‘Katak: The Brave Beluga’ and Every Other Movie Leaving Hulu This Week
Here’s a quick guide to the films exiting this week—along with concise details on plots, key cast, directors, and writers—so you can decide what to watch before they go.
‘Together Alone’ (2022)
Leaving Tuesday, 11/25. This Turkish short crime drama follows Sevgi and Doğan, a young couple who steal cars in Istanbul until an unsettling event forces a reckoning. It is written, produced, and directed by Kasım Ördek. The cast includes Mert Doğan, Haydar Köyel, Hacer Ördek, and Osman Kurt. Running under 30 minutes, it’s a compact, character-driven story from emerging filmmaker Ördek.
‘Katak: The Brave Beluga’ (2023)
Leaving Thursday, 11/27. This Canadian 3D-animated family feature centers on Katak, a young beluga who journeys north to fulfill his grandmother’s last wish and discovers courage along the way. It is co-directed by Christine Dallaire-Dupont and Nicola Lemay. Produced by 10th Ave Productions, the film runs approximately 80 minutes and features English and French versions. The story emphasizes coming-of-age themes through oceanic adventure and new friendships.
‘The Good Witch of Christmas’ (2022)
Leaving Sunday, 11/30. In this live-action/animation hybrid, a forgetful Winter Witch lands at two children’s home as Christmas nears, prompting a quest to restore her memory so she can help Santa. Francesco Cinquemani directs, with a cast led by Tom Arnold, William Baldwin, Mia McGovern Zaini, and Lorenzo McGovern Zaini. The screenplay is by Andrea Fazzini, Mario Bellina, and Ferdinando Dell’omo. U.S. distribution has been handled by Samuel Goldwyn Films.
‘Shrapnel’ (2023)
Leaving Sunday, 11/30. This action-thriller stars Jason Patric as a rancher who crosses into Mexico to find his missing daughter, aided by a former Marine buddy played by Cam Gigandet. William Kaufman directs, with supporting roles from Guillermo Iván and others. The plot centers on corruption, cartel violence, and a father’s search when local authorities prove unreliable. The film was released in the U.S. in late July 2023.
Tell us which of these you’re queuing up before they leave—drop your picks in the comments!
