New on Netflix, Disney+, RTL+ & Co.: The Releases from August 18 to 24
Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series releases from August 11 to 17 on Netflix, Disney+, Sky, and Amazon Prime Video.
Streaming Releases on Netflix
Hostage (August 21)
Miniseries (5 episodes)
UK 2025
Directed by: Isabelle Sieb, Amy Neil
Starring: Suranne Jones, Julie Delpy, Corey Mylchreest, Ashley Thomas,
Martin McCann
www.netflix.com/at/title/81696688 (with trailer)
Being a top politician is already tough. But for French President Vivienne Toussaint (Julie Delpy) and British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton (Suranne Jones), things get even more complicated. During an official state visit, the Frenchwoman's husband is kidnapped, and the Briton is blackmailed. The pressure on both women is enormous. "Hostage" is available on Netflix from Thursday.
Fall For Me (August 21)
Feature film
103 min
Germany 2025
Directed by: Sherry Hormann
Starring: Svenja Jung, Theo Trebs, Antje Traue, Thomas Kretschmann, Tijan
Marei
www.netflix.com/at/title/81678621 (with trailer)
Sherry Hormann, director of the Kampusch biography "3096 Days," brings the erotic thriller "Fall for Me" to Netflix. In it, the filmmaker tells the story of Lilli (Svenja Jung), who, during a visit to her little sister Valerie (Antje Traue) in Mallorca, learns of her plans for a hasty marriage. Lilli investigates and falls for the mysterious club manager Tom (Theo Trebs). But Tom has dark secrets. Available on Netflix from Thursday.
Long Story Short (August 22)
Animated series (Season 1 / 10 episodes)
Approx. 30 min/episode
USA 2025
Directed by: Raphael Bob-Waksberg
www.netflix.com/at/title/81686879 (with trailer)
The animated series "BoJack Horseman," which ended in 2020, was one of the first animated series with which Netflix celebrated success. Its creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg now follows up with "Long Story Short," telling the story of the Schwooper siblings in ten episodes. Available on Netflix from Friday.
Streaming Releases on Disney+
The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox (August 20)
Miniseries (8 episodes)
USA 2025
Directed by: Michael Uppendahl
Starring: Grace Van Patten, Sharon Hogan, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe
De Domenico, John Hoogenakker
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSk8q_JfBpg
As an alleged killer, she spent years in an Italian prison for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher. Now Amanda Knox revisits her own headline-grabbing story in the form of a fictionalized miniseries. She is portrayed by Grace Van Patten. The new material was developed by "This Is Us" writer K.J. Steinberg, making it suitably soapy. Monica Lewinsky co-produced. Available from Wednesday.
Eenie Meanie (August 22)
Feature Film
USA 2025
Director: Shawn Simmons
Starring: Samara Weaving, Steve Zahn, Randall Park, Andy Garcia, Chris
Bauer
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQE4uy7VZr0
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Women look better in the car than on top of it. In the action thriller "Eenie Meanie," horror star Samara Weaving ("Ready or Not") plays a former getaway driver hired by Andy Garcia's sleazy mafia type, while simultaneously trying to save the life of her deranged ex-boyfriend (Karl Glusman). The film, directed by Shawn Simmons, exudes a hint of "Gone in 60 Seconds." Available from Friday.
Streaming Starts on Sky
Boyzone: Between Fame and Tragedy (August 22)
Original Title: Boyzone: No Matter What
Music Documentary (3 Parts)
Approx. 50 min/episode
UK 2025
Director: Sophie Oliver
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OUpVidv6x4
www.sky.at/serien/boyzone-zwischen-ruhm-und-tragoedie
Being in a 1990s boy band was apparently not exactly an advantage. Following the two-parter about the rise and fall of Aaron and Nick Carter, the next music doc with "exclusive revelations" is already appearing - this time it's about Boyzone. As the subtitle "Between Fame and Tragedy" already reveals, the three-parter deals with the dark sides of being famous. Streaming from Friday.
Streaming Starts on Amazon Prime Video
Love Finds Us (August 20)
Original Title: The Map That Leads To You
Feature Film
96 min
USA 2025
Director: Lasse Hallström
Starring: Josh Lucas, KJ Apa, Madelyn Cline, Madison Thompson, Sofia
Wylie
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK9BQm471c0
Heather's (Madelyn Cline) summer in Europe takes a new turn when she meets Jack (K.J. Apa) - which, according to Prime Video, "triggers an unexpected emotional journey that neither of them anticipated." Although Lasse Hallström's literary adaptation is not based on a Nicholas Sparks novel - like "Dear John" and "Safe Haven" - but by J.P. Monninger, it has a similar vibe that is likely to appeal to a neighboring audience. Available from Wednesday.
Streaming Starts on RTL+
Peacemaker (August 22)
Series (Season 2 / 8 Episodes)
Approx. 40 min/episode
USA 2025
Directors: James Gunn, Greg Mottola, Peter Sollett, Alethea Jones
Starring: John Cena, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Danielle Brooks,
Steve Agee
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6AZTfI54OU
Despite his name, the Peacemaker does not bring peace, but rather a lot of chaos. Under showrunner and director James Gunn ("Guardians of the Galaxy"), John Cena once again takes on the role of the muscle-bound anti-hero, a spin-off of the "Suicide Squad" universe. The series tackles current world issues while switching between crude comedy and touching character study. Available from Friday on RTL+.
(APA/Red)
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