Netflix giveth and Netflix taketh away. The end of every month is a good reminder that titles on Netflix don't last forever (outside of the service's original programming, of course). Even with all of the TV shows and movies coming to the streaming service in the month ahead, it's time to take note of the ones on their way out.
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Highlights
Groundhog Day (leaving 12/1)
Try not to fall into a super-cynical slump while watching this Bill Murray comedy classic. Harold Ramis' award-winning flick sends Murray's weatherman to Punxsutawney, PA, where he reports on the town's titular festivities, enters a time loop, straightens out his life priorities, and tries to court Andie MacDowell. It's a hilarious '90s gem that has Murray transitioning from his shit-disturber film phase to his more world-weary one (also: a blessing in the form of under-appreciated actor Stephen Tobolowsky).
Moana (leaving 12/20)
One of Disney’s most recent princess films follows the adventures of Moana, a free-spirited, brave daughter of a Polynesian chief determined to keep her island home safe. As Moana is chosen by the ocean to return a sacred heart to a goddess and leaves on an oceanic quest in search of demigod Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) for assistance, the movie chronicles an exciting odyssey set at sea. Made especially grand with its beautiful mystifying and tropical animation and uplifting original songs, Moana calls back Disney’s golden age, while bringing a new, strong-willed princess to the forefront.
Spotlight (leaving 12/22)
In 2003, the Boston Globe’s "Spotlight" investigative team unearthed a story that shook the Catholic Church to its core. This Best Picture winner follows the team of reporters as they investigate the history of sexual abuse in churches around Boston, as well as the intricate, decades-long plans by the highest levels of the church itself, aided by the government, to keep the allegations from the public. Featuring a stellar cast of Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, and others, the film dramatizes the dedication of one newsroom and continues to bring truth to crimes that were kept quiet for too long.
Everything else
Leaving 12/1
Cabin Fever
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever
Groundhog Day
Happily N'Ever After
Happily N'Ever After 2: Snow White
Hellbound: Hellraiser II
Hellraiser
Sons of Anarchy, Seasons 1-7
Spider-Man 3
Spy Hard
Stephen King's Children of the Corn
Swept Under
The Covenant
The Game
Leaving 12/4
Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch
Air Bud: Spikes Back
Air Bud: World Pup
Air Buddies
Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales
Spooky Buddies
Tarzan & Jane
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
The Search for Santa Paws
Tinker Bell
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
Leaving 12/7
Trolls
Leaving 12/10
Battle Royale
Battle Royale 2
Teeth
Leaving 12/15
Step Up 2: The Streets
Leaving 12/16
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Leaving 12/17
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Leaving 12/19
Ip Man: The Final Fight
Leaving 12/20
Disney's Moana
Food, Inc.
I Give It a Year
Leaving 12/22
Spotlight
Leaving 12/25
Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Leaving 12/31
Troy
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