Three excellent Max crime dramas to check out in March 2025.

      Few streaming platforms boast as extensive a collection of excellent films as Max. Unfortunately, Max’s interface is one of the least user-friendly among streaming services, making it challenging to locate those films.

      However, Max particularly shines when it comes to crime movies, which encompass everything from detective tales to gripping thrillers. Regardless of their specific plots, many are deserving of your attention. Here are three crime dramas to consider this month.

      Additionally, we provide guides for the best films on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Max, and Disney+.

      **Inherent Vice (2014)**

      Adapting a novel by Thomas Pynchon might appear daunting, but Paul Thomas Anderson successfully took on this challenge with *Inherent Vice*. The film follows Doc Sportello, a private investigator in 1970s Los Angeles, who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy following the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend. *Inherent Vice* is purposefully complex and layered.

      With numerous twists and surprises that could baffle an average viewer, the atmosphere is exceptional, and Joaquin Phoenix offers one of the most entertaining performances of his career.

      You can watch *Inherent Vice* on Max.

      **The Guilty (2018)**

      Although it's not in English, if you can look past that, *The Guilty* stands out as one of the most gripping crime thrillers of the last decade. The story revolves around an emergency dispatcher who attempts to rescue a kidnapped woman after she manages to reach him during her ordeal.

      As he races to uncover her location and provide assistance, he learns more about her and the dire situation she’s in. *The Guilty* is tightly crafted, features a fantastic lead performance, and masterfully reveals its plot twists, keeping viewers engaged from start to finish.

      You can watch *The Guilty* on Max.

      **Trap (2024)**

      M. Night Shyamalan’s recent films have showcased his comfort in a particular style, and *Trap* presents an engagingly unconventional premise. With a quirky yet well-calibrated performance from Josh Hartnett and plenty of twists, the film captivates from start to finish.

      Hartnett portrays a serial killer taking his daughter to a concert. Upon discovering that the concert is actually a trap set for him, he will do anything to evade capture. Despite its somewhat absurd concept, *Trap* is compelling due to Shyamalan’s adeptness behind the camera, and Hartnett’s performance remains earnest throughout.

      You can watch *Trap* on Max.