7 best HBO Max movies to watch before they leave in November 2022

Godzilla fights Kong in Godzilla vs. Kong

(Image credit: Legendary Pictures)

Every month, HBO Max giveth and it taketh away. Like all of the best streaming services, HBO Max cycles in new movies and shows and cycles out others. Dozens of movies are leaving HBO Max in November 2022, but you still have a chance to watch at least some of them.

The departures may be enough for you to cancel HBO Max, though fortunately, many of the best HBO Max movies will stick around for your viewing pleasure. With our recommendations, you'll have a better chance of making the most of your subscription this month. The list of movies leaving HBO Max has something for everyone, whether you're in the mood for a war drama, a fantasy epic or dark comedy. And if you get through this whole list and want more, check out our list of the 5 HBO Max movies you should watch tonight.

Here are the titles to watch before they leave HBO Max in November 2022. Plus, check out our guide on new movies and shows to watch this weekend and our picks for what to watch in November.

The best HBO Max movies leaving in November 2022

Dunkirk

Christopher Nolan’s stirring World War II movie is leaving HBO Max on Remembrance Day (or Veteran’s Day in the U.S.). It chronicles the evacuation of Allied troops trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk in north France. Every serviceable naval and civilian vessel was recruited to take part in the heroic rescue.

An excellent ensemble cast — including Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance and Harry Styles – portray the British soldiers, pilots and sailors involved in the dangerous operation. As is always the case in war, not all of them make it out alive.

Leaving Nov. 11 | Stream it on HBO Max

Godzilla vs. Kong

As one of the Warner Bros. movies that was released day-and-date on HBO Max in 2021, Godzilla vs. Kong perhaps fell under the radar a bit. This is a CGI spectacle that would’ve been better seen on a big screen, though having the option to watch it at home was nice at the time. Now, the monster mash is exiting the service. And while a television screen may not be the ideal viewing platform, why not take the opportunity to witness some jaw-dropping brawls between a giant ape and an enormous kaiju.

I won’t bother trying to explain the plot; it really isn’t necessary to enjoy the aforementioned battles. Just sit back with your popcorn and prepare to be wowed.

Leaving Nov. 21| Stream it on HBO Max

42

Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson in 42 — (Image credit: Warner Bros.)

The biopic that launched the late, great Chadwick Boseman to stardom chronicles the early years of Jackie Robinson’s groundbreaking career as the first Black baseball player in the Major Leagues. Robinson’s widow, Rachel, has said watching Boseman was like seeing her husband again.

It almost didn’t happen, though; when Boseman auditioned, he was directing an off-Broadway play and considering giving up acting. But he landed the role and it propelled him into the big leagues of Hollywood, including his eventual stint as the Black Panter and an Avenger.