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Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by George Ogilvie, George Miller. With Mel Gibson, Tina Turner, Helen Buday.
6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTMad 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.
MoviHero lists June 29, 1985 as the release date for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. George Ogilvie, George Miller are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Mel Gibson as Max Rockatansky, Tina Turner as Aunty Entity, Helen Buday as Savannah Nix, Bruce Spence as Jedediah the Pilot. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 29, 1985
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime1h 47m
DirectorsGeorge Ogilvie, George Miller
CastMel Gibson as Max Rockatansky, Tina Turner as Aunty Entity, Helen Buday as Savannah Nix, Bruce Spence as Jedediah the Pilot
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome runs 1h 47m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.2/10 from 3,452 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
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“The best of the Mad Max films High production values and a compelling story line make this the best of the series.”
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“Max Rockatansky and the Goonie feral gang. Even allowing for my unabashed love of the first two films in the franchise, and sweeping away any…”
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“Bizarre comic book post-nuclear adventure in the Outback with Mel Gibson and Tina Turner In post-apocalyptic Australia, Mad Max (Mel Gibson) travels to Bartertown in…”
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“The wandering "Max" (Mel Gibson) finds himself in the brutal "Bartertown" ruled either by "Aunty Entity" (Tina Turner) or "Master" (Angelo Rossitto) depending on whether…”
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“Feels like a watered down version of 'Mad Max' , albeit one that is still worth watching.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Remember where you are. This is Thunderdome. Death is listening, and will take the first man that screams.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherAunty EntityAunty Entity in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985), played by Tina Turner.Open character guide otherSavannah NixSavannah Nix in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985), played by Helen Buday.Open character guide otherMax RockatanskyMax Rockatansky appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1979-2015, portrayed by Mel Gibson and Tom Hardy. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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