MesmeroWatch list, 0 saved

Mesmero · Admit oneMovie
MovieMMMesmero

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

Movie · 1985 · 107 min

A gritty yet strangely hopeful wasteland adventure that balances brutal arena combat with a childlike quest for a lost home.

About
1985 film directed by George Miller and George Ogilvie
Admit oneMad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Class
Movie
Year
1985
Runtime
107 min
In your watch list

How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • bleakstrength 2 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • power
  • found family
  • betrayal
  • redemption
Places
  • wilderness
  • small town
  • road trip
Era
far-future
Audience
teen
Form
  • single location
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror3
Humour4
Realism4
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

Details

Genres
action, adventure, science fiction, post-apocalyptic, dystopian
Directed by
George Miller, George Ogilvie
Written by
George Miller, Terry Hayes
Starring
Mel Gibson, Tina Turner, Bruce Spence, Angelo Rossitto, Angry Anderson, Justine Clarke, Frank Thring, Katharine Cullen
Music
Maurice Jarre
Cinematography
Dean Semler
Runtime
107 min
Country
Australia
Languages
English

TMDBIMDbLetterboxdWikipediaWikidata

More like this

Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Mad Max: Fury Road

Movie · 2015

Same director: George Miller · Dark, bleak · about survival and betrayal

A relentless, dust-choked chase that rarely pauses, blending brutal action with stark imagery and a surprising emotional core.

Via
  • Same director: George Miller
  • dark
  • bleak
  • survival
  • betrayal
Pacing
relentless
Attention
engaged
Runtime
120 min
Admit oneMad Max: Fury RoadIn your watch list
Mad Max: Fury RoadHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Waterworld

Movie · 1995

Same cinematographer: Dean Semler · Dark, earnest · about survival and found family

A soggy, sprawling adventure that feels like a big-budget B-movie, with inventive set pieces and a gruff hero slowly thawing.

Via
  • Same cinematographer: Dean Semler
  • dark
  • earnest
  • survival
  • found family
Pacing
brisk
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
136 min
Admit oneWaterworldIn your watch list
WaterworldHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

The Book of Eli

Movie · 2010

Bleak, earnest · about survival and power

A grim, dusty trek through a violent wasteland, punctuated by stylish fights and a quiet, faith-driven core.

Via
  • bleak
  • earnest
  • survival
  • power
Pacing
measured
Attention
engaged
Runtime
118 min
Admit oneThe Book of EliIn your watch list
The Book of EliHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Escape from New York

Movie · 1981

Dark · about survival and power · single location

A gritty, tense ride through a lawless city, with a cynical hero and a pulsing synth score.

Via
  • dark
  • survival
  • power
  • single location
Pacing
brisk
Attention
engaged
Runtime
99 min
Admit oneEscape from New YorkIn your watch list
Escape from New YorkHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Battle for the Planet of the Apes

Movie · 1973

Bleak, earnest · about power and betrayal

A somber, talky finale that trades spectacle for political friction and quiet tragedy, feeling like a weary epilogue to a grand saga.

Via
  • bleak
  • earnest
  • power
  • betrayal
Pacing
measured
Attention
engaged
Runtime
93 min
Admit oneBattle for the Planet of the ApesIn your watch list
Battle for the Planet of the ApesHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisTV

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

The 100

TV · 2014–2020

Dark, bleak · about survival and power · ensemble

A relentless, morally fraught survival drama where every choice costs lives, keeping you tense and invested through constant crises.

Via
  • dark
  • bleak
  • survival
  • power
  • ensemble
Pacing
brisk
Attention
engaged
Seasons
7
Admit oneThe 100In your watch list
The 100Hidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

The Postman

Movie · 1997

Earnest · about survival and power

A long, earnest post-apocalyptic epic that mixes rugged action with sentimental hope, testing patience but rewarding with heartfelt moments.

Via
  • earnest
  • survival
  • power
Pacing
slow-burn
Attention
engaged
Runtime
177 min
Admit oneThe PostmanIn your watch list
The PostmanHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Serenity

Movie · 2005

Dark, earnest · about survival and found family · ensemble

A scrappy crew's banter and loyalty carry you through tense chases and brutal fights toward a raw, earned stand.

Via
  • dark
  • earnest
  • survival
  • found family
  • ensemble
Pacing
brisk
Attention
engaged
Runtime
119 min
Admit oneSerenityIn your watch list
SerenityHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Snowpiercer

Movie · 2013

Dark, bleak · about survival and power · ensemble

A claustrophobic, brutal thrill ride through a train that becomes a microcosm of societal injustice, with shocking violence and dark satire.

Via
  • dark
  • bleak
  • survival
  • power
  • ensemble
Pacing
relentless
Attention
engaged
Runtime
126 min
Admit oneSnowpiercerIn your watch list
SnowpiercerHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Battlefield Earth

Movie · 2000

About survival and power

A baffling, over-the-top sci-fi romp that is more laughable than thrilling, with bizarre performances and cheap visuals.

Via
  • survival
  • power
Pacing
brisk
Attention
background-friendly
Runtime
118 min
Admit oneBattlefield EarthIn your watch list
Battlefield EarthHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisTV

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

See

TV · 2019–2022

Dark, bleak · about survival and power

A tense, immersive survival drama that builds a vivid world without sight, driven by fierce family loyalty and brutal tribal conflict.

