‘The Deer Hunter’ and Every Other Movie Leaving Netflix This Week
As fall settles in with its cozy vibes, Netflix is clearing out a hefty batch of beloved movies, from heart-pounding action to laugh-out-loud comedies and soul-stirring dramas. Whether you’re craving a nostalgic teen flick, a gritty thriller, or a quirky gem, this lineup has something to spark one last binge before these titles slip away, reminding us that streaming libraries shift but the stories linger.
This week’s departures span quirky indies to blockbuster hits, with Tuesday kicking things off and Monday wrapping up the exits. So, grab your snacks, dim the lights, and squeeze in these films before they vanish from Netflix’s catalog—you’ll want to savor every moment before scouring for your next watch.
‘Frank’ (2014)
On September 30, ‘Frank’ tracks Jon, a wannabe musician joining a bizarre band led by the eccentric Frank, who sports a papier-mâché head. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson, Jon Ronson and Peter Straughan’s screenplay channels real-life oddity. Michael Fassbender stars as Frank, with Domhnall Gleeson as Jon and Maggie Gyllenhaal as fiery Clara.
An Irish tour stirs chaos and creativity, exploring identity’s edges. Abrahamson’s quirky direction and heartfelt script amplify Fassbender’s masked charisma and Gleeson’s ambition, with Gyllenhaal’s intensity adding spark. The film’s raw humor and original tunes craft a weirdly touching ode to art’s messy heart.
‘Battle’ (2018)
On September 30, ‘Battle’ follows Amalie, a dancer whose comfy life unravels, diving into Oslo’s gritty street dance world. Directed by Katarina Launing, Maja Lunde and Karsten Fullu’s screenplay weaves resilience and rhythm. Lisa Teige stars as Amalie, with Fabian Svegaard Tapia as Mikael and Vebjørn Enger as her friend.
Amalie’s dance battles with Mikael’s crew ignite growth and romance. Launing’s vibrant choreography and Lunde’s sharp script highlight class tensions, with Teige’s grit and Tapia’s energy shining. Enger’s support grounds this lively tale of finding strength through movement and connection.
‘What We Leave Behind’ (2022)
On October 1, ‘What We Leave Behind’ follows Julián, an aging migrant building a home in Mexico after years abroad. Directed by Iliana Sosa, her screenplay with Isadore Bethel uses intimate footage. Julián Moreno stars as himself, with Sosa’s narration weaving family ties.
Julián’s quiet labor reflects migration’s toll over seven years. Sosa’s gentle direction and reflective script capture daily rituals, with Moreno’s resolve anchoring themes of legacy. Sosa’s voice adds personal depth, crafting a tender documentary about roots and return.
‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ (2011)
On October 2, ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ sees Ethan Hunt’s team framed for terrorism, chasing a nuclear plot. Directed by Brad Bird, Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec’s screenplay delivers high-octane espionage. Tom Cruise stars as Ethan, with Paula Patton as Jane and Simon Pegg as Benji.
Global chases and stunts, like Ethan’s skyscraper climb, fuel the action. Bird’s sleek IMAX visuals and tight script amplify tension, with Cruise’s daring, Patton’s fierceness, and Pegg’s wit crafting a thrilling ride through betrayal and tech.
‘Spoiled Brats’ (2021)
On October 2, ‘Spoiled Brats’ follows Francis faking poverty to teach his pampered kids a lesson. Directed by Nicolas Cuche, the screenplay adapts ‘Nosotros los Nobles’ by Gary Alazraki. Gérard Jugnot stars as Francis, with Camille Lou as Stella and Artus as Alexandre.
Odd jobs and a chaotic wedding spark growth. Cuche’s lively direction and witty script balance laughs and heart, with Jugnot’s charm, Lou’s resilience, and Artus’s antics crafting a fun tale of privilege’s wake-up call.
‘The Departed’ (2006)
On October 2, ‘The Departed’ tracks cop Billy infiltrating a Boston mob while mole Colin climbs police ranks. Directed by Martin Scorsese, William Monahan’s screenplay reworks ‘Infernal Affairs’. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Billy, with Matt Damon as Colin and Jack Nicholson as Frank.
Betrayals and shootouts drive the tense game. Scorsese’s gritty direction and sharp script amplify loyalty’s cost, with DiCaprio’s intensity, Damon’s cunning, and Nicholson’s menace crafting a gripping crime saga.
