this movie fascinating in a metatextual sense more than i actually enjoy it; the structure is insane, with a climax that feels like the inciting incident and makes the whole movie feel like a prequel. the fact that it made $100 million is baffling until you watch the…
demi adejuyigbeJun 8, 201552/100 What a strange film this is. Structurally, it makes little sense: The opening sequence (which is far and away the zenith) introduces Max as an iconic badass, defined by his shades, clothes, and silence; then he's immediately revealed as a perfectly ordinary family…
Mike D'Angelo - Apr 19, 2020
average day in Queensland
adamboltJan 6, 2021After only seeing Fury Road before this I didn’t expect everyone to be so.... normal?
Luke RobertsonMay 13, 2022living in the post apocalypse and still logging movies on letterboxd for 0 likes. the grind never stops. it’s a mindset
Marcissus - May 4, 2024
The birth of madness. A movie where the shoestring budget is an asset because every crash feels like calamity (for the character and the production itself). But also, a strange movie. The whiplash of seeing the seeds of a road warrior being planted and then cut to Max…
Joe AAug 28, 2013"I am the Nightrider! I'm a fuel injected suicide machine! I am the rocker! I am the roller! I am the out-of-controller!" - The Nightrider Thing is, there isn't enough madness to get Mad Max into the echelons of cultdom that it supposedly deserves to be in. It begins…
Simon RamshawMay 5, 2015A riveting and minimalist action film of bare-bone badassery and primal rage; George Miller's Mad Max is the one that started it all, and after all these years, It still remains one of the best low-fi experiences that you can have. Miller's directing, Cliff Hayes and Tony…
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- M C dislikedMad Max
I understand this was made in 1980 and George miller had little to nothing to work with, but this was so boring. Took me like 5 tries to finish
Evan Vachon is "meh" onMad MaxI hate australian people
Aidan likedMad Maxbetter than i expected
- Ryan Tower is "meh" onMad Max
TW: SA, nudity, graphic violence Stylized, dark, graphic, low budget indie post apocalyptic 80s action. Bang for your buck, George miller original concept, good acting, world-building Die a hero or lean into the insanity & become a villain. I like that theme more than movie.
Max Tarrant likedMad MaxBetter than I thought. There apocalyptic setting looks cool and is definitely dated but that gives it a unique take on the setting which I really like. The story is good but does take a while to get to the crux of it. Characters are good too. For a 70s film the action is…
MovieDaddy likedMad MaxOne of the greatest achievements in low budget indie action filmmaking. Far from what people know the overall franchise to be today, but the roots were planted for the insanity that follows in the sequel.
- Sabrina Bondi likedMad Max
Stunts themselves would be nothing without a filmmaker behind the camera and George Miller, a doctor and film buff making his first feature, shows he knows what cinema is all about.
Aaron Smith dislikedMad MaxConfusing and boring. No real plot line. Something about a road in the post apocalyptic future and a biker gang obsessed with the NightRider.
Ben Lecker likedMad MaxI enjoyed this movie but it wasn’t at all what I expected, it was less apocalyptic and more distant future but still realistic. I enjoyed the action, especially from an older movie, and the effects were great for the time. Mel Gibson was fantastic, his portrayal of Max was very well done. The only…
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It's pretty much assumed throughout art and literature that the collapse of civilization will result in the rise of barbarism. That assumption underlies Mad Max, where the strong prey on the weak, and Max steps in to be the equalizer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mad Max (1980) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Mad Max (1980)?
The movie is 1hr 28min long.
What's Mad Max (1980) about?
In a self-destructing world, a vengeful Australian policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang.
Who's the cast of Mad Max (1980)?
- Mel Gibson as Max
- Joanne Samuel as Jessie
- Hugh Keays-Byrne as Toecutter
- Steve Bisley as Jim Goose
- Tim Burns as Johnny the Boy
- Roger Ward as Fifi
- Lisa Aldenhoven as Nurse
- David Bracks as Mudguts
- Bertrand Cadart as Clunk
- David Cameron as Underground Mechanic
Who's the director behind Mad Max (1980)?
George Miller directed Mad Max (1980).
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