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Mad Max 2 (1981) runs 1 h 36 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.4 from 4,394 TMDB members. Max Rockatansky returns as the heroic loner who drives the dusty roads of a postapocalyptic Australian Outback in an unending search for gasoline. Arrayed against him and the other scraggly defendants of a fuel-depot encampment are the bizarre warriors commanded by the charismatic Lord Humungus, a violent leader whose scruples are as barren as the surrounding landscape.

Runtime
1 h 36 min — ends 9:36 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released
December 24, 1981
TMDB rating
7.4 / 10 from 4,394 votes
Director
George Miller
Starring
Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Michael Preston, Max Phipps
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Questions people ask

How long is Mad Max 2?
Mad Max 2 is 1 h 36 min long (96 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:36 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Mad Max 2 rated?
Mad Max 2 is rated R in the US.
Is Mad Max 2 a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Mad Max 2?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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