W elcome to August. The last full month of summer is here, and with it is a brand new batch of movies and TV series to keep you from having to go outside into the heat. Several popular series are returning with new seasons this week, but we all know which one of them you’ve been waiting for.

Rebel Ridge, Thirteen, and The Penguin Lessons make up our list of the best movies to watch on Netflix the week of August 4th, 2025.