The best movies and shows on Max right now

425 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)Mildly scary · 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.Max85
2. 2Game of Thrones (2011) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · 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)Mildly scary · light gore · 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)Mildly scary · light gore · 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) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-MAA sociopathic genius and his timid grandson embark on brisk, darkly comic, and surreal interdimensional adventures.Hulu · Max
6. 6Spirited Away (2001)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · 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)Mildly scary · light gore · 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) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · 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)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGTwo strangers swap bodies, navigating a dreamlike, whimsical romance with a touch of melancholy.Max
10. 10Joker (2019)Mildly scary · 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)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA young woman cursed into old age finds whimsical adventure and a melancholic wizard in a world at war.Max
12. 12Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A relentless adventure unfolds as young wizards battle ultimate evil, finding darkly-comic and uplifting moments.Max · Peacock
13. 13Friends (1994) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14Six New Yorkers navigate young adulthood, finding heartwarming companionship and witty comfort in their shared struggles.Max80
14. 14The Sopranos (1999) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA New Jersey mob boss navigates his two families, where the darkly comic and bleakly intimate collide.Max83
15. 15Euphoria (2019) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAHigh school students navigate intimate, bleak, and surreal dramas where love and trauma intertwine.Max
16. 16A 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
17. 17Band of Brothers (2001) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAAn earnest, gritty, and bleak true story unfolds with measured pace through epic WWII battles.Max
18. 18Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)Mildly scary · measured · PGA dark wizard's escape casts a suspenseful shadow over Hogwarts, blending whimsy with a measured, atmospheric dread.Max · Peacock
19. 19The Vampire Diaries (2009) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Two vampire brothers share an obsession with a mysterious woman, echoing a century-old, ruthless romance.Max · Peacock
20. 20The Last of Us (2023) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA hardened survivor and a 14-year-old girl form an unlikely bond while navigating a bleak, dangerous world.Max
21. 21Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)Mildly scary · measured · PGA young wizard discovers a whimsical world of magic, friendship, and heartwarming adventure at a special school.Max · Peacock
22. 22House of the Dragon (2022) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA king's choice of heir ignites a brutal, dynasty-destroying war, even with dragons at their command.Max
23. 23Princess Mononoke (1997)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A cursed prince journeys through an epic, animated world, seeking balance between humanity and nature.Max
24. 24Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PGA relentless, whimsical adventure across the multiverse pits Spider-People against each other with witty, wholesome humor.Disney+ · Max
25. 25The Usual Suspects (1995)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RA low-level con man's intricate tale of a mythic crime lord unravels with gritty, suspenseful precision.Prime Video · Max · Hoopla
26. 26Seven Samurai (1954)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · NRA desperate village hires seven masterless samurai to prepare them for a brutal bandit attack.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
27. 27Full Metal Jacket (1987)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA pragmatic marine endures the dehumanizing grind of boot camp and the bleakness of war-torn Vietnam.Max · YouTube (free)
28. 28The Wire (2002) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MABaltimore detectives and drug crews navigate a bleak, measured world where good and evil blur in a war on drugs.Max
29. 29Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA grieving mother's darkly comedic quest for justice ignites a small-town war with measured, gritty suspense.Max
30. 30Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn epic team of heroes assembles to face a relentless, gritty threat on a catastrophic scale.Max
31. 31The Dark Knight Rises (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as a hero takes the fall to protect his city.Max
32. 32Adventure Time (2010) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGWhimsical escapades unfold in a mystical land, blending absurdist humor with wholesome, surreal adventures.Hulu · Max
33. 332001: A Space Odyssey (1968)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · GHumanity journeys through space and time, encountering a mysterious monolith and an evolving AI.Max
34. 34Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A brisk, darkly-comic adventure unfolds as young wizards face an epic, suspenseful battle for glory.Max · Peacock
35. 35My Neighbor Totoro (1988)No gore · measured · GTwo young sisters discover magical forest spirits, leading to a whimsical, heartwarming adventure in the countryside.Max
