The month of July means the AC bills are high. Put that cool air to use by chilling indoors with everything your favorite streaming services have to offer this month! There are plenty of old favorites and recent releases new on streaming in July 2024, from Netflix to Max, Hulu, and more, that you won’t want to miss.
New Films
Love Lies Bleeding
Max
Release Date: July 19th
One of the hottest moves of 2024 is finally new on streaming. This film is a noir romance thriller with a twist of dark comedy. Taking place in 1989, a gym manager (Kristen Stewart) involved in a life of crime becomes drawn to an ambitious female bodybuilder (Katy O’Brien). As their romance ignites, everything turns dangerous when their misdeeds begin to catch up with them. Produced by A24, this film generated a lot of buzz during its theater run and is said to be equally scary and sexy.
Space Cadet
Amazon Prime
Release Date: July 4th
Here’s another unique comedy that is new on streaming for you to check out. This comedic sci-fi film follows Rex (Emma Roberts), a Floridian, carefree party girl. Somehow, Rex ends up surrounded by other seemingly perfect candidates in NASA’s astronaut training program. Although she does not fit the traditional background, her natural talents make her a vital asset to space exploration. Think Legally Blonde, but in space!
Find Me Falling
Netflix
Release Date: July 19th
Are you itching for a quirky romance new on streaming? Find Me Falling follows washed-up rockstar John Allman, who retreats to the cliffs of Greece to find inspiration. However, what he believed would be a relaxing journey heats up when a series of unexpected visitors leads to an encounter with an old flame. As he learns more about himself and what he wants out of life, he discovers the true meaning of love and second chances, Not to mention the Mediterranean backdrop is satisfying within itself!
Returning Classic Films
American Psycho (2000)
Netflix
Release Date: July 1st
This is one of the most beloved cult classics of all time. This satirical film follows Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), a wealthy NYC investment banker. He is incredibly vain and obsessed with status and labels. However, as he makes himself appear perfect, he is hiding a wild secret — he is a psychopathic killer. As his life falls apart, he chooses a life of utter depravity and violence, indulging his murderous fantasies as he loses control. Although the movie is gruesome, more prominent themes of materialism are explored.
Captain Phillips (2013)
Netflix
Release Date: July 1st
Based on a true story, this film follows Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks), the captain of the 2009 Maersk Alabama, a merchant ship hijacked by Somali pirates. He and his crew were taken hostage by the pirates, which was a first in 200 years of American marine travel. This tense story follows their interactions on the ship and the efforts made on the mainland to save the Americans from the situation. At its release, this movie won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, so you know it will be satisfying.
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Hulu
Release Date: July 1st
This film is based on a 2003 novel by Dan Brown. It follows two cryptologists as they become deeply interested in a murder at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The victim and a museum curator leave a trail of clues related to religious symbols and historical figures. The cryptologists set out to decipher this mystery to uncover a secret society that teaches them secrets about Jesus Christ that certain religious organizations are significantly against. If you like mysteries or movies about different kinds of conspiracies, this one is for you.
New Series
Sunny
Apple TV+
Release Date: July 10th
Rashida Jones plays Suzie Sakamoto, an American expat living in a semi-futuristic Kyoto. When her husband and son are killed in a mysterious plane crash, her world completely shatters. As she deals with her grief, she is given a unique and alternative way to channel it—through a home-assistance robot named Sunny. Although she tant at first, she begins discussing theories about the crash that bring her closer to Sunny. Will the two of them be able to uncover the truth behind corporate secrets and hidden agendas in this show new on streaming?
Those About to Die
Peacock
Release Date: July 18th
Just in time for the Games season! This show new on streaming, starring Anthony Hopkins, is a historical drama about one thing—the gladiators of ancient Rome. However, upon watching this show, you will come to understand that this brutal and glamorous world is anything but simple. During this era, sports meant much more in the grand scheme of entertainment, politics, and careers. However, you may be able to draw many similarities to our world today as well.
The Decameron
Netflix
Release Date: July 25th
This series is based on Giovanni Boccaccio’s short stories. It is set in Florence, Italy, in the 1300s during the bubonic plague. A group of nobles and servants attempt to escape the city by seeking asylum in the countryside. Although their initial plan is to wait out the plague in an overindulgent sex retreat, tensions rise when survival becomes less and less guaranteed. If you enjoy stories about class struggle, breaking down power systems, and human behavior from a historical standpoint, you should try this one.
