The Maxx (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Series · ★ 8.2

The Maxx poster

Released in 1995, The Maxx is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and drama series.

What it’s about. Maxx is a purple-clad superhero living in a cardboard box. His only friend is Julie Winters, a freelance social worker. Maxx often finds himself shifting back and forth between the "real" world and a more primitive outback world where he rules, and protects Julie. Mr. Gone, a self-proclaimed "student of the mystic arts" seems to know more about Maxx and Julie and their strange relationship than they could ever guess, but he's not exactly telling all....not yet, anyway.

Who’s in it. The Maxx stars Michael Haley as The Maxx (voice), Glynnis Talken Campbell as Julie Winters / Glorie (voice), Barry Stigler as Mr. Gone (voice) and Amy Danles as Sarah (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Maxx sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Maxx page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Maxx tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Maxx (1995)?
In US, The Maxx is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Maxx worth watching?
The Maxx holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Maxx?
The Maxx stars Michael Haley, Glynnis Talken Campbell, Barry Stigler, Amy Danles and Tony Fucile.
When was The Maxx released?
The Maxx was released in 1995.