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Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

  • 19851985
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
140K
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Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
After being exiled from the most advanced town in post apocalyptic Australia, a drifter travels with a group of abandoned children to rebel against the town's queen.
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After being exiled from the most advanced town in post apocalyptic Australia, a drifter travels with a group of abandoned children to rebel against the town's queen.After being exiled from the most advanced town in post apocalyptic Australia, a drifter travels with a group of abandoned children to rebel against the town's queen.After being exiled from the most advanced town in post apocalyptic Australia, a drifter travels with a group of abandoned children to rebel against the town's queen.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
140K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,313
256
  • Directors
    • George Miller
    • George Ogilvie
  • Writers
    • Terry Hayes
    • George Miller(character creator)
    • Byron Kennedy(character creator)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Tina Turner
    • Bruce Spence
  • Directors
    • George Miller
    • George Ogilvie
  • Writers
    • Terry Hayes
    • George Miller(character creator)
    • Byron Kennedy(character creator)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Tina Turner
    • Bruce Spence
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 266User reviews
    • 148Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations

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    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Mad Max
    Tina Turner
    Tina Turner
    • Aunty Entity
    Bruce Spence
    Bruce Spence
    • Jedediah
    Adam Cockburn
    • Jedediah Jnr.
    Frank Thring
    Frank Thring
    • The Collector
    Angelo Rossitto
    Angelo Rossitto
    • The Master
    Paul Larsson
    Paul Larsson
    • The Blaster
    Angry Anderson
    Angry Anderson
    • Ironbar
    Robert Grubb
    Robert Grubb
    • Pig Killer
    George Spartels
    George Spartels
    • Blackfinger
    Edwin Hodgeman
    Edwin Hodgeman
    • Dr. Dealgood
    Bob Hornery
    Bob Hornery
    • Waterseller
    Andrew Oh
    Andrew Oh
    • Ton Ton Tattoo
    Ollie Hall
    • Aunty's Guard
    Lee Rice
    • Aunty's Guard
    Max Worrall
    • Aunty's Guard
    Susan Leonard
    • Aunty's Guard
    Robert Simper
    Robert Simper
    • Aunty's Guard
    • Directors
      • George Miller
      • George Ogilvie
    • Writers
      • Terry Hayes
      • George Miller(character creator)
      • Byron Kennedy(character creator) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Tina Turner had to shave her head for her wig to fit properly. She reportedly had no problem with that.
    • Goofs
      A boom mic dips down to catch the Collector saying, "Leave your weapons here; it's the law," casting a very visible shadow on the far left of the frame (over the sign saying "PARK YOUR WEAPONS HERE").
    • Quotes

      Pigkiller: Remember: no matter where you go, there you are.

    • Crazy credits
      Mel Gibson, who plays Mad Max, is listed again among the Stunt Crew in the End Credits.
    • Alternate versions
      Scenes filmed but cut from the final film: Max comforting the dying Ghekko while facing Bartertown from the desert dunes and telling him it's Tomorrowmorrow land (this scene can be glimpsed in the Tina Turner video for We Don't Need Another Hero.) Max waking in Crack in Earth in the middle of the night and remembering his wife Jessie and crying, realising he is no better than the people he has hunted for so long.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Special Show: The Jack of All Films (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
      Written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle

      Performed by Tina Turner

      Produced by Terry Britten

      Copyright (c) 1985 Good Single Music Ltd. & My Axe Music Ltd.

    User reviews266

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    8/10
    I can't believe how low the imdb rating is on this film!
    Sure it's probably the least good of the Mad Max films, but it is still entertaining as heck! It is maybe a little more Hollywood (which is a bad thing) than the first two. The music is overbearing at times, and some of the attempts at jokes were very cheap and American blockbusterish.

    One of the main faults that has to be sited with this one is that the last thirty minutes or so are basically taken straight from The Road Warrior. The car chase and then the speech about how a stranger helped them establish a new society were taken right out of the 2nd installment.

    It still is very creative, and the action has a wonderful momentum. I love the whole society that finds Max in the desert. I loved the recitation of their foundation, and I loved their dialect. I loved Masterblaster. And Tina Turner was actually cool, too. 8/10
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    • zetes
    • May 23, 2000

    FAQ12

    • Dr. Dealgood says Thunderdome has no rules. But, isn't fighting to the death a rule?
    • What is Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome about?
    • Is There A Real Life Thunderdome?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 10, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Warner Bros. (United Kingdom)
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mad Max - Jenseits der Donnerkuppel
    • Filming locations
      • Mermaid's Cave, Blackheath, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia(Tribal Childrens' Home - crack in the earth)
    • Production company
      • Kennedy Miller Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,230,219
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,283,714
      • Jul 14, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $36,230,219
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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