Netflix’s monthly rotation of films and TV shows is here again, and November 2018 sees us bidding farewell to several full film franchises - although there’s still time for a quick marathon if one of your favorites is on the way out!
Dinosaur fans, in particular, might have a sad November, with the entirety of both Jurassic Park and The Land Before Time disappearing this month. Other movies leaving include historical epics (like Anna Karenina and The Reader), a few newer films (including the family-friendly Paddington), and only one TV series: Undercover Boss.
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Here's the best of the movies and TV shows leaving Netflix in the coming weeks - and how long you have to enjoy them.
15. Amelie
This indie French flick is romantic, charming… and the definition of quirky. Starring Audrey Tatou, Amelie follows a quiet and shy waitress, who grew up in relative solitude, but who still cares deeply about the world around her. She spends her time trying to brighten the lives of the people in her neighborhood with small gestures, and her adventures bring her in contact with another, equally unique creative type - an adult video clerk who collects photobooth pictures left behind.
Leaving: Nov 1
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14. Cruel Intentions (1, 2 & 3)
Not everyone may realize that Cruel Intentions, the 1999 film inspired by Dangerous Liasons, actually turned into a series with a total of three films in it. The original Cruel Intentions was followed up with a prequel (Cruel Intentions 2) and a sequel (Cruel Intentions 3). Cruel Intentions 2 follows the same students (albeit with a different cast playing them), while Cruel Intentions 3 is almost entirely separate, although all three are about the manipulative sexual games played by the rich teens of exclusive schools.
Leaving: Nov 1
13. Hellboy II: The Golden Army
The follow up to 2004’s Hellboy, The Golden Army sees Ron Perlman return as the big red star of the show, battling to save the world from fantastical and demonic forces. Fans of the original will still enjoy this sequel, and superhero fans who haven’t yet discovered Hellboy may want to sneak in a quick re-watch before this leaves the streaming service… especially ahead of the Hellboy reboot due to hit the big screen next year.
Leaving: Nov 1
12. Jurassic Park (Jurassic Park III & The Lost World: Jurassic Park)
The original Jurassic Park trilogy returned to Netflix this summer, but it’s time to wave goodbye to these dino adventures, as they are once again becoming Netflix-extinct this November. The original 1993 film that started it all was followed by two sequels, before the reboot (Jurassic World) hit theaters in 2015. Neither of the newer two Jurassic World films are available on Netflix either, so it’s a dinosaur-free November for the streaming service.
Leaving: Nov 1
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11. Oculus
Halloween has come and gone, so now it’s time to say goodbye to some of Netflix’s horror catalog, including this 2014 flick starring Karen Gillan. Gillan plays Kaylie, a traumatized girl who is determined to get to the bottom of her parents’ brutal murders - although it’s quickly clear that the mirror connected to their gory deaths has been twisting the minds of its victims for centuries… a thriller for gore-lovers, Oculus can keep that Halloween vibe going a little longer.
Leaving: Nov 1
10. Phenomenon
Last call for some 90s fantasy drama, with Phenomenon leaving Netflix this November. This 1996 film stars John Travolta as a nice guy in a small town who suddenly finds himself with miraculous powers after a bright light descends on him one night… but this is not superhero fare. Instead, it’s a film about the way that people react to someone suddenly becoming brilliant - and a little bit frightening in his abilities - and the possibility he has for love.
Leaving: Nov 1
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9. Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassins’ Ball
Fans of Smokin’ Aces may enjoy this 2010 prequel movie… but mostly because of the usual action-movie fodder; plenty of sexily clad women, men with big guns, and wildly unrealistic fight scenes. It’s definitely one for those boring fall evenings when it’s cold outside and something action-packed and not too complex is on the streaming agenda…
Leaving: Nov 1
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8. Steel Magnolias
This classic female friendship movie is well worth a watch - charming, funny, and incredibly touching. And of course, boasting an incredible cast, including Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLain and Sally Field. Definitely a tear-jerker, Steel Magnolias is a great rainy day movie whether it’s your first time watching, or you’ve seen it a hundred times before.
Leaving: Nov 1
7. The Land Before Time (I, II & III)
The first three installments of this family-friendly dinosaur classic is heading off the streaming service at the beginning of the month, taking with it the characters that children have loved since the 80s. However, even with The Land Before Time, The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure, and The Land Before Time III: The Time Of The Great Giving all leaving, there is still one left: The Land Before Time XIV: The Journey Of The Brave.
Leaving: Nov 1
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6. The Lazarus Effect
The Lazarus Effect boasts a star-studded cast (including Olivia Wilde, Donald Glover, and Mark Duplass), but the actors are best thing about this 2015 horror. The basic premise isn’t the most original (a group of researchers trying to bring people back from the dead), but it will still appeal to anyone looking to squeeze in a little extra horror by the end of the month.
Leaving: Nov 1
5. The Reader
Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes star in this period drama set over several time periods, as a young man meets and falls for an older woman, before she resurfaces in his life many years later, on trial for war crimes in WWII. As the layers are peeled back on this woman, The Reader paints a picture of a complex woman and a young boy who is still unsure of his feelings for her and will leave viewers asking themselves some tough questions.
Leaving: Nov 1
4. Up in the Air
This Oscar-nominated comedy-drama stars George Clooney as an HR consultant who makes his living traveling around the country firing people - a thankless job and a rootless life, but one that he claims to love. However, when his own job is threatened, he takes a trip with a new colleague and starts to see his own life in a new light… and one that might change his mind about his only goals being detachment and frequent flyer miles!
Leaving: Nov 1
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3. Anna Karenina
Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel has been adapted for the screen multiple times, but it’s the 2012 version that will be departing Netflix on November 12th. Starring Kiera Knightly in partnership with director Joe Wright for the third time, it’s a classic romance for a reason, centered on one woman’s search for happiness.
Leaving: Nov 12
2. Paddington
Family-friendly Paddington leaves Netflix mid-month this month, and with Paddington 2 not on the streaming service, it’s time to wave goodbye to this loveable bear for now. Paddington takes the classic children’s character and brings him into the modern day, with a new Brown family to love the little Peruvian bear, and a museum taxidermist who is out to get him for his own (obviously nefarious) reasons.
Leaving: Nov 16
1. Undercover Boss: Seasons 1-5
The only full series to be leaving Netflix this month is Undercover Boss, with all five seasons currently streaming being cut on November 17th. This reality show sees the big bosses of large corporations go undercover as new hires in low-level positions to really understand how their business is working on every level - and how it feels to step out of the CEO’s office in their own company.
Leaving: Nov 17