Apple TV+ vs Max: Which Has Better Movies in 2026?

Only on Apple TV+

Forrest Gump(1994)

8.8 IMDb

Empire Waist(2024)

8.7 IMDb

The Silence of the Lambs(1991)

8.6 IMDb

The Pianist(2002)

8.5 IMDb

Django Unchained(2012)

8.5 IMDb

Only on Max

The Dark Knight(2008)

9.1 IMDb

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(2003)

9 IMDb

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(2001)

8.9 IMDb

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers(2002)

8.8 IMDb

Inception(2010)

8.8 IMDb

On Both Platforms

Memento(2000)

8.4 IMDb

Fargo(1996)

8.1 IMDb

La Notte(1961)

7.9 IMDb

Night of the Living Dead(1968)

7.8 IMDb

Gimme Shelter(1970)

7.8 IMDb

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Genre Breakdown

Genre	Apple TV+	Max	Leader
Action	149	142	Apple TV+ ✓
Comedy	183	119	Apple TV+ ✓
Crime	103	73	Apple TV+ ✓
Documentary	14	27	Max ✓
Drama	255	237	Apple TV+ ✓
Fantasy	54	117	Max ✓
Horror	176	79	Apple TV+ ✓
Romance	81	87	Max ✓
Thriller	202	99	Apple TV+ ✓

Verdict

Apple TV+ offers a larger library with 639 movies compared to Max's 533, though Max edges ahead on average IMDb rating (7.1 vs 6.5). Apple TV+ leads in Action, Comedy, Crime, while Max is stronger in Documentary, Fantasy, Romance. Verdict: Choose Apple TV+ for Action, Comedy, and Max for Documentary, Fantasy.

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