Every Movie Leaving Netflix This Week, Including ‘Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit’

If you’re planning a movie night, this is the week to press play on a long list of titles that are cycling off Netflix between Monday, 9/1 and Sunday, 9/7 (with one extra on Monday, 9/8). Below you’ll find each departing movie with quick details on what it’s about, who’s in it, and how it came together behind the scenes, plus the exact exit date so you can time your watch.

The mix spans big studio spectacles, award-winning dramas, beloved comedies, anime specials, and cult favorites. Skim for your must-sees, add them to your queue, and make a plan before they disappear.

‘After Earth’ (2013)

M. Night Shyamalan directs this sci-fi adventure about a father and son stranded on a hostile future Earth, starring Will Smith and Jaden Smith. The story follows a cadet’s solo trek to signal for rescue after a crash leaves his injured father unable to move.

Produced by Overbrook Entertainment and released by Columbia Pictures, the film was conceived from a story by Will Smith and features creature designs and VFX showcasing an evolved Earth. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘One Piece Film: Gold’ (2016)

The Straw Hat Pirates sail into Gran Tesoro, a colossal entertainment city-ship controlled by the gold-obsessed magnate Gild Tesoro, in this feature from Toei Animation. Hiroaki Miyamoto directs, with Eiichiro Oda serving as executive producer.

Designed as a high-stakes caper set in a casino metropolis, the film connects to the broader ‘One Piece’ saga with original characters and set pieces unique to the movie continuity. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Burn After Reading’ (2008)

Joel and Ethan Coen’s Washington, D.C. farce follows a pair of gym employees who find a former CIA analyst’s files and try to cash in, triggering a chain of spy-adjacent chaos. The ensemble includes George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, and Tilda Swinton.

Shot around New York and the D.C. area with the Coens’ longtime collaborators, the film blends espionage tropes with sharp character comedy and an original score by Carter Burwell. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit’ (2005)

Aardman’s stop-motion duo tackle a veggie-munching mystery threatening a village’s giant vegetable competition, with voices by Peter Sallis, Ralph Fiennes, and Helena Bonham Carter. Nick Park and Steve Box co-direct.

Co-produced with DreamWorks Animation, the feature won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and showcases Aardman’s handcrafted animation on a feature scale. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen’ (2010)

Donnie Yen stars as Chen Zhen, the iconic martial-arts hero first popularized by Bruce Lee, returning to 1920s Shanghai to battle occupying forces and corruption. Andrew Lau directs.

Combining period production design with Yen’s fight choreography, the film nods to earlier ‘Fist of Fury’ iterations while staging large-scale set-pieces in dance halls and alleyways. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Midway’ (1976)

An all-star cast including Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, and Toshiro Mifune reenacts the pivotal 1942 Battle of Midway. Jack Smight directs this World War II drama.

Released by Universal Pictures, the movie famously employed Sensurround audio and incorporated archival combat footage to augment large practical sets and model work. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Vampires’ (1998)

John Carpenter directs this modern Western-style horror piece about a Vatican-backed team of vampire hunters led by James Woods, with Daniel Baldwin and Sheryl Lee co-starring. The crew faces an ancient master vampire named Valek.

Based on John Steakley’s novel ‘Vampire$’, the film mixes practical effects with Carpenter’s signature score and desert locations. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘MacGruber’ (2010)

Adapted from the ‘Saturday Night Live’ sketch, this action-parody follows special operative MacGruber (Will Forte) as he assembles a team to stop a supervillain, with Kristen Wiig, Ryan Phillippe, and Val Kilmer. Jorma Taccone directs.

Produced by Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video and released by Universal, the movie riffs on 1980s action tropes with original set pieces and stunt work crafted for broad physical comedy. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Black Hawk Down’ (2001)

Ridley Scott dramatizes the 1993 U.S. mission in Mogadishu with an ensemble cast including Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Eric Bana, and Tom Sizemore. The narrative follows Rangers and Delta operators during the prolonged firefight.

Based on Mark Bowden’s nonfiction book, the production used extensive military advising, large urban backlot builds, and handheld cinematography to stage the operation’s street-level intensity. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Airport 1975’ (1974)

The second film in the ‘Airport’ franchise depicts a midair collision that leaves a 747’s cockpit incapacitated, with Karen Black and Charlton Heston among the ensemble. Jack Smight directs.

