Every Movie Leaving Netflix and Hulu This Week, Including ‘Dakota’

Here’s a handy roundup of notable titles leaving two major streamers during the week of September 15–21, 2025. Each entry includes quick, concrete details on what the project is about and who made it—so you can decide what to watch before it rotates out.

Dates below reflect the day each title exits the listed service in your region. To keep things clean, we’ve focused on story essentials, key creative credits, and who’s on screen—no release logistics beyond the when and where it’s leaving.

‘Somewhere in Queens’ (2023)

Ray Romano’s feature directing debut follows a blue-collar dad in Queens who goes all-in on his shy son’s basketball dreams, with unforeseen consequences at home and school. Romano co-wrote the script with Mark Stegemann and stars alongside Laurie Metcalf, Jacob Ward, and Sadie Stanley. It’s leaving Hulu on Wednesday, September 17.

The story centers on Leo Russo, his wife Angela, and their son “Sticks,” whose budding hoops career collides with first love and family pressure. The film blends family dynamics with coming-of-age turns, featuring Romano and Metcalf as parents navigating community expectations and their son’s future. Catch it on Hulu before it departs on Wednesday, September 17.

‘Dakota’ (2022)

This family adventure drama tracks a military service dog who helps a widow and her daughter rebuild their lives on a small farm after a soldier’s death. Directed by Kirk Harris, the film stars Abbie Cornish, Lola Sultan, Tim Rozon, and William Baldwin. It’s leaving Hulu on Wednesday, September 17.

The plot follows the title canine as he protects the family from local threats while they find a way forward together. Action and heartwarmth share space with themes of community support and healing. If you want a family-friendly watch with a protective pup at its center, it’s on Hulu until Wednesday, September 17.

‘Bad Axe’ (2022)

A vérité documentary from filmmaker David Siev, this feature captures a Cambodian American family running their restaurant in the rural town of Bad Axe, Michigan, as they navigate the pandemic and community tensions. The film foregrounds the Siev family and their day-to-day resilience. It’s leaving Hulu on Wednesday, September 17.

Across interviews and fly-on-the-wall footage, the project explores multigenerational bonds, immigrant identity, and small-town dynamics during a turbulent year. It’s a character-driven snapshot of one family’s fight to keep their livelihood intact. Watch it on Hulu before it leaves on Wednesday, September 17.

‘The Guns of Navarone’ (1961)

This classic war adventure adapts Alistair MacLean’s novel about Allied commandos tasked with destroying massive German artillery on a fortified Aegean island. Directed by J. Lee Thompson, it stars Gregory Peck, David Niven, and Anthony Quinn, with key support from Anthony Quayle, Stanley Baker, and Irene Papas. It’s leaving Netflix on Monday, September 15.

The mission demands an infiltration behind enemy lines, mountaineering feats, and sabotage under relentless pressure. The ensemble’s chemistry and the film’s large-scale set pieces made it a touchstone in the wartime-escape subgenre. You can stream it on Netflix until Monday, September 15.

‘The Guv’nor’ (2016)

A portrait of famed British bouncer, bare-knuckle fighter, and actor Lenny McLean, this documentary is directed by Paul Van Carter and features McLean’s son Jamie McLean as guide and interviewer. It’s leaving Netflix on Monday, September 15.

Through archive footage and candid conversations, the film examines McLean’s public persona and private life, tracing a path from hard-edged notoriety to late-career screen roles. It’s a compact, candid character study available on Netflix through Monday, September 15.

‘Bad Words’ (2013)

Jason Bateman’s feature directing debut follows a 40-year-old who exploits a loophole to crash a national spelling bee, forming an unlikely bond with a precocious kid along the way. Written by Andrew Dodge, it stars Jason Bateman, Rohan Chand, Kathryn Hahn, and Allison Janney. It’s leaving Netflix on Tuesday, September 16.

The film pairs sharp dialogue with sharply drawn characters: Guy Trilby storms the competition while a persistent reporter and a relentless event director try to unmask his motives. Its odd-couple friendship is anchored by Bateman and Chand. Stream it on Netflix before it exits on Tuesday, September 16.