‘American Graffiti’ (1973)
On October 2, ‘American Graffiti’ captures a 1962 night of teens cruising before life changes. Directed by George Lucas, his screenplay with Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck evokes nostalgia. Richard Dreyfuss stars as Curt, with Ron Howard as Steve and Paul Le Mat as John.
Races and romances weave their fleeting youth. Lucas’s warm direction and rock-fueled script amplify heart, with Dreyfuss’s doubt, Howard’s hope, and Le Mat’s cool crafting a timeless ode to growing up.
‘S.W.A.T.: Under Siege’ (2017)
On October 2, ‘S.W.A.T.: Under Siege’ sees a SWAT team defending a prisoner from mercenaries. Directed by Tony Giglio, Jonas Barnes’s screenplay delivers gritty action. Sam Jaeger stars as Travis, with Adrianne Palicki as Ellen and Michael Jai White as Scorpion.
A cartel raid traps them in a brutal siege. Giglio’s intense direction and lean script amplify stakes, with Jaeger’s leadership, Palicki’s precision, and White’s intensity crafting a tense, action-packed thriller.
‘Neighbors’ (2014)
On October 2, ‘Neighbors’ pits parents Mac and Kelly against a frat next door in a prank war. Directed by Nicholas Stoller, Andrew J. Cohen and Brendan O’Brien’s screenplay delivers wild laughs. Seth Rogen stars as Mac, with Rose Byrne as Kelly and Zac Efron as Teddy.
Parties and sabotage spark hilarity. Stoller’s chaotic direction and sharp script amplify fun, with Rogen’s frustration, Byrne’s wit, and Efron’s bravado crafting a riotous clash of suburbia and bros.
‘The Equalizer 2’ (2018)
On October 2, ‘The Equalizer 2’ follows Robert McCall avenging a friend’s death against rogue agents. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Richard Wenk’s screenplay delivers raw action. Denzel Washington stars as McCall, with Pedro Pascal as Dave and Ashton Sanders as Miles.
McCall’s justice mission unfolds through brutal fights. Fuqua’s visceral direction and tight script amplify stakes, with Washington’s grit, Pascal’s betrayal, and Sanders’s spark crafting a thrilling vigilante tale.
‘Judy’ (2019)
On October 2, ‘Judy’ follows Judy Garland’s 1968 London shows amid personal struggles. Directed by Rupert Goold, Tom Edge’s screenplay adapts ‘End of the Rainbow’. Renée Zellweger stars as Garland, with Jessie Buckley as Rosalyn and Finn Wittrock as Mickey.
Her fragile triumphs shine on stage. Goold’s intimate direction and nuanced script amplify emotion, with Zellweger’s raw vocals, Buckley’s loyalty, and Wittrock’s volatility crafting a moving portrait of stardom’s toll.
‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ (2013)
On October 2, ‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ sees the Lamberts facing hauntings tied to Josh’s past. Directed by James Wan, Leigh Whannell’s screenplay deepens the horror. Patrick Wilson stars as Josh, with Rose Byrne as Renai and Barbara Hershey as Lorraine.
Spirits and astral realms drive chilling twists. Wan’s eerie direction and tense script amplify fear, with Wilson’s unraveling, Byrne’s resolve, and Hershey’s weight crafting a haunting supernatural sequel.
‘Grown Ups’ (2010)
On October 2, ‘Grown Ups’ reunites pals for a chaotic lake house weekend after a funeral. Directed by Dennis Dugan, Adam Sandler and Fred Wolf’s screenplay delivers laughs. Sandler stars as Lenny, with Kevin James, Chris Rock, and David Spade as friends.
Mishaps and bonds test their friendship. Dugan’s loose direction and funny script amplify chaos, with Sandler’s warmth, James’s clumsiness, and Rock’s quips crafting a nostalgic, silly comedy.
‘The American’ (2010)
On October 2, ‘The American’ follows assassin Jack hiding in Italy, crafting a weapon. Directed by Anton Corbijn, Rowan Joffé’s screenplay adapts Martin Booth’s novel. George Clooney stars as Jack, with Violante Placido as Clara and Thekla Reuten as Mathilde.
