The 30 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (December 2024)

1. The Dark Knight (2008) – Christopher Nolan’s superhero masterpiece starring Christian Bale as Batman and Heath Ledger as the Joker.

2. Inception (2010) – Another Nolan film, this mind-bending sci-fi thriller stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a professional thief who steals secrets by entering people’s dreams.

3. Casablanca (1942) – A classic romantic drama set during World War II, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.

4. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – This beloved drama follows the friendship between two imprisoned men, played by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.

5. The Matrix (1999) – Keanu Reeves stars as a computer hacker who learns the shocking truth about his reality in this groundbreaking sci-fi film.

6. The Godfather (1972) – Francis Ford Coppola’s epic mafia drama starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino.

7. Annie Hall (1977) – Woody Allen’s romantic comedy about a neurotic comedian’s relationship with a quirky woman, played by Diane Keaton.

8. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) – This high-octane action film follows a woman’s escape from a tyrannical ruler in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

9. Parasite (2019) – Bong Joon-ho’s darkly comedic thriller about a poor family that infiltrates a wealthy household.

10. Pulp Fiction (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s iconic crime film featuring intertwining storylines and memorable performances.

11. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) – The first installment in Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels.

12. The Departed (2006) – Martin Scorsese’s gripping crime drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson.

13. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) – A unique romance film about a couple who undergo a procedure to erase memories of each other.

14. Jaws (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s iconic thriller about a great white shark terrorizing a resort town.

15. Schindler’s List (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s harrowing Holocaust drama based on the true story of Oskar Schindler.

16. The Social Network (2010) – David Fincher’s drama about the founding of Facebook and the disputes that arise among its creators.

17. Whiplash (2014) – This intense drama follows a young jazz drummer’s abusive relationship with his demanding instructor.

18. Back to the Future (1985) – A classic sci-fi adventure about a teenager who travels back in time and must ensure his parents fall in love.

19. Amélie (2001) – A whimsical French romantic comedy about a shy waitress who sets out to improve the lives of those around her.

20. Black Panther (2018) – Marvel’s groundbreaking superhero film starring Chadwick Boseman as the titular character.

21. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) – This chilling thriller follows an FBI agent’s quest to capture a serial killer with the help of an incarcerated cannibalistic psychiatrist.

22. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) – Denis Villeneuve’s visually stunning sci-fi sequel to the original Blade Runner, starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford.

23. The Green Mile (1999) – A gripping drama about a death row corrections officer who forms a bond with an inmate with extraordinary abilities.

24. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) – Wes Anderson’s quirky comedy set in a fictional European hotel between the wars.

25. The Princess Bride (1987) – A beloved fairy tale adventure about a princess, a pirate, and a giant seeking true love.

26. Fight Club (1999) – David Fincher’s cult classic about a disillusioned office worker who finds release in underground fight clubs.

27. La La Land (2016) – A modern-day musical romance starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling as struggling artists in Los Angeles.

28. Goodfellas (1990) – Martin Scorsese’s mobster epic based on the rise and fall of real-life gangster Henry Hill.

29. The Revenant (2015) – Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this survival epic about a fur trapper seeking revenge in the unforgiving wilderness.

30. Parasite (2019) – Bong Joon-ho’s darkly comedic thriller about a poor family that infiltrates a wealthy household.