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.
Baby Driver (January 1)
Baby Driver is an action thriller film written and directed by Edgar Wright. The 2017 film follows Baby, a young man who’s forced into becoming a getaway driver by a criminal mastermind, but things change when he meets a beautiful woman and tries to leave his life of crime behind. Baby Driver stars Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Jon Hamm, Eiza Gonzalez, and Jamie Foxx.
Elvis (January 1)
Elvis is an epic biographical drama film directed by Baz Luhrmann, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, and Jeremy Doner. Based on the life of singer and actor Elvis Presley, the 2022 film chronicles the life of rock and roll phenomenon Elvis Presley as he goes from being someone unknown to one of the most popular human beings in the entire world. Elvis stars Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson, and Richard Roxburgh.
Fifty Shades of Grey 1-3 (January 1)
Fifty Shades of Grey is a romantic drama film trilogy. Based on E.L. James’ novel trilogy of the same name, the film series revolves around the erotic and romantic relationship between Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. Fifty Shades of Grey film series stars Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle, and Marcia Gay Harden.
Hacksaw Ridge (January 1)
Hacksaw Ridge is a biographical war film directed by Mel Gibson from a screenplay co-written by Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight. Based on the 2004 documentary The Conscientious Objector by Terry Benedict, the 2016 film chronicles the life story of Desmond Doss as he joins the United States Army as a combat medic after the Pearl Harbour attack. Hacksaw Ridge stars Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths, and Vince Vaughn.
Kung Fu Panda 1-3 (January 1)
Kung Fu Panda is an animated martial arts comedy film franchise co-created by Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris. The film franchise follows the various adventures of the titular panda named Po Ping as he is chosen to become the Dragon Warrior, despite not knowing anything about fighting. Kung Fu Panda’s voice cast includes Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, David Cross, and James Hong.
Mad Max: Fury Road (January 1)
Mad Max: Fury Road is a post-apocalyptic action film directed by George Miller, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Brendan McCarthy and Nico Lathouris. The 2015 film is the fourth installment in the Mad Max franchise, and it follows Max as he is captured by the warlord Immortan Joe and soon joins forces with Furiosa to escape. Mad Max: Fury Road stars Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Riley Keough.
Paddington 2 (January 1)
Paddington 2 is a live-action animated comedy film directed by Paul King, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby. Based on Michael Bond’s Paddington Bear stories, the 2017 sequel film follows Paddington and the Brown family as Paddington is convicted of a crime he didn’t commit and ends up in prison. Paddington 2 stars Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Hugh Grant, and Ben Whishaw.
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (January 1)
Terminator 2: Judgement Day is a sci-fi action film directed by James Cameron, who also co-wrote the screenplay with William Wisher. The 1991 sequel film revolves around two opposing Terminators, one sent back in time by Skynet to kill John Connor, while the other is sent to protect him. Terminator 2: Judgement Day stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick, and Edward Furlong.
Tenet (January 1)
Tenet is a sci-fi action thriller film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. The 2020 film follows a CIA agent who’s recruited into a top-secret organization known only as Tenet. He is tasked with unravelling a mystery involving a Russian oligarch and objects that travelled back in time. Tenet stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh.
The Goonies (January 1)
The Goonies is an adventure comedy film directed by Richard Donner from a screenplay by Chris Columbus. The 1985 film is set in Astoria, Oregon, and it revolves around a group of young friends who set out to find a lost pirate’s treasure after discovering an old map, but things soon get dangerous when they cross paths with some unsavoury characters. The Goonies stars Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, and Ke Huy Quan.
The Karate Kid (January 1)
The Karate Kid is a martial arts action drama film directed by John G. Avildsen from a screenplay by Robert Mark Kamen. The 1984 film follows Daniel LaRusso, a teenage boy, as he moves with his mother to Los Angeles, but he soon encounters bullying and harassment. Things change when he meets karate master Mr. Miyagi and begins training under him to learn the art form. The Karate Kid stars Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, William Zabka, and Randee Heller.