Paranoia and romance unravel his refuge. Corbijn’s moody direction and introspective script amplify tension, with Clooney’s stoicism, Placido’s warmth, and Reuten’s edge crafting a quiet, gripping thriller.
‘Focus’ (2015)
On October 2, ‘Focus’ tracks con artist Nicky mentoring Jess, their chemistry sparking scams. Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, their screenplay delivers sleek fun. Will Smith stars as Nicky, with Margot Robbie as Jess and Rodrigo Santoro as Garriga.
Heists and twists drive their game. Ficarra and Requa’s glossy direction and clever script amplify deception, with Smith’s charm, Robbie’s wit, and Santoro’s menace crafting a stylish con caper.
‘Wrath of the Titans’ (2012)
On October 2, ‘Wrath of the Titans’ sees Perseus battling Titans to save Zeus. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman, Dan Mazeau and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick’s screenplay delivers epic action. Sam Worthington stars as Perseus, with Liam Neeson as Zeus and Ralph Fiennes as Hades.
Mythic creatures and battles fuel the quest. Liebesman’s bold direction and action-heavy script amplify spectacle, with Worthington’s grit, Neeson’s gravitas, and Fiennes’s brooding crafting a grand mythological clash.
‘The Tale of Despereaux’ (2008)
On October 2, ‘The Tale of Despereaux’ follows a brave mouse saving a kingdom. Directed by Sam Fell and Robert Stevenhagen, Gary Ross’s screenplay adapts Kate DiCamillo’s novel. Matthew Broderick voices Despereaux, with Emma Watson as Pea and Dustin Hoffman as Roscuro.
Quests and betrayals spark adventure. Fell and Stevenhagen’s warm animation and whimsical script amplify heart, with Broderick’s pluck, Watson’s grace, and Hoffman’s charm crafting a sweet animated tale.
‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’ (2015)
On October 2, ‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’ sees Ethan Hunt chasing the Syndicate. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, his screenplay with Drew Pearce delivers thrills. Tom Cruise stars as Ethan, with Rebecca Ferguson as Ilsa and Simon Pegg as Benji.
Global stunts and betrayals drive the mission. McQuarrie’s slick direction and tense script amplify action, with Cruise’s daring, Ferguson’s edge, and Pegg’s wit crafting a high-stakes espionage romp.
‘U-571’ (2000)
On October 2, ‘U-571’ follows a U.S. sub crew seizing a German Enigma machine. Directed by Jonathan Mostow, his screenplay with Sam Montgomery and David Ayer delivers tension. Matthew McConaughey stars as Lt. Tyler, with Bill Paxton as Dahlgren.
Depth charges and repairs test their grit. Mostow’s tight direction and gritty script amplify peril, with McConaughey’s resolve and Paxton’s command crafting a gripping WWII submarine thriller.
‘Wayne’s World 2’ (1993)
On October 2, ‘Wayne’s World 2’ sees Wayne and Garth staging a rock festival, Waynestock. Directed by Stephen Surjik, Mike Myers, Jay Boy Adams, and Bonnie Turner’s screenplay delivers laughs. Myers stars as Wayne, with Dana Carvey as Garth and Tia Carrere as Cassandra.
Zany schemes and cameos fuel the chaos. Surjik’s fun direction and absurd script amplify humor, with Myers’s energy, Carvey’s quirk, and Carrere’s cool crafting a goofy rock comedy.
‘Friday Night Lights’ (2004)
On October 2, ‘Friday Night Lights’ follows the 1988 Permian Panthers’ football season. Directed by Peter Berg, his screenplay with David Aaron Cohen adapts H.G. Bissinger’s book. Billy Bob Thornton stars as Coach Gaines, with Lucas Black as Mike.
Injuries and pressure shape their championship run. Berg’s raw direction and heartfelt script amplify stakes, with Thornton’s grit and Black’s heart crafting an inspiring sports drama.
‘American Pie’ (1999)
On October 2, ‘American Pie’ follows teens vowing to lose their virginity by prom. Directed by Paul and Chris Weitz, Adam Herz’s screenplay delivers raunchy laughs. Jason Biggs stars as Jim, with Chris Klein and Alyson Hannigan as Michelle.
Mishaps and parties spark hilarity. The Weitzes’ lively direction and crude script amplify antics, with Biggs’s awkwardness and Hannigan’s charm crafting a classic teen comedy.
