Hold on to your popcorn, because the selection of shows and movies coming to streaming platforms in August 2023 will blow you away!
Whether you’re a fan of laugh-out-loud comedies or enjoy mind-bending mysteries, this month promises an epic adventure right from your couch. So, grab your snacks, dim the lights, and let the binge-watching extravaganza begin!
Best shows to stream in August 2023
These are some of the most highly awaited TV shows heading to the top streaming services this month.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart
Release date: August 4, 2023
Starring award-winning actress Sigourney Weaver in the lead role, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is a heartwarming drama telling the story of a girl with a traumatic past and her taciturn grandmother. The Prime Video series is based on a novel of the same name and has been filmed in the beautiful countryside of Australia. It revolves around the themes of family, abuse, and redemption.
If Prime Video is not available in your country, our comprehensive guide will help you figure out how to access the popular streaming service in your region.
Only Murders in the Building (Season 3)
Release date: August 8, 2023
Your favorite true crime podcasters and amateur sleuths are returning to your television screens in the brand-new season of Only Murders in the Building. The third season of the whodunnit comedy will not only introduce viewers to a new mystery at Arconia but also feature some new faces – including those of Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd. So, get ready for some wild twists and turns as your murder-solving trio gets involved in a new case.
If you are located outside of the US, check out our guide to find out how to access Hulu from anywhere in the world.
Painkiller
Release date: August 10, 2023
Offering a closer look at the opioid epidemic in the US, Painkiller is an upcoming Netflix docuseries that showcases the devastation caused by the OxyContin crisis. The series consists of six episodes with Matthew Broderick and Uzo Aduba taking on the main roles. It has been directed by filmmaker Peter Berg.
Since this title may not be available in some regions, take a look at our detailed guide on how to watch everything on Netflix without worrying about restrictions.
Harlan Coben’s Shelter
Release date: August 18, 2023
Based on a young adult novel by renowned author Harlan Coben, Shelter is a crime drama heading to Prime Video this August. The show revolves around a 15-year-old named Mickey Bolitar who finds himself at the center of a mystery shortly after moving to a new school in New Jersey. With his family life in shambles, the teenager has to rely on some unexpected acquaintances to solve a case that may just answer some of his biggest questions.
Star Wars: Ahsoka
Release date: August 23, 2023
Reprising her role from The Mandalorian, Rosario Dawson is returning to Disney+ with a lead role in Ahsoka – an adventure-drama set in the same universe as the other live-action Star Wars series. The show will revolve around the former Jedi Knight, Ahsoka Tano, as she investigates an enemy that could endanger the entire galaxy. It will consist of eight episodes, with the first two airing on the same day.
In case you are having trouble accessing Disney+ in your region, our in-depth guide will surely help you out.
One Piece
Release date: August 31, 2023
The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of one of the bestselling Japanese manga series is finally coming to Netflix at the end of August. One Piece is a fantasy television series that will follow the adventures of a pirate crew searching for the mysterious treasure called ‘One Piece.’ The show will consist of eight episodes and feature tons of action, drama, and comedy.
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Best movies to stream in August 2023
If you are a movie buff wondering what to watch on streaming services this month, here is a list of the best movies to stream in August.
Bones and All
Release date: August 8, 2023
A chilling combination of romance and horror, Bones and All is a 2022 movie based on a novel of the same name. Set in the 1980s, the film stars Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet in the lead roles of Maren and Lee, respectively. It showcases a cannibal romance featuring a young woman learning how to survive on her own and a drifter with a tragic past.
Heart of Stone
Release date: August 11, 2023
Gal Gadot is going from a superhero racing against time to save the world to an elite intelligence operative racing to stop an enemy from getting their hands on a secret weapon in Heart of Stone – an upcoming Netflix movie. The action-packed spy thriller also stars Jamie Dorman and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles.
The Fault in Our Stars
Release date: August 31, 2023
Grab a box of tissues and get ready for the waterworks because The Fault in Our Stars is coming to Hulu this August. Based on a bestselling novel by John Green, the movie tells the heartrending story of two teenagers who embark on a journey of friendship, laughter, and love while fighting their battles with deadly diseases.
Best sports events to stream in August 2023
If you are a sports fanatic wondering what to stream this month, you will be glad to know that the US Open Tennis Championship is kicking off on August 28, 2023. The defending US Open champion, Carlos Alcaraz, is the one to watch this time around as secured his number-one position by defeating Novak Djokovic.
The tennis matches will be live-streamed on ESPN. Here’s a complete guide on how you can access it from anywhere in the world.
This concludes our blog on what to watch on streaming services in August 2023.
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