This August, there are several highly anticipated premieres coming up on both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video that you won’t want to miss! Keep a lookout for them!
Over the coming weeks, various streaming platforms will debut films across different genres. Among these is a suspenseful thriller starring Vanessa Kirby that keeps you guessing, as well as a highly-anticipated murder mystery adapted from a blockbuster book.
Here Digital Spy has rounded up five ones to add to your watchlists.
The Pickup
In this heist film, the comedic trio consisting of Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer, and Pete Davidson unite. The plot revolves around a pair of incompatible armed truck drivers.
During an ordinary cash collection, this couple encounters a group of criminals with more than just money on their minds, plunging them into a perilous chase. Amid the pandemonium, these unconventional partners find themselves grappling with high-stakes danger, conflicting personalities, and a day that just won’t stop getting worse.
The movie titled “The Pickup” is directed by Tim Story, showcasing acting talent including Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Córdova, ex-NFL player Marshawn Lynch, and WWE sensation Roman Reigns.
Streaming on Prime Video from 6 August.
Fixed
From a passionate admirer’s perspective, this distinctive, humorous cartoon series revolves around a canine named Bull, who unexpectedly finds out about his upcoming neutering operation in the morning. With a monumental life change looming, he assembles his pals for one final, unforgettable escapade before his fate unfolds.
The film boasts a stellar ensemble headed by Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, and Adam DeVine, alongside former Saturday Night Live stars such as Fred Armisen, Beck Bennett, and Bobby Moynihan.
The director and co-writer of Hotel Transylvania, Genndy Tartakovsky, once characterized the film as an “innovative R-rated animated comedy with high-quality, cartoonish animation that’s on par with features.
Streaming on Netflix from 13 August.
Night Always Comes
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Starring Vanessa Kirby, this Netflix thriller titled “Unforeseen Shadows Among Us,” delves into the intricacies and raw humanity of its characters across a single, tension-filled night.
The narrative revolves around Lynette as she strives to gather funds to prevent her family’s home from being lost, all while facing her troubled history along the way.
Additionally featuring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Zack Gottsagen, “Night Always Comes” is helmed by director Benjamin Caron. He hinted at its themes of survival, sacrifice, and quiet heroism to Tudum, expressing that it poses the thought-provoking question, “Who gets to feel secure, and at what price?
Streaming on Netflix from 15 August.
The Map That Leads to You
According to the novel titled “The Map That Leads to You” penned by JP Monninger, the main character, Heather Mulgrew, portrayed by Madelyn Cline from Outer Banks, goes on a European trip with her companions. Later, she intends to settle into her meticulously planned life.
Yet, she encounters Jack (KJ Apa from Riverdale) unplanned, igniting an unexpected romance that brings about profound emotional exploration.
As a fervent admirer, I’d like to share that the upcoming romantic drama I’m eagerly anticipating is helmed by none other than Lasse Hallström, renowned for his work with ABBA and “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.” This captivating production boasts Sofia Wylie from “The School for Good and Evil” and Madison Thompson from “Ozark” in its stellar cast.
Streaming on Prime Video from 20 August.
The Thursday Murder Club
After a long wait, the highly anticipated Netflix release of Richard Osman’s popular murder mystery book series in its adapted form will be available for streaming later this month.
In “The Thursday Murder Club,” we follow the quartet of retirees – Elizabeth, Ron, Ibrahim, and Joyce – played by Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie respectively. These four engage in solving murder mysteries as a pastime, but when they stumble upon a genuine case, things take a serious turn.
Featuring a stellar ensemble of actors such as David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, and Richard E Grant, this film promises to become a delightful choice for a cozy crime drama as the fall season arrives.
Streaming on Netflix from 28 August.
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