Universal’s disaster sequel continued the formula of star-packed casts and practical aviation set builds, employing cockpit rigs and process photography for aerial sequences. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Flushed Away’ (2006)

A pampered pet rat (Hugh Jackman) gets literally flushed into a bustling sewer city, teaming with a tough scavenger (Kate Winslet) against a villainous toad (Ian McKellen). Sam Fell and David Bowers co-direct.

Produced by Aardman and DreamWorks, the feature marked Aardman’s first fully CG movie while emulating the studio’s clay-like aesthetic in digital animation. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘See No Evil, Hear No Evil’ (1989)

Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor co-star as a deaf man and a blind man who witness a murder and must clear their names, with Joan Severance and Kevin Spacey in supporting roles. Arthur Hiller directs.

The production pairs the legendary comic duo for physical and situational gags built around their characters’ mismatched abilities, using New York and New Jersey locations. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

’17 Again’ (2009)

Zac Efron and Matthew Perry play younger and older versions of the same man who gets a second chance at high school after a magical twist. Leslie Mann and Thomas Lennon co-star.

Directed by Burr Steers and released by New Line Cinema, the body-swap comedy used parallel timelines and a high-school setting to frame its family-comedy premise. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘The Match’ (2020)

This Italian drama, released internationally as ‘The Match’ and originally titled ‘La partita’, centers on a decisive football game in Rome’s outskirts that will determine the future of a struggling club and the people tied to it. The narrative unfolds over the course of the match, tracking pressures on the coach, players, and club officials.

Directed by Francesco Carnesecchi, the production uses real pitches and locker-room spaces to build a single-day, real-time structure around grassroots football culture and community stakes. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Paul’ (2011)

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost play British fanboys on a U.S. road trip who encounter an escaped alien voiced by Seth Rogen, drawing pursuit from federal agents. Greg Mottola directs, with Kristen Wiig, Jason Bateman, and Bill Hader.

Shot across the American Southwest, the film blends live action with VFX for the character of Paul and was produced by Working Title and Relativity Media. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ (2007)

Tom Hanks stars as Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson, who covertly funds Afghan resistance forces in the 1980s with help from a Houston socialite (Julia Roberts) and a CIA operative (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Mike Nichols directs.

Adapted from George Crile’s nonfiction book with a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin, the film combines political drama with period production design and location work. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘The Last Witch Hunter’ (2015)

Vin Diesel plays an immortal warrior tasked with keeping a truce between humans and witches in modern-day New York, alongside Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, and Michael Caine. Breck Eisner directs.

The fantasy actioner uses practical sets, CG magic effects, and contemporary urban locations to stage its supernatural conflicts. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Hanna’ (2011)

Saoirse Ronan is a teenage assassin raised off-grid by her father (Eric Bana) who faces a relentless CIA agent (Cate Blanchett) as she ventures into the wider world. Joe Wright directs.

The film features a propulsive electronic score by The Chemical Brothers and globe-trotting locations that support its fairy-tale-inflected action structure. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Barbarian’ (2022)

A rental mix-up in a Detroit neighborhood leads to a terrifying discovery beneath a seemingly ordinary house, starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long. Zach Cregger writes and directs.

Produced by New Regency and shot largely in Bulgaria with stateside exteriors, the movie uses shifting perspectives and a surprise-driven structure. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘The Dilemma’ (2011)

Vince Vaughn and Kevin James play best friends and business partners whose engine project—and friendship—are tested when one discovers the other’s wife is cheating. Ron Howard directs, with Winona Ryder and Jennifer Connelly.

An Imagine/Universal production, the film balances workplace comedy with domestic drama and features Chicago locations. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Blood and Bone’ (2009)

Michael Jai White headlines this underground fight drama as an ex-con with a personal code who enters high-stakes street bouts, with Eamonn Walker and Julian Sands. Ben Ramsey directs.

Known for tightly choreographed hand-to-hand sequences that showcase White’s martial arts background, the film became a home-video favorite. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Trainwreck’ (2015)

Amy Schumer and Bill Hader star in a romantic comedy about a commitment-averse magazine writer assigned to profile a sports doctor, with LeBron James and Brie Larson in supporting roles. Judd Apatow directs.

Produced by Universal and Apatow Productions from Schumer’s screenplay, the film pairs New York media settings with sports-world cameos. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘The Holiday’ (2006)

Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet play strangers who swap homes across the Atlantic and find unexpected romance, with Jude Law and Jack Black. Nancy Meyers writes and directs.

