There are a bunch of classic 4K movies on Max for cinephiles to stream. With a horizontal display resolution of 4,000 pixels, the 4K format has provided audiences with the best way to enjoy movies at home. The images are sharper than ever before, the colors are richer, and every detail of the actors’ performances comes through on the screen. Slowly but surely, streaming services like Max are catching on and upscaling their most iconic films to 4K so that audiences can watch their favorite movies in the best image quality available.

Although HBO Max has been rebranded as Max, it still has many of the same classic titles from the Warner Bros. library, including the fan-favorite Harry Potter franchise and timeless gems like The Wizard of Oz and Singin’ in the Rain. A lot of those films benefit from the glorious enhancement of 4K resolution. From the frenetic editing of Goodfellas to the mind-blowing interstellar travel of 2001: A Space Odyssey to the otherworldly landscapes and groundbreaking visual effects of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, there are a ton of great 4K movies on Max.

13 West Side Story (2021)

Charting the heartwarming love story of Tony and Maria on opposing sides of a New York gang war, West Side Story is essentially a modern musical retelling of Romeo and Juliet. Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins’s 1961 adaptation of the Broadway hit is still a beloved classic, but Steven Spielberg's remake improved on the original West Side Story in many ways. The universally praised 2021 version is just as masterfully acted and choreographed but has more energetic camerawork and a tighter focus on the story’s poignant themes of prejudice and brotherhood.

12 Malcolm X (1992)

A powerful warts-and-all portrait of a civil rights icon, Malcolm X is one of Spike Lee and Denzel Washington’s most widely acclaimed collaborations. Anchored by Washington’s spot-on embodiment of the title role, Malcolm X is a rare biopic that captures the full scope of its subject’s life, from the figure’s childhood struggles with his parents to his complicated relationship with the Nation of Islam to his 1965 assassination. Malcolm X has a taxing runtime of 201 minutes, but its immersive dramatization of crucial historical events makes it one of the best 4K movies on Max.

11 Rio Bravo (1959)

Directed by Howard Hawks, Rio Bravo sees a tough-as-nails sheriff recruiting a budding young gunslinger and the town drunk to help him hold down the fort when he arrests a local troublemaker. The real conflict comes when the arrested party's wealthy land baron father sends a posse to break him out. Rio Bravo is a classic Western with great performances by John Wayne, Angie Dickinson, and Dean Martin. Unlike most entries in its genre, Rio Bravo is driven more by dialogue than action as the three heroes sit around and wait for their prisoner’s gang to arrive.

10 In The Heights (2021)

Set in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, In the Heights follows a group of ambitious characters chasing their dreams in pursuit of a better life. Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of the hit Lin-Manuel Miranda musical of the same name was praised by critics and, despite bombing at the box office, found an audience in streaming. In the Heights is brought to life with dazzling visuals and a lovable cast led by vibrant performances from Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, and Melissa Barrera. It’s a heartfelt celebration of the community it represents.

9 The Wizard Of Oz (1939)

Based on L. Frank Baum’s series of children’s books, The Wizard of Oz revolves around young Kansas farm girl Dorothy Gale, who is whisked away to the titular fantasyland for the adventure of her life. Technically groundbreaking and emotionally engaging, The Wizard of Oz is a timeless fairy tale that appeals to audiences of all ages. The Wizard of Oz has been named one of the greatest films ever made by both the AFI and the BFI, and it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Over the Rainbow.”

8 Singin' In The Rain (1952)

Set during the transition between the silent era and the dawn of “talkies,” Singin’ in the Rain stars Gene Kelly as beloved actor Don Lockwood, Jean Hagen as his cruel co-star Lina Lamont, and Debbie Reynolds as sweet-natured up-and-coming talent Kathy Selden, who plots to take Lina’s place on the marquees. Singin’ in the Rain is a quintessential feel-good Hollywood musical with catchy songs and a touching love story. It holds a rare perfect 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and was named by Sight & Sound as one of the greatest films ever made.

7 The Matrix (1999)

Keanu Reeves stars in The Matrix as Neo, a hacker who learns that the world is just a computer simulation and that he’s “The One” destined to end the war between the human race and the machines that have enslaved them. Popular with both critics and audiences, the Wachowskis’ sci-fi masterpiece was a cultural sensation when it was released in 1999, and The Matrix still holds up today. The Matrix has eye-popping cyberpunk visuals and thrilling action – both martial arts fights and elaborate “gun fu” choreography – and an intriguing meditation on the nature of reality to back it up.

6 The Harry Potter Franchise (2001-2011)

The Harry Potter series, one of the most popular movie franchises of all time, is available in its entirety to stream in 4K on Max. Daniel Radcliffe plays the title role, a plucky young wizard who attends a hidden boarding school to hone his magical craft. From the set design of Hogwarts to the sounds of spell-casting, the Harry Potter movies brought J.K. Rowling’s books to life in spectacular fashion. Harry Potter will forever be the benchmark against which every YA fantasy film series is judged.

5 Casablanca (1942)

The perfectly matched Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman star in Casablanca as nightclub owner Rick and his old flame Ilsa, who rekindle their love as the former helps the latter and her new husband in their bid to escape from the eponymous Vichy-controlled Moroccan city. With a near-perfect 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Casablanca is a heartfelt romance set against the backdrop of World War II, which was ongoing at the time of its making. A surprise hit that stood out from the endless slew of Hollywood movies, Casablanca won the Academy Award for Best Picture and remains a beloved classic to this day.

4 The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)

Adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary masterpiece, Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy follows Frodo Baggins’s incredible journey to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom. For years, The Lord of the Rings was thought to be unfilmable, but with stunning New Zealand locations, groundbreaking motion-capture effects, and a perfectly cast ensemble of screen legends, Jackson managed to craft a spot-on adaptation of Tolkien’s epic. The Lord of the Rings trilogy was nominated for 30 Oscars and won 17, including Best Picture for its final chapter, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.