The 35 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (April 2025)

1. “The Godfather” – This classic mobster film is a must-watch for any movie enthusiast.

2. “The Shawshank Redemption” – Follow the story of Andy Dufresne as he navigates life in Shawshank prison.

3. “Pulp Fiction” – Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece that weaves together multiple storylines.

4. “The Dark Knight” – Christopher Nolan’s take on the Batman franchise is a dark and thrilling ride.

5. “Inception” – Dive into the world of dreams with this mind-bending sci-fi film.

6. “La La Land” – Experience the magic of Hollywood in this musical love story.

7. “The Social Network” – Learn about the rise of Facebook in this gripping drama.

8. “Get Out” – Jordan Peele’s horror film with a powerful social commentary.

9. “Mad Max: Fury Road” – A high-octane action film set in a post-apocalyptic world.

10. “The Silence of the Lambs” – A chilling thriller that follows FBI agent Clarice Starling.

11. “The Grand Budapest Hotel” – Wes Anderson’s whimsical tale set in a picturesque European hotel.

12. “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” – A unique love story that explores memory and relationships.

13. “Whiplash” – Follow the intense journey of a young drummer at a prestigious music school.

14. “Gone Girl” – A gripping mystery thriller based on the bestselling novel by Gillian Flynn.

15. “The Shape of Water” – Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy romance film that won multiple Academy Awards.

16. “The Departed” – Martin Scorsese’s crime drama set in the world of organized crime.

17. “Parasite” – Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning film that explores class warfare in South Korea.

18. “The Matrix” – Step into the world of the Matrix with Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne.

19. “Blade Runner 2049” – Denis Villeneuve’s visually stunning sequel to the cult classic.

20. “Birdman” – A unique film shot in a single take that follows a washed-up actor trying to revive his career.

21. “Moonlight” – Barry Jenkins’ coming-of-age film that won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

22. “A Star is Born” – Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga star in this heartbreaking musical drama.

23. “Her” – Spike Jonze’s romantic sci-fi film that explores the nature of love and technology.

24. “The Revenant” – Follow the brutal survival journey of Hugh Glass in the wilderness.

25. “No Country for Old Men” – The Coen Brothers’ gripping crime thriller based on Cormac McCarthy’s novel.

26. “Black Swan” – Natalie Portman stars in this psychological thriller about a ballerina’s descent into madness.

27. “Whiplash” – A gripping and intense drama about a young drummer’s pursuit of greatness.

28. “The Prestige” – Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending tale of two rival magicians starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale.

29. “The Lighthouse” – A psychological horror film set in a remote lighthouse starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson.

30. “The Florida Project” – Explore the lives of residents living in a budget motel near Disney World.

31. “The Handmaiden” – A visually stunning and erotic thriller from South Korean director Park Chan-wook.

32. “La La Land” – Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone star in this modern-day musical about two struggling artists in Los Angeles.

33. “A Clockwork Orange” – Stanley Kubrick’s controversial adaptation of Anthony Burgess’ dystopian novel.

34. “Do the Right Thing” – Spike Lee’s powerful drama about racial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood.

35. “Pan’s Labyrinth” – Guillermo del Toro’s dark fantasy film set in post-Civil War Spain.