


Film · Released
Maximum Overdrive
“Imagine your worst nightmare...machines take over the world!”
Maximum Overdrive at a glance
Maximum Overdrive is a 1986 horror and action film, running 1h 38m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1986-07-13
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Genres
- Horror, Action, Science Fiction
- Director
- Stephen King
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 5.8 / 10 · 910 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmWhen 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.
Cast
14 names
Emilio EstevezBill Robinson
Pat HingleHendershot
Laura HarringtonBrett
Yeardley SmithConnie
John ShortCurt
Ellen McElduffWanda June
J.C. QuinnDuncan
Christopher MurneyCamp Loman
Holter GrahamDeke
Frankie FaisonHandyQuestions about Maximum Overdrive
Quick answersWhere can I watch Maximum Overdrive in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Maximum Overdrive is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Maximum Overdrive suitable for children?
Maximum Overdrive is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Maximum Overdrive on PelisPlus UK?
Maximum Overdrive has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Maximum Overdrive about?
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.
How long is Maximum Overdrive?
Maximum Overdrive runs for 1h 38m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Maximum Overdrive trailer?
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