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Mad Max is a harsh Australian action thriller about a police officer pushed toward revenge by a motorcycle gang. Roadside violence, implied sexual assault, a family tragedy, and danger to a child make it an adult watch. ClearAge shows an editorial age of 14+, but the displayed official rating is R18+; follow the official restriction where it applies.
Uplifting themes
Early scenes hint that protecting the public still matters to some officers. That hope thins as revenge takes over. Uplift is scarce in this cut A few cops try to hold a line before chaos wins, and early scenes show care for the public. The lead's choices grow harder to admire. Models of restraint are thin by the end
Story (may spoil tone)
In the ravaged near-future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the streets, the ruthless gang laughs in the face of a police force hell-bent on stopping them.
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Violence Highway chases, beatings, and revenge killings drive the whole film, wi…
Highway chases, beatings, and revenge killings drive the whole film, with the gang laughing at civilian fear. Crashes and assaults land hard. Brutality is the point, not a side note
Language Coarse talk runs through gang taunts and police stress, including the s…
Coarse talk runs through gang taunts and police stress, including the s-word, b-word, b-word, hell, and at least one f-word. It is not a nonstop barrage. The tone still feels rough and adult
Sex / nudity Sexual threat and adult intimacy sit inside the gang's attacks on civil…
Sexual threat and adult intimacy sit inside the gang's attacks on civilians. Nudity is not a long set piece. The sexual content is tied to fear more than romance
Frightening Open-road terror, sadistic gang behaviour, and helpless victims build a…
Open-road terror, sadistic gang behaviour, and helpless victims build a grim atmosphere from early on. Jumpiness comes from what people do, not ghosts. The dread stays personal and mean
Sexual violence The gang's attacks imply sexual assault and coercion against civilians.…
The gang's attacks imply sexual assault and coercion against civilians. The film focuses on fear and aftermath rather than extended explicit detail
Child peril / abuse A young child is caught in the gang's revenge and family danger is show…
A young child is caught in the gang's revenge and family danger is shown on screen. The threat is severe and may be one of the hardest scenes for parents
Gore / death / weapons Crash injuries, guns, and bloody outcomes appear across chases and payb…
Crash injuries, guns, and bloody outcomes appear across chases and payback scenes. Weapons and wreckage get close attention. The injury detail is strong for a late-70s road thriller
Grief / bereavement Family loss drives the lead toward revenge. His grief becomes anger tha…
Family loss drives the lead toward revenge. His grief becomes anger that reshapes the final act
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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