Maximum Overdrive
1986, English. Directed by Stephen King.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 July 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen King
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $7.4M
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Maximum Overdrive: quick answers
Is Maximum Overdrive worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 904 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Maximum Overdrive?
Maximum Overdrive runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Maximum Overdrive have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Maximum Overdrive. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Maximum Overdrive suitable for kids?
Maximum Overdrive is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Maximum Overdrive?
Maximum Overdrive is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel.
What movies are like Maximum Overdrive?
If you liked Maximum Overdrive, try The People Across the Lake, Trucks, The Return of the Living Dead.
Who directed Maximum Overdrive?
Maximum Overdrive (1986) was directed by Stephen King and stars Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington.