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Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

โ€œHold out for Mad Max. This is his greatest adventure.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 3,394 votes 1h 47m pg-13 ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#57 of 67 films from 1985 #1546 of 2168 in action

Directed by George Miller, George Ogilvie ยท Written by George Miller, Terry Hayes

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Overview

Mad Max becomes a pawn in a decadent oasis of a technological society, and when exiled, becomes the deliverer of a colony of children.

Cast

Mel Gibsonas Max Rockatansky
Tina Turneras Aunty Entity
Helen Budayas Savannah Nix
Bruce Spenceas Jedediah the Pilot
Angelo Rossittoas Master
Adam Cockburnas Jedediah Jr.
Frank Thringas The Collector
Paul Larssonas Blaster
Angry Andersonas Ironbar
Robert Grubbas Pig Killer
George Spartelsas Blackfinger
Edwin Hodgemanas Dr. Dealgood
Bob Horneryas Waterseller
Andrew Ohas Ton Ton Tattoo

Facts

Release dateJune 29, 1985
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$36,230,219 (3.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0089530

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Questions

How long is Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 3,394 votes, which places it #57 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 16%) and #1546 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome was directed by George Miller, George Ogilvie. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Mad Max 2 (1981), Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024).
Who stars in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
Mel Gibson as Max Rockatansky; Tina Turner as Aunty Entity; Helen Buday as Savannah Nix; Bruce Spence as Jedediah the Pilot; Angelo Rossitto as Master; Adam Cockburn as Jedediah Jr..
What is Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/43073.

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