The best movies and shows on Max right now

465 recognizable, well-rated titles streaming on Max as of our last availability check, ranked by quality and fame. Availability moves; each page shows when it was last checked.

1. 1The Dark Knight (2008)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime thriller where a hero's war on chaos takes a darkly comic and epic turn.Max86
2. 2Game of Thrones (2011) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MANoble families clash in an epic, gritty war for control, while an ancient evil awakens in the frozen north.Max94
3. 3The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)Epic · family watch · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13Relentless action and suspense build to an epic battle for the world, filled with gritty, heartwarming adventure.Max
4. 4The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)Epic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A fellowship of heroes embarks on an epic, gritty adventure to destroy a powerful, corrupting ring.Max
5. 5Rick and Morty (2013) · seriesAbsurdist humor · darkly comic · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-MAA sociopathic genius and his timid grandson embark on brisk, darkly comic, and surreal interdimensional adventures.Hulu · Max
6. 6Spirited Away (2001)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA young girl navigates a wondrous spirit world, finding courage as she works to free her transformed parents.Max89
7. 7The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)Epic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Heroes pursue separate, perilous paths as an ancient evil's power grows, threatening all Middle-earth.Max
8. 8Chernobyl (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA measured, bleak drama unfolds as brave souls confront a catastrophic nuclear disaster with tense, earnest resolve.Max
9. 9Your Name. (2016)Romantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PGTwo strangers swap bodies, navigating a dreamlike, whimsical romance with a touch of melancholy.Max
10. 10Joker (2019)Bleak · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA measured descent into madness unfolds as a comedian's dark satire fuels Gotham's gritty, bleak chaos.Max
11. 11Howl's Moving Castle (2004)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA young woman cursed into old age finds whimsical adventure and a melancholic wizard in a world at war.Max
12. 12The Shining (1980)Terrifying · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA family's isolated winter retreat becomes a slow-burn descent into chilling, surreal madness.Max
13. 13Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · brutal violence · PG-13A relentless adventure unfolds as young wizards battle ultimate evil, finding darkly-comic and uplifting moments.Max · Peacock
14. 14The Departed (2006)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RUndercover lives collide in a gritty, relentless game of cat and mouse within Boston's criminal underworld.Max82
15. 15Friends (1994) · seriesWholesome humor · cozy · comfort watch · measured · TV-14Six New Yorkers navigate young adulthood, finding heartwarming companionship and witty comfort in their shared struggles.Max80
16. 16The Sopranos (1999) · seriesDry wit · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MAA New Jersey mob boss navigates his two families, where the darkly comic and bleakly intimate collide.Max83
17. 17Euphoria (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAHigh school students navigate intimate, bleak, and surreal dramas where love and trauma intertwine.Max
18. 18A Clockwork Orange (1971)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · NC-17A bleak, satirical crime story unfolds as a young man's violent free will clashes with state control.Max
19. 19Band of Brothers (2001) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAAn earnest, gritty, and bleak true story unfolds with measured pace through epic WWII battles.Max
20. 20Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · PGA dark wizard's escape casts a suspenseful shadow over Hogwarts, blending whimsy with a measured, atmospheric dread.Max · Peacock
21. 21The Last of Us (2023) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA hardened survivor and a 14-year-old girl form an unlikely bond while navigating a bleak, dangerous world.Max
22. 22The Vampire Diaries (2009) · seriesSuspenseful · date night · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Two vampire brothers share an obsession with a mysterious woman, echoing a century-old, ruthless romance.Max · Peacock
23. 23Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · PGA young wizard discovers a whimsical world of magic, friendship, and heartwarming adventure at a special school.Max · Peacock
24. 24House of the Dragon (2022) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA king's choice of heir ignites a brutal, dynasty-destroying war, even with dragons at their command.Max
25. 25Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)Dry wit · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGA relentless, whimsical adventure across the multiverse pits Spider-People against each other with witty, wholesome humor.Disney+ · Max
