8 huge new Prime Video movies and shows arriving in August

Prime Video has got a very impressive list of new movies and shows arriving throughout the month.

From huge action blockbusters and powerful sports documentaries, Prime Video subscribers will have a full viewing month this August, starting with... The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart - Fri 4 Aug Sigourney Weaver headlines this seven-part mini-series about a young girl from a violent upbringing who is orphaned, and finds herself moving in with her grandmother on a flower farm. But the past has a way of not staying buried forever... Kandahar - Fri 4 Aug Released in cinemas around this world in May, but missing an Irish and UK release, this Gerard Butler-led action thriller tells the story of a CIA operative embedded in an Iranian nuclear research facility. Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey - Tue 8 Aug According to the NBA, this "is a character-driven documentary that follows some of the most intriguing prospects in the NBA’s developmental league, the NBA G League, as they compete to earn the ultimate reward of an NBA roster spot." Cruel Summer Season 2 - Fri 11 Aug Set in 1999 and 2000, this mystery thriller series focuses on three new teenagers and their intense bond, which results in one of them being murdered. The first season scored 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, so the second season could be well worth investigating, too. Red, White & Royal Blue - Fri 11 Aug Based on the hit novel, this romantic comedy tells the story of a the burgeoning relationship between a British prince and the son of the US President. Uma Thurman and Stephen Fry feature in the impressive supporting cast.

Shelter - Fri 18 Aug

Based on the young adult novel by Harlan Coben (who had some great success on recent Netflix adaptations The Stranger and Stay Close), it tells the story of a teenage boy who is investigating the sudden disappearance of his new girlfriend.

Greatest Days - Fri 25 Aug

Our very own Aisling Bea stars in this musical based on the hit Take That show of the same name. Just try not to sing along while its on. JUST TRY!

Women Talking - Mon 28 Aug

Released in cinemas in February this year, this powerful drama with an incredible cast - Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, Ben Whishaw, Frances McDormand - went on to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.

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