Max Headroom (1987)
Overview
Television networks battle one another in an unrelenting ratings war. Whoever controls the airwaves controls the dystopic world in which they broadcast. So when Network 23's star reporter, Edison Carter, uncovers a deadly secret that could shake up the station's dominion over its viewers, the only option is to eliminate Carter before he can make his story public. After Carter's "accident," his mind is uploaded to create the world's first self-aware, computer-generated TV host — Max Headroom! But will Max bow to his creators? Or will he be the key to his human alter ago bringing down a network superpower?
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Max Headroom Cast
Matt Frewer
as Edison Carter / Max Headroom
Chris Young
as Bryce Lynch
Jeffrey Tambor
as Murray
William Morgan Sheppard
as Blank Reg
Concetta Tomei
as Blank Dominique
Amanda Pays
as Theora Jones
George Coe
as Ben Cheviot
Lee Wilkof
as Edwards
Andreas Katsulas
as Mr. Bartlett
Rosalind Chao
as Angie Barry
Hank Garrett
as Ashwell
Sherman Howard
Max Headroom: Quick Answers
Where can I watch Max Headroom?
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When was Max Headroom first aired?
Max Headroom came out on March 31, 1987.
Is Max Headroom worth watching?
Max Headroom holds a 6.9/10 average from 80 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.
