As winter chill settles in, there’s no cozier feeling than snuggling on the couch with Netflix to transport you into holiday bliss or captivating movie worlds. However, there’s nothing more disheartening than discovering that a cherished film on your watchlist is bidding adieu to the streaming giant. Why do movies leave Netflix? Reasons vary, from licensing costs outweighing a film’s popularity to rights no longer being available.
To help you plan your December binge-watching, we’ve compiled a list of the 33 movies bidding farewell to Netflix this month. This selection is larger than usual and includes a mix of modern Christmas classics, award-winning dramas, beloved animations, and iconic franchises. From “Love Actually” to the entire “Jaws” series, here’s what you need to catch before the year ends.
1. Love Actually (2003)
Leaving Netflix on Dec. 31
Before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, savor Hugh Grant’s iconic dance moves, Emma Thompson’s heart-wrenching performance, and a rendition of “All I Want for Christmas” rivaling Mariah Carey’s in “Love Actually.”
2. Jaws Franchise (1975-1987)
Leaving Netflix on Dec. 31
Prepare for a mass franchise exit on New Year’s Eve! The entire “Jaws” series, spanning from the 1975 classic to “Jaws: The Revenge” in 1987, bids farewell to Netflix. Get ready for some spine-chilling oceanic adventures.
3. Mission: Impossible Series (1996-2011)
Leaving Netflix on Dec. 31
If you’re a fan of high-octane action, Tom Cruise’s missions will self-destruct on New Year’s Eve. Bid adieu to the first four films in the “Mission: Impossible” series, featuring thrilling stunts and impossible feats.
4. Oscar Winners and Nominees
Leaving Netflix on Dec. 31
Several cinematic gems that have graced the Oscars are taking their final bow on Netflix. From “American Beauty” to “Gladiator,” these award-winning dramas, along with nominees like “Lost in Translation” and “Saving Private Ryan,” will bid adieu before 2024.
5. Animated Farewell
Leaving Netflix on Dec. 21 & Dec. 31
For family-friendly viewing, enjoy one last hurrah with “Sing 2” and “Kung Fu Panda.” Bid farewell to the animated joy on Dec. 21 and Dec. 31, respectively.
But that’s not all; the departure list includes much more. Here’s a comprehensive rundown of all the movies leaving Netflix in December 2023:
| Movie | Director | Runtime | Genre | Cast | Leaving Netflix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sing 2 (2021) | Garth Jennings | 109 min | Kids | Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson | Dec. 21 |
| Da Kath & Kim Code (2005) | Ted Emery | 81 min | Comedies | Jane Turner, Gina Riley, Glenn Robbins | Dec. 27 |
| Kath & Kimderella (2012) | Ted Emery | 85 min | Comedies | Jane Turner, Gina Riley, Magda Szubanski | Dec. 27 |
| Taylor Swift reputation Stadium Tour (2018) | Paul Dugdale | 125 min | Music Non-Fiction | Taylor Swift | Dec. 30 |
| Us (2019) | Jordan Peele | 116 min | Horror | Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss | Dec. 18 |
| 8 Mile (2002) | Curtis Hanson | 110 min | Drama | Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer | Dec. 31 |
| American Beauty (1999) | Sam Mendes | 122 min | Drama | Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch | Dec. 31 |
| Anchorman (2004) | Adam McKay | 95 min | Comedies | Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd | Dec. 31 |
| Anchorman 2 (2013) | Adam McKay | 113 min | Comedies | Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd | Dec. 31 |
| Casper (1995) | Brad Silberling | 100 min | Kids | Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty | Dec. 31 |
| Catch Me If You Can (2002) | Steven Spielberg | 141 min | Drama | Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken | Dec. 31 |
| Crank (2006) | Brian Taylor | 87 min | Action | Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Jose Pablo Cantillo | Dec. 31 |
| Crank 2 (2009) | Mark Neveldine | 95 min | Action | Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Clifton Collins Jr. | Dec. 31 |
| Field of Dreams (1989) | Phil Alden Robinson | 105 min | Drama | Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, Gaby Hoffmann | Dec. 31 |
| Friends with Benefits (2011) | Will Gluck | 109 min | Comedies | Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Patricia Clarkson | Dec. 31 |
| Get Him to the Greek (2010) | Nicholas Stoller | 109 min | Comedies | Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Elisabeth Moss | Dec. 31 |
| Gladiator (2000) | Ridley Scott | 155 min | Action | Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen | Dec. 31 |
| Jaws (1975) | Steven Spielberg | 124 min | Thrillers | Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss | Dec. 31 |
| Jaws 2 (1978) | Jeannot Szwarc | 116 min | Drama | Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton | Dec. 31 |
| Jaws 3 (1983) | Joe Alves | 98 min | Thrillers | Dennis Quaid, Bess Armstrong, Simon MacCorkindale | Dec. 31 |
| Jaws: The Revenge (1987) | Joseph Sargent | 90 min | Thrillers | Lorraine Gary, Lance Guest, Mario Van Peebles |
