Questioning what you must watch on Max?
Former HBO Max subscribers aren’t lacking out on something with Warner Bros. Discovery’s revamped streaming service. Max streams all of HBO Max, from Warner Bros. films like Dune to HBO originals like Tony Hawk: Till the Wheels Fall Off.
Listed here are the titles you must try, plus new releases for this month. And here is extra on Max, which unites the HBO Max and Discovery Plus libraries.
New releases for August
HBO Max grew to become Max in Could within the US.
Aug. 1A Nightmare on Elm Road (1984): Horror film directed by Wes Craven. It is hitting Max together with extra movies within the franchise, like Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994).The Bourne Ultimatum (2007): Motion film starring Matt Damon. It comes after movies The Bourne Identification and The Bourne Supremacy and finds Jason Bourne in a continuous race across the globe.Cloudy with a Likelihood of Meatballs (2009): Animated household film. A younger inventor’s contraption makes meals rain from the sky.Miss Congeniality (2000): Motion-comedy film starring Sandra Bullock. An FBI agent goes undercover as a magnificence contestant to seize a terrorist.
Aug. 17Avatar (2009): Sci-fi-action film directed by James Cameron. Former Marine Jake Sully is recruited for a mission on Pandora and have to be reborn as a remotely managed organic physique.Final ChanceCatch these movies earlier than they go away Max on Aug. 31: Dunkirk (2017), Godzilla (2014), Deadly Weapon 1-4 (1987-1998), Prepared Participant One (2018) and Sinister (2012).
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One of the best films to look at
The movies under encompass notable new releases and blockbusters, HBO and Max Originals and Warner Bros. movies made solely for HBO Max. All rating round 65 or increased on Metacritic.
Drama
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Avatar: The Approach of Water (2022)
Avatar: The Approach of Water reintroduced audiences to James Cameron’s movie franchise after 13 years and gained an Oscar for greatest visible results. The sequel facilities on the Sully household — Jake, Neytiri and their youngsters — and is brimming with journey and coronary heart. It will be no less than a few years till Avatar 3 arrives, however you’ll be able to cross the time by rewatching this on Max.
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Need to see Austin Butler rock out in a pink swimsuit? How about one of many 89 different costumes the actor dons within the dazzling, jam-packed movie that runs 2 hours and 40 minutes? Directed by Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, The Nice Gatsby), Elvis is a grand, exhilarating biopic that is all concerning the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. For those who did not catch it in theaters, now’s your likelihood to discover a spot within the crowd.
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Steven Soderbergh directs this participating tech thriller set through the COVID-19 pandemic. Angela, a Seattle tech employee performed by a neon blue-haired Zoë Kravitz, has agoraphobia, a worry that forestalls her from making it previous the entrance door of her residence. However when she uncovers an unsettling recording whereas doing her job, she’s pushed to make the leap. Kimi is a classy thriller full with eye-catching cinematography, a stable rating and a protagonist you will be rooting for.
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After a taking pictures happens at her highschool, 16-year-old Vada Cavell should navigate friendships, college and her relationship along with her household. The Fallout skillfully approaches severe subject material with real looking dialogue and compassion for its characters. With robust performances from stars Jenna Ortega, as Vada, and Maddie Ziegler, as her new good friend Mia Reed, the function will maintain you glued to the display for everything of its 90-minute runtime.
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What can we are saying about acclaimed Japanese drama Drive My Automobile? Nicely, it snagged an Oscar for greatest worldwide function movie on the 2022 Academy Awards. It is also a three-hour film that individuals are sitting and watching throughout, which, to me, speaks volumes. However significantly, Drive My Automobile is a strong movie that explores loss and letting go. For those who missed it earlier than the Oscars, stream it now.
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Bear in mind 2021, when Warner Bros. films hit HBO Max on the identical day they premiered in theaters? That thrilling interval could also be over, however no less than we’ll all the time have the reminiscence of watching Denis Villeneuve’s gorgeous sci-fier Dune at dwelling. For those who’ve by no means seen the movie or have to brush up on what “the spice” is earlier than Half Two arrives later this yr, stream Dune now.
