22 Best Movies | August 2024 – The summer movie season is coming to a close this month in theaters with “Borderlands,” “Trap” and “It Ends With Us” and more, and on streaming it’s time for some of the summer’s biggest movies to make their debuts. From studio blockbusters like “The Fall Guy” and “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” to indies such as “The Bikeriders,” streamers like Peacock, Hulu and Netflix are closing out the summer with high-profile new titles.
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Here are 22 Best Movies new to streaming in August:The Fall GuyKingdom of the Planet of the ApesThe BikeridersGodzilla Minus One/Minus ColorRebel Moon Director’s CutsThe UnionThe DeliveranceSaving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks MovieDaughtersTarotThe InstigatorsElizabeth Taylor: The Lost TapesPearlMigrationLa ChimeraStress PositionsDivinitySasquatch SunsetOne Fast MoveJackpot!Night SwimDrive Away Dolls
Here are 22 Best Movies new to streaming in August:
The Fall Guy
- Streaming on: Peacock (Aug. 30)
- Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt
- Synopsis: Gosling stars as a stuntman who agrees to search for the missing lead of a new Hollywood blockbuster directed by his former flame, played by Blunt. The film will debut with an extended edition featuring 20 minutes of additional footage.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
- Streaming on: Hulu (Aug. 2)
- Synopsis: The fourth chapter in the “Apes” reboot franchise follows a young ape named Noa as he searches for his kidnapped family. The film grossed nearly $400 million worldwide.
The Bikeriders
- Streaming on: Peacock (Aug. 9)
- Starring: Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer
- Synopsis: Inspired by the 1968 photo book by Danny Lyon, the film explores the dynamics within a Chicago motorcycle gang. The film earned $21 million domestically and $34 million worldwide.
Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color
- Streaming on: Netflix (Aug. 1)
- Synopsis: A black-and-white version of the Oscar-winning action drama “Godzilla Minus One,” set in post-war Japan with a focus on human drama alongside spectacular destruction.
Rebel Moon Director’s Cuts
- Streaming on: Netflix (Aug. 2)
- Director: Zack Snyder
- Synopsis: The extended R-rated director’s cuts of Snyder’s epic space opera, featuring nearly an hour of additional content.
The Union
- Streaming on: Netflix (Aug. 16)
- Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry
- Synopsis: High school sweethearts turned super spies in this action-comedy, with Wahlberg as a construction worker drawn into espionage by his ex-flame.
The Deliverance
- Streaming on: Netflix (Aug. 30)
- Director: Lee Daniels
- Starring: Andra Day, Glenn Close, Mo’Nique
- Synopsis: A family in Indiana faces supernatural events in their home, believed to be a portal to hell.
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
- Streaming on: Netflix (Aug. 2)
- Synopsis: Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob SquarePants journey to Texas to save Bikini Bottom in this animated adventure.
Daughters
- Streaming on: Netflix (Aug. 14)
- Synopsis: A documentary about young girls dancing with their incarcerated fathers, awarded the Audience Award at Sundance.
Tarot
- Streaming on: Netflix (Aug. 1)
- Synopsis: A horror movie about college students dying after using a haunted deck of Tarot cards.
The Instigators
- Streaming on: Apple TV+ (Aug. 9)
- Starring: Matt Damon, Casey Affleck
- Synopsis: A crime comedy about a father and an ex-con trying to steal funds from a politician, with chaotic results.
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes
- Streaming on: Max (Aug. 3)
- Synopsis: A documentary exploring Elizabeth Taylor’s life and legacy through newly recovered interviews and personal archives.
Pearl
- Streaming on: Netflix (Aug. 16)
- Synopsis: Set in 1918, the film follows a young woman’s murderous path when her dreams of stardom are dashed.
Migration
- Streaming on: Netflix (Aug. 19)
- Synopsis: An animated family adventure about mallards trying to find their way south.
La Chimera
- Streaming on: Hulu (Aug. 14)
- Starring: Josh O’Connor
- Synopsis: A group of grave robbers in Italy navigate drama and evade authorities in this enchanting film.
Stress Positions
- Streaming on: Hulu (Aug. 21)
- Synopsis: A comedy about a man caring for his bedridden nephew while dealing with unexpected guests.
Divinity
- Streaming on: Shudder (Aug. 1)
- Synopsis: An experimental film set in a world disrupted by an immortality serum, featuring a unique aesthetic.
Sasquatch Sunset
- Streaming on: Paramount+ (Aug. 26)
- Synopsis: An absurdist comedy about a family of Sasquatches on a journey for survival.
One Fast Move
- Streaming on: Prime Video (Aug. 8)
- Starring: KJ Apa
- Synopsis: An action-adventure about a young man pursuing his dream of motorcycle racing.
Jackpot!
- Streaming on: Prime Video (Aug. 15)
- Starring: Awkwafina, John Cena
- Synopsis: A comedy about a woman who wins the lottery but must survive until sundown to claim her prize.
Night Swim
- Streaming on: Prime Video (Aug. 13)
- Synopsis: A horror movie about a family dealing with a haunted swimming pool.
Drive Away Dolls
- Streaming on: Prime Video (Aug. 22)
- Synopsis: A crime comedy about best friends entangled in a criminal scheme.
These films(22 Best Movies) offer a wide variety of genres and stories, from blockbusters to indie hits, providing something for every viewer to enjoy as the summer comes to a close.
