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There’s nothing quite like the mild disappointment of sitting down for a movie night, finally pressing play on a title you’ve had bookmarked for months, only to see a message saying it’s leaving soon. Streaming libraries are notoriously fickle, and Prime Video is clearing out a handful of absolute gems before the calendar turns to September.Whether you’re looking for intense action, a surprising thriller, or a critically acclaimed drama to elevate your weekend, there’s plenty to choose from before these titles leave Prime Video. I’ve combed through the upcoming expiration dates so you don't have to waste 20 minutes scrolling through endless menus.If you’re looking to squeeze every last bit of value out of your subscription this week, here are the five best movies leaving Prime Video in August 2026 that you need to prioritize and stream right now before they vanish into the void.‘Scarface’ (1983)
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Directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone, “Scarface” is the ultimate crime epic of 1980s excess, greed, and paranoia. The film is a loose, updated remake of Howard Hawks’ 1932 mob classic, shifting the setting from Prohibition-era Chicago to 1980s Miami and its drug cartels. Al Pacino gives an explosive, unhinged performance as Tony Montana, and the film also marked a major breakout for Michelle Pfeiffer as Elvira Hancock, alongside standout performances from Steven Bauer and Robert Loggia.Tony Montana (Al Pacino) is a Cuban refugee who arrives in Miami during the 1980 Mariel boatlift. After escaping a refugee camp, Tony and his friend Manny (Steven Bauer) become involved in the city’s cocaine trade, working for drug lord Frank Lopez (Robert Loggia). Tony quickly rises through the ranks, taking increasingly dangerous jobs and eventually building his own powerful drug empire. As his wealth and influence grow, he becomes one of Miami’s biggest cocaine suppliers, but his increasingly reckless decisions bring him into conflict.Watch "Scarface" on Prime Video until August 30‘Green Room’ (2016)