Documentaries
Simone Biles Rising
Netflix
Release Date: July 17th
This is another release that is coming out in conjunction with the Summer Games. Simone Biles, a gymnast on Team USA, is considered the greatest of all time. This documentary dives into her story and how she went from being just another gymnast to an American icon with her talent and dominance in the sport. It sheds light on the times when her decisions were questionable, like withdrawing from certain events during the 2020 Tokyo Games. In this doc new on streaming, she recounts how gymnastics gave her the mental fortitude to work past her traumas and become successful.
Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer
Hulu
Release Date: July 11th
Are you interested in the dark world of crime? We understand it is a trendy topic these days. This documentary, new on streaming, follows Dr. Ann Burgess, a career psychiatric nurse and professor who was a pioneer in the field of criminal profiling. Through her research, she developed innovative and nuanced methods for understanding serial killers and their motivations. This significantly impacted how authorities approached these cases, allowing them to apprehend more criminals as a holistic approach to these matters was crucial in solving big and small cases.
The Commandant’s Shadow
Max
Release Date: July 12th
The Holocaust is a stain on world history now that we have come to understand the horrors that took place during it. This documentary, new on streaming, centers around an impactful encounter between an infamous Nazi commandant’s son, who grew up privileged in a villa next to a concentration camp, and a survivor of one of these camps. An Oscar-winning film, The Zone of Interest, was recently released loosely following the ideas presented in this documentary. The meeting of these two gentlemen allows insight into the differences in experience during that time through a deeply emotional conversation.
Recent Things You Might’ve Missed
The following titles were released last month. If you haven’t seen them yet, you may want to check them out.
Hit Man
Netflix
Release Date: June 7th
Glen Powell takes the screen in this film as Gary Johnson in this action/rom-com hybrid. Although he seems like your average college professor, he leads a double life as a secret operative for the New Orleans police by night. His job is to pose as a hitman and convince potential criminals that he’ll take care of their dirty work. But what happens when a beautiful woman seeks his services to get rid of her abusive ex-husband?
The Bear (Season 3)
Hulu
Release Date: June 27th
This Emmy-winning dark comedy follows Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), a young chef with fine dining experience who moves to Chicago to take over his late brother’s beef sandwich shop and save it from going under. In season 3, after transforming the shop into a Michelin-worthy dining experience, pressure intensifies as loan payments, power dynamics, and relationships come to a major head. It is rumored that there may be a major character death in this season, just proving how quickly things could heat up.
The Boys (Season 4)
Prime Video
Release Date: June 13th
This show is a satirical superhero drama set in a world where Supes are powerful and egotistical celebrities controlled by the Vought Corporation. Although they are supposed to be heroes, they often abuse their power to escape accountability for the heinous crimes they commit. Season 3 ended with chaos as Homelander became more powerful and unhinged, at this point nearly untouchable. In season 4, things teeter on the edge as The Boys are in disarray because their leader is dying. Who will be the one to decide the fate of the world?
Sports
Wimbledon
ESPN+
Start Date: July 1st
Tennis is big right now, but it will be even bigger! Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will be aiming to retain his crown against Novak Djokovic, a player with an impressive record who is going for his 25th Grand Slam title. On the women’s side, Markéta Vondroušová is the center of attention as she attempts to retain her victory over some of the best players in the game and potentially unexpected matchups with rookies.
MLB All-Star Game
YouTube TV
Start Date: July 13th
Watch baseball’s biggest stars collide and erupt into home runs! Old rivalries and new legends will all be facing off against each other, promising an exciting night of outstanding plays. Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Shohei Ontani, and Jacob deGrom will attend before a rousing Texas crowd. This game is less about winners and more about celebrating America’s pastime. So, if you love baseball, this is a fun event you won’t want to miss.
2024 Summer Games
Peacock
Start Date: July 26th
The wait is finally over! The 2024 Games will be held in Paris this month, featuring a range of summer sports you love and won’t want. This is one of the times every few years that the entire world will be tuned into the same events, sparking international dialogue about athletic feats, captivating stories, and unity. The world’s finest athletes will be pushing their limits to earn the gold, all taking place in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Not to mention, the opening ceremony never disappoints and takes place for the first time outside the confines of a stadium!
Happy streaming!
