Max (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Max is a 2015 adventure family film directed by Boaz Yakin, starring Thomas Haden Church, Robbie Amell and Lauren Graham. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $44 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Boaz Yakin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Max About?
The premise of Max without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his handler dies in Afghanistan, a military dog named Max struggles with PTSD and is unable to continue his service. He's adopted by the family of Kyle, the fallen soldier, and forms a complex relationship with Justin, Kyle's brother who is dealing with his own challenges and trying to meet his father's expectations. As Justin and Max navigate their bond, they also uncover the circumstances surrounding Kyle's death, with the help of a spirited young woman named Carmen. Through this journey, Max finds renewed purpose and Justin confronts his past.
Max Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dog
- dog movie
- death of marine
- dog adoption
- man dog relationship
- animal character name as title
- war dog
- 2010s
- killed in action
- united states of america
- loss of a son
- illegal arms trade
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- arms dealer
- teenage son
- teenager
- mountain biking
- gulf war veteran
- father son relationship
- loss of a brother
- video gaming
- parade
- war veteran
- dogs fighting
- foot chase
- suicide bomber
- soldier
- u.s. soldier
- kia
- on patrol
- ambush
- explosion
- texas
- saved by a dog
- dog pound
- war injury
- storage unit
- visiting a grave
- kidnapping
- bomb detection
- funeral service
- dog muzzle
- war games
- kong toy
- howling dog
- animal cage
- july 4th fireworks
- storage facility
- chihuahua
- dog training
- rottweiler
Where to Watch Max
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Max Cast
Thomas Haden Church leads the cast, with Robbie Amell and Lauren Graham. Directed by Boaz Yakin; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Boaz Yakin
Also Starring in Max
· 1 moreMax Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Max 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
33 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.2 /5
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Max Plot Summary
What happens in Max from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kyle and his loyal dog Max are stationed as soldiers on the dangerous frontlines of Afghanistan. Tragically, during an ambush, Kyle loses his life, and Max is left traumatized by the chaos around him. Once home, Max becomes particularly hostile and anxious around loud sounds, but he only responds positively to Kyle’s brother, Justin. As the family decides to adopt Max, Justin reluctantly accepts the responsibility of caring for him.
Full summary
The whole story of Max, scene by scene
Max Box Office & Budget
Max grossed $44 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $42.7 million came from the US and Canada and $1.3 million (3%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$44M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $42.7M
- International
- $1.3M
- Budget
- $20M
Max Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Max | Full Movie Preview | Warner Bros. Entertainment
How Well Do You Know Max?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is Max's primary companion throughout the movie?
Cars in Max
31 cars on screen, including the 1998 Dodge Dakota and the 1992 Ford F-250.
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1992 Ford F-250 Important role -
AM General HMMWV M1165 Minor role -
2000 Buick LeSabre Minor role
Max Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “MAX - Bester Freund Held Retter” and “军犬麦克斯”.
- Also known as
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- MAX - Bester Freund Held Retter
- 军犬麦克斯
- Hrdina Max
- Макс
- מקס
- Μαξ
- 맥스
- Max: O Cão Herói
- Maksas
- แม็กซ์ สี่ขาผู้กล้าหาญ
- Makss
- 海軍忠犬馬克斯
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- Chú Chó Max
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Movies Like Max
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Max 2: White House Hero, Max & Me and Dog.
Max FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Max, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Max?
Max runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Max released?
Max was released on June 26, 2015.
Who directed Max?
Max was directed by Boaz Yakin.
More films by Boaz Yakin Who is in the cast of Max?
Max stars Thomas Haden Church, Robbie Amell and Lauren Graham, among 5 credited actors.
Where can I watch Max?
In the US, Max is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Max make at the box office?
Max grossed $44 million worldwide ($42.7 million domestic, $1.3 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Max rated?
Max has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 47 on Metacritic, 71% on TMDB and 2.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Max have a post-credit scene?
No. Max has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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