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.
13 Going on 30 (July 1)
13 Going on 30 is a fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Gary Winick from a screenplay co-written by Cathy Yuspa and Josh Goldsmith. The 2004 film follows a 13-year-old girl who wishes to become a 30-year-old, and the next she wakes 17 years later as a woman who now works as a fashion editor. 13 Going on 30 stars Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, and Andy Serkis.
Awakenings (July 1)
Awakenings is a biographical drama film directed by Penny Marshall from a screenplay by Steven Zaillian. Based on the 1973 nonfiction memoir of the same name by Oliver Sacks, the 1990 film follows Dr Malcolm Sayer as he is put in charge of several catatonic patients and soon tries to test a new drug that could revive them. Awakenings stars Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, and Max von Sydow.
Constantine (July 1)
Constantine is a supernatural superhero action drama film directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay co-written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello. Based on the DC Comics characters of the same name, the 2005 film follows John Constantine, a cynical exorcist, as he finds himself battling demons who are now somehow able to enter the human realm. Constantine stars Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale, and Peter Stormare.
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (July 1)
Crazy, Stupid, Love. is a romantic comedy film co-directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa from a screenplay by Dan Fogelman. The 2011 film follows Cal Weaver, a middle-aged man who separates from his wife and tries to learn how to charm women from a much younger man, who is coincidentally dating his daughter. Crazy, Stupid, Love. stars Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, John Carroll Lynch, Marisa Tomei, and Kevin Bacon.
Dune: Part Two (July 1)
Dune: Part Two is an epic space opera film directed by Denis Villeneuve, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Spaihts. Based on the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert, the 2024 sequel film continues the story of Paul Atreides as he rallies the Fremen to fight against the Empire. Dune: Part Two stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Javier Bardem, and Christopher Walken.
Hotel Transylvania 1 & 2 (July 1)
Hotel Transylvania is an animated monster comedy film franchise. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, the first two films follow Count Dracula, who has built a high-end resort for monsters to keep themselves safe from humans. When a young human man enters his resort, his whole life is upended, and things really go off the rails when Count Dracula’s daughter, Mavis, falls in love with the human. Hotel Transylvania’s voice cast includes Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, and David Spade.
I Know What You Did Last Summer (July 1)
I Know What You Did Last Summer is a slasher thriller film directed by Jim Gillespie from a screenplay by Kevin Williamson. Based on the 1973 novel of the same name by Lois Duncan, the 1997 film revolves around four teenage friends who are targeted one by one by a hook-wielding killer because of a tragic event they caused last summer. I Know What You Did Last Summer stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Freddie Prinze Jr., Johnny Galecki, and Bridgette Wilson.
Ocean’s Eleven (July 1)
Ocean’s Eleven is a heist comedy-drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh from a screenplay by Ted Griffin. Based on the 1960 film of the same name, the 2001 film follows Danny Ocean, a recently released con artist who assembles a team of thieves to steal millions of dollars from three Las Vegas casinos. Ocean’s Eleven stars George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Elliott Gould, Bernie Mac, and Carl Reiner.
The Equalizer 3 (July 1)
The Equalizer 3 is a vigilante action thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by Richard Wenk. The 2023 threequel film is largely set in the coastal Italian town of Altamonte, and it follows Robert McCall as he decides to lead a peaceful life in Altamonte after a job and befriends the locals. When a local gang begins tormenting the locals, Robert decides to stop them before they do any worse. The Equalizer 3 stars Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, and David Denman.
The Squid and the Whale (July 1)
The Squid and the Whale is an independent comedy-drama film written and directed by Noah Baumbach. The 2005 film is set in the 1980s in Brooklyn, and it follows two young boys as they struggle to deal with their parents’ divorce. The Squid and the Whale stars Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, Owen Kline, William Baldwin, and Anna Paquin.
Loudermilk Seasons 1-3 (July 1)
Loudermilk is a dark comedy-drama series co-created by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Mort. The Audience and later on Prime Video series is set in Seattle, and it follows Sam Loudermilk, a rude former music critic turned janitor, as he struggles with alcoholism and runs a support group of addicts. Loudermilk stars Rob Livingston, Will Sasso, Anja Savcic, and Laura Mennell.
