New Max movies: all of the new films to stream in June 2024
Searching for all of the new Max movies that'll be available to stream this month? You've come to the right place. Below, we've rounded up the new movies that are coming to Max in the month of June, including a couple of new Max Originals and lots of licensed films.
There are plenty of other Max-based recommendations that you'll want to peruse in our best Max movies article, too. We suspect, though, that there'll be something listed in our spotlights section and/or June's full list of new Max films that'll take your fancy before you read that guide. So, bookmark that page for later and read on to learn about the new movies that have debuted (or will debut) on one of the world's best streaming services before July 1. Happy streaming!
New Max movies: the best films to stream in June
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Release date: June 1
RT score: 98% (critics); 86% (audience)
Widely regarded as the movie that introduced wuxia to western viewers, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is definitively one of the best martial arts films of all-time.
Based on the Chinese novel of the same name, it tells the tale of Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-fat), a 19th century warrior who entrusts his sword (called Green Destiny) to his lover Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh). However, when said blade is stolen, the duo embark on a perilous journey to the House of Yu to reclaim what is rightfully theirs.
A ground-breaking action-adventure flick that routinely finds a spot on guides concerning the 21st century’s best films, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is simply unmissable. In short: we couldn’t not spotlight in this month’s new Max movies update.
Watch Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon on Max.
Minari
Release date: June 1
RT score: 98% (critics); 87% (audience)
Max continues to build out its impressive library of A24-developed films, and the addition of Minari means it’s now home to one of the most acclaimed flicks in the studio’s back catalog. Invincible star Steven Yeun features in this tender, sweeping story about a family of South Korean immigrants who move to Arkansas in the 1980s, which is a semi-autobiographical take on director Lee Isaac Chung’s own life and upbringing.
An intimate and heart-rending glimpse of cultural assimilation, Minari examines the full impact of the challenges associated with starting your life over and the strength of character (not to mention the love and support needed from your family) necessary to achieve your dreams. A powerfully poignant flick that deserves to be seen.
Uncut Gems
Release date: June 1
RT score: 91% (critics); 52% (audiences)
This sweaty-palmed thriller, which showed comedy star Adam Sandler had the acting chops to pull off a serious role, tells the frenetic tale of Howard Ratner (Sandler), a jeweller and gambler who plans a gem sale that'll solve all his problems. Instead, Howard makes more and more ill-advised bets, and the walls begin to close in.
Stressful but enthralling, Uncut Gems is an extremely captivating and anxiety-inducing flick led by a powerhouse performance from Sandler. It lends itself well to being a fascinating character study, too, as you watch Ratner begin to suffocate under the weight of his terrible decisions and inability to put anyone but himself first. Add it to your new Max movies watchlist ASAP.
Am I OK?
Release date: June 6
RT score: 79% (critics); TBC (audience)
After her last film – Spider-Man spin-off movie Madame Web (out now on Netflix) – was critically and commercially panned, Dakota Johnson will aim to deliver a much better film-based offering with this Max original.
Am I OK? sees Jonhson tackle the role of Lucy, a 30-something LA native who, after repeatedly failing at dating men, realizes she’s gay. Armed with the support of her lifelong best friend Jane (Sonoya Mizuno), Lucy begins to navigate her newfound romantic freedom. That’s the case, anyway, until Jane suddenly tells Lucy that she’s permanently relocating to London.
As evidenced by its positive RT score, Am I OK? has been positively received by critics on the film festival circuit. Will it have enough to entertain general audiences, though, and rebuild Johnson’s reputation following Madame Web? Time will tell.
Problemista
Release date: June 28
RT score: 88% (critics); 84% (audience)
The third A24 movie to feature in June’s spotlight section, Problemista is a surreal and wildly creative flick from the mind of Julio Torres. Problemista’s main actor, writer, director, and co-producer plays Alejandro, an aspiring but struggling toy designer who relocated from El Salvador to New York to pursue his dream. Unfortunately, things aren’t going to plan for Alejandro, and he’s forced to start working for an erratic art-world outcast (played by Tilda Swinton) to ensure his work visa is renewed before its expiry date.
An absurd and occasionally bleak examination of the human experience, Problemista isn’t for everyone, but it’ll appeal to, and speak to the sensibilities of, artists across the globe and film fans looking for something uniquely peculiar to stream.
New Max movies: every film coming in June
Here's the complete list of new Max movies that'll be released this month:
June 1
50/50 (2011)
America’s Sweethearts (2001)
American Heist (2014)
Bandits (2015)
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader (2010)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Demolition (2015)
The Disaster Artist (2017)
Evil Dead (2013)
Fright Night (1985)
Generation Por Que? (2021)
Hope Springs (2012)
House at the End of the Street (2012)
Into the Blue (2005)
Into the Blue 2: The Reef (2009)
The Invention of Lying (2009)
Krampus (2015)
Life After (2017)
Mamma Mia! (2008)
Marmaduke (2010)
Minari (2020)
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
Open Water (2003)
Open Water 2: Adrift (2006)
Open Water 3: Cage Dive (2017)
The Other Guys (2010)
Overlord (1975)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015)
Ride Along 2 (2016)
Shadows (2020)
Shining Through (1992)
The Skin I Live In (2011)
Spaceship Earth (2020)
Splice (2009)
Sugar (2008)
The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009)
Uncut Gems (2019)
Urban Legend (1998)
User Zero (2020)
Wanted (2008)
June 3
Keanu (2016)
June 6
Am I OK? (2024; Max Original)
June 25
Dolphin Tale 2 (2014)
June 28
Problemista (2024)
For more Max-based coverage, read our guides on the best Max shows, best Max documentaries, and House of the Dragon season 2. Alternatively, get the lowdown on whether there's a free Max trial available.