‘A Good Old Fashioned Orgy’ (2011)
On October 2, ‘A Good Old Fashioned Orgy’ sees Eric planning a wild group bash. Directed by Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck, their screenplay delivers quirky laughs. Jason Sudeikis stars as Eric, with Leslie Bibb as Kelly and Lake Bell as Alison.
Awkward bonds test their friendship. Gregory and Huyck’s light direction and funny script amplify heart, with Sudeikis’s charm, Bibb’s warmth, and Bell’s wit crafting a fun romp.
‘Mission: Impossible III’ (2006)
On October 2, ‘Mission: Impossible III’ follows Ethan Hunt stopping dealer Owen Davian. Directed by J.J. Abrams, his screenplay with Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci delivers action. Tom Cruise stars as Ethan, with Philip Seymour Hoffman as Davian.
Stunts and personal stakes drive the mission. Abrams’s dynamic direction and tense script amplify thrills, with Cruise’s intensity and Hoffman’s menace crafting a gripping espionage tale.
‘Now You See Me 2’ (2016)
On October 2, ‘Now You See Me 2’ sees the Four Horsemen pulling a heist to clear their names. Directed by Jon M. Chu, Ed Solomon and Pete Chiarelli’s screenplay delivers magic. Jesse Eisenberg stars as Atlas, with Lizzy Caplan as Lula.
Tricks and twists fuel the caper. Chu’s flashy direction and clever script amplify spectacle, with Eisenberg’s smarts and Caplan’s flair crafting a thrilling magical ride.
‘Last Seen Alive’ (2022)
On October 2, ‘Last Seen Alive’ follows Will searching for his vanished wife, Lisa. Directed by Brian Goodman, Marc Frydman’s screenplay delivers gritty suspense. Gerard Butler stars as Will, with Jaimie Alexander as Lisa and Russell Hornsby as Paterson.
Corruption and chases drive his hunt. Goodman’s taut direction and lean script amplify tension, with Butler’s grit, Alexander’s strength, and Hornsby’s resolve crafting a relentless thriller.
‘Mission: Impossible II’ (2000)
On October 2, ‘Mission: Impossible II’ sees Ethan Hunt stopping a rogue virus plot. Directed by John Woo, Robert Towne’s screenplay delivers stylish action. Tom Cruise stars as Ethan, with Thandiwe Newton as Nyah and Dougray Scott as Ambrose.
Chases and ruses fuel the mission. Woo’s bold direction and tense script amplify thrills, with Cruise’s flair, Newton’s spark, and Scott’s menace crafting a high-energy espionage romp.
‘Alpha’ (2018)
On October 2, ‘Alpha’ follows Keda, a prehistoric hunter bonding with a wolf after a hunt. Directed by Albert Hughes, Daniele Sebastian Wiedenhaupt’s screenplay delivers survival drama. Kodi Smit-McPhee stars as Keda, with Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Tau.
Blizzards and predators test their bond. Hughes’s stark direction and sparse script amplify stakes, with Smit-McPhee’s grit and the wolf’s loyalty crafting a raw tale of companionship.
‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’ (2014)
On October 2, ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’ follows Albert facing outlaws in 1880s Arizona. Directed by Seth MacFarlane, his screenplay with Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild delivers laughs. MacFarlane stars as Albert, with Charlize Theron as Anna.
Brawls and gags spark chaos. MacFarlane’s zany direction and crude script amplify humor, with Theron’s charm and MacFarlane’s wit crafting a wild, funny Western satire.
‘Blades of Glory’ (2007)
On October 2, ‘Blades of Glory’ sees rival skaters Chazz and Jimmy pairing for Olympic gold. Directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, Jeff Cox and others’ screenplay delivers absurd laughs. Will Ferrell stars as Chazz, with Jon Heder as Jimmy.
Routines and sabotage fuel their quest. Gordon and Speck’s bold direction and zany script amplify fun, with Ferrell’s swagger and Heder’s flair crafting a hilarious ice comedy.
‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’ (2017)
On October 2, ‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’ follows Mary gaining witch powers, uncovering secrets. Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, his screenplay with Riko Sakaguchi adapts Mary Stewart’s novel. Hana Sugisaki voices Mary, with Ryunosuke Kamiki as Peter.
