Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Action Adventure Science Fiction
→ Influenced 1 films ← Inspired by 6 films

An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and most everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order.

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The Cars That Ate Paris
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974)1
 Stone
Stone (1974)2
 Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai (1954)3
 Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur (1959)4
 Stagecoach
Stagecoach (1939)5
 Bullitt
Bullitt (1968)6

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Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)7

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Influenced By

  1. The Cars That Ate Paris (1974)
    "Directed by Peter Weir, this Australian film features spiked, modified vehicles that inspired the "Buzzards" in "Fury Road."" Mad Max: Fury Road’s Nod To The Other Australian Killer Car Movie Cathal Gunning ScreenRant
  2. Stone (1974)
    "This Australian biker film, featuring actors who later appeared in "Mad Max," influenced the portrayal of biker gangs in the series." Bfi source
  3. Seven Samurai (1954)
    "George Miller's action film features sequences reminiscent of *Seven Samurai*, including a scene where the protagonist confronts adversaries in a foggy setting, echoing a similar moment in Kurosawa's film." Far Out Magazine source
  4. Ben-Hur (1959)
    "The iconic chariot race in this classic film influenced the high-speed chases in "Fury Road."" The Enigmatic Thrill of Mad Max: Fury Road: A High-Octane Odyssey The Writing Studio
  5. Stagecoach (1939)
    "George Miller cited this film as a significant influence, particularly its narrative of a group traveling across a desert in peril." Movie Connections IMDb
  6. Bullitt (1968)
    "The film's realistic car chases and the cool cop with a cooler car concept influenced the vehicular action and the design of Max's V8 Interceptor." Bfi source

Influenced

  1. Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
    "The high-octane, practical stunts and relentless pacing of "Mad Max: Fury Road" set a new standard for action films. "Top Gun: Maverick" mirrors this approach by focusing on real aerial stunts and minimal CGI, enhancing the film's authenticity and intensity." The Nostalgic Brilliance Of TOP GUN: MAVERICK - Film Inquiry Liam Springate-Jones Film Inquiry