The film takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where resources are scarce and survival is a daily struggle. Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy), a tough and rugged survivor, is captured by the tyrannical Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne) and his cult of followers. Joe's plan is to use Max as a pawn to help him take down a group of rebels, led by Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron), who seek to overthrow him.