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Max Steel (2016)

“Unleash your power.”

5.5/10 · 878 votes 1h 32m pg-13 ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#279 of 305 films from 2016 #2037 of 2168 in action

Directed by Stewart Hendler · Written by Christopher L. Yost

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Overview

The adventures of teenager Max McGrath and alien companion Steel, who must harness and combine their tremendous new powers to evolve into the turbo-charged superhero Max Steel.

Cast

Ben Winchellas Max McGrath
Josh Breneras Steel (voice)
Ana Villafañeas Sofia Martinez
Andy Garciaas Dr. Miles Edwards
Maria Belloas Molly McGrath
Billy Slaughteras Agent Murphy
Mike Doyleas Jim McGrath
Phillip DeVonaas Harkins
Brandon Larracuenteas Attentive Kid
Al Mitchellas Dr. Smith
Lawrence Kaoas Dr. Lee
Brett Gentileas Mr. Quinn
Jahneé Wallaceas Student / Thirsty Kid
Avis-Marie Barnesas Ms. Bernardo

Facts

Release dateOctober 14, 2016
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) — shorter as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$6,272,403 (0.6× budget)
IMDbtt1472584

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Questions

How long is Max Steel?
Max Steel runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Max Steel worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.5/10 across 878 votes, which places it #279 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 9%) and #2037 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Max Steel?
Max Steel was directed by Stewart Hendler. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sorority Row (2009).
Who stars in Max Steel?
Ben Winchell as Max McGrath; Josh Brener as Steel (voice); Ana Villafañe as Sofia Martinez; Andy Garcia as Dr. Miles Edwards; Maria Bello as Molly McGrath; Billy Slaughter as Agent Murphy.
What is Max Steel rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Max Steel?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/180163.

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