26. 26Princess Mononoke (1997)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · PG-13A cursed prince journeys through an epic, animated world, seeking balance between humanity and nature.Max
27. 27The Usual Suspects (1995)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA low-level con man's intricate tale of a mythic crime lord unravels with gritty, suspenseful precision.Max
28. 28Seven Samurai (1954)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · NRA desperate village hires seven masterless samurai to prepare them for a brutal bandit attack.Max · Kanopy · Plex
29. 29The Wire (2002) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MABaltimore detectives and drug crews navigate a bleak, measured world where good and evil blur in a war on drugs.Max
30. 30Full Metal Jacket (1987)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · RA pragmatic marine endures the dehumanizing grind of boot camp and the bleakness of war-torn Vietnam.Max · MGM+ · YouTube (free)
31. 31Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)Dry wit · gritty · full attention · strong violence · RA grieving mother's darkly comedic quest for justice ignites a small-town war with measured, gritty suspense.Max
32. 32Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn epic team of heroes assembles to face a relentless, gritty threat on a catastrophic scale.Max
33. 33Hidden Figures (2016)Feel good · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGBrilliant women overcome gender and race barriers to propel America's space program to historic new heights.Max
34. 34The Dark Knight Rises (2012)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as a hero takes the fall to protect his city.Max
35. 35Adventure Time (2010) · seriesAbsurdist humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · TV-PGWhimsical escapades unfold in a mystical land, blending absurdist humor with wholesome, surreal adventures.Hulu · Max
36. 362001: A Space Odyssey (1968)Cerebral · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · GHumanity journeys through space and time, encountering a mysterious monolith and an evolving AI.Max
37. 37Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A brisk, darkly-comic adventure unfolds as young wizards face an epic, suspenseful battle for glory.Max · Peacock
38. 38My Neighbor Totoro (1988)Wholesome humor · cozy · family watch · measured · GTwo young sisters discover magical forest spirits, leading to a whimsical, heartwarming adventure in the countryside.Max
39. 39Primal (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · extreme gore · TV-14A prehistoric man and a dinosaur forge an unlikely bond while battling for survival in a brutal world.Max
40. 40Dune: Part Two (2024)Epic · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A mythic journey unfolds across a bleak desert as Paul faces a terrible, foreseen future.Max
41. 41Batman: The Animated Series (1992) · seriesDry wit · gritty · comfort watch · strong violence · TV-PGA masked vigilante cleans up Gotham, battling crime with a measured pace and darkly comic wit.Prime Video · Max
42. 42True Detective (2014) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MABleak, atmospheric dread slowly builds as detectives pursue a case that unravels their own dark secrets.Max
43. 43Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)Whimsical · comfort watch · measured · PGWhimsical adventure awaits as a house-elf's warning leads to a suspenseful quest to save Hogwarts.Max · Peacock
44. 44Modern Times (1936)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · GA bumbling tramp's wholesome heart chases a home with a young woman, despite constant, whimsical setbacks.Prime Video · Max · Criterion
45. 45Batman Begins (2005)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A billionaire dedicates his life to fighting Gotham's corruption, becoming a symbol of fear in this gritty, suspenseful drama.Max
46. 46Room (2015)Tense · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA mother and son escape their grim captivity, facing a bittersweet and suspenseful world for the very first time.Max
47. 47The Big Bang Theory (2007) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-14Brilliant, quirky physicists navigate social awkwardness and new friendships with wholesome, witty humor.Max
48. 48The Great Dictator (1940)Dry wit · satirical · full attention · emotionally heavy · NRA ruthless dictator's ambition clashes with a Jewish barber's struggle, creating a darkly comic, epic satire.Prime Video · Max · Criterion
49. 49Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)Wholesome humor · suspenseful · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A new professor's dark methods leave Hogwarts vulnerable, forcing students to learn self-defense.Max · Peacock
50. 50Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)Wholesome humor · suspenseful · family watch · strong violence · PGAn epic adventure unfolds with dark humor and melancholy as a wizard prepares for a destined, tragic battle.Max · Peacock
