Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
“Hold out for Mad Max. This is his greatest adventure.”
Synopsis
Mad Max becomes a pawn in a decadent oasis of a technological society, and when exiled, becomes the deliverer of a colony of children.
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Mel Gibson
Max Rockatansky
Tina Turner
Aunty Entity
Helen Buday
Savannah Nix
Bruce Spence
Jedediah the Pilot
Angelo Rossitto
Master
Adam Cockburn
Jedediah Jr.
Frank Thring
The Collector
Paul Larsson
Blaster
Angry Anderson
Ironbar
Robert Grubb
Pig Killer
George Spartels
Blackfinger
Edwin Hodgeman
Dr. Dealgood
Bob Hornery
Waterseller
Andrew Oh
Ton Ton Tattoo
Ollie Hall
Aunty's Guard
Lee Rice
Aunty's Guard
Tushka Bergen
Guardian
Tom Jennings
Slake
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 8, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 30, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.62x
+$26.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Miller, George Ogilvie
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Hayes, George Miller
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $36.2M
- Production Studios
- Kennedy Miller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Miller, George Ogilvie
Terry Hayes, George Miller
Maurice Jarre
Dean Semler
Richard Francis-Bruce
George Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Francis-Bruce
Editor
Dean Semler
Director of Photography
George Miller
Producer
George Miller
Director
George Ogilvie
Director
Terry Hayes
Screenplay
George Miller
Screenplay
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Graham "Grace" Walker
Production Design
Norma Moriceau
Costume Design
Grant Page
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
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What is Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome about?
Mad Max becomes a pawn in a decadent oasis of a technological society, and when exiled, becomes the deliverer of a colony of children.
Who directed Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome was directed by George Miller, George Ogilvie.
Who stars in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
The principal cast of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome includes Mel Gibson, Tina Turner, Helen Buday, Bruce Spence, Angelo Rossitto.
When was Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome released and how long is it?
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $36.2M at the worldwide box office (3.62 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome 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: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).