Some movies make you think, while others have you on the edge of your seat, chewing your nails, wanting to look away, and reaching for a glass of cool water when things get too heated on-screen. There are films to suit every mood, and HBO Max offers one of the most diverse film libraries among streaming services. Some people prefer it heated, as Billy Wilder observed. So, without further ado, here are the best pornographic films available on HBO Max. But be cautious. The majority of the films on this list feature nudity and sex.
Basic Instinct (1992)
‘Basic Instinct,’ a neo-noir sexual thriller starring Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, and Jeanne Tripplehorn, is a standout performance. Catherine Tramell, a prominent mystery novelist, finds herself in a world of problems when she is suspected of murdering a rock musician in the Paul Verhoeven directed film.
When Nick Curran, a police officer from San Francisco, accepts the case and begins investigating Catherine, she seduces him. They end up having a hot relationship. Unfortunately for Nick, things are just getting more complicated as a series of seemingly unrelated deaths continues unabated. The suspense drama contains some of the most sexually suggestive sequences you’re likely to see, making it a must-see.
Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
Marquise de Merteuil, set in 18th century France, begs her ex-lover, Vicomte de Valmont, to seduce the future bride of another ex-lover. In exchange, the two will be able to spend the night together. The film is enthralling and dramatic, and it contains everything one could wish for. Glenn Close and John Malkovich have outstanding performances, and the film’s heated interactions are sure to leave you speechless.
Fatale (2020)
‘Fatale,’ directed by Deon Taylor, is a thriller about Derrick Tyler, a sports agent whose ideal existence is thrown into disarray after a wild one-night encounter with a mysterious woman who turns out to be a detective. Tyler can only watch helplessly as his relationship and career fall apart as she seeks to tie him in her current probe. He quickly understands, however, that his own life is at jeopardy, and he must risk everything in order to fight for everything. There are four hot, sexually provocative scenes in the film, some of which are graphic.
Fear (1996)
‘Fear’ is a psychological thriller that follows David McCall, a 23-year-old man who falls in love with Nicole Walker, a young adult. David’s pleasant nature finally wins over the latter, who hails from an important and rich family. Steven, the family patriarch, has never been comfortable with Nicole’s connection with David and remains skeptical of him, despite the fact that the rest of the family pretends to like him. As the novel progresses, Steven’s concerns prove to be well-founded, as David becomes increasingly dominating and eventually reveals his violent impulses.
The story follows Gia Carangi as she travels to New York City to pursue her aspirations of becoming a model. She meets Wilhelmina Cooper, a high-powered agent who is well-versed in the ways of the world, soon after she arrives. Gia is taken under the woman’s wing. Gia begins to reach for the stars with Cooper’s support and her natural inclination. Cooper dies just as Gia reaches the peak of the modeling business, destroying her life. She loses control and goes to drugs, threatening to lose everything she has worked so hard for. Why is this ostensibly dramatic film so appealing? Angelina Jolie
plays Gia, and she has a lot of passionate interactions with a woman named Linda in the film (Elizabeth Mitchell).
Hemingway and Gellhorn (2012)
‘Hemingway and Gellhorn,’ directed by Philip Kaufman, is a romantic drama film about a famous love tale formed out of conflict. The film follows literary superstar Ernest Hemingway as he meets and eventually falls in love with war correspondent Martha Gellhorn during one of the most tumultuous years of the twentieth century. The film, starring Nicole Kidman and Clive Owen, provides insight into Hemingway’s life during World War II and allows spectators to witness the literary genius’s love story from a new perspective.
Lovelace (2013)
‘Lovelace,’ a biographical drama film directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, following Linda Susan Boreman, a young woman who moves to Florida with her parents. She then goes under the stage name Linda Lovelace and appears in the pornographic film ‘Deep Throat’ a few years later. For the young adult, Golden Age Porn proves to be life-changing, as she is catapulted as a spokeswoman for sexual freedom and becomes a global celebrity. Linda is struggling inwardly, despite how great her life appears to be on the outside. She eventually unveils her secrets to the public after many years of rising to popularity.
Magic Mike (2012)
In ‘Magic Mike,’ it’s raining men, and you won’t know which one to gaze at. The plot revolves around Mike, an experienced stripper who mentors a newer performer known as The Kid. He instructs the young man on how to party, make quick money, and pick up ladies. If you need an excuse to see this film, it’s because Channing Tatum radiates sexiness in every moment.
Romance & Cigarettes (2015)
‘Romance & Cigarettes,’ a musical romantic comedy film directed, co-produced, and co-written by John Turturro, stars James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, and Kate Winslet. Nick’s life as an ironworker in New York is turned upside down when he has an affair with a lady much younger than him. Nick is pushed out of the house after his wife discovers the truth, and he is forced to make some difficult choices. The musical contains strong love scenes in which Nick engages in an illegitimate affair.
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)
The film ‘Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!’ is a dark romantic comedy about an infatuation. The film follows Ricky, a deranged man who, after being freed from a mental institution, kidnaps B-movie starlet Marina. Unfortunately, Marina has forgotten about their fling when she was a drug addict many years ago, but Ricky is determined to make her fall in love with him. Will the forced romance work out in the end? The dark romantic comedy directed by Pedro Almodóvar has multiple semi-naked sex scenes and is a compelling movie for fans of dark romantic comedies.
