A fresh batch of critically acclaimed movies have landed on Hulu this month, proving once again why the streaming service remains a solid choice for movie fanatics. We’ve sifted through the latest arrivals to bring you five must-watch movies, and they each boast a 90% or higher score on Rotten Tomatoes.
From sweet dramas to gripping thrillers, this selection highlights some of the best movies to add to your Hulu watchlist. This month's top picks include a bold coming-of-age drama, an intense psychological thriller starring Jessica Chastain, and the genre-defying sci-fi hit “District 9.” So grab your popcorn and get ready: these five new to Hulu movies in August 2025 are guaranteed to impress even the most discerning fans.
‘The Full Monty’ (1996)
“The Full Monty” is a British comedy-drama that follows a group of unemployed steelworkers in Sheffield, England, struggling to make ends meet after losing their jobs.
With limited prospects and a need to support their families, Gaz (Robert Carlyle), a divorced dad, comes up with a bold idea to earn some quick cash: they’ll form a male striptease act.
Despite their insecurities, varying body types, and lack of experience, the men band together to rehearse and perform their routine, aiming to “go the full monty” or completely bare all on stage. Along the way, they rebuild friendships and find unexpected confidence.
Rotten Tomatoes score: 96%
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‘The Diary of a Teenage Girl’ (2015)
Set in 1970s San Francisco, “The Diary of a Teenage Girl” explores the messy, vibrant world of Minnie Goetze (Bel Powley), a curious and creative teenage girl navigating the turbulent transition from adolescence to adulthood.
When Minnie embarks on a complicated and controversial affair with her mother’s charming boyfriend, Monroe (Alexander Skarsgård), she grapples with questions of identity, sexuality, and self-worth.
Throughout her journey, Minnie confronts the complexities of desire and the challenges of growing up in a world that often misunderstands her. Told with a sharp, darkly comedic edge, the movie blends live-action and animation to vividly capture Minnie’s inner thoughts and artistic expression.
Rotten Tomatoes score: 95%
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‘Devil in a Blue Dress’ (1995)
“Devil in a Blue Dress” follows Ezekiel “Easy” Rawlins (Denzel Washington), a World War II veteran recently laid off from his job, who is struggling to support his family.
Desperate for work, Easy accepts a mysterious job from a shady man (Tom Sizemore) to find Daphne Monet (Jennifer Beals), a missing woman with a complicated past. As Easy uncovers more of the city’s secrets, he faces deception, racial hostility and growing threats to his safety.
The search leads him through jazz clubs, back alleys and corrupt power players, forcing him to confront the harsh realities of postwar America. Along the way, Easy must use his wit and street smarts to stay alive while uncovering secrets that threaten to destroy him.
Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%
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‘Take Shelter’ (2011)
In the dark thriller “Take Shelter,” Curtis LaForche (Michael Shannon) is a devoted husband and father living in a small Ohio town, whose life takes a disturbing turn when he begins experiencing vivid, apocalyptic nightmares.
Convinced that a catastrophic storm is coming, Curtis becomes obsessed with building a massive storm shelter in his backyard to protect his family. As his paranoia grows, so do tensions with his wife Samantha (Jessica Chastain) and community, who start to question his sanity.
Battling the possibility of inherited mental illness and the fear of an impending disaster, Curtis struggles to separate reality from his visions. The movie follows his emotional journey as he tries to safeguard his family while confronting the fragility of his own mind.
Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%
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‘District 9’ (2009)
“District 9” takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa, where an alien spaceship becomes stranded, and its occupants — derogatorily called “prawns” — are confined to a government-controlled slum called District 9.
Wikus van de Merwe (Sharlto Copley), a bureaucrat tasked with relocating the aliens, is exposed to their biotechnology during the operation and begins to undergo a shocking physical transformation into one of them.
As Wikus struggles with his changing identity, he becomes a fugitive hunted by both human and alien forces. Forced to rely on an alien named Christopher (Jason Cope), Wikus embarks on a desperate mission to find a cure and help Christopher return to his homeworld.
Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%
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