A Columbia Pictures release, the movie is known for Meyers’ detailed production design, from the Surrey cottage to the Los Angeles home, and a score by Hans Zimmer. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues’ (2013)

Will Ferrell returns as Ron Burgundy, reuniting with the Channel 4 news team for the rise of 24-hour cable news, with Christina Applegate, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, and David Koechner. Adam McKay directs.

The sequel expands the satire to early-1980s media, with cameo-filled set pieces and multiple cuts released theatrically and on home media. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘National Security’ (2003)

Martin Lawrence and Steve Zahn star as mismatched security guards who stumble into a smuggling case after losing their police prospects. Dennis Dugan directs.

Shot around Los Angeles with action-comedy beats and car chases, the film was released by Columbia Pictures. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘One Piece Episode of East Blue’ (2017)

This TV special from Toei Animation retells the early formation of the Straw Hat crew, condensing origin arcs for Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji. It features refreshed animation and revised sequences.

Designed as an anniversary project for the franchise, the special streamlines canon to introduce new viewers to the crew’s beginnings. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

’50 First Dates’ (2004)

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore reunite for a romance set in Hawaii about a vet who courts a woman with short-term memory loss, resetting their meet-cute daily. Peter Segal directs.

A Columbia Pictures release, the production filmed on Oahu and features supporting turns by Rob Schneider and Sean Astin. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Home’ (2015)

DreamWorks Animation’s adventure pairs a misfit alien named Oh (voiced by Jim Parsons) with a resourceful girl, Tip (Rihanna), on a global trek, with Steve Martin and Jennifer Lopez.

Based on Adam Rex’s novel ‘The True Meaning of Smekday’, the film features original songs by Rihanna and stylized world-invasion visuals. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Airport ’77’ (1977)

The third ‘Airport’ entry follows a luxury 747 hijacked and forced down into the ocean, with an ensemble including Jack Lemmon, Lee Grant, and James Stewart. Jerry Jameson directs.

Universal’s disaster franchise continued with underwater set pieces, miniature work, and large cabin builds to stage the rescue. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘One Piece: Episode of Skypiea’ (2018)

This TV special condenses the Skypiea arc, taking the Straw Hats to a sky island to confront Enel and uncover a lost city. Produced by Toei Animation.

It streamlines a long manga/anime storyline into a feature-length recap with updated animation and pacing. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’ (2004)

Will Ferrell leads the 1970s San Diego newsroom comedy alongside Christina Applegate, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, and David Koechner. Adam McKay directs from a story co-written with Ferrell.

Released by DreamWorks Pictures, the film spawned an alternate “Wake Up, Ron Burgundy” cut from additional material and became a quotable cult hit. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘American Gangster’ (2007)

Denzel Washington portrays Harlem drug trafficker Frank Lucas opposite Russell Crowe’s dogged detective, in a crime drama directed by Ridley Scott. The film tracks Lucas’s rise, discipline, and eventual fall.

Inspired by a New York magazine article and subsequent reporting, the production recreates late-1960s and 1970s New York with period costumes and vehicles. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘V for Vendetta’ (2005)

Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving headline this dystopian thriller about a masked vigilante who challenges a totalitarian British regime. James McTeigue directs from a screenplay by Lilly and Lana Wachowski.

Adapted from Alan Moore and David Lloyd’s graphic novel, the film uses stylized production design and London locations to stage its signature November 5 set piece. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Red Eye’ (2005)

Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy face off on an overnight flight where a chance seatmate reveals a sinister plot. Wes Craven directs this lean thriller.

Produced by DreamWorks, the movie uses confined-space staging and a Florida-set finale to escalate its suspense. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘The Jerk’ (1979)

Steve Martin’s feature-film breakthrough follows an earnest simpleton who stumbles into riches and chaos, directed by Carl Reiner and co-starring Bernadette Peters.

A Universal release, the comedy became a box-office success and launched Martin’s run of collaborations with Reiner. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘The Mule’ (2018)

Clint Eastwood directs and stars as an elderly horticulturist who unwittingly becomes a drug courier, with Bradley Cooper, Michael Peña, and Dianne Wiest.

Inspired by a newspaper profile of a real courier, the film was produced by Warner Bros. and filmed across Georgia and New Mexico. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Midnight in the Switchgrass’ (2021)

Megan Fox, Emile Hirsch, and Bruce Willis play law enforcement figures intersecting on a serial-killer case along Florida’s I-10 corridor. Randall Emmett directs.