Spells and chases drive her adventure. Yonebayashi’s vibrant animation and whimsical script amplify magic, with Sugisaki’s pluck and Kamiki’s loyalty crafting a charming animated tale.
‘Rush Hour 3’ (2007)
On October 2, ‘Rush Hour 3’ sees Carter and Lee stopping a Triad plot in Paris. Directed by Brett Ratner, Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay delivers buddy-cop fun. Jackie Chan stars as Lee, with Chris Tucker as Carter and Max von Sydow as Reynard.
Fights and quips fuel their mission. Ratner’s lively direction and sharp script amplify action, with Chan’s stunts and Tucker’s humor crafting a fun, global chase.
‘Van Helsing’ (2004)
On October 2, ‘Van Helsing’ follows Gabriel hunting Dracula in Transylvania. Directed by Stephen Sommers, his screenplay delivers gothic action. Hugh Jackman stars as Van Helsing, with Kate Beckinsale as Anna and Richard Roxburgh as Dracula.
Monsters and gadgets drive the hunt. Sommers’s bold direction and action-heavy script amplify spectacle, with Jackman’s charisma and Beckinsale’s fire crafting a thrilling monster romp.
‘The Age of Innocence’ (1993)
On October 2, ‘The Age of Innocence’ sees Newland torn between duty and love in 1870s New York. Directed by Martin Scorsese, his screenplay with Jay Cocks adapts Edith Wharton’s novel. Daniel Day-Lewis stars as Newland, with Michelle Pfeiffer as Ellen.
Scandals and desire shape their drama. Scorsese’s lush direction and nuanced script amplify longing, with Day-Lewis’s passion and Pfeiffer’s allure crafting a poignant tale of restraint.
‘Green Zone’ (2010)
On October 2, ‘Green Zone’ follows Roy Miller uncovering a WMD conspiracy in Baghdad. Directed by Paul Greengrass, Brian Helgeland’s screenplay draws from Rajiv Chandrasekaran’s book. Matt Damon stars as Miller, with Greg Kinnear as Poundstone.
Raids and betrayal drive his search. Greengrass’s shaky-cam direction and gritty script amplify chaos, with Damon’s resolve and Kinnear’s ambiguity crafting a tense war thriller.
‘Kandahar’ (2023)
On October 2, ‘Kandahar’ sees CIA operative Tom Harris evading enemies in Afghanistan. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, his screenplay with Mitchell LaFortune delivers action. Gerard Butler stars as Harris, with Navid Negahban as Mohammad and Ali Fazal as Mo.
Ambushes test their survival. Waugh’s intense direction and lean script amplify stakes, with Butler’s grit, Negahban’s menace, and Fazal’s loyalty crafting a thrilling escape tale.
‘Modest Heroes’ (2018)
On October 2, ‘Modest Heroes’ offers three animated shorts about quiet bravery. Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Yoshiyuki Momose, and Akihiko Yamashita, their screenplays deliver heart. Fumino Kimura voices Kanini, with Rio Suzuki as Shun and Joe Odagiri as the loner.
Tiny quests and struggles shine. The directors’ vivid animation and tender scripts amplify emotion, with Kimura’s spunk and Suzuki’s grit crafting a charming anthology of courage.
‘The Deer Hunter’ (1978)
On October 2, ‘The Deer Hunter’ follows friends Mike, Nick, and Steven broken by Vietnam. Directed by Michael Cimino, his screenplay with Deric Washburn delivers raw drama. Robert De Niro stars as Mike, with Christopher Walken as Nick and Meryl Streep as Linda.
War’s scars haunt their bonds. Cimino’s intense direction and poignant script amplify loss, with De Niro’s grit, Walken’s pain, and Streep’s warmth crafting a searing epic.
‘Rush Hour 2’ (2001)
On October 2, ‘Rush Hour 2’ sees Carter and Lee chasing Triads in Hong Kong. Directed by Brett Ratner, Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay delivers buddy-cop chaos. Jackie Chan stars as Lee, with Chris Tucker as Carter and John Lone as Ricky Tan.
Casino fights and quips fuel their hunt. Ratner’s fun direction and sharp script amplify action, with Chan’s stunts and Tucker’s humor crafting a lively global romp.
