Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1985, Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Rocky Morton, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. While trying to expose corruption and greed, television reporter Edison Carter discovers that his employer, Network 23, has created a new form of subliminal advertising (termed "blip-verts") that can be fatal to certain viewers.
Who’s in it. Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future stars Matt Frewer as Edison Carter / Max Headroom, Amanda Pays as Theora Jones, William Morgan Sheppard as Blank Reg and Nickolas Grace as Grossman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future page.
If you liked it. Fans of Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future worth watching?
- Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future?
- Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future stars Matt Frewer, Amanda Pays, William Morgan Sheppard, Nickolas Grace and Hilary Tindall.
- When was Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future released?
- Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.