Synopsis Mad Max: Fury Road is a high-octane post-apocalyptic action film directed by George Miller. The story follows Max Rockatansky, a drifter and survivor haunted by his past, who becomes reluctantly allied with Imperator Furiosa. Furiosa is fleeing the tyrannical warlord Immortan Joe while transporting his captive wives across a desert wasteland toward a supposed safe haven. The film is essentially one extended, brilliantly choreographed chase across barren terrain, with practical stunts, explosive set pieces, and striking production design.