51. 51Dune (2021)Epic · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A gifted young man embraces a dangerous destiny on a desert planet, battling malevolent forces for a precious resource.Max81
52. 52Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)Suspenseful · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A bleak, gritty adventure unfolds as three friends hunt for Horcruxes, facing an increasingly perilous world.Max · Peacock
53. 53Casablanca (1943)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA cynical club owner navigates old flames and wartime intrigue in a city steeped in melancholy romance.Max
54. 54Perfect Blue (1998)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA pop idol's new acting career blurs reality and fantasy into a chilling, surreal paranoia.Max
55. 55The Greatest Showman (2017)Feel good · date night · brisk · PGA brisk, epic drama follows a visionary showman building a heartwarming spectacle from humble beginnings.Max
56. 56The Pitt (2025) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · relentless · TV-MAHospital staff fight a relentless, earnest battle against death in an underfunded, overcrowded trauma center.Max
57. 57Planet Earth (2006) · seriesEpic · family watch · measured · TV-PGWitness Earth's breathtaking scale and intricate life, a four-year journey across 64 countries.Max
58. 58Coraline (2009)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA curious girl finds a wondrous world behind a secret door, but its whimsical charm hides a chilling price.Hulu · Max · Peacock
59. 59True Beauty (2020) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · date night · measuredA high schooler transforms into a charming "goddess" with makeup, finding whimsical romance and feel-good drama.Netflix · Max
60. 60Peacemaker (2022) · seriesDark satire · gritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · TV-MAA jingoistic killer who loves peace faces a new, bizarre mission with a team of misfits.Max
61. 61Love, Simon (2018)Wholesome humor · romantic · date night · measured · PG-13A closeted teen's online romance blossoms into a heartwarming, earnest, and wholesome comedy.Max
62. 62Ready Player One (2018)Nostalgic · party watch · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A virtual treasure hunt through an epic, nostalgic world delivers relentless, high-octane adventure.Max
63. 63Planet Earth II (2016) · seriesUplifting · family watch · measured · TV-GWitness nature's grandeur as animals navigate Earth's iconic landscapes, an epic and uplifting journey.Max
64. 64The Batman (2022)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A measured, gritty mystery unfolds as Batman confronts Gotham's corruption and a darkly-comic serial killer.Max
65. 65Bicycle Thieves (1948)Bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · NRA desperate father and his young son comb post-war Rome, searching for the bicycle that offers their only hope.Prime Video · Max · Kanopy
66. 66Singin' in the Rain (1952)Wholesome humor · whimsical · date night · measured · GHollywood's silent era gives way to song and dance as a charming star pursues a delightful chorus girl.Max
67. 67The Penguin (2024) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA darkly-comic crime drama unfolds as a measured villain rises through Gotham's gritty underworld.Max
68. 68Castle in the Sky (1986)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · brisk · PGA magical crystal guides two young adventurers on a brisk, whimsical race to a legendary floating castle.Max
69. 69The Revenant (2015)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · extreme gore · RA frontiersman's brutal fight for survival against man and nature becomes an epic quest for vengeance.Max
70. 70Deadpool 2 (2018)Dry wit · campy · party watch · brutal violence · RA wisecracking mercenary battles powerful bad guys in a relentless, darkly comic, and raunchy adventure.Disney+ · Max
71. 71Heated Rivalry (2025) · seriesIntimate · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAHockey rivals navigate an intimate, earnest romance, finding self-discovery amidst their measured, years-long journey.Max
72. 72The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)Epic · family watch · strong violence · measured · PG-13A company of dwarves, a hobbit, and a wizard continue their epic, suspenseful quest for stolen gold.Max
73. 73The Seventh Seal (1957)Bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · NRA knight plays a slow-burn game of chess with Death, seeking one redemptive act amidst bleak, surreal landscapes.Max · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
74. 74In the Mood for Love (2000)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PGTwo neighbors in 1960s Hong Kong find intimate melancholy in a slow-burn romance of unrequited love.Max
75. 75City Lights (1931)Wholesome humor · whimsical · date night · emotionally heavy · GA whimsical tramp navigates love and friendship, creating heartwarming moments with a blind flower girl.Prime Video · Max · Hoopla
