Mad Max 2
“Just one man can make a difference.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Mel Gibson
Max Rockatansky
Bruce Spence
The Gyro Captain
Michael Preston
Pappagallo
Max Phipps
The Toadie
Vernon Wells
Wez
Kjell Nilsson
The Humungus
Emil Minty
The Feral Kid
Virginia Hey
Warrior Woman
William Zappa
Zetta
Arkie Whiteley
The Captain's Girl
Steve J. Spears
Mechanic
Syd Heylen
Curmudgeon
Moira Claux
Big Rebecca
David Downer
Nathan
David Slingsby
Quiet Man
Kristoffer Greaves
Mechanic's Assistant
Max Fairchild
Broken Victim
Tyler Coppin
Defiant Victim
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 21, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 26, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12.3x
+$22.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- George Miller, Terry Hayes, Brian Hannant
- Original Score
- Brian May
- Original Title
- Mad Max 2
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.6M
- Production Studios
- Kennedy Miller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Miller
George Miller, Terry Hayes, Brian Hannant, Byron Kennedy
Brian May
Dean Semler
David Stiven, Tim Wellburn, Michael Balson
Byron Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
George Miller
Screenplay
Terry Hayes
Screenplay
George Miller
Director
David Stiven
Editor
Tim Wellburn
Editor
Norma Moriceau
Costume Design
Byron Kennedy
Producer
Michael Balson
Editor
Brian May
Original Music Composer
Dean Semler
Director of Photography
Brian Hannant
Screenplay
Max Aspin
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mad Max 2
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What is Mad Max 2 about?
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.
Who directed Mad Max 2?
Mad Max 2 was directed by George Miller.
Who stars in Mad Max 2?
The principal cast of Mad Max 2 includes Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Michael Preston, Max Phipps, Vernon Wells.
When was Mad Max 2 released and how long is it?
Mad Max 2 was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mad Max 2?
Mad Max 2 had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $24.6M at the worldwide box office (12.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Mad Max 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mad Max 2 was composed by Brian May.
Is Mad Max 2 based on a book or true story?
Mad Max 2 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "George Miller", Characters: "Byron Kennedy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mad Max 2?
Mad Max 2 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).