‘The Prince of Egypt’ (1998)
On October 2, ‘The Prince of Egypt’ follows Moses leading Hebrews from slavery. Directed by Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, and Simon Wells, Philip LaZebnik and Nicholas Meyer’s screenplay delivers an epic. Val Kilmer voices Moses, with Ralph Fiennes as Rameses.
Plagues and miracles shape his quest. The directors’ lush animation and soaring script amplify faith, with Kilmer’s resolve and Fiennes’s pride crafting a grand biblical tale.
‘The Great Waldo Pepper’ (1975)
On October 2, ‘The Great Waldo Pepper’ follows pilot Waldo chasing fame in 1920s America. Directed by George Roy Hill, William Goldman’s screenplay delivers adventure. Robert Redford stars as Waldo, with Susan Sarandon as Mary Beth.
Stunts and rivalries drive his dream. Hill’s sweeping direction and nostalgic script amplify ambition, with Redford’s charm and Sarandon’s spark crafting a thrilling flight tale.
‘Wayne’s World’ (1992)
On October 2, ‘Wayne’s World’ sees Wayne and Garth saving their show from corporate control. Directed by Penelope Spheeris, Mike Myers, Bonnie Turner, and Terry Turner’s screenplay delivers laughs. Myers stars as Wayne, with Dana Carvey as Garth.
Gags and anthems fuel their fight. Spheeris’s zany direction and funny script amplify humor, with Myers’s energy and Carvey’s quirk crafting a cult comedy classic.
‘American Pie 2’ (2001)
On October 2, ‘American Pie 2’ reunites pals for a wild beach house summer. Directed by J.B. Rogers, Adam Herz and David H. Steinberg’s screenplay delivers raunchy fun. Jason Biggs stars as Jim, with Chris Klein and Alyson Hannigan as Michelle.
Mishaps and flings spark laughs. Rogers’s lively direction and crude script amplify antics, with Biggs’s awkwardness and Hannigan’s charm crafting a fun teen sequel.
‘Zoolander’ (2001)
On October 2, ‘Zoolander’ follows model Derek caught in an assassination plot. Directed by Ben Stiller, his screenplay with Drake Sather and John Hamburg delivers satire. Stiller stars as Derek, with Owen Wilson as Hansel and Will Ferrell as Mugatu.
Catwalks and gags drive the farce. Stiller’s campy direction and zany script amplify laughs, with Wilson’s cool and Ferrell’s menace crafting a hilarious fashion spoof.
‘A Night at the Roxbury’ (1998)
On October 2, ‘A Night at the Roxbury’ follows brothers Steve and Doug chasing club fame. Directed by John Fortenberry, Steve Koren, Will Ferrell, and Chris Kattan’s screenplay delivers goofy laughs. Kattan and Ferrell star, with Molly Shannon as Emily.
Dance-floor antics spark hilarity. Fortenberry’s bright direction and absurd script amplify fun, with Kattan and Ferrell’s energy and Shannon’s mania crafting a silly comedy.
‘Now You See Me’ (2013)
On October 2, ‘Now You See Me’ follows the Four Horsemen pulling magical heists. Directed by Louis Leterrier, Ed Solomon, Boaz Yakin, and Edward Ricourt’s screenplay delivers thrills. Jesse Eisenberg stars as Atlas, with Isla Fisher and Mark Ruffalo as Dylan.
Tricks and chases unravel a plot. Leterrier’s flashy direction and twisty script amplify spectacle, with Eisenberg’s smarts and Fisher’s charm crafting a thrilling caper.
‘Dune’ (1984)
On October 2, ‘Dune’ follows Paul Atreides navigating a spice conspiracy on Arrakis. Directed by David Lynch, his screenplay adapts Frank Herbert’s novel with surreal style. Kyle MacLachlan stars as Paul, with Francesca Annis as Jessica.
Visions and sandworms drive his destiny. Lynch’s wild direction and cosmic script amplify stakes, with MacLachlan’s resolve and Annis’s mysticism crafting a strange sci-fi epic.
‘Rudy’ (1993)
On October 2, ‘Rudy’ follows Daniel Ruettiger chasing his Notre Dame football dream. Directed by David Anspaugh, Angelo Pizzo’s screenplay delivers underdog heart. Sean Astin stars as Rudy, with Ned Beatty as his father.
