‘Elf’ Tops HBO Max’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List of the Week Again

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People watching HBO Max right now are enjoying a variety of content, from exciting action movies and scary thrillers to all their favorite Christmas classics. The platform has a good mix of new releases that were recently in theaters, alongside feel-good comedies and beloved holiday traditions. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re in the mood for a gripping spy story or a fun family movie.

‘Atomic Blonde’ (2017)

During the Cold War, top MI6 spy Lorraine Broughton is sent to Berlin on a dangerous mission: to find a stolen list of double agents. While there, she also has to solve the murder of a colleague, all while trying to survive in a city full of deceit and unpredictable loyalties. The mission quickly becomes a high-stakes chase, forcing Lorraine to rely on her fighting skills. The film features stunning, action-packed scenes with impressive stunts performed by Charlize Theron, and the story is revealed through flashbacks during a tense questioning with her bosses.

‘Wedding Crashers’ (2005)

John and Jeremy are divorce mediators with a quirky hobby: crashing weddings to find dates. Their plan gets complicated when they attend the wedding of a very important woman – the daughter of the Secretary of the Treasury. John unexpectedly falls for the maid of honor, while Jeremy finds himself stuck with someone who’s overly attached to him. They end up invited to the family’s huge estate for a wild weekend filled with embarrassing moments. This funny movie is about friendship and ultimately realizing the importance of finding real love.

‘Bad Santa’ (2003)

Willie Toke is a struggling alcoholic and con artist who dresses up as Santa Claus at department stores. Every Christmas Eve, he and his partner, Marcus, team up to rob malls. This year, things get complicated when Willie connects with a lonely boy who thinks he’s the real Santa. Meanwhile, tough store managers and a watchful security chief are starting to suspect something is wrong, threatening to ruin their scheme. Billy Bob Thornton’s performance brings a darkly funny and unconventional twist to typical holiday movies.

‘The Polar Express’ (2004)

On Christmas Eve, a boy who’s starting to doubt Santa takes a magical train ride to the North Pole with other children. Led by the conductor, they experience incredible and sometimes challenging events along the way. The journey ultimately helps the boy remember the wonder and joy of Christmas. The film uses a special animation technique called performance capture to create realistic and captivating characters.

‘The Brothers McMullen’ (1995)

This independent film by Edward Burns follows three Irish-Catholic brothers living on Long Island as they deal with love, relationships, and their careers. After their father’s death, they continue to share a home, and each brother confronts personal challenges with commitment and staying true to themselves. The movie provides a realistic and heartfelt look at family life and the strong connection between brothers in a typical suburban environment. It struck a chord with viewers when it was first released.

‘Flight Risk’ (2025)

In this thrilling film directed by Mel Gibson, an Air Marshal is tasked with flying a dangerous fugitive across the Alaskan wilderness. The situation becomes even more perilous when the pilot reveals a secret plan, putting everyone’s lives at risk. Confined to a small plane, the Air Marshal and the fugitive engage in a tense psychological battle, all while fighting for survival against both each other and the unforgiving Alaskan landscape. The movie is full of suspense and will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ (2025)

In the latest installment of the horror series, Ed and Lorraine Warren confront their most frightening and deeply personal case yet. This time, a demonic force is attacking their family’s past, and the paranormal investigators must use all their skills and spiritual weapons to stop it before anyone is harmed. Starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, this film concludes the main story arc of the franchise.

‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ (1989)

Clark Griswold really wants to give his family a perfect, old-fashioned Christmas, but everything keeps going wrong. What starts as a plan for a peaceful holiday quickly turns chaotic with the unexpected arrival of relatives and a string of funny mishaps. He struggles with broken equipment and money worries while hoping for a holiday bonus. Things get even more out of hand when his eccentric cousin Eddie shows up in a beat-up RV. The movie perfectly captures the funny and often messy reality of family Christmases.

‘Christmas with the Kranks’ (2004)

Luther and Nora Krank decide to forgo their usual Christmas celebrations and use the money for a vacation. This upsets their neighbors, who try to force them to participate in the holiday traditions. Things get complicated when their daughter unexpectedly announces she’s coming home for Christmas, leaving the Kranks scrambling to throw a party and decorate their house before her arrival. The story is based on a novel by John Grisham, which explores the pressures people feel to conform to holiday expectations.

‘Elf’ (2003)

Buddy, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole, discovers he’s actually human and sets out to New York City to find his real father. Having grown up with Santa and the elves, Buddy is naive and struggles to fit into the real world. He tries to connect with his new family – his father, stepmother, and half-brother – and his joyful spirit gradually wins them over. Will Ferrell stars in this beloved and hilarious holiday film that has become a modern classic.

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2025-12-13 20:45