There are some can't-miss TV shows, movies, and documentaries coming to Max this month.

If you're planning your viewing this month and can't decide what to watch this month, here are some of the best things coming to Max in August 2024. Not to mention the “House of the Dragon” Season 2 finale to look forward to, a new documentary delving into the lives of some of Hollywood's most famous star personas, a new “Rick and Morty” cartoon, and a rerun of “Industry” will also air this month. In addition, library titles are also on tap this month.

Click here to see what's new on Max for August 2024. If you still need streaming recommendations, be sure to check out our guide to the best shows and movies to watch this weekend.

If you're a film buff like me, you'll find it fascinating to hear Elizabeth Taylor talk about her own complicated life.

“Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes” uses 40 hours of newly discovered, previously unreleased interviews between Taylor and LIFE magazine journalist Richard Merriman, giving the star the opportunity to tell her own story in her own voice and to use these tapes and combined with unprecedented access to Taylor's archives, paint a picture of how she has lived her life in the public eye and what challenges she has faced.

Premieres August 3 on Max

Hard to believe, but “House of Dragons” Season 2 is already nearing its end. The second chapter of George R.R. Martin's brutal civil war has already introduced shocking moments, death, and drama, demonstrating more than ever the raw destructive power of dragons. With some of the best episodes of the season (such as “Rook's Rest”), there is no doubt that the finale will be a truly unmissable piece of TV.

Premieres August 4 on Max

“Industry” follows a group of young bankers from the London office of investment bank Pierpoint & Co. and gives us an inside look at the world of high finance. Written by a former banker, it is a compelling piece of work that makes you want to root for ambitious young graduates. Never mind the financial jargon, let's concentrate on the human drama that paints a poignant picture of this high-flying world. Now that “Succession” has ended, this is a very solid follow-up to “Succession.

Premieres August 11 on Max

“Rick and Morty”: Rick and Morty: The Animation” is the latest in Adult Swim's hit animated series. It follows the multiverse adventures of mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his teenage sidekick, Morty.

This new 10-episode series, created by Takashi Sano (who also directed two animated shorts), explores “new depths” in this particular universe while adapting key themes from the original show to this new visual style. The show will first premiere on Adult Swim, with the English dubbed version airing on August 15 and the Japanese dubbed version on August 17 in Adult Swim's Toonami block.

First aired on Max on August 16

August 6 Milwaukee Brewers* at Atlanta Braves*, 7 p.m. ET

August 13 Los Angeles Dodgers* at Milwaukee Brewers, 8 p.m. ET

Aug. 20 Philadelphia Phillies* at Atlanta Braves, 7 p.m. ET

Aug. 29 Sacramento State at San Jose State, 10 p.m. ET

Aug. 31 Texas A&M Commerce at San Diego State 8 p.m.

Aug. 2-4 Monster Energy British Grand Prix

August 16-18 Motrad Grand Prix von Österreich

August 13-16 Tour of Limousin

August 14-18 Tour of Denmark

August 15 Tour of Leuven

Summary provided by Max

August 3, 8 pm ET - “Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tape HBO Original Documentary Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes” tells her story in Elizabeth Taylor's own voice, helping audiences to rediscover not only a major star of Hollywood's Golden Age, but also a complex woman who, from her childhood on the world stage, enjoyed a lifetime of fame, personal identity and public attention. It will help audiences rediscover a complex woman who was continually in the spotlight from her childhood to a lifetime of fame, personal identity and public attention on the world stage. Through newly restored interviews with Taylor and unprecedented access to the film star's personal archives, the film reveals the complex inner life and vulnerabilities of Hollywood's legendary actress while challenging audiences to recontextualize her achievements and legacy.

August 6, 9 p.m. ET - “Hard Knocks”: Chicago Bears Training Camp HBO Original Sports Documentary Series (5 episodes) Hard Knocks": Training Camp with the Chicago Bears, the 19th installment of the 18-time Sports Emmy Award®-winning series, is an all-access look at the Chicago Bears' training camp this summer in Lake Forest, Illinois. Led by General Manager Ryan Pauls and Head Coach Matt Eberflus, the team is led by quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft; wide receiver Rome Odunze, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 draft; and DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, Jaylon Johnson, Montes Sweat, and a host of other veterans.”

August 8 “Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth?” Max Original Documentary (3 episodes) Known as “The Case That Haunts the Midwest,” this series delves into the haunting 2012 double kidnapping in Evansdale, Iowa, by two cousins, 10-year-old Lyric Cook-Morrissey and 8-year-old Elizabeth Collins. Featuring more than seven years of exclusive reporting and inside interviews by Cyles, including a young girl who overcame all odds to escape her kidnappers, compelling footage of the two victims' families over a significant time lapse, and new information surrounding the case, “Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Who Killed Elizabeth?” provides a poignant and unforgettable lens on this unimaginable crime.

August 11 at 9 p.m. ET “Industry” Season 3 HBO Original Drama (8 episodes) “Industry” takes us inside the black box of high finance, following a group of young bankers as they establish their identities in the pressured environment of the London office of international bank Pierpoint & Co. and the hustle and bustle of sex and drugs. In Season 3, as Pierpoint looks to the future and takes a big bet on ethical investing, Yasmin (Marisa Abella), Robert (Harry Rorty), and Eric (Ken Leung) are among the storylines that lead to the pinnacle of finance, media, and government, Sir Henry Mac (Kit Harington) will be at the forefront of the splashy IPO of Lumi, a greentech energy company led by Since leaving Pierpoint, Harper (Michala) is eager to return to the addictive thrill of finance and finds an unlikely partner in Future Dawn portfolio manager Petra Koenig (Sarah Goldberg).”

August 18 at 10 p.m. ET - “Chimp Crazy” HBO Original Documentary (4 episodes) Former nurse turned exotic animal broker Tonia Haddix calls herself the “Dolly Parton of chimpanzees” and spends her days caring for captive animals. However, her boundless love for one chimpanzee leads to a run-in with the authorities and animal rights groups. Through the experiences of Tonia and other “chimp moms,” Chimpanzee Crazy reveals the unique bond that develops between owners and their highly intelligent ape pets. The series exposes the risks humans take in raising animals as members of the family, as well as the risks to their own welfare.” Aug. 25, “City of God: The Fight Continues.” HBO original drama (6 episodes) In 2004, 20 years after the events of the film, the favela “City of God” is once again caught in the middle of a power struggle when a young trafficker is released from prison. Residents find themselves trapped between traffickers, militias, businessmen, and the government, but the need to break out of this cycle unites the community around a project to confront their oppressors.”

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