Via
  • dark
  • bleak
  • survival
  • power
Pacing
measured
Attention
engaged
Seasons
3
Admit oneSeeIn your watch list
SeeHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Mortal Engines

Movie · 2018

Dark, earnest · about survival and power · ensemble

A loud, propulsive spectacle of rolling cities and chases, visually dense but emotionally straightforward, best enjoyed as a fast, forgettable adventure.

Via
  • dark
  • earnest
  • survival
  • power
  • ensemble
Pacing
brisk
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
128 min
Admit oneMortal EnginesIn your watch list
Mortal EnginesHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Riddick

Movie · 2013

Dark, bleak · about survival and betrayal

A gritty, stripped-down survival thriller that pits a hard-edged antihero against monsters and mercenaries in a harsh, unforgiving landscape.

Via
  • dark
  • bleak
  • survival
  • betrayal
Pacing
brisk
Attention
engaged
Runtime
119 min
Admit oneRiddickIn your watch list
RiddickHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Movie · 1984

Earnest · about survival and redemption

A sweeping, earnest ecological adventure that blends wonder and melancholy, with tense aerial battles and moments of quiet awe.

Via
  • earnest
  • survival
  • redemption
Pacing
measured
Attention
engaged
Runtime
117 min
Admit oneNausicaä of the Valley of the WindIn your watch list
Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Akira

Movie · 1988

Dark, bleak · about survival and power

A visually stunning and intense cyberpunk thriller that blends explosive action with philosophical themes, leaving a lasting impact.

Via
  • dark
  • bleak
  • survival
  • power
Pacing
brisk
Attention
engaged
Runtime
124 min
Admit oneAkiraIn your watch list
AkiraHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Elysium

Movie · 2013

Dark, bleak · about survival and power

A gritty, propulsive dystopian chase that contrasts brutal inequality with visceral action and a bittersweet sacrifice.

Via
  • dark
  • bleak
  • survival
  • power
Pacing
brisk
Attention
engaged
Runtime
109 min
Admit oneElysiumIn your watch list
ElysiumHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

After Earth

Movie · 2013

Earnest · about survival and redemption

A somber survival trek through a hostile wilderness, heavy with father-son tension and muted spectacle.

Via
  • earnest
  • survival
  • redemption
Pacing
measured
Attention
engaged
Runtime
100 min
Admit oneAfter EarthIn your watch list
After EarthHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisTV

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Fallout

TV · 2024

Dark · about survival and power · ensemble

A wild, gory, and darkly funny ride through a retro-futuristic wasteland, balancing brutal action with sharp satire and surprising heart.

Via
  • dark
  • survival
  • power
  • ensemble
Pacing
brisk
Attention
engaged
Seasons
2
Admit oneFalloutIn your watch list
FalloutHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Babe

Movie · 1995

Same writer: George Miller · Whimsical, earnest · about survival and found family

A gentle, heartwarming tale with talking animals, quiet charm, and moments of mild peril that resolve sweetly.

Via
  • Same writer: George Miller
  • whimsical
  • earnest
  • survival
  • found family
Pacing
measured
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
92 min
Admit oneBabeIn your watch list
BabeHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Movie · 2015

Dark, bleak · about survival and betrayal

A relentless, tense chase through a ruined world, with bursts of action and a pervasive sense of danger.

Via
  • dark
  • bleak
  • survival
  • betrayal
Pacing
brisk
Attention
engaged
Runtime
131 min
Admit oneMaze Runner: The Scorch TrialsIn your watch list
Maze Runner: The Scorch TrialsHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Predator: Badlands

Movie · 2025

Dark · about survival and power · ensemble

It is a relentless, high-stakes battle for survival against overwhelming odds and internal conflict.

Via
  • dark
  • survival
  • power
  • ensemble
Pacing
brisk
Attention
engaged
Runtime
108 min
Admit onePredator: BadlandsIn your watch list
Predator: BadlandsHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Dune

Movie · 2021

Bleak, earnest · about survival and power

You sit still under an enormous, slow-simmering vision of empire and sand, always waiting for the next deliberate, overwhelming image.

Via
  • bleak
  • earnest
  • survival
  • power
Pacing
slow-burn
Attention
engaged
Runtime
155 min
Admit oneDuneIn your watch list
DuneHidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

Titan A.E.

Movie · 2000

Dark · about survival and found family

A brisk, visually inventive space adventure with a scrappy crew, a cynical hero, and a race to save humanity.

Via
  • dark
  • survival
  • found family
Pacing
brisk
Attention
easy-watch
Runtime
96 min
Admit oneTitan A.E.In your watch list
Titan A.E.Hidden from your suggestions.
Mesmero · More like thisMovie

From Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

To

The Divergent Series: Insurgent

Movie · 2015

Dark · about survival and power

A glossy, propulsive dystopian chase that keeps you watching through slick action and moody teen drama, even when the story feels familiar.

Via
  • dark
  • survival
  • power
Pacing
brisk
Attention
engaged
Runtime
119 min
Admit oneThe Divergent Series: InsurgentIn your watch list
The Divergent Series: InsurgentHidden from your suggestions.