Summer is fading away, retreating under a storm of pumpkin spice lattes... and that means it's time to bid farewell to hot summer nights, and old summer Netflix. As always, the streaming service is ditching plenty of old movies and tv shows to make way for some brand new content (and there's some great content coming, including new Big Mouth and a Breaking Bad movie). On the way out are plenty of heartwarming dramas and comedies, so catch em while you can to warm up on a chilly fall evening...
Cabaret (1972)
The classic version of Cabaret, starring Liza Minelli, is one of the first casualties of the month - so those wanting to catch some old school broadway musical goodness may have to look elsewhere (or actually just head to Broadway!). Thankfully, though, if you still want to scratch that musical itch, there are plenty of other options available on Netflix to sing along to.
Leaving: Oct 1
Divine Secrets Of The Ya Ya Sisterhood
This is definitely the kind of film that feels like a summer's night, with the heat of the South just rising from the screen. The story of generations of women, the Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood was a bestselling book before it was turned into a film in 2002. With a star-studded cast, this is a film for all mothers and daughters - no matter their age, their friendships, or their birthplace.
Leaving: Oct 1
Empire Records
Time to get nostalgic, with this '90s cult classic. A teen flick that takes place in a record store (yes, back in the day when people had to go to a bricks and mortar store in order to buy their music!), Empire Records has the usual types in its cast of misfits - the preppy one, the emo one, the cool girl, the boss... and while it only takes place over the course of a day, this is the perfect film for anyone missing the '90s. It's worth a re-watch just for the fashion, to be honest!
Leaving: Oct 1
Gremlins
Now this is a film that it's sad to see leaving Netflix right before Halloween - as Gremlins is a classic 'horror'... although truly, it's far more a comedy than a monster movie. As everyone knows, Gremlins is all about proper pet care... or perhaps not.
When a boy accidentally breaks the rules (don't get it wet, don't feed it after midnight) of his new furry pal, he is left with a mob of tiny monsters, intent on destruction. Yes, the special effects are horribly aged, but there is no doubt that this is a true classic... and maybe it will be back in time for Christmas Eve!
Leaving: Oct 1
In Bruges
Another movie that is perfect for the season (so it's sad to see it go) is the brilliant dark comedy In Bruges. Starring Colin Farrell, In Bruges is about a hitman in hiding after a job goes wrong - and it's truly an example of what black comedy would be. Not for the faint of heart, In Bruges is truly for those with a twisted sense of humor.
Leaving: Oct 1
Julie & Julia
Something a little more heartwarming? Try Julie and Julia. Based on the book of the same name, this sweet film tells two stories at the same time - that of the legendary Julia Childs, and of Julie, a blogger in NYC who decides to cook her way through the entirety of Julia's book on French Cooking.
As their stories come together, the film is all about growth, food, and following your dreams. Warning, though. This is not a movie to watch hungry, because it really is all about the food!
Leaving: Oct 1
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Like Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood, this is a film for anyone wanting to warm the cockles of their heart - and feel a little connection to the women in their lives. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is about a group of girlfriends who share one pair of perfect jeans (and yes, this is the least realistic part of the movie!). As each teen goes her own way for the summer, the film tells her story, in a celebration of sweet teenage summers and friendship - perhaps not Oscar-Winner material, but a fun film for the end of summer.
Leaving: Oct 1
Despicable Me 3
With the kids back at school, perhaps Netflix believes that the audience for Despicable Me 3 will drop... and they are probably right, but this is still a fun film for grown-ups! One of many in the hugely popular Despicable Me franchise, this installment follows Gru and the girls as they seek to meet Gru's long-long brother. Expect the usual mayhem, merriment, and of course... minions. (And maybe pretend that you are watching for the kids' sake, even if that isn't strictly true!).
Leaving: Oct 5
Bridget Jones' Baby
The most recent in the Bridget Jones franchise, Bridget Jones' Baby may have failed to set the world on fire when it was released in 2016, but fans of the franchise may still want to give it a watch before it leaves at the end of the month. The third in the series, Bridget Jones' Baby deviates from the book series and puts poor Bridget in a pickle - she's pregnant, and she's not quite sure who the father is! As usual, she's got her great friends and her sense of humor to help... and audiences can be glad that once again, at least they aren't in her shoes!
Leaving: Oct 20
The Imitation Game
Finally, something a little more serious to round out the list of last-chance watchables on Netflix this month. The Imitation Game is the Oscar winning drama based on the real life of Alan Turing, as he attempts to crack the code machines during World War II. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Turing, this is a tense and wonderful look at the father of the modern computer - and definitely worth a watch for anyone who hasn't seen it yet.
Leaving: Oct 29