Overlord Seasons 1-4 (July 1)
Overlord is a Japanese Isekai fantasy action-adventure anime series. Based on the light novel series of the same name by Kugane Maruyama, the anime series revolves around a popular MMORPG game, which is about to be shut down, and when a top player decides not to log out, he gets stuck in the world of the game. He must use the skills that he earned in the game to keep peace between various bloodthirsty factions.
Insecure Seasons 1-5 (July 3)
Insecure is a comedy-drama series co-created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore. Based on Rae’s web series Awkward Black Girl, the HBO series is set in South Los Angeles, California, and it follows Issa and Molly, two best friends, as they give each other support to face life’s various problems. Insecure stars Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Lisa Joyce, Natasha Rothwell, Amanda Seales, Y’lan Noel, Alexander Hodge, Kendrick Sampson, Leonard Robinson, and Courtney Taylor.
This Is Us Seasons 1-6 (July 8)
This Is Us is a family comedy-drama series created by Dan Fogelman. The NBC series revolves around the Pearson siblings as they support each other through life’s various struggles while getting over tragedies from their past. This Is Us stars Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley, Susan Kelechi Watson, Chris Sullivan, Ron Cephas Jones, Jon Huertas, Alexandra Breckenridge, Niles Fitch, Logan Shroyer, Hannah Zeile, Mackenzie Hancsicsak, Parker Bates, Eris Baker, Faithe Herman, and Lonnie Chavis.
Barbie (July 15)
Barbie is a fantasy comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Noah Baumbach. Based on the fashion dolls of the same name by Mattel, the 2023 film follows Barbie as she leaves Barbieland with Ken to find her true self. Barbie stars Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (July 16)
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a post-apocalyptic action film directed by George Miller, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Nico Lathouris. The 2024 film is a prequel to the 2015 film Mad Max: Fury Road, and it follows the origins of Furiosa as she is taken from the Green Place of Many Mothers as a child. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, and Alyla Browne.
Entourage (July 16)
Entourage is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Doug Ellin. The 2015 film serves as a sequel to the popular HBO series of the same name, and it follows the original crew as Vincent decides to direct the big-budget film he’s starring in. Entourage stars Kevin Connolly, Jeremy Piven, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Perrey Reeves, and Emily Ratajkowski.
Scream VI (July 25)
Scream VI is a slasher mystery horror thriller film co-directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett from a screenplay co-written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick. The 2023 film is the sixth entry into the Scream film franchise and a direct sequel to the 2022 Scream film. It follows the Carpenter sisters as they are targeted by Ghostface in New York City. Scream VI stars Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Mason Gooding, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Samara Weaving, Jenna Ortega, and Courteney Cox.
Wynonna Earp Seasons 1-4 (July 26)
Wynonna Earp is a supernatural Western dark fantasy action drama series created by Emily Andras. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Beau Smith, the Syfy series follows the titular character of Wynonna Earp, the great-great-granddaughter of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp, as she returns to her hometown of Purgatory, where she must fight against a group of reincarnated criminals to stop them from destroying the town. Wynonna Earp stars Melanie Scrofano, Shamier Anderson, Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, and Katherine Barrell.
You Hurt My Feelings (July 26)
You Hurt My Feelings is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Nicole Holofcener. The 2023 film follows Beth, a novelist whose relatively happy marriage is upended when she overhears her husband say that he doesn’t really like her latest novel. You Hurt My Feelings stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tobias Menzies, Michaela Watkins, Arian Moayed, Owen Teague, and Jeannie Berlin.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (July 28)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is an action-adventure comedy film directed by Jeff Fowler from a screenplay co-written by Pat Casey, Josh Miller, and John Whittington. The 2022 sequel film continues the story of Sonic the Hedgehog as his newfound peace and family are threatened by Dr. Ivo Robotnik’s return with his powerful new friend Knuckles the Echidna. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 stars James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Idris Elba, and Jim Carrey.