Phil Biedron, Nicholas Hoult and Drew Scheid in ‘Juror #2,’ 2024.Photo:Claire Folger/Warner Bros.
Claire Folger/Warner Bros.
HBO is best known for its prestigious television shows likeSuccession,The White LotusandThe Last of Us. But its streamer Max is also home to a massive library of movies, from colorful classics to modern box office hits.
With all of the options out there, it can be a little overwhelming to choose the perfect selection for your next movie night — so we’ve rounded up the best movies that Max has to offer.
Whether you’re looking forOscar-winning movies likeEverything Everywhere All at Once,The Zone of InterestandBarbie, rib-tickling comedies likeDicks: The Musicalor iconic franchises likeHarry PotterandThe Lord of the Rings, the streaming platform has something for every film lover.
Here are the best movies available to stream on Max.
A Different Man
Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve and Adam Pearson in ‘A Different Man,’ 2024.A24
A24
Sebastian Stan(in aGolden Globe-winning performance) is Edward, a struggling actor living with extreme facial disfigurement. After a groundbreaking medical procedurecompletely changes his features, Edward assumes the new identity of “Guy Moratz.” However, his well-constructed facade is tested when Oswald (Adam Pearson) — another actor with the same condition — arrives at the theater where “Guy” performs and secures the role Edward has spent his life already being.
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Juror #2
From center left to right: Nicholas Hoult, Leslie Bibb (back), Adrienne C. Moore and J.K. Simmons in ‘Juror #2,’ 2024.Claire Folger
Claire Folger
When family man and recovering alcoholic Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) slips up one night and relapses at a bar, he drives home — convinced the thud against his car was just a deer. A year later,Justin serves on a juryfor the high-profile murder trial of Kendall Carter (Francesca Eastwood), who fought with her boyfriend (Gabriel Basso) at that very same bar on that fateful night. Now faced with a harrowing choice, Justin has to either stay silent or risk everything to confess a truth that could absolve the accused.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Michael Keaton in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,’ 2024.Parisa Taghizadeh/Warner Bros.
Parisa Taghizadeh/Warner Bros.
“The Juice is loose!” More than three decades since the 1988 classic, the highly-anticipatedBeetlejuicesequelbrings back some familiar facessuch asMichael KeatonandWinona Ryder— whilesprinkling plenty of nods to the original— and welcoming fresh flesh likeJenna OrtegaandJustin Theroux. Step once more intoTim Burton’s macabre universe as a grown-up Lydia Deetz (Ryder)needs Beetlejuice’s helpto keep her family intact.
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MaXXXine
Mia Goth and Halsey in ‘MaXXXine,’ 2024.A24
Years after surviving the farmhouse massacre inTi West’sX(2022), Maxine Minx (Mia Goth) is nowan adult film star on the verge of breaking into ’80s Hollywood. But as her rise to fame nears, Maxine catches the eye of real-life serial killerRichard Ramirez— a.k.a. the “Night Stalker” — while young aspiring starlets in her circle are meeting their brutal deaths.
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‘Salem’s Lot
From left to right: Makenzie Leigh, Lewis Pullman, Alfre Woodard, Jordan Preston Carter and John Benjamin Hickey in ‘‘Salem’s Lot,’ 2024.Justin Lubin/Courtesy of New Line Cinema/Max
Justin Lubin/Courtesy of New Line Cinema/Max
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Civil War
Kirsten Dunst in ‘Civil War,’ 2024.A24
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The Boy and the Heron
Mahito Maki in ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ 2023.Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli
From the studio that brought you animated classics likeSpirited Away(2001),Howl’s Moving Castle(2004) andPonyo(2008) comes a tale about the companionship between 12-year-old Mahito and a talking bird. When Mahito struggles to adjust to life after his mother’s death, he meets a heron who reveals that his mother is still alive, leading him to an abandoned tower that opens the door to a fantastical world. The film is available in is both English and Japanese, with its English voice cast boasting Luca Padovan,Robert Pattinson,Gemma Chan,Christian Bale,Mark Hamill,Florence Pugh,Willem Dafoe,Dave Bautistaand more.
