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Mad Max

  • Rated R
  • 1hr 28m
  • 73

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  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Trailer 1

Movie Info & Cast

Director:

George Miller

Writer:

James McCausland, Byron Kennedy

Release Date:

May 9, 1980

Runtime:

1hr 28m

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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Metacritic

73
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Based on 14 Critics
7.0

USER SCORE (260)

Generally favorable reviews based on 260 Reviews
75

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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