An Artistic Biopic and All the Other Movies Leaving Amazon Prime This Week

Amazon Prime Video is clearing out several notable titles this week, giving subscribers a final chance to watch a variety of documentaries, international features, and family films. From high-stakes financial investigations to features about imaginary friends, the platform’s rotating catalog requires viewers to act quickly to catch these expiring streams. Those interested in catching these departures must mark their calendars as the clock ticks down over the next few days.

‘A Soldier’s Story 2: Return from the Dead’ (2020)

‘A Soldier’s Story 2: Return from the Dead’ is a Nigerian military drama directed by Frankie Ogar. The narrative follows Major Egan as he navigates a complex web of conspiracy and warfare in a fictional African nation. The film focuses on combat sequences and political intrigue to highlight the structural challenges faced by armed forces. Viewers only have until April 6 to stream this sequel before it leaves the platform.

‘Strike’ (2019)

‘Strike’ is a stop-motion animated family film directed by Trevor Hardy that tells the story of a young mole named Mungo. Instead of following his family’s tradition of working in the local gold mine, Mungo dreams of playing professional football. He must overcome various obstacles and save his hometown from a greedy villain while pursuing his athletic passions. This animated film is scheduled to leave the streaming service on April 6.

‘Terror’s Advocate’ (2007)

‘Terror’s Advocate’ is a French documentary directed by Barbet Schroeder that examines the career of lawyer Jacques Vergès. The film explores his history of defending high-profile clients, including convicted terrorists and war criminals, utilizing his signature rupture defense strategy. Through extensive interviews and archival footage, the documentary documents complex cases surrounding international justice and imperialism. Subscribers have until April 7 to watch this detailed look into a polarizing legal figure.

‘Burden’ (2016)

‘Burden’ is a documentary that chronicles the life and extreme performance art of American artist Chris Burden. The film explores his notorious 1970s exhibitions, including an infamous piece where he had an assistant shoot him in the arm with a rifle. Through archival footage and interviews with contemporaries, the directors provide a comprehensive look at how his work challenged the limits of physical endurance. This artistic retrospective will be removed from the platform on April 7.

‘Cezanne and I’ (2016)

‘Cezanne and I’ is a French biographical drama that traces the complicated, lifelong friendship between post-impressionist painter Paul Cézanne and novelist Émile Zola. The film highlights their early camaraderie in Aix-en-Provence and their eventual bitter falling out as their respective careers take different trajectories. Viewers are given a cinematic window into the creative processes of two major figures in nineteenth-century French art and literature. This historical drama is slated to leave the streaming library on April 7.

‘Rejoice and Shout’ (2011)

‘Rejoice and Shout’ is a musical documentary that traces two centuries of African-American gospel music history. The film combines rare archival footage, historical photographs, and modern interviews to document the genre’s evolution and cultural impact. Prominent artists such as Smokey Robinson, Mavis Staples, and Mahalia Jackson are featured throughout the extensive exploration of faith and song. Audiences have until April 7 to experience this comprehensive musical history before it disappears from the catalog.

‘The China Hustle’ (2018)

‘The China Hustle’ is a financial documentary directed by Jed Rothstein that investigates widespread investment fraud involving Chinese companies. The film exposes how certain firms manipulated loopholes to list on the United States stock market, ultimately defrauding countless American investors. Wall Street analysts and whistleblowers are interviewed to break down the mechanics of the deception and the lack of regulatory oversight. This cautionary financial tale will be available to stream only until April 7.

‘Pusher’ (1996)

‘Pusher’ is a Danish crime thriller directed by Nicolas Winding Refn that follows a low-level drug dealer named Frank. After a heroin deal goes disastrously wrong and results in a police raid, Frank loses both the money and the illicit substances. The narrative tracks his increasingly desperate attempts to repay his ruthless supplier over the course of a highly stressful week. Subscribers have until April 7 to catch this European thriller before it leaves the service.

‘IF’ (2024)

‘IF’ is a live-action and animated fantasy comedy directed by John Krasinski about a young girl who discovers she can see everyone’s imaginary friends. Known as IFs, these fantastical creatures have been left behind as their real-life creators grew up and forgot about them. The protagonist embarks on an adventure to pair these displaced companions with new children who need emotional support. Families hoping to watch this feature film must do so before it leaves on April 8.

‘Ed Sheeran: Amazon Music Songline’ (2025)

‘Ed Sheeran: Amazon Music Songline’ is a documentary featurette that offers an inside look into the creative process of the British singer-songwriter. The special provides stripped-down performances and direct commentary regarding the real-world inspirations behind his musical releases. Viewers gain behind-the-scenes access to how Sheeran translates his personal experiences into acoustic tracks. This musical special will be departing the streaming platform later this week.

Which of these departing titles are you planning to stream before they disappear, and what are your thoughts on Amazon’s current movie rotation; let us know in the comments.