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Anya Taylor-Joy in ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,’ 2024.Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
Michelle Yeoh in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ 2022.David Bornfriend/A24
In 2022, this genre-bending marvel captured the bagel-sized hearts of many,taking home seven Oscars— including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay — and becoming the first A24 film toearn more than $100 million at the box office. Here, Best Actress Oscar winnerMichelle Yeohsteps into the shoes of Chinese American immigrant Evelyn Wong, a fretful laundromat owner who channels kickass powers from her other infinite lives in the multiverse to defeat an imminent threat and its army. An off-beat yet heartrending epic,Everything Everywhere All at Oncealso starsKe Huy Quan,Stephanie Hsu,Jamie Lee Curtisand more.
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Beetlejuice
Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder in ‘Beetlejuice,’ 1988.Geffen/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock
Geffen/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock
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Lady Bird
Saoirse Ronan and Lucas Hedges in ‘Lady Bird,’ 2017.Lady Bird Saoirse Ronan and Lucas Hedges
A five-time Oscar nominee and two-timeGolden Globewinner,Greta Gerwig’s 2017 coming-of-age dramedy starsSaoirse Ronanas a creative and rebellious teenager in the early 2000s, navigating a complicated relationship with her mother (Laurie Metcalf), the social caste system of high school and her academic future.
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Love Lies Bleeding
Katy O’Brian and Kristen Stewart in ‘Love Lies Bleeding,’ 2024.Anna Kooris/A24
Anna Kooris/A24
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Problemista
Julio Torres and Tilda Swinton in ‘Problemista,’ 2023.A24
Known for hisSaturday Night Livesketches and HBO’sLos Espookys, writer, actor and debut director Julio Torres presents a semi-autobiographical tale that encapsulates the absurdities and nuances of the U.S. immigrant experience. Here, Alejandro (Torres) struggles to make it in the Big Apple as a toy maker with a limited visa. His fortunes take a turn when he lands a job assisting an eccentric art critic (Tilda Swinton), who becomes his sole lifeline to staying in the Land of Opportunity.
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Dune: Part Two
Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler in ‘Dune: Part Two,’ 2024.Niko Tavernise
Niko Tavernise
Adapting the second half of Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi tome,Denis Villeneuve’sDune: Part Tworesumes on planet Arrakis as Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) rallies Chani (Zendaya), Stilgar (Javier Bardem) and the Fremen against the Harkonnens, the household who wrecked Paul’s family and murdered his father in the first film. With the fate of the known universe at stake, Paul has to choose between love and the prevention of a dire future. The film also features a star-studded ensemble, includingJosh Brolin,Austin Butler,Christopher Walkenand Florence Pugh.
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The Great Lillian Hall
Lily Rabe and Jessica Lange in ‘The Great Lillian Hall,’ 2024.Courtesy of HBO
Courtesy of HBO
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Am I OK?
Sonoya Mizuno and Dakota Johnson in ‘Am I Ok?,’ 2024.Emily Knecht/Max
Emily Knecht/Max
At 32, anxious and awkward Lucy (Dakota Johnson) knows little about dating or what truly brings her joy. But when she begins toexplore her attraction to women— with the support of her lifelong best friend, Jane (Sonoya Mizuno) — Lucy discovers more about herself in ways she never imagined.
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The Iron Claw
Harris Dickinson, Zac Efron, Stanley Simons and Jeremy Allen White in ‘The Iron Claw,’ 2023.A24/Twitter
A24/Twitter
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Turtles All the Way Down
Isabela Merced and Cree Cicchino in ‘Turtles All the Way Down,’ 2024.Courtesy of MAX
Courtesy of MAX
Based onJohn Green’s eponymous 2017 novel,Turtles All the Way Downfinds its story in Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced), a 16-year-old girl living with obsessive-compulsive disorder. When she reconnects with her childhood crush, Davis (Felix Mallard), Aza begins to ponder her capacity for love, friendship and various other aspects of life.
