Mad Max Classic Action Film
Get ready to experience the iconic film that started the Mad Max franchise, a classic action movie that has stood the test of time. With its gripping storyline and intense action sequences, Mad Max is a must-see for fans of the genre.
Dir: George Miller
Cast: Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley, Tim Burns, Roger Ward, Vincent Gil, Lulu Pinkus
91 mins · 1979 · Australia · Cert 18 · English
IMDb 6.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 73/100 · TMDB 6.7/10 · Trakt 68%
Awards: 6 wins & 11 nominations total
The film has received widespread acclaim, with impressive scores across various platforms, including 6.8/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 73/100 on Metacritic. Mad Max, directed by George Miller, is a 1979 Australian dystopian action film that stars Mel Gibson as "Mad" Max Rockatansky, a police officer turned vigilante in a post-apocalyptic world. The film's gripping storyline and intense action sequences have made it a classic in the action genre.
Mad Max is set in a ravaged near-future where a savage motorcycle gang rules the road, terrorizing innocent civilians and laughing in the face of a police force hell-bent on stopping them. The film's cast, including Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, and Steve Bisley, deliver strong performances that bring the story to life. With a runtime of 91 minutes and a certificate of 18, Mad Max is an action-packed thriller that is not to be missed.
The film will be screened at the Hailsham Pavilion in Hailsham on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Tickets and details are available with the button beside this article. With its influence on the action genre and its enduring popularity, Mad Max is a film that continues to captivate audiences today. Its success has spawned three sequels and a spin-off film, cementing its place in cinematic history.
Viewers have praised the film's intense action sequences, with one viewer noting that the stunts still look great, even considering the film's low budget and age. Others have appreciated the film's unique aesthetic and its influence on the post-apocalyptic genre. While some viewers have found the film's pacing and plot to be dated, many agree that Mad Max remains a remarkable picture with fantastic action sequences that hold up even today.
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What viewers say
dolivaw · 3/10
It starts strong with a good chasing scene but then it just get's weird and plain boring. The basic synopsis takes the first hour and 15 minutes and then it adds some action at the end with one of the most anticlimactic endings I've ever encounter.
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Bob.Frapples · 4/10
I'm not sure why this movie is considered a classic nor why it launched Mel Gibson's career. He was wooden. It was pretty bad. Possibly the worst musical score I've ever heard in a movie. None of the music fits the scene. It sounds like it belongs in the 1960's Batman TV show.
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manicure · 5/10
The stunts still look great, especially if we think this was shot on a shoestring budget in the seventies. The rest is pretty dull: the actual plot kicks in the last twenty minutes, but there’s not much interesting happening until then. It’s all about portraying this world on the verge of the apocalypse, but despite the captivating punkish mood, it’s sloppier than it is gritty. The soundtrack was surprisingly atrocious too. The shot with Mel…
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CinemanicBonkers · 8/10
Still a remarkable picture and fantastic action, the remake hasn’t got anything on the original. Mel Gibson pulls off a super performance.
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PhilRivers · 8/10
I rewatched this and enjoyed it more than the first time. I paid attention to the gang more than the MFP and I love the relationships between members. The younger members are more feral, what will become the War Boys, and the leader is nearly worshipped, The Nightrider saying "Toecutter knows me, Toecutter sees me!" is just like the call of "Witness Me" in Fury Road. Toecutter & Immortan Joe are played by the same actor if you didn't know. I…
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Biscuitjack · 7/10
The Mad Max franchise is one I’ve been wanting to watch for years and I’ve finally got round to it but man it’s totally different from what I actually expected it to be like as what the heck did I just watch as it’s so weird and strange but in a really odd way I kinda liked it and had a decent time. I wouldn’t say it’s perfect the plot isn’t good at all and I don’t even know what the hells happening with the dialogue as it was just so strange…
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Xiofire · 6/10
I'm willing to acknowledge that as the progenitor of most modern post-apocalyptic media, Mad Max has more than earned its place in history. Wholly original and unique with its aesthetic, many have iterated upon the blueprint found within Mad Max and its 90 minutes of disjointed, gritty and explosive vehicular action. Unfortunately, as someone viewing it for the first time in 2024, it doesn't quite stand up to the test of time; its dated…
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shaneleexcx1234 · 7/10
I’ve wanted to watch the old mad max films for years until now I only had mad max :Fury road to go of and that film is crazy good but I have to say this original one was nothing like I thought it would be I found it to be more of a comedy for the most part and the story was so strange I didn’t know what was happening but not in a bad way I did have fun watching this. Because this had a low budget there’s quite a few parts I do feel are dated…
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