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Mad Max
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by George Miller. With Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne.
66.8/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT 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.
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66.8/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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…
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Release snapshot for Mad Max.
MoviHero lists April 12, 1979 as the release date for Mad Max. George Miller is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mel Gibson as Max Rockatansky, Joanne Samuel as Jessie Rockatansky, Hugh Keays-Byrne as Toecutter, Steve Bisley as Jim Goose. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 12, 1979
GenresScience Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 31m
DirectorGeorge Miller
CastMel Gibson as Max Rockatansky, Joanne Samuel as Jessie Rockatansky, Hugh Keays-Byrne as Toecutter, Steve Bisley as Jim Goose
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Mad Max runs 1h 31m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 66.8/100 (6.684/10) from 5,158 votes. Updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMax RockatanskyMax Rockatansky appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1979-2015, portrayed by Mel Gibson and Tom Hardy. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherJessie RockatanskyJessie Rockatansky in Mad Max (1979), played by Joanne Samuel.Open character guide otherToecutterToecutter in Mad Max (1979), played by Hugh Keays-Byrne.Open character guide
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