Black Mass is a 2015 biographical crime drama film based on the life of American mobster Whitey Bulger. The film follows James “Whitey” Bulger, the boss of the Winter Hill Gang, who controls the majority of organized crime in South Boston, along with his right-hand man Stephen Flemmi, newbie Kevin Weeks, and cruel hitman Johnny Martorano.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Black Mass via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is Black Mass available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Black Mass is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
While his brother Bill continues to be a powerful leader in the Massachusetts Senate, Irish hoodlum James “Whitey” Bulger pursues a life of crime in 1970s Boston. When approached by FBI agent John Connolly, the lawman persuades Whitey to assist the agency in its fight against the Italian mafia. As their unholy relationship grows out of control, Bulger gains power and avoids capture, becoming one of the most dangerous gangsters in American history.
The main cast includes:
- Johnny Depp as James “Whitey” Bulger
- Joel Edgerton as John Connolly
- Benedict Cumberbatch as William “Billy” Bulger
- Rory Cochrane as Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi
- Kevin Bacon as Charles McGuire
- Jesse Plemons as Kevin Weeks
- Peter Sarsgaard as Brian Halloran
- Dakota Johnson as Lindsey Cyr
- Corey Stoll as Fred Wyshak
The film boasts a number of other talented actors.
Watch Black Mass streaming via HBO Max
Black Mass is available to watch on HBO Max. Renamed Max, the streaming service combines HBO’s library of original shows with Discovery Plus programming, as well as a massive catalog of blockbuster films and TV shows.
You can watch the movie via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
The synopsis for Black Mass is as follows:
“The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
