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Max

2002·Movie
1h 46min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor4

World

History, a real life story, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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Art + Politics = Power

In 1918, a young, disillusioned Adolf Hitler strikes up a friendship with a Jewish art dealer while weighing a life of passion for art vs. talent at politics
Historical DramaBiographical FictionInterwar PeriodArt and PoliticsRise of FascismMoral AmbiguityCharacter StudyThought-Provoking

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Max legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Max worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Max rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Max?

1 h 46 min

Max runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Max based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Max?

Critics63
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Max much the same way.

What language is Max in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Hungary, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Max?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Max in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.