Maximum Overdrive(1986)
“Imagine your worst nightmare...machines take over the world!”
Overview
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.
Director
Stephen King
Studio
DEG
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Emilio Estevez
as Bill Robinson
Pat Hingle
as Hendershot
Laura Harrington
as Brett
Yeardley Smith
as Connie
John Short
as Curt
Ellen McElduff
as Wanda June
J.C. Quinn
as Duncan
Christopher Murney
as Camp Loman
Holter Graham
as Deke
Frankie Faison
as Handy
Pat Miller
as Joe
Jack Canon
as Max
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
DEG
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Where can I watch Maximum Overdrive?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Maximum Overdrive (1986).
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 and released in 1986. It is a horror, action, science fiction film.
How long is Maximum Overdrive?▼
Maximum Overdrive has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Maximum Overdrive?▼
The cast of Maximum Overdrive includes Emilio Estevez as Bill Robinson, Pat Hingle as Hendershot, Laura Harrington as Brett, Yeardley Smith as Connie, John Short as Curt and more.
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