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Max (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2002, Max is a drama and war film directed by Menno Meyjes, running about 106 minutes. “Art + Politics = Power” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1918, a young, disillusioned Adolf Hitler strikes up a friendship with a Jewish art dealer while weighing a life of passion for art vs. talent at politics

Who’s in it. Max stars John Cusack as Max Rothman, Noah Taylor as Adolf Hitler, Leelee Sobieski as Liselore von Peltz and Molly Parker as Nina Rothman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Max has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Max page.

If you liked it. Fans of Max tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Max (2002)?
In US, Max is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Max worth watching?
Max holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Max?
Max stars John Cusack, Noah Taylor, Leelee Sobieski, Molly Parker and Kevin McKidd.
When was Max released?
Max was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.