Get ready to settle in for a fantastic month of at-home movie viewing with an exciting lineup of new releases hitting streaming services in Canada this August.
From action-packed thrillers and heartwarming romantic comedies to dramatic mysteries and documentaries about music legends, there’s a movie for every mood. Get ready to update your watch list with these new titles available on Netflix, Prime Video, Crave, Disney+, Hollywood Suite, Mubi, and Paramount+ throughout the month.
Happy Gilmore 2 (Netflix; Friday, July 25)
Happy Gilmore isn’t done with golf — not by a long shot. Adam Sandler‘s short-fused legend swings for a comeback to make his kid’s dream come true.
My Oxford Year (Netflix; Friday, August 1)
When Anna, an ambitious young American woman, sets out for Oxford University to fulfill a childhood dream, she has her life completely on track until she meets a charming and clever local who profoundly alters both of their lives.
Riff Raff (Prime Video; Friday, August 1)
A former criminal’s ordinary life is turned upside down when his old family shows up for a long-awaited reunion. Starring Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Harris, and Gabrielle Union.
Final Destination: Bloodlines (Crave; Friday, August 1)
Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them. Starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, and Rya Kihlstedt.
The Pickup (Prime Video; Wednesday, August 6)
A routine cash pickup turns into a deadly pursuit when two mismatched armored truck drivers are ambushed by ruthless criminals with plans beyond the cash. Starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer.
Freaky Tales (Crave; Friday, August 8)
Four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, CA. will tell about the love of music, movies, people, places and memories beyond our knowable universe. Starring Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, and Jay Ellis.
Harvest (Mubi; Friday, August 8)
Over seven hallucinatory days, a village with no name, in an undefined time and place, disappears. Based on the novel by Jim Crace and directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari. Starring Caleb Landry Jones, Harry Melling, and Frank Dillane.
Night Always Comes (Netflix; Friday, August 15)
Based on the best-selling novel by Willy Vlautin, Night Always Comes follows Lynette, a woman who risks everything to secure the house that represents a future for her family. On a dangerous odyssey through a single night, Lynette is forced to confront her dark past in order to finally break free.
The Map That Leads To You (Prime Video; Wednesday, August 20)
Heather’s European adventure takes a turn when she meets Jack-sparking an unexpected emotional journey neither of them saw coming. Starring Madelyn Cline, Josh Lucas, and KJ Apa.
Eenie Meanie (Disney+; Friday, August 22)
A reformed teenage getaway driver is dragged back into her unsavoury past when a former employer offers her a chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend. Starring Samara Weaving and Steve Zahn.
Oasis: Live at the City of Manchester Stadium (Hollywood Suite; Sunday, August 24)
One of the world’s biggest touring bands pulls out all the stops during their 2005 World tour. Following the release of their sixth studio album, they return to their hometown of Manchester for a triumphant concert at the new Manchester City Stadium.
Stans (Paramount+; Tuesday, August 26)
An unconventional and revealing journey into the obsessive super fandom of rapper Eminem, the iconic song that originated the term “Stan,” and the double-edged sword of fame.
The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix; Thursday, August 28)
Based on Richard Osman’s international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees – Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) – who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. Directed by Chris Columbus.
