Mad Max
“The maximum force of the future.”
Synopsis
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.
Part of the Mad Max Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Jessie Escapes The Motorcycle GangOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2024-05-28
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Mel Gibson
Max Rockatansky
Joanne Samuel
Jessie Rockatansky
Hugh Keays-Byrne
Toecutter
Steve Bisley
Jim Goose
Tim Burns
Johnny the Boy
Roger Ward
Fifi
Vincent Gil
Nightrider
Lulu Pinkus
Nightrider's Girl
Lisa Aldenhoven
Nurse
David Bracks
Mudguts
Bertrand Cadart
Clunk
David Cameron
Underground Mechanic
Robina Chaffey
Singer
Stephen Clark
Sarse
Mathew Constantine
Toddler
Jerry Day
Ziggy
Reg Evans
Station Master
Howard Eynon
Diabando
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 21, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 18, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$350K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$100M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
285.71x
+$99.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- James McCausland, George Miller
- Original Score
- Brian May
- Original Title
- Mad Max
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $350K
- Worldwide Gross
- $100M
- Production Studios
- Kennedy Miller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Miller
James McCausland, George Miller, Byron Kennedy
Brian May
David Eggby, Tim Smart
Cliff Hayes, Tony Paterson
Byron Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
George Miller
Director
James McCausland
Screenplay
George Miller
Screenplay
Brian May
Original Music Composer
David Eggby
Director of Photography
Cliff Hayes
Editor
Tony Paterson
Editor
Byron Kennedy
Producer
Clare Griffin
Costume Design
Grant Page
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mad Max.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Mad Max.
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (All editions 2003-2024). A cumulative list including films subsequently removed in later editions. Totaling 1,260 films as of Nov 2024. 《1001部死前必看的电影》（2003-2024 全版本累积版）： 包含自2003年首版至2024年11月德语版修订的所有影片。即使在后期版本中被剔除的电影也予以保留。 *注：榜单源数据中包含部分剧集/迷你剧，由于本片单只收录纯电影，故不再收录以下非电影条目：* • [#019] Lovers Rock (2020) • [#418] Dekalog (1989) *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-19 07:37:48 UTC+8)*
2026 movies watched playlist
Here is the list of how many hours of movies that I watched in 2026 movie list here so far.
Movie Collection
Movie Tracker - Watched
Movies I have watched (managed by Movie Tracker).
Watched Movies
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Similar Titles to Mad Max
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.2
7.7
8.3
8.2
7.0
8.2
7.0
7.4
7.1
7.0
7.1
7.9
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.5
6.3
More Like Mad Max
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mad Max
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mad Max 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.
Who directed Mad Max?
Mad Max was directed by George Miller.
Who stars in Mad Max?
The principal cast of Mad Max includes Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley, Tim Burns.
When was Mad Max released and how long is it?
Mad Max was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mad Max?
Mad Max had a reported production budget of $350K and grossed $100M at the worldwide box office (285.71 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Mad Max?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mad Max was composed by Brian May.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mad Max?
Mad Max holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).