Where to watch Maximum Overdrive(1986)

Name: Maximum Overdrive
Genre: Horror, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1986-07-13
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, Yeardley Smith, John Short

Movie · 1986 · 1h 38m · Horror, Action, Science Fiction

In the United States, Maximum Overdrive is available to stream on Prime Video, MovieSphere+, and Howdy. It's also free on The CW, Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.

Maximum Overdrive plot summary

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

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.