Mad Max 2 (1981)
A lone hero defends a fuel encampment against bizarre warriors in a relentless, gritty, post-apocalyptic fight for survival.
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.
How intense is Mad Max 2?
Mad Max 2 is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Mad Max 2 feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpyepicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Mad Max 2
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Mad Max 2 for you?
Is Mad Max 2 scary?
Only a little. Mad Max 2 has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Mad Max 2 gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Mad Max 2 sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Mad Max 2 OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Mad Max 2?
Mad Max 2 runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream Mad Max 2?
Mad Max 2 is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Mad Max 2 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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