An indie crime thriller with Gulf Coast settings, the production weaves multiple investigations toward a roadside sting operation. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘One Piece: Heart of Gold’ (2016)

Set just before ‘One Piece Film: Gold’, this TV special introduces the character Olga and the hunt for the rare Pure Gold. Toei Animation produced the tie-in.

The special bridges TV continuity and the theatrical feature, bringing the Straw Hats into a treasure-chase adventure aboard the Gran Tesoro’s orbit. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Us’ (2019)

Lupita Nyong’o and Winston Duke lead Jordan Peele’s horror about a family confronted by their doppelgängers during a beach vacation. The story expands into a broader allegory as doubles emerge nationwide.

Produced by Monkeypaw Productions and released by Universal, the film features a score by Michael Abels and location work around Santa Cruz. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘The Polar Express’ (2004)

Robert Zemeckis directs this performance-capture adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg’s book, with Tom Hanks voicing multiple roles aboard a magical train bound for the North Pole.

The Warner Bros. release advanced motion-capture techniques for family animation and became a holiday perennial. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Bee Movie’ (2007)

Jerry Seinfeld co-writes and voices a bee who questions his hive’s rules and takes humans to court, with Renée Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, and John Goodman.

Produced by DreamWorks Animation, the movie pairs courtroom comedy with high-flying CG sequences through New York City. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘The Nutty Professor’ (1996)

Eddie Murphy plays multiple roles in this remake about a brilliant but shy professor who invents a transformative serum. Jada Pinkett stars opposite Murphy.

Directed by Tom Shadyac and released by Universal, the film’s makeup effects and character prosthetics became a signature element. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘The Notebook’ (2004)

Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams star in this adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’s novel about a summer romance tested by war and class. Nick Cassavetes directs.

New Line’s period romance uses South Carolina locations and a framing narrative to tell the couple’s life-spanning story. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Dumb and Dumber To’ (2014)

Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels return as Lloyd and Harry on a cross-country quest tied to a long-lost daughter. The Farrelly brothers direct.

A Universal release, the sequel revives the original’s slapstick tone with new set pieces and cameo appearances. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Sicario’ (2015)

Emily Blunt stars as an FBI agent drawn into a cross-border task force targeting a cartel boss, with Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin. Denis Villeneuve directs.

With cinematography by Roger Deakins and a score by Jóhann Jóhannsson, the film is noted for its Juárez sequence and tense border operations. Leaves Tuesday, 9/2.

‘Sky Tour: The Movie’ (2020)

This concert documentary follows Vietnamese superstar Sơn Tùng M-TP behind the scenes and on stage during his ‘Sky Tour’. The film captures rehearsal dynamics, crowd energy, and production scale.

Edited from multiple live shows with backstage access and fan moments, it charts the logistics of mounting a modern arena pop spectacle. Leaves Wednesday, 9/3.

‘Ave Maryam’ (2019)

Set in Indonesia, this drama follows a nun whose vows are tested when she forms a bond with a visiting priest, focusing on the tensions inside a religious community. The story unfolds within convent life and the surrounding parish.

Presented on the festival circuit prior to release, the film emphasizes interior character conflict and quiet, dialogue-driven scenes within intimate locations. Leaves Thursday, 9/4.

‘Kandasamys: The Wedding’ (2019)

This South African comedy continues the story of two Durban families as they navigate traditions, planning, and family politics ahead of a long-awaited wedding. Jayan Moodley directs.

A sequel to ‘Keeping Up with the Kandasamys’, it blends cultural specificity with ensemble comedy and music-filled celebrations. Leaves Friday, 9/5.

‘Four Daughters’ (2023)

Kaouther Ben Hania’s hybrid documentary explores the real-life story of Olfa Hamrouni and her daughters in Tunisia, blending interviews with reenactments performed by actors. Hend Sabri appears as an on-screen stand-in.

An international co-production that premiered at Cannes and later earned major awards recognition, the film examines memory, family, and radicalization through a formally inventive approach. Leaves Saturday, 9/6.

‘Two Lovers’ (2008)

Joaquin Phoenix stars as a Brooklyn man torn between a volatile new neighbor (Gwyneth Paltrow) and a steady family-approved match (Vinessa Shaw). James Gray directs.

Set around Brighton Beach with a classical romantic-drama structure, the production highlights Gray’s intimate, location-driven filmmaking. Leaves Monday, 9/8.

Share which of these you’re queuing up before they go—and what you think about them—in the comments.