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Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

1985 · Movie · 107 min
C

MEANRANK

63/100

Averaged across 12 ratings · 468.3K votes

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41–80 out of 100

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Lowest is Criticker on 41, highest is Rotten Tomatoes critics on 80. Critics average 76, everyone else 61.

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The wandering road warrior Max is exiled from the brutal, tyrannically-run Bartertown and left to die in the desert. He is discovered by a tribe of feral children who live in an oasis, who believe he is the destined captain who will lead them to the legendary "Tomorrow-Morrow Land."

Details

Released
29 June 1985
Country
Australia
Language
English
Runtime
107 min
Rated
PG-13
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$36.2M
Awards
2 wins, 5 nominations

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Awards & nominations

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2 wins from 7 nominations across 7 ceremonies

Best Costume Design 1986 Best Costume Design Nominee
Best Director 1986 Best Director Nominee
Best Female Rock Vocal Performance 1986 Best Female Rock Vocal Performance Winner
Best Science Fiction Film 1986 Best Science Fiction Film Nominee
Best Writing 1986 Best Writing Nominee
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture 1986 Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Winner
Best Original Song 1985 Best Original Song Nominee

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