Is Mad Max appropriate for children?

# Mad Max - Parental Guide This R-rated action film features intense violence, strong language, and some sexual content as a police officer battles a brutal motorcycle gang in a dystopian future. The frequent brutal scenes and dark tone make it unsuitable for children, with the strongest recommendations for mature teens and adults only.

What age is Mad Max suitable for?

Our verdict for Mad Max is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Mad Max safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1979

Rating

Genre

Adventure, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

Synopsis

In the ravaged near-future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the streets, the ruthless gang laughs in the face of a police force hell-bent on stopping them.

Cast

Mel Gibson

Max Rockatansky

Joanne Samuel

Jessie Rockatansky

Hugh Keays-Byrne

Toecutter

Steve Bisley

Jim Goose

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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