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Maximum Overdrive
🎬 Movie

Maximum Overdrive

1986 · 98 min Horror Action Science Fiction Comedy
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Maximum Overdrive has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1986. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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🎭 Cast

Emilio Estevez

Emilio Estevez

Bill Robinson

Pat Hingle

Pat Hingle

Hendershot

Laura Harrington

Laura Harrington

Brett

Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith

Connie

John Short

John Short

Curt

Ellen McElduff

Ellen McElduff

Wanda June

J.C. Quinn

J.C. Quinn

Duncan

Christopher Murney

Christopher Murney

Camp Loman

Holter Graham

Holter Graham

Deke

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

Handy

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