Skip to main content

3 weird Netflix movies you have to watch in August

Netflix has no shortage of content to stream thanks to its ever-expanding digital library of films and shows. But since the streaming service is always looking to add new movies to its catalog, it isn’t afraid to add and (sometimes produce) some of the strangest pictures ever put to print.

Now that movies across every genre continue to grow bolder and stranger, Netflix has embraced the oddities of cinema with its current online selection. With this weird and wild summer winding down to a close, audiences should take the time to watch these three films living it up on Netflix right now.

Recommended Videos

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

King Arthur and his knights in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."
EMI Films / EMI Films

And now for something completely different. In this classic film, Monty Python presents their hilarious interpretation of King Arthur and his mythical quest for the Holy Grail, injecting every scene with bizarre conversations about swallows, swamps, hamsters, herrings, shrubberies, and elderberries.

From the minute the film begins with Arthur riding on an invisible horse to the sound of clacking coconuts, this film takes every opportunity to deliver a laugh with the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow. As they battle fearsome foes like the French Taunter, the Black Beast of Argh, the Rabbit of Caerbannog, and the Knights Who Say Ni, Arthur and his band of English “kniggits” embark on a silly and surreal journey that only the guys of Monty Python could conceive, And fans wouldn’t want it any other way.

The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021)

The Mitchells in their car in "The Mitchells vs. the Machines."
Sony / Sony

When a disgruntled AI unleashes an army of machines to take over Earth, an aspiring young filmmaker, her oddball family, and her bug-eyed pug become the last hope for humanity as they race to save the planet in their burnt-orange 1993 station wagon. Produced by the guys behind The Lego Movie and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, this film is like an internet meme come to life, never letting up with its unique brand of action and digital humor.

But even as the Mitchells face off against swarms of flying robots, killer Roombas, and a Kaiju-Furby that breathes laser beams (no time to explain that one), the movie still takes the time to present an endearing story of a family coming together to face a brave new world of memes and machines.

Wendell & Wild (2022)

Wendell and Wild in "Wendell & Wild."
Netflix / Netflix

Featuring the return of the incomparable Key and Peele, this Burtonesque movie follows a punk-rock student at an all-girls Catholic school when she summons the titular demon brothers, who promise to revive her dead parents and end up unleashing a horde of zombies with their magical hair cream. Yeah, this story is a lot to wrap your skull around.

Given that this film came fresh from the minds of Henry Selick (CoralineThe Nightmare Before Christmas) and Jordan Peele (Get Out, Nope), the weirdness shouldn’t be a surprise. Despite being about summoning the dead, this film is full of life thanks to its ambitious story and eye-catching animation. Such a bizarre and complex tale may not be to everyone’s liking, but Wendell & Wild should not be kept in the grave.

Anthony Orlando
Anthony Orlando is a writer/director from Oradell, NJ. He spent four years at Lafayette College, graduating CUM LAUDE with a…
5 underrated movies on Netflix you need to watch in November 2024
Eminem sits on a bus in 8 Mile.

Cobra Kai never dies. Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 returns on November 15, with the karate students heading to Spain for the Sekai Taikai. On that same day, Netflix continues its venture into live sports with its biggest event — a boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Elsewhere, two new holiday movies — Hot Frosty and Our Little Secret — and the streamer's Oscar contender, Emilia Pérez, arrive this month.

The above titles will likely end up on Netflix's most popular lists. However, Netflix is a streaming service with thousands of selections, especially movies. To help expedite your decision, we curated a list of five underrated movies to watch this month. Our recommendations include a high school sports story, a rap drama, and a holiday romance.

Read more
If you have to watch one Netflix movie in November, stream this one
A girl leans out of a car window in Woman of the Hour.

Few things are more relatable than opening Netflix knowing full well that you have time to watch a movie, and realizing with a pang of panic that you don't actually know what you want to watch. If you've ever found yourself scrolling through Netflix for what feels like hours without a clear sense of purpose, know that you aren't alone.

We've tried to take some of the hard work on and save you from that endless scroll by picking out one movie that's worth making time for this November. Woman of the Hour tells the true story of a woman who went on a dating game show in the 1970s, and almost found herself victimized by serial killer Rodney Alcala, who she chose to be her date. Here are three reasons the movie is worth checking out.

Read more
3 rom-coms on Netflix you need to watch in November 2024
A man berates a woman as another man stands in the middle.

The holiday season is in full swing on Netflix. The streamer will release several holiday rom-coms from now until Christmas. One movie on the upcoming slate is Our Little Secret, a new movie starring Lindsay Lohan as a woman forced to spend the holidays under the same roof with her ex-partner.

While the holidays provide an abundance of rom-coms, other romantic options don't involve Santa Claus or a Christmas tree. One of our top suggestions this month is Lonely Planet, a new adventure rom-com starring Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth. Read on to learn more about Lonely Planet and two more rom-coms you should watch in November.

Read more