Max has announced its new January 2025 content slate and there are some great movies to stream. Max is easily one of the best streaming services because it has a huge library of movies covering a wide range of genres with new titles added every month. But with so many options, figuring out what’s worth your time can be overwhelming. That’s where we come in.
Our guide to everything new on Max in January 2025 covers all the additions to the platform this month, but if you’re looking for the best of the best, we’ve got you covered. Below, we highlight three must-watch films, all with stellar critical ratings on Rotten Tomatoes that make each of Max’s best films.
Whether you’re craving a mix of sci-fi action and dystopia, a dazzling and heartbreaking romance, or a gripping historical drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat, these picks deliver. Read on to discover your next movie night masterpiece.
call me by your name
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Score: 95%
Classification: R
Execution time: 132 minutes
Director: Luca Guadagnino
call me by your name is a visually stunning tender romance set in Italy, following the story of Elio (played by Timothée Chalamet) and Oliver (played by Armie Hammer). In career-defining performances, the couple have a passionate summer fling.
Expect to be completely blown away by this beautiful coming-of-age masterpiece that does an incredible job of capturing the bittersweet nature of first love with authenticity and depth. Directed by Luca Guadagnino (also known for Challengers, Queer and sigh), is set against a backdrop of sun-drenched views and piano melodies. It’s one of those movies that you’ll be thinking about long after the credits roll.
The imitation game
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Score: 90%
Classification: PG-13
Execution time: 113 minutes
Director: Morten Tyldum
An incredibly gripping historical drama, The imitation game tells the real-life story of Alan Turing (played by Benedict Cumberbatch). Turing was the mathematical genius who cracked the Enigma code during World War II. Cumberbatch’s portrayal of Turing is heartbreaking and brilliant. It captures both the triumphs and struggles of a man whose groundbreaking work helped end the war, and yet his personal life was filled with profound injustice.
Yes, it’s a biopic but The imitation game feels more than that, a celebration of perseverance and intellect, but also a grim reminder of the prejudice and persecution he faced just a few decades ago. It is a film that is both exciting and deeply moving.
Crazy Max (1980)
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Score: 90%
Classification: R
Execution time: 88 minutes
Director: Jorge Miller
Sure, George Miller has returned to direct a newer version of this gritty action classic, but the original 1980 version is where it all began for the iconic crazy max franchise. This film introduced audiences to Miller’s dystopian world, as well as Mel Gibson’s Max. Expect a relentless ride filled with car chases, combat, and a very dark vision of the future.
Sure, the film may seem dated by modern standards, but it’s still a must-see classic. It is also a testament to inventive filmmaking and revolutionized the action genre at the time.
