Three lesser-known films on Max that you should check out in April 2025.

      Classic films from the early 20th century are available on HBO and Max this month. These titles are sure to attract cinephiles, but there are also numerous underrated films on Max that modern viewers should consider.

      Our selections for this month’s three underrated films on Max include a time travel tale, an exquisite French period drama, and an erotic thriller featuring Nicole Kidman, who is well-acquainted with that genre.

      Looking for more suggestions? We also have lists of the best films on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Max, and Disney+.

      **Mr. Nobody (2009)**

      Jared Leto, star of Tron: Ares, plays the lead role in Mr. Nobody, which fits him perfectly as that is literally his name. Nemo Nobody is the last mortal alive on Earth, where everyone else enjoys eternal life. On his deathbed, Nemo possesses the unique ability to see all the possible versions of his life unfold simultaneously.

      In various timelines, he falls for Anna (Diane Kruger), Elise (Sarah Polley), and even marries Jean (Linh Dan Pham), based on the choices he makes. Is there only one path for Nemo to achieve the happiness that seems to evade him? Or is he trapped in an infinite realm of choices? The film provides some answers, but you may end up pondering even more questions.

      Watch Mr. Nobody on Max.

      **Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)**

      French period dramas don’t always resonate globally, yet Portrait of a Lady on Fire is an intensely personal experience in every way. Set in the late 18th century, Marianne (Noémie Merlant) is commissioned by The Countess (Valeria Golino) to paint her daughter, Héloïse (Adèle Haenel), in advance of her wedding. However, Héloïse is far from enthusiastic about her impending marriage and is unwilling to be the subject of any portrait.

      In order to draw her, Marianne grows close to Héloïse, but an undeniable attraction develops between the two women. The resulting scandal could ruin them both, leaving them with few options to be together.

      Watch Portrait of a Lady on Fire on Max.

      **Babygirl (2024)**

      As the CEO of a robotics firm, Romy Mathis (Nicole Kidman) wields significant power at work but lacks fulfillment at home with her husband, Jacob Mathis (Antonio Banderas). Babygirl shifts the power dynamic for Romy when she is seduced by a new intern, Samuel (Harris Dickinson).

      Samuel seems to take pleasure not only in dominating Romy sexually but also in intruding into her personal life and meeting her family. In his eyes, Samuel holds the true authority in the relationship. Despite the potential career-destroying consequences of their affair, Romy finds herself drawn to him.

      Watch Babygirl on Max starting April 25.