The 33 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (March 2025)

1. The Dark Knight – Christopher Nolan’s iconic Batman film is a must-watch for any movie lover.

2. The Shawshank Redemption – This classic prison drama never fails to enthrall audiences.

3. Inception – Another mind-bending masterpiece from Christopher Nolan.

4. The Matrix – A groundbreaking sci-fi action film that still holds up today.

5. Casablanca – This timeless romance is a true cinematic gem.

6. The Godfather – A mafia epic that is essential viewing for any film buff.

7. Pulp Fiction – Quentin Tarantino’s stylish and gritty masterpiece.

8. Jaws – Steven Spielberg’s classic thriller that still manages to scare audiences today.

9. Gone with the Wind – A sweeping epic that is a must-watch for any classic film fan.

10. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – The first installment in Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy trilogy.

11. The Social Network – David Fincher’s gripping drama about the rise of Facebook.

12. The Wizard of Oz – A timeless family classic that enchants audiences of all ages.

13. Blade Runner – Ridley Scott’s sci-fi noir masterpiece.

14. Goodfellas – Martin Scorsese’s classic mobster film that is as entertaining as it is brutal.

15. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – Michel Gondry’s unique and heartfelt romantic drama.

16. The Silence of the Lambs – A chilling thriller that still haunts viewers to this day.

17. Schindler’s List – Steven Spielberg’s powerful Holocaust drama that is a must-watch for all.

18. The Departed – Martin Scorsese’s gripping crime thriller.

19. Parasite – Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning masterpiece that is as thought-provoking as it is thrilling.

20. The Grand Budapest Hotel – Wes Anderson’s whimsical and visually stunning comedy.

21. The Green Mile – Frank Darabont’s emotional and touching drama.

22. The Princess Bride – A charming and hilarious fairy tale adventure.

23. Rear Window – Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful and masterfully crafted thriller.

24. District 9 – A thought-provoking sci-fi allegory that is as entertaining as it is impactful.

25. 12 Angry Men – A gripping courtroom drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

26. Amadeus – A thrilling and visually stunning biopic of Mozart.

27. A Clockwork Orange – Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian masterpiece.

28. The Shining – A chilling horror film that still terrifies audiences today.

29. Seven Samurai – Akira Kurosawa’s epic samurai masterpiece.

30. City of God – A gritty and intense Brazilian crime drama.

31. Her – Spike Jonze’s futuristic romance that is as touching as it is thought-provoking.

32. Whiplash – A tense and exhilarating drama about the pursuit of greatness.

33. Arrival – Denis Villeneuve’s gripping and intelligent sci-fi thriller.