Top Streaming Movies to Watch This Month (August 2025)

Looking for something to watch this month? Here are some of the hottest new movies available on streaming services in August 2025:

My Oxford Year (Netflix)
Based on Julia Whelan’s novel, this romantic dramedy follows Anna, an ambitious American who travels to the University of Oxford to fulfil her dreams. When she meets a charming local named Jamie, both of their lives take an unexpected turn.

Final Destination: Bloodlines (HBO Max)
The long-running horror series gets a fresh twist in its sixth instalment. Instead of focusing on random teens, this entry follows a single family whose history is tied to a tragic event from the 1960s. Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein craft suspenseful set pieces that combine levity and scares.

Alien: Covenant (HBO Max)
Ridley Scott returns to the Alien franchise with a strange and thrilling chapter starring Michael Fassbender as two synthetic androids on a mysterious planet. The human crew, led by Katherine Waterston and Danny McBride, encounters a nightmarish world filled with secrets and danger.

Licorice Pizza (Prime Video)
This coming-of-age story from Paul Thomas Anderson takes you back to 1970s Los Angeles. It follows a teenage boy and a twenty-five-year-old photographer’s assistant as they navigate life and love, with a stellar supporting cast that includes Sean Penn and Bradley Cooper.

You Hurt My Feelings (HBO Max)
A warm comedy about honesty and relationships, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus as a novelist who overhears her therapist husband’s candid opinion of her new book.

These titles are just a few of the standout films available on popular streaming platforms. Check your subscription for release dates and make sure to add these to your watch list. Stay tuned for more recommendations next month.