Top 7 Movies Directed by George Miller

George Miller is an Australian movie director and producer, known for Mad Max franchise. Here is the list of the top 7 George Miller movies you should watch.

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - George Miller is one of the most well-known filmmakers working today. The movies directed by George Miller have brought audiences to post-apocalyptic deserts, real-life family dramas, and colorful animated worlds. Over four decades, he has shown that a great director does not need to stick to one type of film. If you want films that are bold and worth remembering, his work is a good place to begin.

In this article, we will see the 7 best movies directed by George Miller you must watch. Let's check them out.

1. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

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Many people consider Mad Max: Fury Road one of the best action films ever made. Charlize Theron plays Furiosa, a high-ranking soldier who secretly turns against the tyrant she serves, risking everything to escort five captive women to freedom. Tom Hardy plays Max, a stranger who gets pulled into the mission. The tension never lets up. The film won six Academy Awards and received praise from critics around the world.

2. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

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Mel Gibson returns as Max in this follow-up to the first film. A small group of people have a supply of fuel, and a gang of attackers wants to take it. Max agrees to help them get away safely. The action scenes were filmed using real vehicles and real stunts, with no computer effects. Many fans see this as the best film in the original Mad Max series.

3. Lorenzo’s Oil (1992)

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This film is based on a true story. Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon play the parents of a boy who was diagnosed with a rare and deadly brain disease called ALD. Doctors had no cure, so his parents decided to find one themselves. They studied medicine on their own and pushed scientists to take the problem seriously. It is an emotional film about love, loss, and refusing to give up.

4. Happy Feet (2006)

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Happy Feet is an animated film that works well for both children and adults. The main character is Mumble, a penguin voiced by Elijah Wood, who cannot sing like the others but is a natural tap dancer. His community does not accept him, so he goes on a journey to prove his worth. Robin Williams voices several fun side characters. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2007.

5. Mad Max (1979)

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The original Mad Max was made with only $400,000, yet it became one of the highest-earning films of its time. Mel Gibson plays Max, a police officer in a future version of Australia where society is falling apart. When a biker gang harms his family, Max goes after them. The film is rough and fast-moving, and it started one of the most well-known franchises in action movie history.

6. Babe: Pig in the City (1998)

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This sequel to Babe is stranger and more serious than the first film. When money problems put the farm at risk, Babe travels to a big city with Farmer Hoggett's wife to perform at an event. The city is busy, confusing, and full of unexpected characters. Magda Szubanski stars in the film. It was not a big hit when it came out, but many viewers have come to appreciate it over time.

7. Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

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Tina Turner plays Aunty Entity, the powerful leader of a settlement called Bartertown. Max ends up in a fighting arena called Thunderdome, where people settle arguments through combat. Later in the film, he meets a group of children who have been living alone in the wild. This entry in the series is more dramatic and colorful than the earlier films, which some viewers enjoy and others find less appealing.