Max continues to shine this month with an impressive array of new movies available for streaming. Its extensive catalog is a key factor in its standing as one of the top streaming services. However, with so many choices, it's easy to overlook some truly remarkable films. That's where we come in to assist you.

Uncover the Hidden Gems on Max This December

The Shop Around the Corner

This movie stands as one of the greatest romantic comedies of all time. Even after years have passed, its charm remains undiminished. James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan, who were friends off-screen, star in what the New York Times hailed as "a genial and tender romance" in 1940. It's a classic odd-couple rom-com, with Stewart portraying his usual friendly everyman and Sullavan as a no-nonsense woman with no patience for fools. The story follows two colleagues who despise each other but discover that their pen pals are actually the very people they think they dislike. It set the template for later films like You've Got Mail and did it with such finesse.The movie has a score of 99% and a run time of 1h 37m. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, it's a must-watch for fans of romantic comedies.

The Maltese Falcon

Often imitated and occasionally parodied but rarely surpassed, this noir masterpiece features Humphrey Bogart as the hard-bitten private eye Sam Spade. As the London Evening Standard described it, it's "the best crook film that's ever been made."The movie has a score of 99% and a run time of 1h 40m. Directed by John Huston, it's beautifully shot and beautifully acted. Although some of the exposition lifted directly from the book might seem a bit long at times, it doesn't detract from the overall cinematic brilliance. This is widely recognized as a cinematic classic.

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

For those of a certain age, Christopher Reeve will always be the definitive Superman. He played the titular alien in four 70s and 80s blockbusters. Unfortunately, his career was cut short in 1995 when he was severely injured in a horse riding accident, leaving him paralyzed. This documentary tells his remarkable story.The movie has a score of 98% and a run time of 1h 44m. Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, it's a compelling account of a man with special abilities using his influence to change the world's view of disabled people. As Empire magazine put it, it's "a fitting tribute to a true superhuman."You might also find these movies on Max this December and discover new favorites among the extensive catalog.