Highlights this month on Netflix include the new limited series Painkiller starring Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick and Taylor Kitsch; a documentary following the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation case; and the film Heart of Stone starring Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. Check below for all the new programming this month on Netflix and click here to view our August photo gallery of the best originals coming to the streamer this month. ~Alexandra Heilbron
New and Returning Series
The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 2 Part 2 – August 3
As Lisa's trial approaches, Mickey (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) faces doubts, setbacks and unexpected revelations. Lorna and Cisco plan for their big day, while Izzy makes big moves.
Painkiller - August 10
A fictionalized retelling of events, this scripted limited series explores some of the origins and aftermath of the opioid crisis in America, highlighting the stories of the perpetrators, victims, and truth-seekers whose lives are forever altered by the invention of OxyContin. Starring Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch, Dina Shihabi, and West Duchovny.
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah - August 25
Lifelong best friends Stacy (Sunny Sandler) and Lydia (Samantha Lorraine) have long dreamt of epic bat mitzvahs but when popular boy Andy Goldfarb (Dylan Hoffman) and Hebrew school drama come between them, their perfect plans go comically awry. Also starring Idina Menzel, Adam Sandler, Sadie Sandler, Sarah Sherman, Luis Guzmán, and Jackie Sandler.
Choose Love - August 31
Cami Conway (Laura Marano) has it all until she comes face to face with a kaleidoscope of tempting but tough choices. What she chooses depends wholly on you, the viewer. But be careful! Things don’t always play out like you think.
One Piece - August 31
Monkey D. Luffy is a young adventurer who longs for a life of freedom. He sets off from his small village on a journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, One Piece, to become King of the Pirates. But in order to find the ultimate prize, Luffy will need to assemble the crew he’s always wanted before finding a ship to sail and outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn. Based on Japan’s highest-selling manga series in history by Eiichiro Oda.
New Films
Heart of Stone - August 11
Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) appears to be an inexperienced tech on an elite MI6 unit headed up by lead agent Parker (Jamie Dornan). What her team doesn't know is that Stone actually works for the Charter — a covert peacekeeping organization, secret even from other spies.When a routine mission is derailed by a mysterious hacker, Rachel’s two lives collide.
Documentaries
Untold: Volume 3 - August 1
Each episode hinges on candid first-person accounts from the world of sports to reveal the grit, resilience, heartbreak, triumph, and even humor beneath the sweat. Jake Paul gets up close and personal as he tries to transcend YouTube stardom to revolutionize the fight world. Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, hailed as “Johnny Football,” burns bright until he flames out under pressure. Victor Conte and his supplements company Balco spin a dark web that tangles top athletes in a steroid controversy. And the story of the Florida Gators’ stunning rise and fall in college football from 2005 to 2010 is told in the definitive document of what really happened. New episodes released weekly.
Mark Cavendish: Never Enough - August 2
Intimate and captivating, this documentary charts the meteoric rise, tragic downfall and unbelievable comeback of professional cyclist Mark Cavendish.
Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food - August 2
Through revealing interviews with experts and victims' families, this gripping documentary examines the problem of deadly foodborne illness in the United States.
The Last Hours of Mario Biondo - August 3
Questions persist about the last night of Mario Biondo, the husband of Spanish TV host Raquel Sánchez Silva. This true-crime series uncovers new details.
Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop - August 9
This timely limited doc series recontextualizes the role the irrepressible women of hip-hop played throughout the revolutionary genre’s 50 years by reinserting them into the canon where they belong: at the center, from day one to present day.
Depp v Heard - August 16
Depp v Heard is a three-part series examining the infamous defamation case that captured the world’s attention and became the world's first trial by TikTok. Showing both testimonies side-by-side for the first time, this series explores this global media event, questioning the nature of truth and the role it plays in our modern society.
Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones - August 30
Travel around the world with author Dan Buettner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.
For Kids
Gabby's Dollhouse: Season 8 - August 7
With all new songs and all new friends, the fun times never end for Gabby and her cute cat, Pandy Paws. Want to come along? It's time to get tiny!
Mech Cadets - August 10
An underdog teen joins a group of young Cadets who've been chosen to bond with Robo Mechs from space and defend Earth against alien invaders.
My Dad the Bounty Hunter: Season 2 - August 17
The hunter becomes the hunted when Terry mysteriously goes missing, leaving his wife, kids — and Blobby — to search for him all over the universe.
The Monkey King - August 18
A monkey and his magical fighting stick team up on an epic quest, battling demons, dragons, gods and the greatest adversary of all: Monkey’s own ego!
Karate Sheep: Season 2 - August 31
Armed with karate skills — and super cool gadgets — Wanda and Trico are back to protect their fluffy sheep friends from the wickedly hungry Wolf.
August 1
2 Fast 2 Furious
Bee Movie
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Coming to America
Despicable Me
Despicable Me 2
Eat Pray Love
Fast & Furious
Fast Five
The Fast and the Furious
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Friends with Benefits
It's Complicated
The Jerk
Just Go With It
Lost in Translation
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
No Strings Attached
Pawn Stars: Season 14
Poms
The River Wild
Terminator Genisys
Ugly Betty: Seasons 1-4
Untold: Volume 3 - Jake the Problem Child
August 2
Mark Cavendish: Never Enough
Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food
Soulcatcher
August 3
Head to Head
Heartstopper: Season 2
The Last Hours of Mario Biondo
The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 2 Part 2
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
August 4
The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge
Fatal Seduction: Volume 2
August 7
Gabby's Dollhouse: Season 8
August 8
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2
Untold: Johnny Football
Zombieverse
August 9
Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop
August 10
Jagun Jagun
Marry My Dead Body
The Matrix Resurrections
Mech Cadets
Painkiller
August 11
Down for Love
Heart of Stone
August 12
Behind Your Touch
August 14
Paddington
The Wiggles: Ready, Steady, Wiggle: Season 4
August 15
Ancient Aliens: Season 5
Ballers: Seasons 1-5
Jared Freid: 37 and Single
Untold: Hall of Shame
August 16
At Home With The Furys
The Chosen One
Depp v Heard
August 17
My Dad the Bounty Hunter: Season 2
The Upshaws: Part 4
August 18
10 Days of a Bad Man
Love, Sex and 30 Candles
Mask Girl
The Monkey King
August 22
Lighthouse
Untold: Swamp Kings
August 23
The Big Short
Destined with You
Sausage Party
Squared Love Everlasting
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On: Season 2
August 24
Baki Hanma: Season 2 Part 2
Ragnarok: Season 3
Who is Erin Carter?
August 25
Killer Book Club
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah
August 30
Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
Miss Adrenaline: A Tale of Twins
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On: Season 2, New Episodes
August 31
Choose Love
Karate Sheep: Season 2
One Piece
Last Call
Leaving August 12
Knightfall: Seasons 1-2
Leaving August 14
Winx Club: Seasons 6-7
Leaving August 15
Les Misérables
Leaving August 24
Jobs
Leaving August 31
A Knight's Tale
If Beale Street Could Talk
InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
InuYasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass
InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler
InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island
The Italian Job
Mean Girls
Moving Art: Seasons 1-3
Open Season
Open Season 2
Paranormal Activity
The Ring
Salt
Scream: Seasons 1-3
She's Gotta Have It
Sister, Sister: Seasons 1-6
Sleepless in Seattle
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