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Mad Max 2 1981

“Just one man can make a difference.”

★ 7.4/10 · 4,225 votes R ActionThrillerScience Fiction Released
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What is Mad Max 2?

The film takes place in a postapocalyptic Australian Outback where Max Rockatansky, a heroic loner, drives the dusty roads in search of a vital resource. Max's search for gasoline leads him to a fuel-depot encampment, where he and the other inhabitants are threatened by a group of warriors.

Type
Film
Year
1981
Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Release date
Dec 24, 1981
Original language
EN
Origin
Australia
Studios
Kennedy Miller Productions
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$24,600,832
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
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The film takes place in a postapocalyptic Australian Outback where Max Rockatansky, a heroic loner, drives the dusty roads in search of a vital resource. Max's search for gasoline leads him to a fuel-depot encampment, where he and the other inhabitants are threatened by a group of warriors. These warriors are led by a violent leader, Lord Humungus, whose character is described as charismatic. Lord Humungus and his followers are portrayed as having no scruples, mirroring the barren landscape surrounding them. The film features a clash between Max and the warriors, with the fuel-depot encampment at risk.

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Should you watch it?

“Max Rockatansky searches for gasoline across a postapocalyptic Australian Outback.”

Reasons to watch
  • features the return of heroic loner Max Rockatansky
  • showcases a conflict against the charismatic Lord Humungus
Keep in mind
  • features violent warriors in a barren landscape
  • depicts a desolated postapocalyptic setting

Watch it if you enjoy postapocalyptic action thrillers set in the Australian Outback.

The film contains violent themes and action suited for mature audiences.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the main character of the film?

The main character is Max Rockatansky, a heroic loner.

What is Max searching for in the film?

Max searches for gasoline across the dusty roads.

Where is the film set?

The film is set in a postapocalyptic Australian Outback.

Who commands the bizarre warriors in the film?

The bizarre warriors are commanded by the charismatic Lord Humungus.

Who are the opponents of Lord Humungus's warriors?

They are arrayed against Max and the defendants of a fuel-depot encampment.