What’s Streaming August 2019 "Taken Down": In Dublin, a young Nigerian girl is found dead at a bus stop, opening an investigation into her violent death. This leads police to discover that another girl from the center has disappeared and the chase for the killer is on. (Acorn TV) Ben Platt and Gwyneth Paltrow star in the new satirical Netflix comedy "The Politician" which focuses on Payton Hobart (played by Platt), a wealthy student from Santa Barbara, California, who has known since age seven that he's going to be president of the United States. He'll have to navigate the treacherous political landscape of Saint Sebastian High School. "Glitch" Season 3: More people rise from the grave and old friends become new threats as the mystery -- and danger -- intensifies in Yoorana. (Netflix) "Elite" Season 2: In the wake of a classmate's death, a student vanishes, allegiances shift, new friends join the drama, and dark secrets become too difficult to contain. (Netflix) "Hello Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea": Chelsea Handler explores how white privilege impacts American culture and the ways it has benefited her own life and career. (Netflix) "Transparent Musicale Finale": A dazzling two-hour movie musical fantasia that creatively takes the beloved Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning series “Transparent” to new heights, confronting grief and celebrating connection. (Amazon Prime) "Chris Tall Presents...": German comedian Chris Tall stars in this unscripted series where he performs his own stand-up acts and welcomes comedian friends. (Amazon Prime) "Wutang: An American Saga": This series tells the story of the Wu-Tang Clan, tracking their formation during the early '90s crack cocaine epidemic in New York. (Hulu) "The Purge" Season 1: This series revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. (Hulu) "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part": Lego Duplo invaders from outer space are wreaking havoc faster than things can be rebuilt in this sequel. (HBO Now) "Get Shorty": Based on an Elmore Leonard novel, a mobster travels to Hollywood to collect a debt and discovers the similarities between the movie industry and the criminal world. (Amazon Prime) "Welcome to Marwen": Steve Carell portrays the victim of a brutal attack who finds a unique therapeutic outlet for recovery. (HBO Now) "Criminal": This revolutionary procedural comprises 12 unique stories set in four different countries, focusing on the intense mental conflict between detectives and suspects. (Netflix) "Basic Instinct": Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone star in this thriller about a police detective who encounters a seductive novelist while investigating a murder. (Hulu) "Harlem Nights": Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, and Red Foxx star in this caper about a New York City illegal gambling house owner and his associates. (Amazon Prime) "True Grit": A teen enlists the help of a tough US marshal to track down her father's murderer. (Amazon Prime) "A Night at the Roxbury": Chris Kattan and Will Ferrell create a movie from their “Saturday Night Live” characters, always searching for a good time at the club. (Amazon Prime) "Vagabond": A stuntman gets involved in a tragic airplane crash and discovers a national corruption scandal. (Netflix) "My Life Is Murder": Starring Danielle Cormack and Lucy Lawless, this series features an ex-homicide detective whose skills unravel the truth behind baffling crimes. (Acorn TV) "Undone" Season 1: This genre-bending animated series follows Alma, who, after a near-fatal car accident, develops a new relationship with time to uncover the truth about her father's death. (Amazon Prime) "Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father" Season 3: Jack hopes to convince a reluctant Michael to move to the US by showcasing the American West. (Netflix) "The Chef Show" Volume 2: Actor/director Jon Favreau and Chef Roy Choi reunite to experiment with their favorite recipes and techniques, collaborating with notable names in the culinary world. (Netflix) "Team Kaylie": After a brush with the law, teenage billionaire Kaylie Konrad is court-ordered to lead an inner-city wilderness club. (Netflix) "Bolden": This mystical film tells the story of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans, viewed by many as the father of jazz. (Amazon Prime) "Hotel Mumbai": This film dramatizes the true story of the Taj Hotel terrorist attack in Mumbai. (Hulu) "Evil Dead": A group of friends heads to a remote cabin where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads to trouble. (Hulu) "American Horror Story: Apocalypse" Season 8: Viewers love this horror anthology series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. (Hulu) "The Spy": In the 1960s, Israeli clerk-turned-secret agent Eli Cohen goes deep undercover inside Syria on a perilous, years-long mission to spy for Mossad. (Netflix) "Truth or Dare": A harmless game among friends turns deadly when someone or something begins to punish those who lie or refuse the dare in this horror film. (HBO Now) "American Dad!" Season 13: Created by Seth MacFarlane, this animated series features a CIA agent and his eccentric family. (Hulu) "Doctor Dolittle": Eddie Murphy stars as a doctor who has the ability to communicate with animals. (Hulu) "Mary, Queen of Scots": The film depicts Mary Stuart's attempt to overthrow her cousin, Elizabeth I, Queen of England, which leads to her condemnation and execution. (HBO Now) 1 of 35