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5 new to Paramount+ movies I'd stream in August 2026 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
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With plenty of new movies arriving on Paramount+ this month, finding something worth watching can be easier said than done.
So, I’ve worked my way through the August 2026 lineup and selected seven movies that stand out from the crowd, each boasting a Rotten Tomatoes score of at least 90%.
Here are five of the best movies currently streaming on Paramount+ this August, with every pick earning a Rotten Tomatoes score of 90% or above.
Rotten Tomatoes score: 97%Watch "Dead Man Walking" on Paramount+ now‘Escape From Alcatraz’ (1979)Escape From Alcatraz (1979) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers - YouTube Watch OnMost people have probably heard of the classic “Escape From Alcatraz.”
Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%Watch "Million Dollar Baby" on Paramount+ nowFollow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds.