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Maximum Overdrive

Imagine your worst nightmare...machines take over the world!

5.8

1986•1h 37m

Science Fiction

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.

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Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Maximum Overdrive ≣ 1986 ≣ Trailer

Maximum Overdrive ≣ 1986 ≣ Trailer

Thumbnail for video: Maximum Overdrive (1986) original theatrical trailer [FTD-0203]

Maximum Overdrive (1986) original theatrical trailer [FTD-0203]

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Maximum Overdrive | Behind The Scenes

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Maximum Overdrive (1986) Trailer Remastered HD

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Maximum Overdrive 1986 TV spot

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Stephen king's cameo Maximum Overdrive

Cast

Photo of Emilio Estevez

Emilio Estevez

Bill Robinson

Photo of Pat Hingle

Pat Hingle

Hendershot

Photo of Laura Harrington

Laura Harrington

Brett

Photo of Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith

Connie

Photo of John Short

John Short

Curt

Photo of Ellen McElduff

Ellen McElduff

Wanda June

Photo of J.C. Quinn

J.C. Quinn

Duncan

Photo of Christopher Murney

Christopher Murney

Camp Loman

Photo of Holter Graham

Holter Graham

Deke

Photo of Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

Handy

Photo of J. Don Ferguson

J. Don Ferguson

Andy

Photo of Leon Rippy

Leon Rippy

Brad

Photo of Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Videoplayer

Photo of Marla Maples

Marla Maples

2nd Woman

Photo of Stephen King

Stephen King

ATM Asshole (uncredited)

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Reviews

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atticbuzz

8/10

I really don’t get the hate on this movie. It’s brilliant. Sure, the director (Stephen King) was coked up, and some of the acting is over-the-top (“we made you!”), but this is a brilliant premise with great execution.

It’s totally 80s, but that’s a strength, not a weakness.

It also has a killer soundtrack by AC/DC.

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