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Mad Max 2

1981Movie1 h 36 minR

Thriller
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic778.2Rotten Tomatoes93%86%

A pulse-pounding, breakneck action movie about the future, with standout world-building and direction.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Just one man can make a difference.

Max Rockatansky returns as the heroic loner who drives the dusty roads of a postapocalyptic Australian Outback in an unending search for gasoline. Arrayed against him and the other scraggly defendants of a fuel-depot encampment are the bizarre warriors commanded by the charismatic Lord Humungus, a violent leader whose scruples are as barren as the surrounding landscape.

Feels like

  • Post-Apocalyptic Action
  • Visceral Stunt Work
  • Minimalist Heroism
  • Rust-Belt Aesthetic
  • High-Octane Chase Sequences
  • Survivalist Drama
  • Iconic Villainy
  • Practical Effects Masterpiece
  • Gritty Australian Outback

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
George Miller
Written by
George Miller, Terry Hayes, Brian Hannant
Produced by
Byron Kennedy
Music by
Brian May

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 24, 1981 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
December 24, 1981
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$25 million
Available in
107 countries

Tropes

Improbable Infant Survival, No Man Should Have This Power, Depraved Bisexual +9

  • Improbable Infant Survival
  • No Man Should Have This Power
  • Depraved Bisexual
  • Decoy Convoy
  • Foreshadowing
  • Recurring Extra
  • Dwindling Party
  • Know When to Fold 'Em
  • The Promised Land
  • Future Slang
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • New Old West

12 of 137 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mad Max 2?"

Questions about Mad Max 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mad Max 2?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Mad Max 2 from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 56 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Mad Max 2 worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 77).

Was Mad Max 2 a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$25 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 12.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Mad Max 2 use?

Improbable Infant SurvivalNo Man Should Have This PowerDepraved BisexualDecoy ConvoyForeshadowingRecurring ExtraDwindling PartyKnow When to Fold 'EmThe Promised LandFuture SlangChekhov's GunNew Old Westand 125 more

TV Tropes lists 137 tropes for it, including Improbable Infant Survival, No Man Should Have This Power, and Depraved Bisexual.