7 Best New Movies To Watch on Max in July 2024

Max subscribers could turn their attention to the weekly releases of episodes of House of the Dragon, but in addition to the show's captivating Season 2, the streaming service is adding more exciting titles to its extensive catalog. From TV shows like Kite Man: Yes! to films like neo-noir romance Love Bloody Lies, several projects are coming to Max this July, just in time for audiences looking to relax at home during their summer vacation. With upcoming releases spanning a wide range of genres, the titles to be added to the streaming service will likely appeal to viewers looking for twisted thrillers to enjoy or hoping to find something lighthearted and comforting. To help you narrow down your search and figure out what to watch next, here's a recommended list of the best titles (old and new) coming to Max very soon.

'Girl, Interrupted' (1999)

This cult classic allowed Angelina Jolie to take home an Oscar for playing the troubled and reckless Lisa, one of the women Susanna befriends in an asylum. Winona Ryder play the main character Girl, interrupted, who is hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital after an alleged suicide attempt. While there, he is faced with the complicated reality of mental health patients and must determine whether he should remain in the institution or find a way out. The film is based on a memoir written by Susanna Kaysenwho narrated some of his own experiences.

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“Frank” (2014)

This eccentric music film is not for the average audience, but is perfectly suited for viewers who enjoy quirky titles. It focuses on Frank (Michael Fassbender), a shy but musically gifted leader who wears a fake cartoon head at all times. When an aspiring musician decides to join Frank's band, he is captivated by his talent and the mystery behind his constant drive to hide his face. As the group works on an album in a cabin in the middle of the woods, the film delves into each of the band members' complicated pasts and why they use tragedy as a catalyst to create experimental songs.

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“The Sixth Sense” (1999)

M. Night Shyamalan has a couple of hits and misses when it comes to its suspenseful projects, though The sixth sense it remains one of his greatest cinematic achievements of all time. Full of twists and turns, the 1999 thriller has a child psychologist counseling a young boy who is plagued by horrific encounters with dead people. The two spend a lot of time together, with Malcolm (Bruce Willis) helping Cole (Haley Joel Osment) deal with his ghostly visions, while the latter gives his therapist advice on how to mend his broken relationship with his wife.

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'Lady Bird' (2017)

Greta GerwigThe directorial debut captured the nuance of mother-daughter relationships and the difficulties of the coming-of-age experience. Lady Bird follows the titular character (played by Saoirse Ronan) as he falls in love for the first time and enjoys his last moments in high school with his best friend Julie (Feldstein cap). Wanting to leave Sacramento and go to college in New York, the protagonist faces several fights with her mother, who would prefer that her daughter stay home after her senior year. Through ups and downs, Lady Bird becomes more aware that her place in the world is not as far from her hometown as she initially believed.

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'Twister' (1996)

with Twisters (the expected sequel to Jan de Bontdisaster drama) that hits theaters in July, Max is preparing audiences for the follow-up including Twister in its catalog of films. The 1996 film centers on two storm chasers whose marriage is on the rocks. Although their relationship is headed for divorce, they team up to create a weather warning system that could warn everyone of approaching tornadoes. However, instead of getting this useful tool inside a laboratory, the main characters must put themselves in the middle of a series of dangerous storms in Oklahoma to test their invention.

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'Melancholy' (2011)

This mind-blowing sci-fi won praise at Cannes after its premiere, with Kirsten Dunst winning an award for best actress. She plays Justine melancholy, a bride who is completely depressed on her wedding night despite everything being so well planned by her sister and brother-in-law. Things only get worse when another planet gets closer and closer to Earth, and people wonder if the end of the world is near. Split into two parts, the project follows Justine and her sister Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg), as they both deal with the disasters around them in their own way.

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'Love Lies Bleeding' (2024)

A24's well-received film, Love Bloody Lies, opened in theaters earlier this year and is now finally heading to streaming. As the title suggests, the film combines romance and darkness by focusing on Lou (Kristen Stewart), a gym director who is attracted to a bodybuilder (Jackie played by Katy O'Brian) preparing for a competition and their instant connection leads them down a dangerous path. Unbeknownst to Lou, Jackie has recently been hired by her father to work at a shooting range, and her criminal ties pose a challenge to their budding bond.

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