Time to have a look at the final crop of films and TV shows leaving Netflix this year, as the streaming service prepares to ditch a few last films and series before 2019 arrives.
This month, we're saying goodbye to some horror films (including Hellraiser and Children of the Corn), superheroes (Spider-Man 3) and Disney family films (Moana and Pirates of the Caribbean)… so don’t plan on those particular titles to keep the kids occupied during the holiday festivities!
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Read on for some of the other best streamables to watch before they leave Netflix this month!
15. The Game
Michael Douglas stars in this ‘90s thriller about a closed off investment banker who decides to take part in a mysterious ‘Game’… but one that rejects his application. Slowly, he begins to fear that the company who created the Game is now after him, and he is dragged into a terrifying world where he has to try and escape this shadowy organization.
Leaving: Dec 1
14. Groundhog Day
Bid farewell to this classic comedy, starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell. Murray plays a jaded weatherman who ends up stuck in a time loop, reliving one day over and over, and learning how to become a better man along the way (and one worthy of the woman that he wants to be with). It may be a fairly simple premise, but Groundhog Day is accepted as one of the greatest rom coms ever.
Leaving: Dec 1
13. Hellraiser
Halloween is long gone, so it’s time to say goodbye to this classic horror. Hellraiser (and the sequel, Hellbound: Hellraiser II) are both leaving the streaming service on December 1st. While there are eight other films in the franchise, none of them are available to stream either. So get your fill of PinHead and the portal to hell while you still can.
Leaving: Dec 1
12. Sons of Anarchy (Season 1-7)
All seven seasons of Sons of Anarchy are departing Netflix this month, so if you aren’t quite finished with the adventures of this motorcycle club, you may be out of luck (or out of sleep, desperately binging). Spin-off series Mayans MC is also not on Netflix, although with the first season only just finished (the finale aired on Nov 6th), there’s still a possibility that this one will be available to stream in the future.
Leaving: Dec 1
11. Spider-Man 3
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is going to hit the big screen in December, but on the small screen, the only Spider-Man movie currently on Netflix is going to be leaving at the start of the month. Spider-Man 3, the last of Tobey Maguire’s run as the web-slinger with Topher Grace as Venom, leaves the streaming service on Dec 1st. However, with so many better spider-movies in theaters these days, we should be able to handle the loss.
Leaving: Dec 1
10. Children of the Corn
Hellraiser isn’t the only classic horror to bid farewell to this month. Children of the Corn is also heading off Netflix at the start of the month. Based on a Stephen King story, Children of the Corn plays into the natural creepiness of children, as the inhabitants of a small rural town slaughter anyone who is over the age of 18. Of course, there are still plenty of Stephen King offerings available for any who want to get their end of the year horror fix.
Leaving: Dec 1
9. Air Bud
There are no fewer than fourteen Air Bud films in this franchise about an adorable dog who can play sports… and several of them are leaving Netflix this month. Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch, Air Bud: Spikes Back, Air Bud: World Pup, Air Buddies, Spooky Buddies, and The Search For Santa Paws are all being removed on December 4th (so good luck entertaining the kids with this franchise over Christmas!).
Leaving: Dec 4
8. Battle Royale
Before there was The Hunger Games, there was Battle Royale. This Japanese film (also based on a novel), takes place in a future where the BR Act has been passed to control the youth of Japan - and a ninth-grade class are given three days to fight to the death, with a single victor expected. Battle Royale may not have the districts or love triangle of The Hunger Games, but it has the same kind of phenomenal character development and plot twists and is sure to please fans.
Leaving: Dec 10
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7. Teeth
More horror in this Sundance Film Festival award winner, Teeth, a film about a teenage girl who discovers that she has an ‘aberration’… and one that might not be as bad as she thinks it is at first. A Christian girl who preaches abstinence, when Dawn is assaulted she discovers that she actually has something that can be used as a weapon against the men who would hurt her.
Leaving: Dec 10
6. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Gary Oldman stars in this 2011 thriller about a semi-retired spy who has to put his skills to use to find a secret agent in MI6 during the days of the Cold War. Nominated for no fewer than three Oscars and with a star-studded cast, this tense drama is perfect for anyone who loves complex mysteries and spy thrillers.
Leaving: Dec 16
5. Moana
Another family film leaving the streaming service this month is Disney’s Moana, the animated feature film about a young Polynesian girl who sets off across the ocean to try and find the Demigod Maui to save her island home. Expect all the usual Disney goodness, with great songs and inspiring lessons for children and adults alike.
Leaving: Dec 20
4. Food, Inc
This well-known 2008 documentary takes a hard look at American industrial farming and the food industry, including meat production and mass-produced grains, as well as the financial benefits to major food corporations. This is a fascinating look at how food gets to our tables (with a distinct pro-vegan message, but one that doesn’t overwhelm the film as a whole), although maybe it’s a good thing it won’t be around to watch before Christmas dinner!
Leaving: Dec 20
3. Spotlight
This true story is definitely not one for those looking for a little lighthearted Christmas fare before the end of the month. Spotlight delves into the story of how the Boston Globe was instrumental in uncovering the scandal of child molestation within the Catholic Church, and it doesn’t shy away from the painful parts. With a star-studded cast and two Oscars under its belt, Spotlight is definitely one to watch before it leaves Netflix.
Leaving: Dec 22
2. Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Disney pulls another film from Netflix this month, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. The first film in this wildly successful pirate franchise, Curse of the Black Pearl isn’t the only film in the franchise on Netflix - and it looks like both At World’s End and Dead Men Tell No Tales will remain available past this month… although of course, that’s only helpful if you’ve already seen the first two!
Leaving: Dec 25
1. Troy
Finally, bid farewell to Troy, just before the arrival of 2019. The epic story of the Trojan War, Troy is packed with familiar faces, including Orlando Bloom, Brad Pitt, and Eric Bana. Be warned, though… while this Oscar-nominated film is absolutely worth the watch, it’s not a short one… at almost three hours long, you definitely need to set aside a serious chunk of time for this film!
Leaving: Dec 31