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.
Closer (June 1)
Closer is a romantic drama film directed by Mike Nichols from a screenplay by Patrick Marber. Based on Marber’s 1997 play of the same name, the 2004 film explores love and relationships through the perspectives of four different but interconnected people. Closer stars Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Clive Owen.
Cult of Chucky (June 1)
Cult of Chucky is a supernatural slasher film written and directed by Don Mancini. The 2017 film is the seventh entry into the Chucky film franchise, and it follows the killer doll, Chucky, as he returns to settle some old scores with the help of his ex-wife. Cult of Chucky stars Fiona Dourif, Michael Therriault, Adam Hurtig, Alex Vincent, Jennifer Tilly, and Brad Dourif.
Den of Thieves (June 1)
Den of Thieves is an action crime thriller film written and directed by Christian Gudegast. The 2018 film follows LA County Sheriff’s Department Detective Nick “Big Nick” O’Brien and his team as they are tasked with stopping a group of highly trained ex-MARSOC Marines from robbing the Federal Reserve Bank. Den of Thieves stars Gerard Butler, Pablo Schreiber, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.
Goodfellas (June 1)
Goodfellas is a biographical gangster film directed by Martin Scorsese, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Nicholas Pileggi. Based on Pileggi’s 1985 nonfiction book Wiseguy, the 1990 film follows the life of Henry Hill from his rise as a Mafioso to his eventual downfall. Goodfellas stars Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, and Paul Sorvino.
Pride & Prejudice (June 1)
Pride & Prejudice is a historical romantic drama film directed by Joe Wright from a screenplay by Deborah Moggach. Based on the classic 1813 novel of the same name by Jane Austen, the 2005 film is set in the late 18th century in rural England, and it follows the unusual love story between Elizabeth Bennett, a confident young woman, and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, an arrogant, wealthy man. Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, Tom Hollander, Penelope Wilton, and Judi Dench.
Ted (June 1)
Ted is a fantasy comedy film directed by Seth MacFarlane, who also co-wrote the film with Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild. The 2012 film John, a young man with no direction in his life, and his foul-mouthed best friend Ted, a teddy bear who came to life after a wish came true for John, which he made during his childhood. Ted stars Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane, Joel McHale, and Giovanni Ribisi.
The Dark Knight Trilogy (June 1)
The Dark Knight Trilogy is one of the most iconic superhero franchises of all time. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, the film trilogy is directed by Christopher Nolan. It is set in the fictional crime-ridden city of Gotham, and it follows Bruce Wayne, a young orphan billionaire who becomes the defender of justice after donning the Batsuit. The Dark Knight Trilogy stars Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Anne Hathaway, Cillian Murphy, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, and Morgan Freeman.
Ben 10 Seasons 1-3 (June 5)
Ben 10 is an animated superhero sci-fi fantasy adventure series created by Man of Action. The beloved Cartoon Network series follows Ben Tennyson, a 10-year-old boy whose life completely changes when he finds an alien watch that allows him to turn into different aliens. He uses this technology for the betterment of people around him with the help of his grandfather and cousin. Ben 10’s voice cast includes Tara Strong, Meagan Smith, Paul Elding, Dee Bradley Baker, Steven Blum, Richard Steven Horvitz, Richard McGonagle, Fred Tatasciore, and Jim Ward.
Gran Turismo (June 11)
Gran Turismo is a biographical sports drama film directed by Neil Blomkamp from a screenplay co-written by Jason Hall and Zach Baylin. Based on the sim racing video game series developed by Polyphony Digital, the 2023 film follows Jann Mardenborough, a British teenager who went from being a Gran Turismo player to becoming a professional racing car driver. Gran Turismo stars David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner, and Djimon Hounsou.
Trap (June 11)
Trap is a psychological crime thriller film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The 2024 film follows Cooper, who is at a concert with his teenage daughter, but he soon realizes that he has walked into a trap laid by the police to catch a dangerous serial killer. Trap stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Night Shyamalan, Alison Pill, Hayley Mills, and Jonathan Langdon.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (June 14)
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a monster action film directed by Adam Wingard from a screenplay co-written by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, and Jeremy Slater. The 2024 film is the fifth film in the Monsterverse franchise, and it revolves around Godzilla and King Kong as they face a foe that could wipe out everything and everyone. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire stars Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen.
The Equalizer Seasons 1-3 (June 16)
The Equalizer is an action crime drama series created by Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim. Based on the 1980s TV Series of the same name, the CBS series follows Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman with a mysterious past who uses her extensive skills to help the people no one else is helping. The Equalizer stars Queen Latifah, Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, Laya DeLeon Hayes, and Chris Noth.
Carol (June 17)
Carol is a historical romantic drama film directed by Todd Haynes from a screenplay by Phyllis Nagy. Based on the 1952 novel The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith, the 2015 film is set in the 1950s in New York City, and it follows the forbidden love story of Carol Aird and Therese Belivet. Carol stars Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Jake Lacy, and John Magaro.
Dexter Seasons 1-8 (June 19)
Dexter is a psychological crime thriller and dark comedy-drama series created by James Manos Jr. Based on the 2004 novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay, the Showtime series is set in Miami and it follows Dexter Morgan, a blood splatter expert working for the police, but Dexter is leading a double life with the other one being of a serial killer who kills criminals that got away from the clutches of the law. Dexter stars Michael C. Hall, Christian Camargo, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King, Lauren Velez, David Zayas, and James Remar.
Migration (June 19)
Migration is an animated adventure comedy film directed by Benjamin Renner from a screenplay by Mike White. The 2023 film revolves around a family of ducks on a journey to Jamaica, but they soon find themselves lost in New York City, which inspires them to explore what it is they are actually from their lives. Migration’s voice cast includes Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina, and Danny DeVito.
American Sniper (June 21)
American Sniper is a biographical war drama film directed by Clint Eastwood from a screenplay by Jason Hall. Based on the 2012 memoir of the same name by Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen, and Jim DeFelice, the 2014 film follows the story of Chris Kyle, who was one of the deadliest marksmen in U.S. military history and did four tours in the Iraq War. American Sniper stars Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Luke Grimes, Jake McDorman, and Cory Hardict.
Star Trek: Prodigy Season 1 (June 24)
Star Trek: Prodigy is an animated sci-fi adventure comedy-drama series created by Kevin and Dan Hageman. Set in the world of Star Trek, the Paramount+ series revolves around a group of kids who decide to go on an adventure after finding an abandoned spaceship but their plan soon goes off the rails when the owner of the spaceship arrives. Star Trek: Prodigy’s voice cast includes Brett Gray, Ella Purnell, Jason Mantzoukas, Angus Imrie, Dee Bradley Baker, Jimmi Simpson, and John Noble.