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The Zone of Interest
Sandra Hüller in ‘The Zone of Interest,’ 2023.Courtesy of A24
Courtesy of A24
Jonathan Glazer’s unsettling historical drama masterfully employs sound — which earned it an Oscar in 2024 — and what remains unseen to depict the horrors of the Holocaust.The Zone of Interestdelves into the lives of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel), his wife Hedwig (Sandra Hüller) and their children as they enjoy domestic paradise directly next to the concentration camp.
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Dream Scenario
Nicolas Cage in ‘Dream Scenario,’ 2023.Courtesy of A24
Have you ever found yourself meetingNicolas Cagein your dreams? Well, in this 2023 fantasy comedy, he’s popping up in everyone’s.Dream Scenariofeatures Cage as biology professor Paul Matthews, who unexpectedly becomes a viral sensation when his likeness starts showing up in people’s subconscious.
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TheHarry Potterfranchise
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,’ 2001.Peter Mountain/ Warner Bros.
Peter Mountain/ Warner Bros.
Raise your wands, everyone, because it’s time to tap those bricks outside of the Leaky Cauldron and head back to the magical world. In this iconic series, you’ll follow the journey of Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) through adolescence as he discovers he’s a wizard, makes friends with Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) and works to defeat the evil Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). And, once you’re done, you can even stream theHarry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwartsreunion special and catch up with your favorite witches and wizards.
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Based on theScott Pilgrimgraphic novels,this 2010 action comedyknows how to pack a punch. After falling for Manic Pixie Dream Girl Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), musician Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) has to defeat all her seven evil exes through arcade-style fight sequences. The critically acclaimed film also features an ensemble cast includingKieran Culkin,Chris Evans,Brie Larson,Anna Kendrick,Aubrey Plazaand more.
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Wonka
Timothée Chalamet in ‘Wonka,’ 2023.Warner Bros./Everett Collection
Warner Bros./Everett Collection
Craving a sweet escape? Inhis first-ever musical role— though we already knew hehad some moves— Timothée Chalamet slips into the comically large top hat of the titular chocolatier first introduced inRoald Dahl’s 1964 novel,Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. With the help of unexpected allies, a mix of ambition and a sprinkle of genius (and giraffe milk?), the young Wonka wields his “pure imagination” to carve his place in the confectionary world.
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The Color Purple
Phylicia Peral Mpasi and Halle Bailey in ‘The Color Purple,’ 2023.Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
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Priscilla
Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny in ‘Priscilla,’ 2023.Philippe Le Sourd/A24
Philippe Le Sourd/A24
In contrast toBaz Luhrmann’s acclaimed 2022Elvisbiopic— which focused on the rise and fall of the legend’s career — the following yearoffered another side of his storythrough a different perspective. Drawing fromPriscilla Presley’s 1985 memoirElvis and Me,Sofia Coppoladelves into the lesser-known, more uncomfortable facets of Priscilla’s (Cailee Spaney) sensationalized relationship with the King of Rock and Roll (Jacob Elordi). Despite its lack of recognition at the Oscars,the film dazzleswith its evocative cinematography, detailed costumes and asoundtrack devoid of Presley’s hits.
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The Bling Ring
Taissa Farmiga, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson, Katie Chang and Claire Julien in ‘The Bling Ring,’ 2013.Everett Collection
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Dicks: The Musical
‘Dicks: The Musical,’ 2023.Justin Lubin/A24
Justin Lubin/A24
Based on their off-Broadway musical, Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson star in this oddball musical comedy as two “identical” twins separated at birth who work up aParent Trap-style plan to reunite their estranged parents (Megan Mullally,Nathan Lane), with a few cheeky musical numbers along the way. From sewer boy mutants toMegan Thee Stallion’s girl-boss anthem andBowen Yang’s Gay God, there’s no denying thatDicks: The Musical— whether adored or loathed — struts proudly in its own one-of-a-kind lane.
