HBO Max Finally Streaming an Underrated Family Movie From 2022

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If you’re searching for a suitable film for your family’s movie night, HBO Max has plenty to offer! They constantly expand their collection with numerous new and returning TV series and movies each month, and August saw the addition of one of the best and less-recognized family films from recent years. Despite the movie not being a box office success, as its October 2022 opening box office numbers didn’t meet expectations, this live-action animated musical adaptation of a popular children’s book has earned a lot of love among fans.

As a passionate film enthusiast, I’ve got to share some exciting news about a fresh release on HBO Max – it’s none other than “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,” a 2022 adaptation by directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon, based on the cherished children’s tale of the same name by Bernard Waber. This movie beautifully combines live-action and animation, adding a touch of musical charm to its storyline.

The plot revolves around the Primm family who’ve recently moved to New York City. Their son, Josh Primm, finds it tough adapting to his new school and friends until he meets Lyle, a singing crocodile! The movie features an impressive cast that includes Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Winslow Fegley, Scoot McNairy, Brett Gelman, and Ego Nwodim. But the one who lends his voice to our friendly croc is none other than Shawn Mendes, whose songs like “Top of the World,” “Heartbeat,” and “Take a Look at Us Now” are sure to capture your hearts!

In October 2022, the movie titled “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” debuted in cinemas, earning $11.5 million during its opening weekend at the box office. However, it managed to rake in a total of $111 million worldwide. The film received positive reviews from both critics and audiences, becoming a contender for Best Family Movie at the 2023 Movieguide Awards and Best Digital – Animation/Family at the 2023 Golden Trailer Awards.

With an impressive 71% critics rating and a stunning 93% audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes, the delightful film “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” is a must-see for all ages. It provides a heartfelt narrative, memorable melodies, and endearing characters that will captivate viewers. Although it may not have been the most popular family movie of 2022, which was also marked by the releases of “Turning Red,” “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” and “Pinocchio,” audiences have praised it as a “wonderful film sure to bring smiles to everyone.

New on HBO Max

Even though it’s still early in August, the collection of movies and shows on HBO Max is overflowing with fresh content. On Monday, you can watch the new release “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile“. Moreover, numerous titles joined the platform on Friday to kick off the month, as shown below: the list of titles that arrived on August 1st on HBO Max.

* Alien: Covenant – A sci-fi thriller about colonizing another planet
* Barbershop (2002) & Barbershop 2: Back in Business – Comedies set in a barber shop
* Couples Retreat, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul – Family comedies
* Enter the Warrior’s Gate, Final Destination Bloodlines, Get a Job (2016), Gremlins 2: The New Batch – Various genres like fantasy, horror, comedy, and drama
* House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 203 & House Hunters: Volume 10, Season 244 (HGTV) – Reality TV shows about real estate
* It Happened in Brooklyn, It’s Always Fair Weather, Jamboree!, Kung Fu Panda 2, Let’s Go Bananas, Season 1A, Lili, Macao, Madame Bovary (1949), Madame Curie – Different movies from various eras
* Marc Maron: Panicked (HBO Original, 2025) – Stand-up comedy special by Marc Maron
* Martha Marcy May Marlene – Psychological thriller about a woman struggling with her past
* Millie, Miss Pinkerton, Mogambo, Mr. Skeffington, Mrs. Miniver (1942), Mrs. Parkington, My Favorite Wife, Neptune’s Daughter (1949), New Moon (1940), Pride and Prejudice (1940), Quo Vadis (1951), Random Harvest, Roughshod, Rules Don’t Apply – Classic movies from various genres
* Smarty, Stonewall, Storm over Wyoming, Survive the Night (2020), The Last Time I Saw Paris, The Life of Vergie Winters, The Long, Long Trailer, The Nun (2018), The Peanut Butter Falcon, The Racket (1951), The Reluctant Debutante, The Water Diviner, Three on a Match, Till the End of Time, Two Weeks with Love (1950), Union Depot – Various movies from different eras
* Unlocked (2017), War on Everyone, Waterloo Bridge (1940), Where Danger Lives, Yogi Bear (Movie) – Different genres like action, comedy, and drama
* You Hurt My Feelings – A movie about the complexities of human emotions

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2025-08-04 18:56