5 New Films Available for Streaming Now that Scored Over 85% on RottenTomatoes

5 New Films Available for Streaming Now that Scored Over 85% on RottenTomatoes

Max is one of the best streaming services, in part because it consistently adds highly rated films This August is no exception

However, we will admit that this month has been less fruitful than usual Only five of the newly added films this month met the 85% "fresh" standard on Rotten Tomatoes, and only two exceeded 90% So you're going to need our help to narrow down the movies to watch on your next movie night

The good news is that despite the limited selection, there is a lot of range in these five films There are foreign romantic comedies, psychological thrillers, and even fantasy/animated films for the whole family

So without further ado, let's take a look at Max's five new films, which received an 85% or higher rating on Rotten Tomatoes this month

Some of you may start scrolling to the next one after seeing "French Romantic Comedy," I promise Sure, there's a lot of accordion in the trailer, but rest assured that this is one of the most successful French films ever made

In Amélie, Audrey Totou plays Amélie Poulin, a lonely Parisian waitress who grew up under tragic protection One day, she discovers an old metal box containing childhood mementos hidden in the wall of her apartment and sets out to find the boy who owned the box and bring happiness to those she passes on her journey Come see this heartwarming story that was nominated for an Academy Award Enjoy Amelie's intricate schemes to make people happy

Genre French romantic comedy Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90 Tilda Swinton's portrayal of world-renowned rock singer Marianne Lane in "The Big Splash" is a must-see for fans of Luca Guadagnino's latest hit, "Challenger"

In this tense drama filled with love triangles and romance old and new, Lane, played by Swinton, is recuperating in Italy with her boyfriend Paul (Matthias Schoenaerts) following his surgery Their romantic getaway begins idyllically, but paradise turns to hell with the arrival of Harry (Ralph Fiennes), Lane's former lover and Paul's mentor Complicating matters further, Harry's daughter Penn (Dakota Johnson) arrives with Harry at Marianne and Paul's Italian island villa

Genre Psychological drama Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89 Streaming Now on Max

It's never too early to introduce the macabre into your life With the film's sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, set to unveil at the Venice International Film Festival later this month, you'll want to see this Tim Burton classic faster than you can say "Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse"

Starring Michael Keaton as the titular Betelgeuse (pronounced Beetlejuice), the film is brimming with acting talent Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis play the recently deceased Adam and Barbara Maitland When Charles Dietz (Geoffrey Jones), Delia Dietz (Catherine O'Hara), and Lydia Dietz (Winona Ryder) suddenly move in and start changing everything, the Maitlands call in Betelgeuse to get rid of the Dietzes This ghoulish comedy is a must-see this month, or any month it is being delivered, at Max

Genre Fantasy Horror Comedy Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86 Stream Now on Max

"Down Terrace" stars real-life father-son duo Robin and Robert Hill as fictional father and son Carl and Bill Stories about father-son power relationships always come with a bit of drama, but when the father is a local crime boss just released from prison and you are the heir to the family business, it is definitely a complicated relationship

Rest assured, this crime film is not just about family dynamics Betrayal, violence, and even murder abound in the film's 93 minutes With a box-office tally of $9,812, it's possible that you haven't seen "Down Terrace," but you won't want to miss it Critics overwhelmingly praised the film as a surprisingly comical and effective crime drama

Genre Crime Drama Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86 Stream Now on Max

This month, we saved the best movie for last Jay Baruchel plays Hiccup, the 15-year-old son of Viking chief Stoick (Gerard Butler) Their village of Berk is frequently attacked by dragons However, Hiccup meets Toothless and adopts the adorable Night Fury Dragon against his father's wishes

This fantasy adventure is an inspiring story of finding friends in unexpected places and overcoming fears and prejudices It is one of the best animated films ever made Somehow, it failed to score 100% on Rotten Tomatoes because three critics called it "not good Watch this animated film and you will understand why Genre: Fantasy Animation Rotten Tomatoes Score: 99 Stream Now on Max

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