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Barbie
Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie,’ 2023.Warner Bros. Pictures
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Mad Max: Fury Road
Charlize Theron in ‘Mad Max: Fury Road,’ 2015.2014 Warner Bros. Entertainment/IMDb
2014 Warner Bros. Entertainment/IMDb
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Uptown Girls
Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning in ‘Uptown Girls,’ 2003.K C Bailey/MGM/Kobal/Shutterstock
K C Bailey/MGM/Kobal/Shutterstock
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The Devil Wears Prada
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ 2006.Barry Wetcher/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock
Barry Wetcher/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock
The Devil Wears Pradaon Max? Groundbreaking. The quintessential 2000s gem starsAnne Hathawayas aspiring writer Andy Sachs, whose fashion sense is on the back burner when she scores the coveted co-assistant gig to the formidable Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the editorial empress ofRunwaymagazine. From uncomfortable heels to seemingly ludicrous tasks, Andy’s career survival hinges on a fashion-forward hustle that’ll have anyonerethinking their shades of blue.
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Reality
Sydney Sweeney in ‘Reality,’ 2023.Courtesy of HBO
Based on a true story, HBO’s 2023 indie drama seesEuphoriastarSydney Sweeneyenter an unexpected role asformer United States Air Force member and NSA translator Reality Winner, who isnotoriously known for leaking top-secret government documents to the public. Adapted from the real transcripts of the whistleblower’s FBI interrogation, Tina Satter’s directorial debut not onlyfeatures gripping performances from Sweeney, but also from Marchánt Davis and Josh Hamilton as detectives.
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I, Tonya
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Parasite
Park So-dam and Choi Woo-shik in ‘Parasite,’ 2019.Curzon Artificial Eye/Kobal/Shutterstock
Making history as thefirst non-English language movie to win the Oscar for Best Picture,Parasiteis deserving of all its acclaim.Bong Joon Ho’s South Korean social thriller centers on the Kims, who live in poverty and lie about their qualifications to work in (and ultimately infiltrate) the Park family’s opulent home.
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Dune
Based onFrank Herbert’s 1965 epic science fiction novel,Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 adaptation is sprawling. With a star-studded cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya,Oscar Isaac,Jason Momoaand more,Dunefollows Paul (Chalamet), the heir of House Atreides, as he’s thrust into a war over a life-extending drug, “the spice.” But Paul has trouble focusing on politics when he begins to have powerful visions of his own.
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In the Heights
Get ready to sing along to this 2021 adaptation ofLin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical. Bodega owner Usnavi de la Vega (Anthony Ramos) narrates the story of a group of dreamers born and raised in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood. Be sure to watch it for catchy numbers, complex choreography and more than one swoon-worthy romance.
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The Lord of the Ringstrilogy
Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis as Gollum and Sean Astin in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,’ 2003.New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock
Settle in for a movie marathon withTheLord of the Ringstrilogy (and it will be a marathon — in total, the three films span over 11 hours).J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tales of Middle-earth follow hobbit Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and the Fellowship of the Ring as they embark on a quest to destroy the One Ring. Featuring performances fromOrlando Bloom,Sir Ian McKellenandCate Blanchett, theLord of the Ringstrilogy is a necessary binge for any fantasy lover.
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Joker
Joaquin Phoenix’s harrowing take on the classic DC villain not only nabbed him an Academy Award for Best Actor, but also began a franchise that’ll includeLady Gagaas Harley Quinn in the2024 musical sequel.Jokertracks Arthur Fleck, a feeble clown and struggling stand-up comedian, as he descends into madness and slowly becomes the famed criminal mastermind.
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King Richard
This 2021 biographical sports drama examines the man behind two tennis legends.Will SmithplaysRichard Williams, father and coach ofSerenaandVenus Williams, as he turns his daughters into professional tennis players. The role won Smith an Academy Award for Best Actor.
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2001: A Space Odyssey
Keir Dullea in ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ 1968.Mgm/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock
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Singin’ in the Rain
Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor in ‘Singin’ in the Rain,’ 1952.Mgm/Kobal/Shutterstock
In one of the greatest musical films of all time,Gene Kelly,Debbie ReynoldsandDonald O’Connorstar as three silent film stars working on their first “talkie” to keep up with the industry’s transition to sound. With iconic numbers like “Make ‘Em Laugh,” “Broadway Melody” and, of course, “Singin’ in the Rain,” the film is sure to put a smile on your face.
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