As witnessed earlier, HBO Max is bringing compelling content on their OTT platform this August 2023. From Winning Time: The Risse of the Lakers Dynasty and Rap Sh!t to Harley Quinn and Warrior, HBO Max will explore every genre of cinema and storytelling. You must have been adding all the latest shows to your watchlist.
Be careful because some classic gems are leaving HBO Max in August 2023 amidst all the latest additions. You might want to watch these movies first before you regret missing them. Continuing from films leaving HBO Max in August 2023 Part 2, we bring you the list of films leaving HBO Max in August 2023 Part 3.
Every Movie Leaving HBO Max in August 2023 Part 3
1. Tokyo Revengers (August 28th)
Release Date: July 9th, 2021
IMDb rating: 6,5.5/10
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Sci-fi
Director: Tsutomu Hanabusa
Actors: Takumi Kitamura, Yuki Yamada, Yosuke Sugino, Keita Arai, Kazuki Horike, Mio Imada, Hayato Isomura, Gordon Maeda, and others
Run Time: 2 hours
Box Office: $39 million
The story follows TakemichiHanagaki, who lives an average adult life in a crappy apartment with thin walls. He is a virgin and gets badly treated by his six years younger boss like anything. One day he got to know that his previous school girlfriend, Hinata Tachibana, whom he loves very much, got murdered by a street gang. Unexpectedly, he travels back to his school days. Takemichi must conquer the sinister aberrant gang to change his life and save Hinata.
2. Rush Hour (August 31st)
Release Date: September 18th, 1998
IMDb rating: 7.0/10
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Director: Brett Ratner
Actors: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Ken Leung, Tom Wilkinson, Tzi Ma, Robert Littman, Michael Chow, Julia Hsu, and others
Run Time: 1 hour 38 minutes (PG-13)
Budget: $33 million (estimated)
Box Office: $244 million (approximate)
A Chinese diplomat’s daughter got kidnapped in Los Angeles. He appoints Hong Kong Detective Inspector Lee (played by Jackie Chan) to work with the FBI. The FBI doesn’t want to work with Lee and leaves him off to the LAPD and assigns Detective James Carter (played by Chris Tucker) to keep an eye on him. Lee and Carter can’t tolerate each other. However, they work together when they find out the police, and the FBI have ditched them.
3. 20 Feet from Stardom (August 31st)
Release Date: July 26th, 2013
IMDb rating: 7.4/10
Genre: Documentary, Biography, History, Music
Director: Morgan Neville
Actors: Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill, Lou Adler, Stephanie ‘Stevvi’ Alexander, Patti Austin, Chris Botti, and others
Run Time: 1 hour 31 minutes (PG-13)
Budget: $1 million (estimated)
Box Office: $5.8 million
The documentary features backup singers’ experiences in the pop music world, where the main stage artist takes all the limelight. Interviewing several veterans and concert footage and exploring the history of predominantly African-American singers in the rock era, the movie gives details about the struggle and journey artists took to make a living out of their passion for music.
4. Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House (August 31st)
Release Date: August 18th, 2008
IMDb rating: 6.9/10
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Director: Rory Kennedy
Actors: George Bush, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Al Gore, Tipper Gore, Lyndon B. Johnson, John F. Kennedy, and others (all from their archive footage)
Run Time: 47 minutes
Director Rory Kennedy drafted a film focused on ‘The First Lady of the Press,’ Journalist Helen Thomas. She has covered the nine presidents and their journey, holding the front-row seat at White House press conferences for 60+ years. Thomas sat down in her 80s for a one-on-one interview describing her career, the varied timelines of the Presidents she has covered, and some scandals that have shaken the White House over the years.
5. 93 Queen (August 31st)
Release Date: January 1st, 2018
IMDb rating: 7.3/10
Genre: Documentary
Director: Paula Eiselt
Actors: Amy Ackerman, Hadassah Ellis, Ailin Elaysi, Faigy Freier, Leah Freier, Meilech Freier, Moshe Leib Freier, Rachel Freier, Tzvi Dovid Freier, and others
Run Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Box Office: $76,056
A group of Hasidic women make the first all-female volunteer ambulance corps in New York. The women are smashing the patriarchy, and the movie portrays unique religious women with an ambition of taking the matter into their own hands for a change in the community.
6. Acts of Vengeance (August 31st)
Release Date: October 27th, 2017
IMDb rating: 5.7/10
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Director: Isaac Florentine
Actors: Antonio Banderas, Karl Urban, Paz Vega, Clint Dyer, Cristina Serafini, Atanas Srebrev, Mark Rhino Smith, Raicho Vasilev, and others
Run Time: 1 hour 27 minutes (R)
Box Office: $320,705
Frank Valera, a successful lawyer, and neglectful father, faces sudden trauma when his wife and younger daughter become victims of a criminal. Gathering every ounce of strength and courage, Frank is hell-bent on seeking revenge. Franks decides to transform and take the road of silence to make whoever is responsible pay the price.
So, Popgeeks! This was the list of every movie leaving HBO Max in August 2023. Ensure to watch them on priority. Stay tuned for further updates.
FAQs
- What films are leaving HBO Max in August 2023?
The films leaving HBO Max in August 2023 are:- Tokyo Revengers (August 31st)
- Rush Hour (August 31st)
- 20 Feet from Stardom (August 31st)
- Thank you, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House (August 31st)
- 93 Queen (August 31st)
- Acts of Vengeance (August 31st)
- What revenge thriller is a must-watch on HBO Max?
Acts of Vengeance (2017) is a must-watch thriller on HBO Max before August 31st, as the movie will no longer be available on the platform after the date. - Is Tokyo Revengers (2021) a movie or series?
Tokyo Revengers (2021) is a Japanese movie adapted from the well-known manga series of the same name. It is available to stream on HBO Max before August 31st.
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