Maximum Overdrive is a horror sci-fi film written and directed by Stephen King, loosely based on his own short story “Trucks”. The story takes place in a world which has been hit by a mysterious comet which emits radiation that turns all machines into evil monsters, that go around killing people.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Maximum Overdrive via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is Maximum Overdrive available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Maximum Overdrive is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
The film follows the perspective of a group of people who are hostages. The effected machines that have taken over the world, are on a killing spree. The hostages group together to save themselves from the hands of the evil machines. The film explores themes of teamwork and the vices of technological advancement. The film even received a nomination for the prestigious “Best Film” category at the International Fantasy Film Awards.
The cast of the film includes Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, Yeardley Smith, John Short and J.C. Quinn.
Watch Maximum Overdrive streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Maximum Overdrive is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Amazon Prime Video is an online video-on-demand streaming service that features millions of movies, TV shows and series to watch and stream. Users can access high-quality video content by subscribing to a membership plan.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
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- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
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Maximum Overdrive synopsis is as follows:
“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 homicidal 18-wheelers. The frightened people set out to defeat the killer machines … or be killed by them.”
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