Movies Like Mad Max (1979)

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Mad Max Movie Information:

Directors:

George Miller

Stars:

Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley, Tim Burns … (full cast)

(7) Movie Recommendations

Similar Movies Like Mad Max (1979)

1. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

   Synopsis/Plot: An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and almost everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life.
   
   Within this world exist…
   
   Tagline: WHAT A LOVELY DAY (all caps One Sheet)
   Genres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
   
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2. Predator (1987)

   Synopsis/Plot: A team of special force ops, led by a tough but fair soldier, Major "Dutch" Schaefer, are ordered to assist CIA man, Colonel Al Dillon, on a rescue mission for potential survivors of a Helicopter…
   
   Tagline: If it bleeds, we can kill it...
   Genres: Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
   
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3. Total Recall (1990)

   Synopsis/Plot: Douglas Quaid is haunted by a recurring dream about a journey to Mars.
   
   He hopes to find out more about this dream and buys a holiday at Rekall Inc.
   
   where they sell implanted memories.
   
   But…
   
   Tagline: How would you know if someone stole your mind?
   Genres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
   
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4. RoboCop (1987)

   Synopsis/Plot: Detroit - in the future - is crime-ridden and run by a massive company.
   
   The company has developed a huge crime-fighting robot, which unfortunately develops a rather dangerous glitch.
   
   The company sees a way to…
   
   Tagline: The future of law enforcement.
   Genres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action, Crime
   
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5. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

   Synopsis/Plot: Wandering the deserted highways of an energy-starved dystopian Australia after eradicating the Night Rider's followers in Mad Max (1979), the former patrolman, Max Rockatansky, finds himself roaming the endless wasteland scavenging for food and precious…
   
   Tagline: Just one man can make a difference.
   Genres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
   
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6. Escape from New York (1981)

   Synopsis/Plot: In the future, crime is out of control and New York City's Manhattan is a maximum security prison.
   
   Grabbing a bargaining chip right out of the air, convicts bring down the President's plane in bad…
   
   Tagline: The world's greatest leader is a hostage in the most dangerous place on Earth. Now only the deadliest man alive can save him.
   Genres: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
   
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7. Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

   Synopsis/Plot: Left for dead in the unforgiving deserts of post-nuclear Australia, after defeating Lord Humungus' barbarian horde of bikers in Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), the former officer of the tough Main Force Patrol,…
   
   Tagline: Max is back...and Tina's got him!
   Genres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
   
   

Movies like Mad Max include Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Predator (1987), Total Recall (1990), RoboCop (1987), Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), Escape from New York (1981), and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985).