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Maximum Overdrive

1986·Movie
1h 38min·R
IMDb5.4Metacritic245.3Rotten Tomatoes14%50%

Where to watch

PrimeThe CWHooplaVIX Plex

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis4
  • Wonder4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

Imagine your worst nightmare...machines take over the world!

When a comet passes close to the earth, machines all over the world come alive and go on homicidal rampages. A group of people at a desolate truck stop are held hostage by a gang of murderous 18-wheelers. The frightened people set out to defeat the killer machines…Or be killed by them.
Killer MachinesTruck StopHomicidal RampageCometScience Fiction HorrorB-Movie1980sGrotesque Violence

Crew

Directed by:
Stephen King, Tony Lucibello, Elizabeth Scherberger
Written by:
Stephen King, Stephen King
Produced by:
Dino De Laurentiis, Martha De Laurentiis, Milton Subotsky
Composed by:
Skip Lievsay, Ron Bochar, Michael Berenbaum

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Maximum Overdrive

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Maximum Overdrive legally?

PrimeThe CWHooplaVIX PlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeXumo Play

Maximum Overdrive is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and VIX . You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Maximum Overdrive worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 24). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Maximum Overdrive rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Maximum Overdrive?

1 h 38 min

Maximum Overdrive runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Maximum Overdrive?

Critics19
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Maximum Overdrive higher (52) than critics (19). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Maximum Overdrive a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 74% of its budget.

What language is Maximum Overdrive in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Maximum Overdrive?

18ARATAUBECACLCODEESFRGBGGJPMX+4

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Maximum Overdrive in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Maximum Overdrive use?

Adaptation ExpansionRobotic UndeadPop-Star Composer"Psycho" StringsNext Sunday A.D.Bottomless MagazinesDestination DefenestrationNon-Protagonist ResolverAttack of the Killer WhateverSquashed FlatHate SinkSex Godand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 storytelling tropes for Maximum Overdrive, including Adaptation Expansion, Robotic Undead, Pop-Star Composer.