Movie

Maximum Overdrive

“Imagine your worst nightmare...machines take over the world!”

★ 5.8(860)19861h 38m

Maximum Overdrive is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Stephen King
Release date: 1986-07-13
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $7,400,000
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: DEG

Maximum Overdrive — trailer

About Maximum Overdrive

Maximum Overdrive is a 1986 movie in the Horror, Action and Science Fiction genres, directed by Stephen King, starring Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle and Laura Harrington. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 860 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Maximum Overdrive in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Emilio Estevez

Bill Robinson

Pat Hingle

Hendershot

Laura Harrington

Brett

Yeardley Smith

Connie

John Short

Curt

Ellen McElduff

Wanda June

J.C. Quinn

Duncan

Christopher Murney

Camp Loman

Holter Graham

Deke

Frankie Faison

Handy

Pat Miller

Joe

Jack Canon

Max

Themes & keywords

man vs machinegas stationroadhousedark comedysiegelorrycometautomationtruckarcadeexploding truckexploding gasoline stationinanimate objects come to lifeeighteen wheelersemi truck

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Maximum Overdrive in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Maximum Overdrive on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Maximum Overdrive on Netflix?+

Maximum Overdrive is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.

How long is Maximum Overdrive?+

Maximum Overdrive has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Maximum Overdrive?+

Maximum Overdrive stars Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, Yeardley Smith and John Short.

When did Maximum Overdrive come out?+

Maximum Overdrive is a 1986 movie directed by Stephen King.

What genre is Maximum Overdrive?+

Maximum Overdrive is Horror, Action and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Maximum Overdrive?+

Maximum Overdrive was directed by Stephen King.