Sign up

Maxine

2023Movie20 minPG

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

A newly out teenager hiding her relationship from her Chinese American family encounters the ghost of a queer ancestor during the Hungry Ghost Festival, discovering a shared struggle to belong across generations.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

Set your services
What's new on Disney+

Fingerprint

Not for brutality, laughs or adrenaline.

Movies with

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Niki Ang
Written by
Niki Ang
Produced by
Andrew Ahn, Phillip Domfeh
Music by
Carla Patullo

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 23, 2023 · 20 min · PG

Released
July 23, 2023
Runtime
20 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
35 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Maxine?"

Questions about Maxine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Maxine?

Disney+

In the United States, Maxine streams on Disney+. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is Maxine worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Maxine okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Maxine plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Maxine good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.