Thanks to the glorious merger with Discovery+, Max now has so much media that you could spend hours scrolling through all the options. But by the time you do that, you’ll probably give up and resign yourself to re-watching Sex and the City again. To be clear, there’s nothing wrong with that, but you’d be missing out on several great cinematic experiences, including some of the finest films ever made. Seriously!
While Max is known for having some amazing limited series, especially as of late — The Last of Us, The White Lotus, Mare of Easttown, The Undoing, to name just a few — it’s also a prime destination for movies. (It originated as Home Box Office, after all.) So let us be your guide to the best movies on Max this month, in no particular order. And if you don’t have a Max account already, you’ll be convinced it’s worth the investment after reading this.
The 10 Best Movies on Max Right Now
Carrie (Avail. March 1)
Who says the classics don’t include horror flicks? In this iconic film based on the bestselling novel by Stephen King, withdrawn and abused teen Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) faces bullying from classmates and abuse from her extremely pious mother (Piper Laurie). When strange things start happening around Carrie, she begins to suspect that she may have supernatural powers. But she’s also juggling a burgeoning social life when she unexpectedly receives an invitation to prom…
Goodfellas (Avail. March 1)
In this utterly legendary mobster movie, Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) is a lifelong wise guy who knows that he must put the Mob before everything, even his family. But when the good times take a sour turn, his loyalties eventually dissolve. Faced with a terrible retribution, Hill can see only one way to get out alive.
Men in Black (Avail. March 1)
While this sci-fi comedy wasn’t exactly Oscar fare, it’s absolutely a classic in its own right. Working for a highly funded yet unofficial government agency, Agents K and J (Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith) are the Men in Black, regulators of all aliens on Earth. While investigating a series of suspicious close encounters, the MIB agents uncover the deadly plot of an intergalactic terrorist who is on a mission to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies currently in residence in New York City.
The Descendants (Avail. March 1)
Matt King (George Clooney), who lives with his family in Hawaii, experiences unthinkable tragedy when his wife is injured and left in a coma. Not only must Matt grapple with the stipulation in his wife’s will that she be allowed to die with dignity, but he also faces pressure from family to sell an enormous land trust. Angry and terrified, Matt also tries to reconnect with his young, troubled daughters, as they too try to cope with their mother’s possible death. This heartfelt drama won an Oscar for best adapted screenplay.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Avail. March 1)
In this teen movie based on a popular YA novel, shy freshman Charlie is befriended by two outgoing yet troubled senior students, who teach him about love and friendship. However, as his friends prepare for college, Charlie must confront his dark past.
Heretic (Avail. March 7)
Two naive missionaries become ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse when they knock on the door of the devilish Mr. Reed (a villainous Hugh Grant). Trapped in his home, they must turn to their faith to make it out alive.
The Parenting (Avail. March 13)
Boyfriends Josh and Rohan plan a weekend getaway to introduce and blend their families, only to discover that their rental is home to an ancient poltergeist. Lisa Kudrow, Edie Falco, and Parker Posey star.
Sing Sing (Avail. March 21)
This Oscar-nominated film is based on the true heart-wrenching story of a man imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit. When joined by a wary outsider, he begins staging an original comedy with a theater group comprised of incarcerated men.
Queer (Avail. March 28)
Based on the novel by William S. Burroughs — and starring Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville, and Jason Schwartzman — this films chronicles Lee, a solitary American in Mexico City who falls for a beautiful and mysterious former soldier. When they travel through the jungle together, Lee begins to see the possibility of an intimate love.
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