Action, Adventure, Science Fiction  •  1985  •  107 min  •  Teen (13+)

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

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Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.9

Overview

Mad Max becomes a pawn in a decadent oasis of a technological society, and when exiled, becomes the deliverer of a colony of children.


Starring Cast

Mel Gibson  •   Tina Turner  •   Bruce Spence


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

The film critiques a corrupt, resource-exploiting authoritarian society and champions a collective search for a new, uncorrupted future, guided by hope and the innocence of the next generation, aligning with left-leaning themes of anti-authoritarianism and collective societal renewal.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie features visible diversity with a prominent role for a Black actress as a powerful leader in a post-apocalyptic setting. The narrative explores themes of survival and power dynamics without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on survival, societal structures in a post-apocalyptic world, and the protagonist's interactions within these settings, without engaging with queer identity.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on post-apocalyptic survival and power struggles, with no plot points or character arcs exploring gender identity or transition. Therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film features Aunty Entity as a powerful leader, but her influence is primarily political and strategic, not demonstrated through direct physical combat victories against male opponents. No other female characters are depicted winning close-quarters physical fights against men.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film introduces new characters like Aunty Entity and Master Blaster, but the primary returning character, Mad Max, maintains his established male gender. No previously established characters undergo a gender change.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome introduces new characters and continues with established ones. The main character, Max, and returning character Jedediah are portrayed by the same actors, maintaining their established races. No existing character's race was altered from prior canon.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.2
The Movie Database logo
6.2

Critic Ratings

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8.0
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7.1

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