It's the most wonderful time of year. Max's vast library of top movies and shows is a great way to escape the horrible weather outside and enjoy the season. But the question looms: what to watch?

Max's Top 10 Most Watched Movies list is a better place to start than any other, but how do we know which films are actually worth promoting? Especially with so many films available to watch on the best streaming services. That's where Tom's Guide comes in. We've narrowed down Max's Top 10 list to the three best films to watch. They include a decades-old horror-comedy sequel, a heartwarming new documentary, and a Christmas classic that's still going strong.

Now let's dive into Max's top 10 list of picks of films to watch. For even more streaming recommendations, be sure to check out our roundup of the best Christmas movies to stream on Max.

This article is based on the Max Top 10 Movies in the U.S. as of December 8 at 11 a.m. ET.

The long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton's 1988 comedy-horror classic reunites Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara, along with newcomer Jenna Ortega, who just appeared in Burton's “Wednesday.” Decades after the first “Beetlejuice,” Lydia Dietz (Ryder) became the host of a popular ghost hunting show. After a family tragedy, Lydia returns to her old home in Winter River, where she is forced to confront her eccentric stepmother (O'Hara), her producer-turned-boyfriend (Justin Theroux), and of course, the antics of the ghost with the most Betelgeuse (Keaton).

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One of the most acclaimed documentaries of 2024, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is the story of the American actor's rise to fame as the iconic Superman. After being mortally wounded while riding a horse in 1995, paralyzing him from the neck down, he became a global activist for the rights and care of the disabled. In “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,” interviews with Reeve's family and friends, along with Reeve's own words, chronicle his life before and after donning the cape, proving that one does not have to be Superman to change the world for the better.

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“The Polar Express” consistently ranks high on Max's list of best Christmas movies, and for good reason. This timeless classic, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, follows a young boy who begins to wonder if Santa Claus is just a bedtime story. Until one Christmas Eve, he joins other children on a magical journey to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express. Tom Hanks voices and mopes several characters throughout the film, including the conductor and the main boy.

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