36. 36Primal (2019) · seriesMildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A prehistoric man and a dinosaur forge an unlikely bond while battling for survival in a brutal world.Max
37. 37Dune: Part Two (2024)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A mythic journey unfolds across a bleak desert as Paul faces a terrible, foreseen future.Max
38. 38Hidden Figures (2016)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGBrilliant women overcome gender and race barriers to propel America's space program to historic new heights.Max
39. 39Batman: The Animated Series (1992) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA masked vigilante cleans up Gotham, battling crime with a measured pace and darkly comic wit.Prime Video · Max
40. 40True Detective (2014) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MABleak, atmospheric dread slowly builds as detectives pursue a case that unravels their own dark secrets.Max
41. 41Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)Mildly scary · measured · PGWhimsical adventure awaits as a house-elf's warning leads to a suspenseful quest to save Hogwarts.Max · Peacock
42. 42Modern Times (1936)No gore · measured · GA bumbling tramp's wholesome heart chases a home with a young woman, despite constant, whimsical setbacks.Prime Video · Max · Criterion
43. 43Room (2015)Mildly scary · 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
44. 44Batman Begins (2005)Mildly scary · light gore · 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
45. 45The Big Bang Theory (2007) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14Brilliant, quirky physicists navigate social awkwardness and new friendships with wholesome, witty humor.Max
46. 46Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A new professor's dark methods leave Hogwarts vulnerable, forcing students to learn self-defense.Max · Peacock
47. 47Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PGAn epic adventure unfolds with dark humor and melancholy as a wizard prepares for a destined, tragic battle.Max · Peacock
48. 48The Great Dictator (1940)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · 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 Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A bleak, gritty adventure unfolds as three friends hunt for Horcruxes, facing an increasingly perilous world.Max · Peacock
50. 50Dune (2021)Mildly scary · light gore · 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
51. 51Casablanca (1943)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA cynical club owner navigates old flames and wartime intrigue in a city steeped in melancholy romance.Max
52. 52Perfect 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
53. 53The Greatest Showman (2017)No gore · brisk · PGA brisk, epic drama follows a visionary showman building a heartwarming spectacle from humble beginnings.Max
54. 54Planet Earth (2006) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGWitness Earth's breathtaking scale and intricate life, a four-year journey across 64 countries.Max
55. 55The Pitt (2025) · seriesLight gore · emotionally heavy · relentless · TV-MAHospital staff fight a relentless, earnest battle against death in an underfunded, overcrowded trauma center.Max
56. 56True Beauty (2020) · seriesNo gore · measuredA high schooler transforms into a charming "goddess" with makeup, finding whimsical romance and feel-good drama.Netflix · Max
57. 57Love, Simon (2018)No gore · measured · PG-13A closeted teen's online romance blossoms into a heartwarming, earnest, and wholesome comedy.Max
58. 58Peacemaker (2022) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA jingoistic killer who loves peace faces a new, bizarre mission with a team of misfits.Max
59. 59Ready Player One (2018)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A virtual treasure hunt through an epic, nostalgic world delivers relentless, high-octane adventure.Max
60. 60Planet Earth II (2016) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-GWitness nature's grandeur as animals navigate Earth's iconic landscapes, an epic and uplifting journey.Max
61. 61The Batman (2022)Mildly scary · 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
62. 62Bicycle Thieves (1948)No gore · 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 · Criterion
63. 63Singin' in the Rain (1952)No gore · measured · GHollywood's silent era gives way to song and dance as a charming star pursues a delightful chorus girl.Max
64. 64Castle in the Sky (1986)Mildly scary · brisk · PGA magical crystal guides two young adventurers on a brisk, whimsical race to a legendary floating castle.Max
65. 65The Revenant (2015)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA frontiersman's brutal fight for survival against man and nature becomes an epic quest for vengeance.Max
66. 66Deadpool 2 (2018)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA wisecracking mercenary battles powerful bad guys in a relentless, darkly comic, and raunchy adventure.Disney+ · Max
67. 67The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · measured · PG-13A company of dwarves, a hobbit, and a wizard continue their epic, suspenseful quest for stolen gold.Max
68. 68The Seventh Seal (1957)Mildly scary · light gore · 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 · Criterion · Kanopy
69. 69City Lights (1931)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · GA whimsical tramp navigates love and friendship, creating heartwarming moments with a blind flower girl.Prime Video · Max · Criterion
70. 70Wolf Children (2012)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA young mother navigates the bittersweet challenges of raising two extraordinary children with wild, hidden natures.Max
