6 Book Adaptations to Watch in August 2025

Hi Bookish Besties! August is stacked with page-to-screen premieres—perfect for pairing binge–reading with popcorn. Whether you crave heart-tugging romance, pulse-pounding suspense, or laugh-out-loud body swaps, these book adaptations 2025 August have you covered.

The Watch List

My Oxford Year

Watch: August 1, Netflix
Book: Ella Durran’s Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford derails when she meets Jamie Davenport—a charming local with secrets that challenge her political ambitions. Their breezy fling deepens into a moving tale of sacrifice and love.
Adaptation: Netflix promises lush campus cinematography and tearful chemistry. Expect faithful nods to Ella’s hard choices and plenty of swoon-worthy moments that reflect what truly matters beyond ambition.

She Rides Shotgun

Watch: August 1, Theatrical
Book: Ex-con Nate reunites with his daughter Polly after prison only to discover his old gang wants them dead. When Polly’s mother is murdered, father and daughter must stay one step ahead of Aryan Steel’s hit squad.
Adaptation: Taron Egerton leads this gritty thriller with raw violence and fierce familial loyalty. With Ana Sophia Heger co-starring and a script by Ben Collins & Luke Piotrowski, brace for relentless tension and driving redemption arcs.

Freakier Friday

Watch: August 8, Theatrical
Book: Mary Rodgers’s classic body-swap comedy returns in a new sequel: Anna and Tess Coleman switch bodies with Anna’s daughter and her fiancé’s daughter, unleashing hilarious generational chaos.
Adaptation: Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprise their roles in this Disney sequel, joined by Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, and Vanessa Bayer. Expect fresh shenanigans, heartfelt mother–daughter insights, and classic Freaky Friday fun.

Night Always Comes

Watch: August 15, Netflix
Book: Lynette, an Oregon woman with a troubled family, goes on a dangerous quest to collect money owed to her—willing to cross any moral line to survive.
Adaptation: Vanessa Kirby headlines this dark, character-driven thriller alongside Jennifer Jason Leigh and Zack Gottsagen. Early teasers promise Kirby’s magnetic intensity and a raw, emotional dive into desperation and the bonds that hold us together.

The Thursday Murder Club

Watch: August 28, Netflix
Book: Four septuagenarian sleuths in a retirement village turn cold-case hobbyists—until a real murder drags them into a live investigation fueled by friendship and sharp wit.
Adaptation: Produced by Steven Spielberg, starring Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan, this Netflix adaptation shines with cozy charm, clever puzzles, and the heartwarming chemistry of dear friends on the case.
Update: I enjoyed watching the film and it’s perfect for a rainy afternoon with tea and biscuits. After watching I did a Thursday Murder Club book vs movie comparison and I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Caught Stealing

Watch: August 29, Theatrical
Book: Bartender-turned-reluctant criminal Hank Thompson cat-sits for a shady acquaintance—and finds himself tangled with brutal gangsters and a suitcase of cash.
Adaptation: Directed by Darren Aronofsky with Austin Butler leading a superstar ensemble, this ’90s–set crime thriller promises breakneck pacing, stylized violence, and the fresh dialogue that made the novel a cult favorite.

What book adaptation would you be watching first?

There you have it—six page-to-screen hits to mark on your calendar. Which adaptation are you most excited to watch after you finish the book? Drop your picks below!