The best mysteries on HBO Max
130 mystery titles are streaming on HBO Max in the US. These are the top 20 by score, rebuilt every day from the live catalogue, so nothing here has already left.
Top pick
True Detective (2014)
BN 80.2Series
An American anthology police detective series utilizing multiple timelines in which investigations seem to unearth personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law.
Best mystery movies on HBO Max
| # | Title | BN | IMDb | RT | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) | 79.1 | n/a | n/a | 2h 29m |
| 2 | Rashomon (1950) | 76.9 | n/a | n/a | 1h 28m |
| 3 | High and Low (1963) | 76.8 | n/a | n/a | 2h 22m |
| 4 | The Batman (2022) | 76.1 | n/a | n/a | 2h 57m |
| 5 | Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) | 75.6 | n/a | n/a | 2h 13m |
| 6 | Three Colors: Red (1994) | 74.8 | n/a | n/a | 1h 40m |
| 7 | Solaris (1972) | 74.3 | n/a | n/a | 2h 47m |
| 8 | Eyes Wide Shut (1999) | 74.2 | n/a | n/a | 2h 39m |
| 9 | The Maltese Falcon (1941) | 74 | n/a | n/a | 1h 40m |
| 10 | Diabolique (1955) | 73.7 | n/a | n/a | 1h 58m |
| 11 | Anatomy of a Fall (2023) | 73.5 | n/a | n/a | 2h 31m |
| 12 | Watchmen (2009) | 73.1 | n/a | n/a | 2h 43m |
| 13 | Fanny and Alexander (1982) | 72.8 | n/a | n/a | 3h 8m |
| 14 | Ugetsu (1953) | 72.8 | n/a | n/a | 1h 36m |
| 15 | The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) | 72.6 | n/a | n/a | 1h 51m |
Best mystery series on HBO Max
| # | Title | BN | IMDb | RT | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | True Detective (2014) | 80.2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2 | Batman: The Animated Series (1992) | 79.8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 3 | IT: Welcome to Derry (2025) | 77 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 4 | Pretty Little Liars (2010) | 76.9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 5 | Mare of Easttown (2021) | 76.7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 6 | Lanterns (2026) | 75.7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 7 | The Night Of (2016) | 75 | n/a | n/a | 1h 0m |
| 8 | Luther (2010) | 73.9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 9 | True Blood (2008) | 73.5 | n/a | n/a | 1h 0m |
| 10 | Watchmen (2019) | 73.2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 11 | Sharp Objects (2018) | 73.1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 12 | The White Lotus (2021) | 72.9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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Questions about mystery on HBO Max
What is the best mystery movie on HBO Max?
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) is the highest-scoring mystery movie on HBO Max right now, at 79.1/100 on our blend of critic and audience ratings.
What is the best mystery series on HBO Max?
True Detective leads HBO Max's mystery series at 80.2/100.
How many mysteries are on HBO Max?
We count 130 mystery titles on HBO Max in the US, checked against the live catalogue every day.
What mystery titles were just added to HBO Max?
Recent arrivals include The Housemaid, Scooby-Doo, Anatomy of a Fall, The Thaw.
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