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The best indie movies and shows on HBO Max right now

Right now the best indie films and series on HBO Max in the United States are Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), Euphoria (2019) and Room (2015). This is the top 29 streaming there today, ranked by how well rated each one is, how many people have rated it, and what people are watching now.

Updated November 12, 2026 · streaming in the United States

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  1. 2. Euphoria2019

    Series · 3 seasonsDrama★ 8.3

    A group of high school students navigate love and friendships in a world of drugs, sex, trauma, and social media.

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  2. 22. The Sympathizer2024

    Series · 1 seasonDrama, War & Politics★ 6.9

    Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong.

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  3. 23. Somebody Somewhere2022

    Series · 3 seasonsComedy, Drama★ 7.2

    Sam is a true Kansan on the surface but beneath it all struggles to fit the hometown mold. As she grapples with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam’s saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders…

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  4. 24. Mildred Pierce2011

    Series · 1 seasonDrama★ 7.0

    Mildred Pierce depicts an overprotective, self-sacrificing mother during the Great Depression who finds herself separated from her husband, opening a restaurant of her own and falling in love with a man, all the while trying to earn her…

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  5. 25. Togetherness2015

    Series · 2 seasonsComedy, Drama★ 6.8

    Four adults nearing 40, living under the same roof, struggle to keep their relationships and their individual dreams alive.

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  7. 26. Irma Vep2022

    Series · 1 seasonComedy, Drama★ 6.5

    Mira is an American movie star disillusioned by her career and a recent breakup, who comes to France to star as “Irma Vep” in a remake of the French silent film classic, “Les Vampires.” Set against the backdrop of a lurid crime thriller,…

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  8. 27. Animals.2016

    Series · 3 seasonsAnimation, Comedy★ 6.4

    An animated comedy focusing on the downtrodden creatures native to Earth’s least-habitable environment: New York City. Whether it’s lovelorn rats, gender-questioning pigeons or aging bedbugs in the midst of a midlife crisis, the awkward…

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  9. 28. Room 1042017

    Series · 4 seasonsMystery, Drama, Comedy★ 5.7

    An anthology series set in a single hotel room, where every guest who comes to stay reveals a unique set of circumstances and quirks.

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  10. 29. The Idol2023

    Series · 1 seasonDrama★ 5.3

    After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn's last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros, a nightclub impresario with a sordid past.

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Questions

What are the best indie films and series on HBO Max right now?
In the United States, as of November 12, 2026: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), rated 8.1 out of 10 on TMDB, then Euphoria and Room.
How is this list made?
Watchwalla asks TMDB for everything of this kind that streams in your country today, ranks it by rating (pulled toward the middle until enough people have rated a title), with a nudge for what's new and what people are watching now, and refreshes the list every day. Streaming availability comes from JustWatch, through TMDB.
Can it pick something for me?
Yes. The picker at watchwalla.com/tonight asks who's watching, how much time you have and what you're in the mood for, and gives three picks streaming where you are. Sign in and every title also gets a match score for your own taste.

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