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TMDB19861h 38mHorror / Action / Science Fiction

Maximum Overdrive

Imagine your worst nightmare...machines take over the world!

When a comet passes close to the earth, machines all over the world come alive and go on homicidal rampages. A group of people at a desolate truck stop are held hostage by a gang of murderous 18-wheelers. The frightened people set out to defeat the killer machines…Or be killed by them.

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Maximum Overdrive at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 38m

At 1h 38m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Action · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under horror, action, and science fiction.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 9 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Fawesome, The CW, and 6 more. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 900 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Maximum Overdrive tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 38m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Maximum Overdrive

Is Maximum Overdrive scary?
MyCinema has not rated Maximum Overdrive for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, action, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Maximum Overdrive in the US?
Maximum Overdrive streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and 1 more, is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, The CW, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Maximum Overdrive?
Maximum Overdrive runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Is Maximum Overdrive suitable for kids?
Maximum Overdrive is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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