The 7 Best New Movies on Netflix in August 2023

August is always a weird time for movie fans, but the current strike-related ambiguity that has brought Hollywood to a screeching halt makes this month’s entertainment landscape even harder to navigate. Normally, August is the bridge between the peak of the summer blockbuster season and the beginning of the fall festival circuit. Sure, there are always a few big studio projects rolling out in theaters, but many cinephiles begin to look ahead to the slate of awards contenders debuting in Venice, Toronto, and Telluride.

This August’s theatrical lineup follows a predictable pattern — while nobody is comparing “Strays” and “Blue Beetle” to “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” there are still major studio releases to be found. But the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike has thrown the entire fall release schedule into limbo. With actors unable to promote their projects, many of autumn’s biggest scheduled releases could end up being delayed. While nothing is certain, it’s very possible that we’ll all be spending more time than usual streaming old movies this fall.

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Fortunately, Netflix’s August lineup offers plenty of opportunities to get started. While this month’s slate doesn’t feature as many original films as usual, it’s filled with comedy classics to help you keep cool during the dog days of summer. From nostalgic ’80s movies like “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Coming to America” to hard-R-rated modern hits like “Sausage Party,” everyone should be able to find something to laugh at this month. There’s also plenty of dramatic fare to be found, with selections ranging from indie classics like “Lost in Translation” to family hits such as “Paddington.” Keep reading for our seven favorite movies streaming on Netflix this August.

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