HBO Max is home to a wide variety of films, from classic favorites to new releases, and we’ve rounded up the top 10 most popular movies on the streaming platform this month.
Cast:
Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult
Plot Summary:
A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
Cast:
Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery
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“Free Guy” is a 2021 American science fiction action-comedy film directed by Shawn Levy. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as Guy, a background NPC (non-player character) in a massively multiplayer online game called Free City who becomes aware of his role as a video game character and decides to take control of his own fate.
As Guy begins to realize the impact he has on the game world, he joins forces with a popular player named Keys (Jodie Comer) to stop the game’s villainous creator, played by Taika Waititi, from destroying the game and the real world. With the help of a rogue game developer (Joe Keery), Guy becomes the unlikely hero of the game and leads the charge to save both the virtual and real worlds.
Cast:
Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd
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“Nobody” is a 2021 American action-thriller film directed by Ilya Naishuller. The film stars Bob Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell, an underestimated and overlooked dad and husband who takes a stand against a group of robbers who break into his home and threaten his family. The incident ignites a long-dormant rage within him, revealing a previously unknown ability for vengeance.
When Hutch is unable to shake the feeling that something was left unresolved, he embarks on a quest to track down the robbers and uncover the truth behind their actions. Along the way, he meets a mysterious assassin, who takes an interest in him and reveals that Hutch has a hidden past as a highly-skilled killer.
As Hutch delves deeper into the world of violence, he finds himself pursued by the Russian Mafia and a team of skilled assassins, and must use his newfound abilities to protect his family and clear his name
Cast:
Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan
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“The Card Counter” is a 2021 American crime-thriller film directed by Paul Schrader. The film stars Oscar Isaac as William Tell, a former military man turned professional gambler, who sets out on a journey to get revenge against a casino magnate responsible for his friend’s death.
Tell joins forces with a young player, played by Tye Sheridan, to take on the corrupt casino boss and his army of mercenaries. Together, they use their skills and wit to outsmart the casino and its security team, and to win back what was taken from them.
As Tell navigates the dangerous and high-stakes world of gambling, he must also confront his past demons and personal struggles, including a strained relationship with his daughter.
Cast:
Ralph Fiennes, Harris Dickinson, Gemma Arterton
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“The King’s Man” is a 2021 British action-adventure film directed by Matthew Vaughn. The film is a prequel to the Kingsman film series and tells the origin story of the Kingsman secret spy organization.
The film is set in the early 20th century and follows a group of young rogues and outcasts who band together to stop a madman with designs on world domination. The story revolves around the creation of the Kingsman organization and its first mission to stop a global threat posed by a villainous mastermind.
As the members of the fledgling organization work together to stop the villain, they face numerous challenges, including their own personal demons and conflicting ideologies.
Cast:
Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith
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“Last Night in Soho” is a 2021 British psychological horror-thriller film directed by Edgar Wright. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Sandy, a young fashion student in 1960s London who is mysteriously transported to the swinging sixties, where she meets her idol, a successful singer named Ellie (Thomasin McKenzie).
As Sandy becomes more deeply entwined in the world of the 1960s, she realizes that she is being haunted by a vengeful ghost, and that her own actions may have serious consequences for the people around her.
7. Old (2021)
Cast:
Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell
Plot Summary:
“Old” is a 2021 American science fiction horror film directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The film follows a group of people on a beach holiday who discover that they are rapidly aging and will soon die.
As the group tries to find a way to reverse the aging process and save themselves, they encounter strange and frightening creatures, and begin to uncover a sinister truth about the island they are on.
8. The Bob’s Burgers Movie (2022)
Cast:
H. Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal, John Roberts
Plot Summary:
“The Bob’s Burgers Movie” is a 2021 American animated musical comedy film based on the popular television show of the same name. The film follows the Belcher family and their adventures running their beloved burger restaurant.
In the movie, Bob, Linda, and their kids face their biggest challenge yet as they work to save their restaurant from being shut down by a wealthy developer. Along the way, they must deal with a host of obstacles, including a talent show competition and a mysterious underwater temple, all while trying to keep their family together and their restaurant running.
9. Dune (2021)
Cast:
Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac
Plot Summary:
Dune is a science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve, based on the classic novel by Frank Herbert. The film takes place in the distant future and follows the journey of a young man named Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet), who must reclaim his family’s heritage and save his planet, Arrakis, from those who would exploit its valuable resource, a substance known as “spice.” With the help of his mentor, Thufir Hawat (played by Jared Harris), and the indigenous Fremen people of Arrakis, Paul sets out to challenge the oppressive rule of the House Harkonnen and the evil Emperor Shaddam IV (played by Josh Brolin).
10. The French Dispatch (2021)
Cast:
Bill Murray, Benicio del Toro, Adrien Brody
Plot Summary:
The French Dispatch is a comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson and set at an American newspaper’s office in 20th-century Paris. The film follows the lives and adventures of the journalists working at the office as they create a special edition of their publication, “The French Dispatch.” The movie features an ensemble cast, including Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Owen Wilson, and many more.