The best on offer on HBO Max for December comes in two flavors: thoughtful and contemplative, versus over-the-top and hilarious. For the distinguished cinephile, there is a stunning documentary from A24 or a thoughtful exploration of family and religion from a revered director. Conversely, those who want a laugh have a sequel that is decades in the making or a new exciting stand-up special from an SNL fan-favorite. Either way, HBO Max's best movies and TV shows this December demonstrate the platform's commitment to balancing prestige with pure entertainment.

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