Thankfully, there’s still plenty of time to watch thefamily-friendly filmsor the trippy science fiction drama before they’re slated to depart next month. That being said, don’t wait too long, or you’ll miss out on what might become one of your favorite movies. So, be sure to check out what’s scheduled to leave in August so you can add them to your next movie night before they’re gone.
‘Blueback’
Stream by August 11
Bluebackis a family-friendly drama based on the Tim Winton novel of the same name. The film follows Abby (Mia Wasikowska), who befriends a wild blue groper while diving in the waters as a child, and quickly falls in love with the majestic ecosystem of Australia’s coral reefs. However, after growing up, she learns that the fish and reefs face destruction.
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In the face of such tragedy, she draws inspiration from her activist mother and works to take on the poachers who threaten the delicate andbeautiful underwater oasis. Having loved the water and its inhabitants since she was a child, she does everything in her power to protect them.Bluebackalso stars Radha Mitchell and Eric Bana.The last day to streamBluebackis August 11.
‘Baby Mama’
Stream by August 15
Baby Mamais a unique romantic comedy starringTina Fey and Amy Poehleras Kate and Angie. Kate is a successful businesswoman who has consistently prioritized her career. However, now 37 and still single, she’s decided to have a baby on her own. When she learns she’s actually infertile, she hires a stranger named Angie to be her unlikely surrogate.
In true comedic fashion, the women couldn’t be more different. When Kate’s baby mama shows up on her doorstep one day in need of a place to live, their personalities inevitably clash. The structured, orderly Kate tries to transform the chaotic and spirited Angie into the perfect expectant mom. The film also includes performances by Greg Kinnear, Dax Shepard, Sigourney Weaver, Romany Malco, Maura Tierney, and Holland Taylor.The last day to streamBaby Mamais August 15.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’
Stream by August 20
Kung Fu Panda 4is an animatedchildren’s movie that stars Jack Blackas everyone’s favorite panda, Po. In the franchise’s most recent film, Po is set to become the new Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, which means he needs to find and train someone new to be the next Dragon Warrior. While doing so, he encounters a terrible villain known as Chameleon (Viola Davis), who plans to use the Staff of Wisdom to conjure the villains Po already vanquished to the spirit realm.
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Now facing a threat like never before, Po quickly realizes that some heroes can be found in some of the most unexpected places. The film also includes the voices of Awkwafina, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Ian McShane, Ke Huy Quan, and Ronny Chieng.The last day to streamKung Fu Panda 4is August 20.
Kung Fu Panda 4
‘Melancholia’
Stream by August 24
Melancholiaisa trippy science fiction dramathat follows two sisters whose strained relationship is further challenged when a mysterious and newly discovered planet threatens to crash into Earth. In the wake of Justine’s (Kirsten Dunst) failed marriage, she struggles to move forward under the weight of her depression. Now staying with her sister on her massive estate, the pair respond quite differently to the possibility of their impending destruction.
As Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg) attempts to maintain her composure for the sake of herself and her family, Justine appears to be more accepting of whatever future awaits them, no matter how frightening it might be. The film also includes performances by Alexander Skarsgård, Kiefer Sutherland, Cameron Spurr, Charlotte Rampling, and John Hurt.The last day to streamMelancholiais August 24.
Melancholia
‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’
Stream by August 25
Based on the wildly popular tabletop role-playing game,Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesis a fantasy heist comedy that follows an alluring thief and his band of unlikely adventure seekers who set out on an epic quest to steal a lost and ancient relic. However, after encountering the wrong people, their plans go dangerously awry, albeit in the funniest of ways.
Although considered a flop at the box office,Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesreceived rave reviews upon its release and currently holds a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.The film stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, and Hugh Grant.The last day to streamDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesis August 25.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
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