If you’re anything like me, you always tell yourself, “I’ll watch that next week.” But then suddenly, it’s gone. HBO Max is cycling out a few solid titles this August, and here are 3 great movies leaving HBO that you should definitely try to catch before they disappear.
The Grand Budhttp://3 Great Movies Leaving HBO Max Soon That You Shouldn’t Miss Streaming in August 2025apest Hotel
Okay, so I finally watched The Grand Budapest Hotel after meaning to for, like, two years. Ralph Fiennes plays this overly proper hotel guy, but he’s also super dramatic and weirdly funny? The whole movie feels like flipping through some old illustrated book — every frame is almost too pretty.
Prisoners
Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal lead this slow-burn drama about a missing child case that spirals into obsession. It’s not a casual watch, but it grips you. I’d compare it to Zodiac — same intense energy, though a bit more emotionally raw. It’s one of those movies I’d recommend watching at night with zero distractions.
The Iron Giant
Yes, it’s animated. Yes, it’s from 1999. But The Iron Giant is still one of the most heartfelt stories about friendship, fear, and sacrifice. If you’ve never seen it, now’s the time. It reminds me a little of E.T. in the way it balances innocence and deeper emotion. This is one of those hidden gems that doesn’t feel like it’s aged at all.