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King Richard is a feel-good biopic concerning the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. The movie winds again the clock to earlier than the sisters grew to become family names, giving us a glimpse of their upbringing in Compton and time spent working towards on run-down courts with their father, Richard Williams (Will Smith). Satisfied his daughters are going to achieve success, Richard works tirelessly to get their star potential seen by skilled coaches. An advanced man with an incredible character, Richard is fascinating to get to know, and his unwavering perception in Venus and Serena is inspiring.
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A uncommon (these days) 90-minute movie, American Mexican drama Son of Monarchs will stick with you lengthy after the top credit roll. This deep character research follows two brothers who’re modified in markedly other ways by the trauma they suffered in childhood. This story, folding in magical realism, follows how they transfer ahead in life — the butterfly metaphors are robust, with biologist Mendel returning to his hometown surrounded by majestic monarch butterfly forests.
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Based mostly on {a magazine} article by journalist Robert Kolker, this story a few public college embezzlement scandal and the coed journalists who broke the information is fascinating from begin to end. Allison Janney and Hugh Jackman are nice of their roles as the varsity officers who took half within the scheme. The drama additionally gained the 2020 Emmy award for Excellent Tv Film.
Documentary
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This fascinating documentary is crammed with pictures that may persist with you. It facilities on two brothers in New Delhi who run a chook hospital devoted to black kites — birds of prey which are a staple of the sky. It was a contender for greatest documentary function on the 2023 Oscars.
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Tony Hawk: Till the Wheels Fall Off (2022)
Tune into this HBO doc for the gravity-defying skateboard stunts, a time capsule of the ’80s skateboarding scene, and a model of Hawk you have most likely by no means seen. We get to know the famend athlete as a lanky, cussed however decided child who adopted his personal skateboarding fashion. Hawk’s persistence is one thing to marvel at, together with all of the gorgeous skateboard strikes this movie packs in. Grasp on for a memorable journey.
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Roadrunner: A Movie About Anthony Bourdain (2021)
This movie about beloved creator, chef and globe-traveling TV host Anthony Bourdain comes from documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville, who additionally directed 2018’s Will not You Be My Neighbor? and the Oscar-winning movie Twenty Ft from Stardom. In interviews with individuals who knew Bourdain, like his buddies, former companions and longtime colleagues, the doc tracks his profession path, relationships and private struggles. Bourdain followers and people much less acquainted with the star will probably respect this two-hour take a look at his life.
Comedy
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The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
Set on a distant island off the coast of Eire, Banshees is a darkly humorous and heartbreaking drama that is persistently gorgeous to have a look at. It is about what occurs after Colm (Brendan Gleeson) abruptly decides to chop off lifelong good friend Pádraic. Farrell and Gleeson additionally starred collectively in director Martin McDonagh’s debut function, In Bruges.
Father of the Bride (2022)
Max’s Father of the Bride introduces a Cuban American household that features patriarch Billy, a conventional man who struggles to digest stunning information from his eldest daughter: She’s met a man, and she or he desires to marry and transfer away with him. The third movie adaptation of a 1949 novel of the identical title by Edward Streeter, the film is an pleasing iteration that features stars like Andy Garcia and singer Gloria Estefan.
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The French Dispatch (2021)
Settle in for an additional eccentric, fantastic-looking function from director Wes Anderson. The auteur behind Moonrise Kingdom and The Grand Budapest Resort this time units his sights on an alluring story — or relatively, three. The French Dispatch, dubbed a “love letter to journalists,” takes viewers via a triad of separate tales, straight from the pages of a fictional journal. For those who missed this extremely authentic installment when it hit theaters, now’s the time to get in on its fascinating story.
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A playful comedy set within the ’80s, 8-bit Christmas follows the story of a younger Jake Doyle, a devoted 10-year-old who desperately seeks a Nintendo. The movie is delightfully narrated by Neil Patrick Harris, an older Jake reminiscing on his previous quest to safe the gaming console. Sure, there is a Christmas backdrop to the story, however Jake’s unyielding dedication to his mission, and what he learns alongside the best way, make this cheery function a must-watch even after the vacation season.
