Max Steel Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

This fall, take adventure to the max.

Last modified: Dec. 14, 2016

Max Steel

Release Date: Friday, October 14, 2016 Theaters

Chronicles the adventures of 16-year old Max McGrath and alien companion Steel, who must harness and combine their tremendous new powers to evolve into the turbo-charged superhero Max Steel.

Director: Stewart Hendler

Starring: Andy Garcia • Ben Winchell • Ana Villafane • Mike Doyle • Billy Slaughter

PG-13 Action N/A

3.55 / 5.0

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The origin story chronicles the adventures of 16-year-old Max McGrath (Ben Winchell) and alien companion Steel, who must harness and combine their tremendous new powers to evolve into the superhero Max Steel. As these two unlikely friends struggle to accept their oddly connected fates, they begin to uncover unimaginable secrets, working together to find the truth and fight the mysterious forces threatening their world.

Action Adventure Sci-Fi Teen Based on Toy

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Who stars in Max Steel – Cast List

Andy Garcia
... Dr. Miles Edwards

Under the Stars, Book Club
Ben Winchell
... Max McGrath

The Road to Galena
A
Ana Villafane
M
Mike Doyle
... Jim McGrath

XX, The Invitation
B
Billy Slaughter
... Agent Murphy

Stay Alive, The Chaperone
Maria Bello
... Molly McGrath

Better Start Swimming, Prisoners

Who is making Max Steel – Crew List

A look at Max Steel behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Stewart Hendler last helmed Sorority Row. The film's writer J.P. Lavin last penned Capeshooters and Flat Stanley.

Director: Stewart Hendler
Screenwriters: J.P. Lavin
Chad Damiani
Christopher Yost
Producers: Bill O'Dowd
Julia Pistor

Studios: Open Road Films
Production Company: Dolphin Entertainment
IM Global
Julia Pistor Productions
Mattel Films
Playground Productions

Production – What we know about the Max Steel

Key Facts

Originally shot in 2014 and filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Previously setup at Paramount, the rights expired and reverted back to Mattel who have now decided to be more active in development of the property.
Based on Mattel's worldwide best-selling action figure.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2015

Completed

Changed Max Steel movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2014

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Begins production April 29, 2014 in Wilmington, N.C.

Aug 2013

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Dolphin Entertainment is teaming with Mattel to develop the live-action film which Christopher Yost will script, and Stewart Hendler is attached to direct. Last set up in July 2009 at Paramount.

Jul 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some sci-fi action violence {INTENDS TO APPEAL}
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: This fall, take adventure to the max.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Max Steel Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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International Trailer

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Clip: Awesome

Max Steel Release Date: When was the film released?

Max Steel was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 14 , 2016. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including The Accountant, Kevin Hart: What Now? and Desierto.