The movies leaving Netflix this month
The movies leaving Netflix this month
The scent of pumpkin spice wafting from your local coffee shop, the crunch of leaves beneath your feet, and the chilly shorter days mean one thing: It's spooky season. Yes, it's time to light those jack-o-lanterns, get under the covers, and start streaming your favorite fright flicks before it's too late because plenty of classic horror movies are leaving Netflix by the end of October.
There are quite a few reasons a movie might leave Netflix; perhaps its rights are no longer available, or its popularity doesn't justify the cost of licensing. Though the motivation may vary, 32 movies are leaving Netflix in October, so it's time to schedule your viewing choices accordingly.
You could spend an entire scary movie weekend watching the "Chucky" films leaving Netflix on Halloween night—six, to be exact. The terrifying doll has appeared in a variety of forms over the course of this never-ending franchise: in "Child's Play 2," he is reanimated by a power surge; in "Curse of Chucky," he tries to possess a human body; and in "Bride of Chucky," he's revived by his ex-lover.
Looking for more artistic indie horrors? How about "It Follows," which stars generational scream queen Maika Monroe as a high school student who gets haunted after a sexual encounter? You have until Oct. 10 to catch it on Netflix.
If you frighten easily and want something more parable for your October Netflix viewing experience, there's still plenty to choose from. Before they sign off on Oct. 31, catch Julia Roberts' soul-searching journey in "Eat Pray Love," or make things a little more kid-friendly with the speedy blue "Sonic the Hedgehog" and some classic Dr. Seuss adaptations: "Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat" and "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax."
Want to know what else is leaving Netflix in October? Stacker compiled a list of all the films departing, along with the last day they'll be available to stream on the platform. There are also supplementary insights from IMDb on each movie's director, cast, and runtime.
Read on to see the full list and start planning your final freakouts of the month!
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
- Director: Aaron Horvath
- Runtime: 92 minutes
- Genre: Kids
- Cast: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Charlie Day
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 2
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
- Director: Jon M. Chu
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Genre: Romance
- Cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Michelle Yeoh
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 5
It Follows (2015)
- Director: David Robert Mitchell
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Genre: Horror
- Cast: Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, and Daniel Zovatto
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 10
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022)
- Director: Kasi Lemmons
- Runtime: 144 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, and Ashton Sanders
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 21
Bride of Chucky (1998)
- Director: Ronny Yu
- Runtime: 88 minutes
- Genre: Horror
- Cast: Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif, and Katherine Heigl
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Child's Play 2 (1990)
- Director: John Lafia
- Runtime: 83 minutes
- Genre: Horror
- Cast: Alex Vincent, Jenny Agutter, and Brad Dourif
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Child's Play 3 (1991)
- Director: Jack Bender
- Runtime: 89 minutes
- Genre: Horror
- Cast: Justin Whalin, Perrey Reeves, and Jeremy Sylvers
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Cult of Chucky (2017)
- Director: Don Mancini
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Genre: Horror
- Cast: Fiona Dourif, Michael Therriault, and Adam Hurtig
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Curse of Chucky (2013)
- Director: Don Mancini
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Genre: Horror
- Cast: Fiona Dourif, Brad Dourif, and Danielle Bisutti
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Dark Waters (2019)
- Director: Todd Haynes
- Runtime: 127 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, and Tim Robbins
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat (2003)
- Director: Bo Welch
- Runtime: 82 minutes
- Genre: Kids
- Cast: Mike Myers, Alec Baldwin, and Kelly Preston
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (2012)
- Director: Chris Renaud
- Runtime: 86 minutes
- Genre: Kids
- Cast: Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, and Taylor Swift
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Eat Pray Love (2010)
- Director: Ryan Murphy
- Runtime: 140 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Julia Roberts, James Franco, and Javier Bardem
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Hellboy (2019)
- Director: Neil Marshall
- Runtime: 121 minutes
- Genre: Action
- Cast: David Harbour, Milla Jovovich, and Ian McShane
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Identity Thief (2013)
- Director: Seth Gordon
- Runtime: 111 minutes
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, and Jon Favreau
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Jack Reacher (2012)
- Director: Christopher McQuarrie
- Runtime: 131 minutes
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, and Richard Jenkins
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)
- Director: Edward Zwick
- Runtime: 119 minutes
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, and Aldis Hodge
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Jumanji (1995)
- Director: Joe Johnston
- Runtime: 104 minutes
- Genre: Kids
- Cast: Robin Williams, Jonathan Hyde, and Kirsten Dunst
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
La La Land (2016)
- Director: Damien Chazelle
- Runtime: 128 minutes
- Genre: Musical
- Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and John Legend
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Magic Mike (2012)
- Director: Steven Soderbergh
- Runtime: 110 minutes
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Alex Pettyfer, Channing Tatum, and Cody Horn
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Magic Mike XXL (2015)
- Director: Gregory Jacobs
- Runtime: 115 minutes
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, and Joe Manganiello
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
- Director: Terry Gilliam
- Runtime: 92 minutes
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, and Eric Idle
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Mr. Deeds (2002)
- Director: Steve Brill
- Runtime: 96 minutes
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Adam Sandler, Winona Ryder, and Peter Gallagher
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Save the Last Dance (2001)
- Director: Thomas Carter
- Runtime: 113 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Kerry Washington
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Seed of Chucky (2004)
- Director: Don Mancini
- Runtime: 86 minutes
- Genre: Horror
- Cast: Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, and Billy Boyd
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
- Director: Jeff Fowler
- Runtime: 102 minutes
- Genre: Kids
- Cast: James Marsden, Jim Carrey, and Ben Schwartz
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
The Expendables (2010)
- Director: Sylvester Stallone
- Runtime: 103 minutes
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, and Jet Li
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
The Expendables 2 (2012)
- Director: Simon West
- Runtime: 102 minutes
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, and Jet Li
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
The Expendables 3 (2014)
- Director: Patrick Hughes
- Runtime: 126 minutes
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, and Harrison Ford
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
The Wedding Planner (2001)
- Director: Adam Shankman
- Runtime: 103 minutes
- Genre: Romance
- Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
The Young Victoria (2009)
- Director: Jean-Marc Vallée
- Runtime: 104 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, and Paul Bettany
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
World War Z (2013)
- Director: Marc Forster
- Runtime: 117 minutes
- Genre: Action
- Cast: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, and Daniella Kertesz
- Leaving Netflix on Oct. 31
