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Maximum Overdrive (1986)

Movie ★ 5.8 98 min

Horror Action 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.

Stephen King Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 13, 1986
Runtime
98 min
Rating
R
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$7.4M
IMDb
tt0091499
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
DEG

Themes

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 Pat Miller Joe Jack Canon Max Barry Bell Steve John Brasington Frank J. Don Ferguson J. Don Ferguson Andy Leon Rippy Leon Rippy Brad Robert Gooden Barry R. Pickett Bugg Rolf

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Frequently asked questions

What is Maximum Overdrive about?
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.
Who directed Maximum Overdrive?
Maximum Overdrive was directed by Stephen King.
Who stars in Maximum Overdrive?
Maximum Overdrive stars Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, Yeardley Smith.
When was Maximum Overdrive released?
Maximum Overdrive is a 1986 horror, action, science fiction film.
Where can I watch Maximum Overdrive?
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