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Maximum Overdrive (1986): movie guide
Maximum Overdrive (1986) is a Horror, Action, Science Fiction running about 98 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.8/10 from 912 votes. Notable cast includes Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, Yeardley Smith. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1986-07-13
- Runtime: 98 min
- TMDB: 5.8/10
- Genres: Horror, Action, Science Fiction
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1986-07-13
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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.
Cast highlights
Maximum Overdrive features Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, Yeardley Smith, John Short, Ellen McElduff. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1986-07-13. Runtime: 98 minutes. TMDB score: 5.8/10 (912 votes). Genres: Horror, Action, Science Fiction. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Maximum Overdrive?
- Maximum Overdrive is listed as Horror, Action, Science Fiction on TMDB.
- How long is Maximum Overdrive?
- Maximum Overdrive runs about 98 minutes.
- Who stars in Maximum Overdrive?
- Cast highlights include Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, Yeardley Smith, John Short, Ellen McElduff.
- Does Cinema Box stream Maximum Overdrive?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Maximum Overdrive?
- Open the Maximum Overdrive page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