71. 71Heated Rivalry (2025) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAHockey rivals navigate an intimate, earnest romance, finding self-discovery amidst their measured, years-long journey.Max
72. 72In the Mood for Love (2000)No gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PGTwo neighbors in 1960s Hong Kong find intimate melancholy in a slow-burn romance of unrequited love.Max · Criterion
73. 73Veneno (2020) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA true story unfolds with intimate melancholy, revealing a charismatic icon's life and enduring enigma.Max
74. 74Succession (2018) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA powerful family's darkly-comic squabbles over a media empire reveal a bleak, gritty world.Max88
75. 75Rain Man (1988)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA self-centered man discovers an autistic brother and a fortune, embarking on a heartwarming, intimate journey.Prime Video · Max · Hoopla
76. 76Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn eighteenth-century painter captures a reluctant bride's essence, sparking an intimate, melancholy romance on an isolated island.Max · Kanopy
77. 77Young Justice (2010) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-14Teenage heroes prove their mettle with brisk action and earnest ambition in an epic sci-fi world.Max
78. 78Stand by Me (1986)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RFour young friends embark on a gritty, nostalgic journey that blends wholesome humor with melancholy self-discovery.Max
79. 79Superman & Lois (2021) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A superhero and a journalist balance saving the world with the epic, uplifting challenges of modern parenting.Max
80. 80A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA naive knight and his squire navigate epic dangers and witty encounters in a suspenseful, romantic Westeros.Max
81. 81The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)Mildly scary · strong violence · measured · PG-13A reluctant hobbit joins a whimsical, measured quest to reclaim a mountain from a dragon.Max
82. 82The Penguin (2024) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA darkly-comic crime drama unfolds as a measured villain rises through Gotham's gritty underworld.Max
83. 83Stalker (1979)No gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · NRA mysterious guide leads two men through an otherworldly, restricted zone where desires may be granted.Max · Criterion
84. 848½ (1963)No gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · NRA famous director retreats into surreal memories and melancholy dreams, searching for inspiration he cannot grasp.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
85. 85M (1931)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A chilling hunt for a child predator grips Berlin, as both cops and criminals close in.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
86. 86Gone with the Wind (1939)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · GA spoiled Southern belle navigates a tumultuous romance amidst the epic, gritty backdrop of the Civil War.Max
87. 87Persona (1966)No gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burnA silent actress and her nurse merge identities in a cerebral, intimate drama of melancholy and surreal atmosphere.Max · Criterion
88. 88The Kid (1921)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA tramp and an abandoned boy find family and joy, even as their bond faces an emotional challenge.Max · Criterion · MGM+
89. 89Warriors of the Wind (1984)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PGA courageous princess leads her people in an earnest, epic struggle to restore humanity's bond with Earth.Max
90. 90Isle of Dogs (2018)No gore · measured · PG-13Banished dogs on a garbage island embark on a charming, absurd adventure with a determined young boy.Disney+ · Max
91. 91Gossip Girl (2007) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14Privileged Manhattan teens navigate love and scandal under the watchful eye of an anonymous, all-knowing blogger.Netflix · Max
92. 92The Conjuring (2013)Terrifying · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RParanormal investigators confront a powerful, chilling entity terrorizing a family in their atmospheric farmhouse.Max
93. 93Mare of Easttown (2021) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA small-town detective unravels a murder while her own life quietly disintegrates under a pall of melancholy.Max
94. 94Young Sheldon (2017) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA child prodigy navigates family and school in a heartwarming, nostalgic, and wholesome comedy.Netflix · Max
95. 95Paris, Texas (1984)No gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA silent wanderer slowly pieces together his past, confronting the intimate, bleak memories of a broken family.Max · Criterion · Plex
96. 96Misery (1990)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA famous author's biggest fan holds him captive, forcing him to resurrect a beloved character.Max
97. 97IT: Welcome to Derry (2025) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAIn 1962, a bleak small town grapples with chilling disappearances and a rising ancient evil.Max
98. 98Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RDecimated heroes regroup for a relentless, gritty, and tragic war against an intergalactic tyrant.Max
99. 99Pretty Little Liars (2010) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Four friends navigate intimate secrets and suspenseful threats after their queen bee mysteriously vanishes.Hulu · Max
100. 100Ponyo (2008)No gore · measured · GA curious goldfish yearns for humanity, bringing whimsical chaos and heartwarming magic to a boy's seaside life.Max

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