Very possibly the greatest automotive movie ever filmed, The Road Warrior is a hero's tale centered on Max, a loner ex-policeman in the post-apocalyptic desert. Complete with outlaw civilizations, roving bands of bloodthirsty scavengers, feral children, compelling characters, dashing leading men, sexy warrior women, and some of the best automotive action ever put on film, The Road Warrior is a winner in every category.

Although technically a sequel to the equally-automotive Mad Max, this is a rare sequel that stands on its own, without any need whatsoever of seeing its predecessor. One of the best action movies of all time, it's also the film that put Mel Gibson on the map as a daring and energetic leading man.