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Meryl Streep enjoying an eccentric creator in a Steven Soderbergh comedy. What extra do it’s essential to know? For those who do wish to know extra: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Alice Hughes (Streep) is struggling to complete her subsequent e book, chased by her literary agent (Gemma Chan). She boards a cruise ship with outdated buddies, who impressed her best-known work. Tensions are robust. It appears to be like nice — Soderbergh makes use of crisp, pure mild — and a lot of the dialogue is improvised. See how Dianne Wiest, Candice Bergen, Lucas Hedges and the remainder of the impeccable forged have enjoyable with that.
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A dinner at an unique restaurant turns from one thing to savor to one thing to outlive on this surprising horror satire. Viewers be taught concerning the privileged company eating at Hawthorne as Ralph Fiennes’ skilled chef unveils his fateful menu. Discover your seat for this delectable expertise, which additionally stars Anya Taylor-Pleasure.
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In Barbarian, a younger girl (Georgina Campbell) travels to Detroit for a job interview and discovers her Airbnb has been double-booked. She does not instantly belief the opposite particular person in the home (and, honest — the actor, Invoice Skarsgård, seems as terrifying homicide clown Pennywise within the It films). However you positively will not predict what occurs subsequent. Barbarian will be discovered on lists of greatest horror films of 2022.
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Final Night time in Soho (2021)
Dreaming of an ideal film evening? Final Night time in Soho, the most recent film from Edgar Wright (Child Driver, Shaun of the Lifeless) is right here to offer. The movie begins within the current day, the place a style-loving Ellie (Thomasin McKenzie) units out for the London Faculty of Style. Finally, sleep transports her to the ’60s, the place she encounters an aspiring singer named Sandie (Anya Taylor-Pleasure). Prepare for thriller, horror and dazzling neon lights.
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A film from Steven Soderbergh, the good director behind Erin Brockovich, Ocean’s Eleven and, extra just lately, Logan Fortunate? Twists, thrills and determined characters populate this crime thriller set in Fifties Detroit. When a seemingly easy job will get out of hand, a gaggle of criminals should work collectively to uncover what’s actually happening. Take within the unbelievable forged: Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour, Jon Hamm and Amy Seimetz. Whereas the plot could be a little convoluted and a few will not be capable of get previous the fish-eye lens cinematography, Soderbergh’s humorousness and immersive path make this crime caper an entertaining evening in.
Superhero
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Robert Pattinson steps out as Batman on this superhero flick directed by Matt Reeves. The film takes place in a perpetually grey and rain-soaked Gotham Metropolis, the place Bruce Wayne begins to hunt out a assassin with an affinity for riddles. Alongside the best way, he meets Catwoman, performed by a swaggering Zoë Kravitz. Nice scene-setting and storytelling make this a satisfying darkish thriller.
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Over-the-top violence abounds on this DC movie about supervillains who agree to assist the US authorities in alternate for a while off their jail sentences. Their mission is to destroy one thing alluded to as Venture Starfish, harbored within the fictional island nation of Corto Maltese. With a notable forged that features Margot Robbie, Idris Elba and John Cena, 2021’s The Suicide Squad is a wickedly entertaining, darkly humorous massacre that differs from what you normally see in superhero films. (Peacemaker, a by-product TV sequence, can also be obtainable on Max.)
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Within the Heights stars Anthony Ramos (whom you may acknowledge as John Laurens in Hamilton) enjoying Usnavi, a bodega proprietor struggling to maintain his enterprise afloat whereas a heatwave strikes Washington Heights. Secretly in love together with his neighbor Vanessa (Melissa Barrera), who goals of getting out of the salon and out of the neighborhood, Usnavi serves the folks of Washington Heights with an entire lot of affection, lottery tickets and cafe con leche. Between the choreographed twirls and fireworks, Within the Heights is an examination of wealth disparity, immigration, classism and the significance of tradition.
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