---
title: "Mad Max: Fury Road"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mad-max-fury-road-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 76341
imdb_id: "tt1392190"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 121
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 24250
content_rating: "R"
---

# Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mad-max-fury-road-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mad Max: Fury Road is a 2015 film set in a stark desert landscape located in the furthest reaches of the planet. In this apocalyptic world, humanity is broken and most individuals are crazed while fighting to secure the necessities of life. The narrative follows two rebels who are on the run. These two individuals may possess the capability to restore order to their surroundings. The film presents an apocalyptic story centered on this struggle for survival within a desolate environment. The provided documentation does not include information regarding the cast, crew, production history, or specific plot developments beyond the premise of two rebels attempting to restore order in a world where people are fighting for basic needs. The title of the film incorporates the word mad, which can be defined in various contexts as indicative of mental disorder, foolishness, or a state of being very angry, though these definitions are provided independently of the film's specific narrative content.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two rebels navigate a desolate wasteland to restore order in this intense apocalyptic journey."

### Why Watch
- high-stakes action
- compelling world-building

### Caveats & Content Note
- frequent depictions of conflict
- Tone & Suitability: The film features intense scenes of conflict and a harsh, desolate setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, gritty, apocalyptic, fast-paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George Miller
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Kennedy Miller Mitchell

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Hardy** as *Max Rockatansky*
- **Charlize Theron** as *Imperator Furiosa*
- **Nicholas Hoult** as *Nux*
- **Hugh Keays-Byrne** as *Immortan Joe*
- **Josh Helman** as *Slit*
- **Nathan Jones** as *Rictus Erectus*
- **Zoë Kravitz** as *Toast the Knowing*
- **Rosie Huntington-Whiteley** as *The Splendid Angharad*
- **Riley Keough** as *Capable*
- **Abbey Lee** as *The Dag*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place in a stark desert landscape at the furthest reaches of the planet.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Humanity is broken and individuals are fighting over the necessities of life.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story focuses on two rebels who are currently on the run.

### Q: What is the goal of the protagonists?
The rebels attempt to restore order to a chaotic world.

### Q: Is the film set in a modern city?
No, the film is set in an apocalyptic desert landscape.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [MAD Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mad)
- [Mad (magazine) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_(magazine))
- [MAD definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/mad)
- [Ne-Yo - Mad - YouTube](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zsZ60aicNIw)
- [Mad (TV Series 2010–2022) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1718438/)
- [mad - Wiktionary, the free dictionary](https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/mad)

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