Tryouts and grit shape his triumph. Anspaugh’s raw direction and heartfelt script amplify hope, with Astin’s passion and Beatty’s pride crafting an inspiring sports tale.
‘Good Burger’ (1997)
On October 2, ‘Good Burger’ sees Dexter and Ed saving their burger joint. Directed by Brian Robbins, Dan Schneider, Kevin Kopelow, and Heath Seifert’s screenplay delivers laughs. Kel Mitchell stars as Ed, with Kenan Thompson as Dexter.
Zany antics fuel their fight. Robbins’s fun direction and goofy script amplify humor, with Mitchell’s quirk and Thompson’s hustle crafting a silly fast-food comedy.
‘The Theory of Everything’ (2014)
On October 2, ‘The Theory of Everything’ traces Stephen Hawking’s life and love with Jane. Directed by James Marsh, Anthony McCarten’s screenplay adapts her memoir. Eddie Redmayne stars as Stephen, with Felicity Jones as Jane.
ALS and breakthroughs shape their story. Marsh’s tender direction and heartfelt script amplify love, with Redmayne’s genius and Jones’s strength crafting a moving portrait.
‘Miss Juneteenth’ (2020)
On October 2, ‘Miss Juneteenth’ follows Turquoise pushing her daughter Kai in a pageant. Directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples, her screenplay delivers drama. Nicole Beharie stars as Turquoise, with Alexis Chikaeze as Kai.
Tensions and pride clash during Juneteenth. Peoples’s warm direction and nuanced script amplify legacy, with Beharie’s grit and Chikaeze’s spark crafting a heartfelt tale.
‘Krampus’ (2015)
On October 2, ‘Krampus’ sees Max’s dysfunctional Christmas unleashing a demonic anti-Santa. Directed by Michael Dougherty, his screenplay with Todd Casey and Zach Shields delivers dark fun. Adam Scott stars as Tom, with Toni Collette as Sarah.
Monsters and scares spark chaos. Dougherty’s creepy direction and satirical script amplify horror, with Scott’s grit and Collette’s warmth crafting a chilling holiday fable.
‘Dazed and Confused’ (1993)
On October 2, ‘Dazed and Confused’ captures teens cruising in 1976 Texas. Directed by Richard Linklater, his screenplay delivers nostalgic vibes. Jason London stars as Pink, with Wiley Wiggins as Mitch and Matthew McConaughey as Wooderson.
Hazing and parties weave their youth. Linklater’s chill direction and authentic script amplify heart, with London’s charm and McConaughey’s cool crafting a classic teen tale.
‘Talk to Me’ (2023)
On October 2, ‘Talk to Me’ follows Mia unleashing spirits via a haunted hand. Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, their screenplay with Bill Hinzman delivers horror. Sophie Wilde stars as Mia, with Alexandra Jensen as Hayley.
Possessions spiral into terror. The Philippous’ intense direction and chilling script amplify dread, with Wilde’s pain and Jensen’s loyalty crafting a gripping grief-fueled tale.
‘Rush Hour’ (1998)
On October 2, ‘Rush Hour’ pairs Carter and Lee to save a kidnapped girl. Directed by Brett Ratner, Jim Kouf and Ross LaManna’s screenplay delivers buddy-cop fun. Jackie Chan stars as Lee, with Chris Tucker as Carter.
Fights and quips drive their mission. Ratner’s lively direction and sharp script amplify action, with Chan’s stunts and Tucker’s humor crafting a fun, fast-paced romp.
‘The Great Outdoors’ (1988)
On October 2, ‘The Great Outdoors’ sees Chet’s vacation crashed by in-law Roman. Directed by Howard Deutch, John Hughes’s screenplay delivers laughs. John Candy stars as Chet, with Dan Aykroyd as Roman and Annette Bening as Connie.
Mishaps test their bonds. Deutch’s warm direction and funny script amplify chaos, with Candy’s heart and Aykroyd’s smarm crafting a hilarious family comedy.
‘Hop’ (2011)
On October 2, ‘Hop’ follows bunny E.B. fleeing Easter duties, meeting slacker Fred. Directed by Tim Hill, Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio, and Brian Lynch’s screenplay delivers animated fun. James Marsden stars as Fred, with Russell Brand voicing E.B.
