It always seems like Netflix has an unending library of great movies and TV shows, but at the same time, it is also quite difficult to figure out what you actually want to watch. So, we thought, why not let Netflix make it easy for you, as it removes movies and TV shows from its library every month, and we decided to pick the best of the best films and TV shows you should watch before you can’t anymore.
Austin Powers 1-3 (December 1)
Austin Powers is a satirical spy comedy film series directed by Jay Roach from a screenplay by Mike Myers and Michael McCullers. The film series follows British spy Austin Powers as he battles his arch-nemesis, Dr. Evil. Austin Powers stars Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley, Michael York, Seth Green, Heather Graham, Mindy Sterling, Robert Wagner, and Verne Troyer.
Beverly Hills Cop (December 1)
Beverly Hills Cop is a buddy cop action comedy film directed by Martin Brest from a screenplay by Daniel Petrie Jr. The 1984 film follows Detroit cop Alex Foley as he goes to Beverly Hills to investigate the brutal murder of his closest friend. Beverly Hills Cop stars Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Lisa Eilbacher, Ronny Cox, and Steven Berkoff.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (December 1)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a sci-fi comedy-drama film directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Melissa Mathison. The 1982 film follows Elliott, a young boy who comes across an extraterrestrial stranded on Earth and soon befriends him and, with the help of his friends, tries to get him back home. E.T the Extra-Terrestrial stars Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, and Henry Thomas.
Edge of Tomorrow (December 1)
Edge of Tomorrow is a sci-fi action film directed by Doug Liman from a screenplay co-written by Christopher McQuarrie, Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth. Based on Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s Japanese light novel All You Need Is Kill, the 2014 film follows noncombatant Major William Cage as he is thrown into the chaos of a war with the aliens, but he soon finds himself stuck in a time loop. Edge of Tomorrow stars Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton, and Brendan Gleeson.
Game Night (December 1)
Game Night is a dark comedy action film co-directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein from a screenplay by Mark Perez. The 2018 film follows Max and Annie Davis, a married couple and their friends as their game night devolves into a series of dangerous situations after Max’s dubious brother visits. Game Night stars Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Billy Magnussen, Sharon Horgan, Lamorne Morris, Kylie Bunbury, and Jesse Plemons.
Inglourious Basterds (December 1)
Inglourious Basterds is a war dark comedy-drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The 2009 film is set during World War II, and it follows Shosanna, a Jewish woman whose family was killed by the Nazis and now she is on the path of vengeance. It also revolves around a group of American-Jewish guerrilla soldiers trying to take down the Nazis. Inglourious Basterds stars Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, Eli Roth, Diane Kruger, Daniel Brühl, and Til Schweiger.
Long Shot (December 1)
Long Shot is a romantic comedy film directed by Jonathan Levin from a screenplay co-written by Dan Sterling and Liz Hannah. The 2019 film follows journalist Fred, who reunites with his childhood babysitter, Charlotte, but now Charlotte is running for the presidency and Fred is working as her speechwriter. Long Shot stars Seth Rogen, Charlize Theron, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Andy Serkis, June Diane Raphael, Bob Odenkirk, and Alexander Skarsgard.
Midnight Run (December 1)
Midnight Run is an action comedy thriller film directed by Martin Brest from a screenplay by George Gallo. The 1988 film follows Jack Walsh, a bounty hunter who’s hired to track down accountant Jonathan Mardukas before the FBI or the mafia gets their hands on him. Midnight Run stars Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton, Dennis Farina, and Joe Pantoliano.
Paddington (December 1)
Paddington is a live-action animated comedy film written and directed by Paul King. Based on Michael Bond’s character Paddington Bear, the 2014 film follows the titular anthropomorphic bear as he arrives in London from the jungles of Peru and is taken in by the kind-hearted Brown family. Paddington stars Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Nicole Kidman, and Ben Whishaw.
The Equalizer (December 1)
The Equalizer is a vigilante action-thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by Richard Wen. Based on the 1980s TV series of the same name, the 2014 series follows Robert McCall, a retired Marine and DIA officer, who becomes embroiled in a deadly conflict with the Russian mafia to save a young girl. The Equalizer stars Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloë Grace Moretz, David Harbour, Bill Pullman, and Melissa Leo.
Wonka (December 1)
Wonka is a musical fantasy film directed by Paul King, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby. Based on Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the 2023 film revolves around a young and poor Willy Wonka as he tries to achieve his dreams of becoming a famous chocolatier, which puts him at odds with a rival chocolatier. Wonka stars Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant.
How I Met Your Mother Seasons 1-9 (December 3)
How I Met Your Mother is a sitcom series co-created by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas. The CBS series is set in New York City, and it follows Ted Mosby, a hopeless romantic and his friends as they lead their lives, while in the future Ted narrates to his children how he met their mother. How I Met Your Mother stars Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, and Cristin Milioti.
Arrow Seasons 1-8 (December 18)
Arrow is a superhero action-adventure drama series co-developed by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Andrew Kreisberg. Based on DC Comics’ characters of the same name, The CW series is set in the fictional Star City, and it follows Oliver Queen, a billionaire playboy who was stranded on a remote island for five years. When he returns, he becomes the Arrow, a masked vigilante hellbent on ridding his city of dangerous criminals. Arrow stars Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, Colin Donnell, David Ramsey, Willa Holland, Susanna Thompson, Paul Blackthorne, and Emily Bett Rickards.
Supernatural Seasons 1-15 (December 18)
Supernatural is a fantasy action-adventure drama series created by Eric Kripke. The WB and later The CW series follow the Winchester brothers as they carry on the family business of hunting down and killing evil supernatural entities. Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Katie Cassidy, Lauren Cohan, Misha Collins, Mark A. Sheppard, Mark Pellegrino, and Alexander Calvert.
The 100 Seasons 1-7 (December 18)
The 100 is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama series developed by Jason Rothenberg. Based on Kass Morgan’s young adult novel series of the same name, The CW series is set a century after a nuclear conflict left the Earth uninhabitable, and it revolves around 100 juvenile delinquents who are sent to Earth to determine if it’s okay to return. The 100 stars Eliza Taylor, Paige Turco, Thomas McDonell, Eli Goree, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Bob Morley.
Despicable Me 4 (December 28)
Despicable Me 4 is an animated comedy film directed by Chris Renaud from a screenplay co-written by Mike White and Ken Daurio. The 2024 film is the fourth installment in the Despicable Me film series, and it follows now secret agent Gru as he is forced to relocate his family to a safe house after an old rival returns to seek revenge against him. Despicable Me 4’s voice cast includes Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Joey King, Miranda Cosgrove, Stephen Colbert, Sofia Vergara, and Will Ferrell.