The Nun (January 1)
The Nun is a Gothic supernatural horror film directed by Corin Hardy from a screenplay by Gary Dauberman. The 2018 film is a spin-off of The Conjuring films, and it is set in the 1950s. It follows a Roman Catholic priest and a nun as they encounter a sinister supernatural force. The Nun stars Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet, Bonnie Aarons, and Ingrid Bisu.
Training Day (January 1)
Training Day is a crime thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by David Ayer. The 2001 film is set in a drug-infested South Central Los Angeles, and it follows LAPD officer Jake Hoyt as he begins training under Alonzo Harries but soon begins to question his methods. Training Days stars Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Cliff Curtis, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg.
We’re the Millers (January 1)
We’re The Millers is a road trip comedy film directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber from a screenplay co-written by Bob Fisher, Steve Faber, Sean Anders, and John Morris. The 2013 film follows David Clarke, a small-time pot dealer who’s forced to smuggle drugs from Mexico to the U.S. To pull it off, he hires a stripper and two kids to play his family to avoid suspicion. We’re the Millers stars Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, Nick Offerman, Kathryn Hahn, and Ed Helms.
Hotel Del Luna Series (January 1)
Hotel Del Luna is a South Korean supernatural romantic comedy-drama series co-written by Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran. The TVN series follows Goo Chan-seong, a young man working as a hotel manager who discovers that his soul was sold to Jang Man-wol, a supernatural entity that runs a hotel for souls. Hotel del Luna stars Lee Ji-eun, Yeo Jin-goo, Jung Dong-hwan, Shin Jung-geun, and Bae Hae-sun.
Lost Seasons 1-6 (January 1)
Lost is a sci-fi adventure drama series co-created by Jeffrey Lieber, J.J. Abrams, and Damon Lindelöf. The ABC series revolves around a group of plane crash survivors who find themselves stranded on a mysterious, remote island, and they soon realize that the island is not as safe as they thought. Lost stars Naveen Andrews, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia, Maggie Grace, Josh Holloway, Malcolm David Kelley, and Daniel Dae Kim.
Tacoma FD Seasons 1-4 (January 1)
Tacoma FD is a sitcom series co-created by Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme. The truTV series is set on the premises of a firehouse in Tacoma, Washington, and it revolves around a group of misfit firefighters as they butt heads and support each other while putting out dangerous fires. Tacoma FD stars Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Eugene Cordero, Hassie Harrison, Marcus Henderson, and Gabriel Hogan.
Mr. Robot Seasons 1-4 (January 4)
Mr. Robot is a psychological techno-thriller series created by Sam Esmail. The USA Network series follows Elliot Alderson, a troubled cybersecurity engineer struggling with psychological illnesses, as he joins a hacktivist group to destroy the people at the very top who are exploiting the people of the world for their profit. Mr. Robot stars Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Martin Wallstrom, Christian Slater, Michael Cristofer, and Grace Gummer.
Donnie Darko (January 18)
Donnie Darko is a sci-fi psychological thriller film written and directed by Richard Kelly. The 2001 film follows Donnie Darko, a troubled teenager whose whole world turns upside down after a mysterious figure informs him that the world will end in 28 days. Donnie Darko stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, Mary McDonnell, Katharine Ross, Patrick Swayze, and Noah Wyle.
House of Lies Seasons 1-5 (January 24)
House of Lies is a comedy-drama series created by Matthew Carnahan. Based on Martin Kihn’s 2005 book of the same name, the Showtime series follows Marty Kaan, a charming and manipulative management consultant who works with his team of misfits to manage business deals. House of Lies stars Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz, Josh Lawson, Dawn Olivieri, and Donis Leonard Jr.
Prison Break Seasons 1-5 (January 30)
Prison Break is a crime thriller drama series created by Paul Scheuring. The Fox series follows Michael Scofield, a brilliant engineer who devises an elaborate and dangerous plan to rescue his brother, Lincoln Burrows, from prison. Prison Break stars Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, Robin Tunney, Peter Stormare, Amaury Nolasco, Marshall Allman, Wade Williams, and Paul Adelstein.