David Farnor | On 28, Aug 2024

Before you start bingeing through Netflix’s new originals, don’t miss out on catching up with some other gems before their rights expire and they head to another service, or just disappear into the digital ether.

This is your last chance to stream the following on Netflix UK:

The Holiday – 31st August

This earnest, charming ensemble rom-com is perfect for anyone looking for corny in their life.

Macbeth (2015) – 31st August

Justin Kurzel’s bloody adaptation of the Bard’s tale of betrayal is haunting, dark and hypnotic.

Mrs Wilson – 2nd September

Ruth Wilson is superb in this moving, gripping true drama about the blurred lines between fact and fiction.

Carrie Pilby – 4th September

Bel Powley stars in this charming coming-of-age drama about a socially awkward 19-year-old genius who makes big plans to step out of her shell.

99 Homes – 5th September

A hugely powerful drama that brings home the personal cost of the financial crisis.

The Matrix Resurrections – 8th September

Lana Wachowski’s meta-sequel continues the subversive trend of Matrix sequels, but also reclaims it.

Chicago – 14th September

Bill Condon’s flawless adaptation of the classic musical is a toe-tapping affair.

Fight Club – 14th September

David Fincher’s instant classic is at once timeless and a product of its time.

Kong: Skull Island – 14th September

This vibrant, violent King Kong reboot mixes the thrill of monsters and the fun of world-building in one hairy package.

Logan Lucky – 14th September

Steven Soderbergh’s heist with a heart is easy-going, infectious fun.

The Talented Mr Ripley – 14th September

Matt Damon and Jude Law shine in Anthony Minghella’s sumptuous adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s thriller.

The Martian – 21st September

A thrilling, funny blockbuster that celebrates intelligence over explosions.

Red Eye – 21st September

This underrated thriller from Wes Craven is a ruthlessly efficient ride.

 

Titles leaving Netflix UK in August/September 2024:

29th August
The Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show

30th August
Feo pero sabroso
Luo Bao Bei

31st August
A Beautiful Mind
Chinese Odyssey (Part I)
A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella
Brave Animated Series
Cathedral of the Sea (La Catedral del Mar)
The Croods
Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders
Disquiet
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
Father Stu
The Fierce Wife
Gogglesprogs
Heroes of Goo Jit Zu
The Holiday
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Initial D
Lawrence of Arabia: Restored Version
Looking for Love
Love in a Puff (Chi Ming yi Chun Kiu)
Macbeth (2015)
Meet the Blacks
The Mexican
Monster Trucks
Open Season 2
Open Season: Scared Silly
The Ruins
South of the River
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Three Identical Strangers
Tiffany Haddish: She Ready! From the Hood To Hollywood!
Two Fathers
Uncle Naji in UAE
V for Vengeance
Velvet
Velvet Colección (Velvet Collection)

1st September
Deceit
Sam Morril: Same Time Tomorrow
Wonho Chung: Live in New York

2nd September
Mrs Wilson

3rd September
Fifty Shades Darker
Fifty Shades Freed

4th September
Carrie Pilby
Million Dollar Buffet aka World’s Most Expensive All You Can Eat Buffet

5th September
99 Homes
The King’s Avatar

6th September
The Monuments Men

7th September
Infinite Storm

8th September
Cuties (Mignonnes)
The Matrix Resurrections

9th September
Evelyn
Time Out

12th September
Shanghai Fortress

13th September
Mr. Malcolm’s List
Northmen – A Viking Saga

14th September
Chicago
Cop Land
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Fight Club
Firestarter
Ford v. Ferrari (Le Mans ’66)
Free State of Jones
In Time
Kong: Skull Island
Logan Lucky
Punisher: War Zone
Robinson Crusoe (The Wild Life)
Shooter
Swept Away
The Talented Mr. Ripley

15th September
Kiri

18th September
Apple of my Eyes

19th September
The Wiggles’ World
The Wiggles: Ready, Steady, Wiggle

20th September
Weather for Two

21st September
Kiss the Ground
The Martian
Red Eye

22nd September
NiNoKuni

23rd September
Love and Fury
Sankofa
Cosmos Laundromat: First Cycle

24th September
The Deep
Hitler’s Circle of Evil

25th September
Money Trap

26th September
Peppermint
So Help Me God

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