10 Movies to Stream in August
“Clash of the Titans”
This remake of the 1981 film by the same name took the box office by storm when it released in 2010, holding on to the number one spot for two weeks in a row. Greek mythology may have been boring in high school, but it’s hard to look away when it involves Liam Neeson, CGI monsters and thrilling action sequences.
Where to stream: Apple TV, Google Play, Netflix
“Back to the Future” (Part I, Part II and Part III)
If you haven’t seen this classic trilogy, now is the time. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd light up the screen in the series that defined a generation as it became an international sensation and a box office hit that’s still influencing culture to this day.
Where to stream: Apple TV, Google Play, Prime Video
“Blair Witch Project”
Before there was “Cloverfield” or “Paranormal Activity,” there was “Blair Witch Project.” This movie ushered in a new paradigm for horror, using realistic “found footage” and amateur camera work to bring viewers right into the minds of the film’s subjects. Find out how this horror classic stacks up twenty years later.
Where to stream: Apple TV, Google Play, Hulu, Prime Video,
“Scarface”
Watching “Scarface” is like a rite of passage. It’s a quintessential gangster movie with all of the violence to prove it. “Scarface” also gave us Tony Montana, one of Al Pacino’s most memorable characters to date, and dozens of the most quotable lines in movie history.
Where to stream: Apple TV, Prime Video
“Otherhood”
This one’s for the empty nesters: with Mother’s Day approaching, three friends decide to take a trip to NYC to visit their adult sons. This Netflix original movie written by Cindy Chupack of “Sex and the City” fame promises a soulful, hilarious and honest portrayal of life after the kids fly the coop.
Where to stream: Netflix
“Ready Player One”
Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Ernest Cline’s 2011 novel “Ready Player One” brings you along for a wonderfully imaginative (albeit dystopian) interpretation of the world as it might look in 2045. With society on the brink of disaster, virtual reality offers an escape from the real world, and for one orphaned teenager, a potentially life-altering challenge that could change everything.
Where to stream: Apple TV, Google Play, Prime Video
“Aquaman”
This entry into the DC Extended Universe is set after the events of “Justice League.” Jason Mamoa portrays Arthur Curry (Aquaman), the part-human heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. In this visually-stunning film, Arthur must fight to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land.
Where to stream: Apple TV, Google Play, Prime Video
“The Mule”
Director Clint Eastwood also stars in this film which tells the story of a veteran whose personal relationships have fallen apart as he struggles to survive financially. When he learns about a potential opportunity with the cartel, he decides to put aside his better judgement and starts a new chapter of his life as a drug mule.
Where to stream: Apple TV, Google Play, Prime Video
“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”
The crowd-pleasing finale to this critically-acclaimed trilogy is just as good as the first two movies—and that says a lot. The third installment brings visual wonderment, emotional weight, and pure satisfaction for fans of the franchise.
Where to stream: Apple TV, Google Play, Prime Video
“Life of the Party”
Melissa McCarthy brings her trademark humor to this light-hearted comedy about a woman who decides to start anew after her husband leaves. Determined to make a change, she enrolls in college (the same one her daughter attends) and what follows is not what you’d expect.
Where to stream: Apple TV, Google Play, Prime Video
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