It’s a Mad Max World
6.8
Emerging from the depths of the film industry, the Mad Max saga became an instant cult classic after the release of the first film in 1979. These five critically acclaimed films have continued to captivate audiences. They shaped the identity of Australian cinema, launched a movie star – Mel Gibson – and propelled George Miller as one of the greatest directors of his generation. Above all, Mad Max has left an indelible mark on our collective unconscious, redefining our vision of the apocalypse and human civilization. This documentary tells the story of this phenomenon, from the small production of the first film to the monumental later installments, drawing on interviews and rare archives.
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Cast
19 people
Barbara Kelsch
Narrator (voice)
Known for
Summer Things
Mel Gibson
Self (archive footage)
Known for
Braveheart
Signs
Tom Hardy
Self (archive footage)
Known for
Mad Max: Fury Road
Venom
Chris Hemsworth
Self (archive footage)
Known for
Thor
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Tina Turner
Self (archive footage)
Known for
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Tommy
Anya Taylor-Joy
Self (archive footage)
Known for
The Queen's Gambit
Split
George Miller
Self (archive footage)
Also in
Tausend Augen
Byron Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Grant Page
Self / Self (archive footage)
Known for
Roadgames
The Tracker
Tim Burns
Self
Known for
Mad Max
The Chain Reaction
Hugh Keays-Byrne
Self
Known for
Mad Max: Fury Road
Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars
Terry Hayes
Self
Julien Dupuy Director · Nicholas Buc Composer Jérémy Fauchoux Cinematographer
First release June 22, 2025 · Produced in United States, France · Languages English, French
Production
YUZU Productions
Production
Serendipity Productions
Production
ARTE France Cinéma
Production
United States · France
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Languages
Original title
L'apocalypse selon Mad Max
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
English · French
Release dates
France · June 22, 2025
Digital · Arte
No release date listed for United States.
France
June 29, 2025 · TV · Arte
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