‘Travelin’ Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall’ (2022)

This concert documentary presents Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1970 performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall, newly restored and framed with historical context. Directed by Bob Smeaton and narrated by Jeff Bridges, it showcases John Fogerty, Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug Clifford at peak form. It’s leaving Netflix on Tuesday, September 16.

Featuring full-length performances and period footage, the film charts the band’s rapid ascent and their powerhouse live sound, including hits that defined their setlists. It remains a definitive live snapshot of the group—available on Netflix through Tuesday, September 16.

‘Subira’ (2018)

A Kenyan coming-of-age drama from writer-director Sippy Chadha, this story follows a young woman raised on the island of Lamu whose desire for independence clashes with tradition and family expectations after an arranged marriage. It stars Brenda Wairimu in the title role. It’s leaving Netflix on Tuesday, September 16.

The narrative moves between coastal and city life as Subira negotiates religious custom, personal ambition, and a new household, with water and swimming as recurring symbols of freedom. It streams on Netflix until Tuesday, September 16.

‘Dr Jason Leong: Hashtag Blessed’ (2020)

This stand-up special features Malaysian comedian and former medical doctor Jason Leong delivering a full hour that riffs on medicine, modern life, Southeast Asian culture, and social media. It’s leaving Netflix on Tuesday, September 16.

Shot as an on-stage performance with crowd interaction, the special leans on observational bits, clinical deadpan, and stories drawn from hospital corridors and everyday chaos. You can watch it on Netflix until Tuesday, September 16.

‘Instant Family’ (2018)

A comedy-drama inspired by co-writer–director Sean Anders’s experiences with adoption, the film follows a couple who foster three siblings and discover parenthood’s beautiful mess in real time. The cast includes Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Merced, Gustavo Quiroz, Julianna Gamiz, Octavia Spencer, and Tig Notaro. It’s leaving Netflix on Tuesday, September 16.

Pete and Ellie take in teenager Lizzy and her younger siblings Juan and Lita, guided (and occasionally roasted) by no-nonsense social workers. The script by Sean Anders and John Morris mixes heart and humor with a focus on keeping siblings together. It’s on Netflix through Tuesday, September 16.

‘The Stronghold’ (2021)

Known in France as ‘BAC Nord’, this tense crime thriller from director Cédric Jimenez follows a Marseille anti-crime unit pushed to the edge by gang violence and the pressures of the job. The cast features Gilles Lellouche, François Civil, and Karim Leklou. It’s leaving Netflix on Wednesday, September 17.

Co-written by Cédric Jimenez and Audrey Diwan, the film draws on real events to explore loyalty, tactics, and the consequences of bending rules. It maintains a street-level perspective on policing and public trust. Stream it on Netflix before it leaves on Wednesday, September 17.

‘Kountry Wayne: A Woman’s Prayer’ (2023)

Comedian Kountry Wayne (Wayne Colley) brings his energetic, character-driven storytelling to a full-length set that touches on relationships, faith, family, and the viral sketches that built his following. It’s leaving Netflix on Friday, September 19.

The special’s material threads together personal anecdotes and quick-hit punchlines, with Wayne’s signature onstage personas making appearances. It remains available on Netflix until Friday, September 19.

‘The Persian Version’ (2023)

Written and directed by Maryam Keshavarz, this mother-daughter dramedy spans continents and decades as an Iranian American woman in New York confronts family secrets, cultural clashes, and her own identity. The film stars Layla Mohammadi and Niousha Noor, with supporting turns from Bijan Daneshmand and Tom Byrne. It’s leaving Netflix on Saturday, September 20.

The narrative unfolds across Iran and the United States, interweaving romance, past revelations, and complicated parent-child bonds. Its playful structure and voiceover complement a story about belonging and self-definition. Watch it on Netflix before it departs on Saturday, September 20.

Share which titles you’re prioritizing—and what you recommend others catch—down in the comments.