Max subscribers must be on the naughty list this year. That's because this holiday season, the streaming service is offering the proverbial lump of coal in the form of dozens of excellent movies that will be removed from its library. Some of the best movies ever made have left the platform, giving you only a few days left to stream these movie classics.

On Tuesday, December 31, many of the films will be removed (you can see the full list thanks to this Reddit post). This is a real blow, especially since Max is rated by us as the best streaming service around, with a rich backlog of must-see movies and top-notch TV shows.

Fortunately, there is still time left to enjoy these favorites (and there is always the possibility of a resurgence down the road). So here are some of Max's films you should see now before they are removed from the service at the end of this month.

Superhero movies have dominated 21st century cinema: from “Avengers/Endgame” to “Spider-Man 2,” there have been many good ones, but none as blazing as “The Dark Knight. This legendary film, the second chapter in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, set a standard that many have tried to match but none have been able to surpass. Unfolding more like an epic crime drama than a traditional comic book movie, it spun a rich web of intrigue and thrills that made Heath Ledger's Joker more than iconic. [Set in crime-ridden Gotham City, Batman (Christian Bale) has been working with his ally Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) as a watchdog to clean up the city. However, when a new criminal calling himself the Joker (Ledger) appears, Gotham is plunged into criminal chaos and Batman faces his toughest challenges, including a confrontation with his nemesis and a more familiar, unexpected threat.

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Zach Braff made a name for himself as the lovable young doctor J.D. on the popular sitcom “Scrubs” while proving himself a talented filmmaker with his directorial debut, “Garden State. ”Released in 2004, this The indie rom-com was acclaimed for its relatable characters, melancholic tone, and Grammy-winning soundtrack. In the years since, Braff is still chasing the highs of “Garden State,” and his subsequent directorial efforts have never reached the same level of acclaim or attention.

In “Garden State,” Braff plays Andrew Largeman, an unsuccessful L.A. actor who works in a Vietnamese restaurant to make ends meet and returns home to New Jersey after the death of his mother. Andrew sleepwalks through life, but when he meets the carefree Sam (Natalie Portman), his worldview changes, and as the two grow closer, Andrew discovers the joy of living in the moment. Garden State fits the mold of many genres, but it is quirky enough to feel fresh.

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2011's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a rare film. It is an American remake of an international film that surpasses the original. A large part of the reason this English-language version is superior is due to director David Fincher. The director of “Seven” and “Fight Club” knows his way around a mystery thriller and brings Stieg Larsson's best-selling novel to life with a gritty noir sensibility. Starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara in lead roles, the film is superbly acted and strongly supported by Stellan Skarsgård, Robin Wright, and Christopher Plummer.

Mikael Blomqvist (Craig) is a disgraced journalist who is hired by a millionaire (Plummer) and given a chance to repair his tattered reputation by investigating the disappearance of his niece some 40 years ago. With the help of a rebellious but highly skilled hacker, Lisbeth Salander (Mara), the two investigate and discover that uncovering the truth is no easy task.

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It almost feels silly to try to summarize the legacy of “Jurassic Park,” which was the highest-grossing film of all time when it was released in 1993 and spawned half a dozen sequels (the latest due out next summer). Its reputation is as legendary as the T-Rex that graces its iconic poster. Breaking new ground upon its release, this sci-fi action adventure hasn't aged a bit 30 years and remains one of the greatest blockbusters of all time.

If you don't know the basic plot of “Jurassic Park” (have you been an amber fossil since the 90s?), it takes place in a vast theme park filled with cloned dinosaurs. A small group including Alan Grant (Sam Neill), Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), and Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) are given the opportunity to tour the park before it opens to the public, but when the dinosaurs escape and go on a rampage, this dream-like experience becomes a prehistoric nightmare.

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“Mad Max: Death Road to Fury” is a breathtaking action film. From the stunning yellow-toned colors to the astounding use of practical effects, director George Miller has created a franchise film that was a complete breath of fresh air back in 2015. And almost a decade later, it has not lost any of its gasp-like impact. This post-apocalypse film is pure entertainment and never gets old on rewatch.

Following the shocking opening of protagonist Max (Tom Hardy) captured by the chrome-clad War Boys, the lonely wanderer is joined by Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) as the cruel ruler of the Citadel, Immortan Joe (Hugh Keys= Byrne), who leads his five wives to the wastelands to secure their own freedom, becomes embroiled in a daring escape plan. Naturally, the ruthless dictator has no intention of letting his subjects leave without a fight and begins the pursuit. What follows is a high-speed chase through the desert filled with thrills and memorable moments.

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The entire “Saw” franchise will (almost) be removed from Max at the end of this month. Although this gory horror series has degenerated at a rapid pace into a mess of illogical plots and terrible twist endings, the first “Saw” remains a highly enjoyable horror film. Its morose tone, directed by James Wan, is not for everyone, but the story unfolds at a comfortable pace, and the series' (in)famous traps, though very effective, are not as truly absurdly over-the-top as in later “Saw” sequels.

“Saw” begins with a photographer named Adam (Leigh Whannell) and a doctor named Lawrence (Cary Elwes) waking up in a dingy bathroom chained to pipes at either end of the room. Trapped by a sadistic serial killer known as “Jigsaw,” they must survive his brutal traps to secure their freedom. Any self-respecting horror fan should have seen at least the first “Saw” film, but unless you are a completionist, you can safely skip the sequel.

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With the reboot series going strong (“Scream 7” is due out in 2026) and the original trilogy now firmly established in horror history, “Scream 4” is the black sheep of the franchise. This is a shame, in my opinion, because this slasher sequel, released in 2011, is very funny and its poking fun at the horror reboot trend prevalent in the 2010s is still relevant today. In addition, the entire original cast appears in the film, in addition to attractive new cast members such as Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, and Rory Culkin.

Set 15 years after the original “Scream,” Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) returns to Woodsboro to promote her new book. He reunites with old friends Gail Weathers (Courteney Cox) and Dewey (David Arquette), and spends time with his teenage cousin Jill (Roberts). But soon a new Ghostface appears and begins a brutal series of murders. Sydney must expose this new generation of killers before they destroy everything she loves.

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