Max Headroom (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 1987, Max Headroom is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Television networks battle one another in an unrelenting ratings war. Whoever controls the airwaves controls the dystopic world in which they broadcast. So when Network 23's star reporter, Edison Carter, uncovers a deadly secret that could shake up the station's dominion over its viewers, the only option is to eliminate Carter before he can make his story public. After Carter's "accident," his mind is uploaded to create the world's first self-aware, computer-generated TV host — Max Headroom! But will Max bow to his creators? Or will he be the key to his human alter ago bringing down a network superpower?
Who’s in it. Max Headroom stars Matt Frewer as Edison Carter / Max Headroom, Chris Young as Bryce Lynch, Jeffrey Tambor as Murray and William Morgan Sheppard as Blank Reg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Max Headroom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Max Headroom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Max Headroom tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Max Headroom (1987)?
- In US, Max Headroom is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Max Headroom worth watching?
- Max Headroom holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Max Headroom?
- Max Headroom stars Matt Frewer, Chris Young, Jeffrey Tambor, William Morgan Sheppard and Concetta Tomei.
- When was Max Headroom released?
- Max Headroom was released in 1987.