76. 76Wolf Children (2012)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA young mother navigates the bittersweet challenges of raising two extraordinary children with wild, hidden natures.Max
77. 77Veneno (2020) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA true story unfolds with intimate melancholy, revealing a charismatic icon's life and enduring enigma.Max
78. 78Succession (2018) · seriesDry wit · darkly comic · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA powerful family's darkly-comic squabbles over a media empire reveal a bleak, gritty world.Max88
79. 79Isle of Dogs (2018)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · measured · PG-13Banished dogs on a garbage island embark on a charming, absurd adventure with a determined young boy.Disney+ · Max
80. 80Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)Intimate · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn eighteenth-century painter captures a reluctant bride's essence, sparking an intimate, melancholy romance on an isolated island.Max · Kanopy
81. 81Young Justice (2010) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14Teenage heroes prove their mettle with brisk action and earnest ambition in an epic sci-fi world.Max
82. 82A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026) · seriesDry wit · epic · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA naive knight and his squire navigate epic dangers and witty encounters in a suspenseful, romantic Westeros.Max
83. 83The Exorcist (1973)Terrifying · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA mother's desperate fight for her possessed daughter unfolds with bleak, gritty suspense.Max
84. 84Superman & Lois (2021) · seriesFeel good · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A superhero and a journalist balance saving the world with the epic, uplifting challenges of modern parenting.Max
85. 85The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)Epic · family watch · strong violence · measured · PG-13A reluctant hobbit joins a whimsical, measured quest to reclaim a mountain from a dragon.Max
86. 86Stalker (1979)Bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · NRA mysterious guide leads two men through an otherworldly, restricted zone where desires may be granted.Max
87. 878½ (1963)Dreamlike · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · NRA famous director retreats into surreal memories and melancholy dreams, searching for inspiration he cannot grasp.Max · Kanopy · Plex
88. 88M (1931)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastatingA chilling hunt for a child predator grips Berlin, as both cops and criminals close in.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
89. 89Gone with the Wind (1939)Epic · date night · emotionally devastating · measured · GA spoiled Southern belle navigates a tumultuous romance amidst the epic, gritty backdrop of the Civil War.Max
90. 90Corpse Bride (2005)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA darkly comic fantasy unfolds as a nervous groom accidentally weds a whimsical corpse in the underworld.Max
91. 91Persona (1966)Cerebral · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burnA silent actress and her nurse merge identities in a cerebral, intimate drama of melancholy and surreal atmosphere.Max
92. 92The Kid (1921)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · NRA tramp and an abandoned boy find family and joy, even as their bond faces an emotional challenge.Max · MGM+ · Pluto TV
93. 93Warriors of the Wind (1984)Epic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · PGA courageous princess leads her people in an earnest, epic struggle to restore humanity's bond with Earth.Max
94. 94Mare of Easttown (2021) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA small-town detective unravels a murder while her own life quietly disintegrates under a pall of melancholy.Max
95. 95The Conjuring (2013)Terrifying · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RParanormal investigators confront a powerful, chilling entity terrorizing a family in their atmospheric farmhouse.Max
96. 96Gossip Girl (2007) · seriesSatirical · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14Privileged Manhattan teens navigate love and scandal under the watchful eye of an anonymous, all-knowing blogger.Netflix · Max
97. 97Rain Man (1988)Melancholy · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · RA self-centered man discovers an autistic brother and a fortune, embarking on a heartwarming, intimate journey.Prime Video · Max · MGM+
98. 98Paris, Texas (1984)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA silent wanderer slowly pieces together his past, confronting the intimate, bleak memories of a broken family.Max · Plex · Tubi
99. 99Young Sheldon (2017) · seriesWholesome humor · nostalgic · family watch · measured · TV-PGA child prodigy navigates family and school in a heartwarming, nostalgic, and wholesome comedy.Netflix · Max
100. 100Ocean's Eleven (2001)Pulpy · brisk · PG-13A slick crew of specialists executes an impossible casino heist, risking reconciliation and millions in one night.Max · Starz

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