Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
A lone warrior navigates a gritty, decadent oasis before leading children to freedom in a pulpy, epic adventure.
Mad Max becomes a pawn in a decadent oasis of a technological society, and when exiled, becomes the deliverer of a colony of children.
How intense is Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome 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 PG-13.
What Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
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Is Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome for you?
Is Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome scary?
Only a little. Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome 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 Beyond Thunderdome sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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