If you’re looking to watch critically acclaimed films this June, Max (formerly HBO Max) has you covered. The streaming platform is rolling out a top-tier slate of movies that not only wowed critics but also earned Rotten Tomatoes scores of 90% or higher. Whether you’re into hard-hitting dramas, inventive indies, or pulse-pounding thrillers, these are the must-see titles you won’t want to miss.
Here are the 10 best movies hitting Max in June 2025—all with Rotten Tomatoes scores above 90%.
1. The Farewell (2019) – ★ 97% RT Score
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Director: Lulu Wang
Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin
A heartfelt and beautifully crafted story about a Chinese-American woman who returns to China under the guise of a fake wedding to say goodbye to her terminally ill grandmother—who doesn’t know she’s dying. The Farewell balances humor and heartbreak with cultural nuance and stunning performances, particularly from Awkwafina in a career-defining role.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) – ★ 97% RT Score
Genre: Action / Adventure
Director: George Miller
Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron
This high-octane, post-apocalyptic action epic is widely considered one of the greatest action films ever made. With practical effects, nonstop energy, and powerhouse performances—especially Charlize Theron as Furiosa—Fury Road is a visual and adrenaline-fueled masterpiece.
3. Moonlight (2016) – ★ 98% RT Score
Genre: Drama
Director: Barry Jenkins
Starring: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes
Winner of the Best Picture Oscar, Moonlight is a powerful and poetic coming-of-age story that spans three pivotal stages in a young man’s life as he grapples with identity, masculinity, and love. With luminous cinematography and profound emotional resonance, this is a must-watch film experience.
4. Inside Out (2015) – ★ 98% RT Score
Genre: Animation / Family / Comedy
Director: Pete Docter
Voices: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Bill Hader
Pixar’s imaginative dive into the mind of a young girl navigating change is both a dazzling visual treat and a surprisingly emotional story about mental health, memory, and growing up. Inside Out is not just for kids—it’s a deeply relatable film for audiences of all ages.
5. Knives Out (2019) – ★ 97% RT Score
Genre: Mystery / Comedy / Crime
Director: Rian Johnson
Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans
This clever, twist-filled whodunnit is a modern-day Agatha Christie-style mystery with a razor-sharp sense of humor. Daniel Craig’s quirky Southern detective Benoit Blanc quickly became an icon, and the ensemble cast delivers across the board.
6. Ida (2013) – ★ 96% RT Score
Genre: Drama / Foreign
Director: Paweł Pawlikowski
Starring: Agata Trzebuchowska, Agata Kulesza
A young novice nun in 1960s Poland discovers a family secret before taking her vows. Shot in stunning black-and-white and full of quiet power, Ida is a haunting meditation on faith, history, and identity. Winner of the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
7. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) – ★ 98% RT Score
Genre: Romance / Drama
Director: Céline Sciamma
Starring: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel
This slow-burn romantic drama explores forbidden love between an artist and her subject in 18th-century France. With mesmerizing cinematography and a heartbreaking narrative, it’s one of the most powerful LGBTQ+ love stories ever filmed.
8. Stop Making Sense (1984) – ★ 100% RT Score
Genre: Music / Documentary
Director: Jonathan Demme
Starring: Talking Heads
Often hailed as the greatest concert film of all time, this electrifying showcase of Talking Heads’ live performance is pure cinematic joy. With creative stagecraft and infectious energy, Stop Making Sense remains a cult favorite—and it’s now remastered and streaming on Max.
9. The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) – ★ 95% RT Score
Genre: Adventure / Drama
Directors: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Zack Gottsagen, Dakota Johnson
A modern-day Huck Finn tale, this heartwarming film follows a young man with Down syndrome who escapes his care home to chase his dream of becoming a pro wrestler. It’s a story of friendship, freedom, and second chances—brimming with heart and authenticity.
10. Arrival (2016) – ★ 94% RT Score
Genre: Sci-Fi / Drama
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker
A thoughtful, philosophical take on alien contact, Arrival is less about outer space and more about inner transformation. With Amy Adams giving one of her best performances and a twist that redefines the narrative, it’s a masterclass in cerebral science fiction.
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