Mad Max (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Mad Max is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by George Miller, running about 91 minutes. “The Maximum Force Of The Future.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the ravaged near future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the streets, the ruthless gang laughs in the face of a police force hell-bent on stopping them. But they underestimate one officer: Max Rockatansky. And when the bikers brutalize Max's best friend and family, they send him into a mad frenzy that leaves him with only one thing left in the world to live for – revenge!
Who’s in it. Mad Max stars Mel Gibson as Max Rockatansky, Joanne Samuel as Jessie Rockatansky, Hugh Keays-Byrne as Toecutter and Steve Bisley as Jim Goose, Main Force Patrol Officer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Mad Max has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $100M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mad Max page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mad Max tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mad Max (1979)?
- In US, Mad Max is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mad Max worth watching?
- Mad Max holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mad Max?
- Mad Max stars Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley and Tim Burns.
- When was Mad Max released?
- Mad Max was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.