Their bond saves Easter. Hill’s colorful direction and whimsical script amplify charm, with Marsden’s warmth and Brand’s cheek crafting a sweet holiday adventure.
‘Born on the Fourth of July’ (1989)
On October 2, ‘Born on the Fourth of July’ follows Ron Kovic’s shift from Marine to activist. Directed by Oliver Stone, his screenplay with Kovic adapts his memoir. Tom Cruise stars as Kovic, with Kyra Sedgwick as Donna.
War’s scars fuel his fight. Stone’s raw direction and poignant script amplify sacrifice, with Cruise’s fire and Sedgwick’s warmth crafting a powerful tale.
‘The Blues Brothers’ (1980)
On October 2, ‘The Blues Brothers’ sees Jake and Elwood saving their orphanage with music. Directed by John Landis, his screenplay with Dan Aykroyd delivers chaos. John Belushi stars as Jake, with Aykroyd as Elwood.
Car chases and gigs fuel their mission. Landis’s wild direction and zany script amplify fun, with Belushi’s grit and Aykroyd’s cool crafting a rollicking blues romp.
‘Wyatt Earp’ (1994)
On October 2, ‘Wyatt Earp’ follows lawman Wyatt through Tombstone’s battles. Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, his screenplay with Dan Gordon delivers a Western epic. Kevin Costner stars as Wyatt, with Dennis Quaid as Doc Holliday.
Duty and vengeance shape his path. Kasdan’s grand direction and rich script amplify stakes, with Costner’s resolve and Quaid’s wit crafting a sweeping tale.
‘The Interview’ (2014)
On October 2, ‘The Interview’ sees TV host Dave and Aaron tasked with assassination. Directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, Dan Sterling’s screenplay delivers laughs. Rogen stars as Aaron, with James Franco as Dave.
Absurd plots spark chaos. Rogen and Goldberg’s zany direction and crude script amplify humor, with Franco’s flair and Rogen’s grit crafting a wild farce.
‘Superstar’ (1999)
On October 2, ‘Superstar’ follows Mary Katherine chasing stardom via a contest. Directed by Bruce McCulloch, Steve Koren’s screenplay delivers goofy laughs. Molly Shannon stars as Mary Katherine, with Will Ferrell as Sky.
Awkward antics drive her dream. McCulloch’s campy direction and funny script amplify humor, with Shannon’s mania and Ferrell’s charm crafting a quirky comedy.
‘Mission: Impossible’ (1996)
On October 2, ‘Mission: Impossible’ sees Ethan Hunt clearing his name after a betrayal. Directed by Brian De Palma, David Koepp and Robert Towne’s screenplay delivers thrills. Tom Cruise stars as Ethan, with Jon Voight as Phelps.
Ruses and chases fuel the mission. De Palma’s sleek direction and twisty script amplify espionage, with Cruise’s cunning and Voight’s ambiguity crafting a gripping caper.
‘Slap Shot’ (1977)
On October 2, ‘Slap Shot’ follows coach Reggie rallying his hockey team. Directed by George Roy Hill, Nancy Dowd’s screenplay delivers gritty laughs. Paul Newman stars as Reggie, with Michael Ontkean as Ned.
Brawls spark their fight. Hill’s raw direction and funny script amplify rebellion, with Newman’s wit and Ontkean’s honor crafting a rowdy sports classic.
‘Coneheads’ (1993)
On October 2, ‘Coneheads’ follows aliens Beldar and Prymaat posing as suburbanites. Directed by Steve Barron, Tom Davis, Dan Aykroyd, and others’ screenplay delivers sci-fi laughs. Aykroyd stars as Beldar, with Jane Curtin as Prymaat.
Gags and hunters spark fun. Barron’s campy direction and zany script amplify humor, with Aykroyd’s oddity and Curtin’s warmth crafting a quirky alien tale.
‘Old School’ (2003)
On October 2, ‘Old School’ sees pals Mitch, Frank, and Beanie starting a frat. Directed by Todd Phillips, his screenplay with Scot Armstrong delivers raunchy laughs. Luke Wilson stars as Mitch, with Will Ferrell as Frank.
Parties and hazing spark chaos. Phillips’s wild direction and crude script amplify fun, with Wilson’s charm and Ferrell’s glee crafting a hilarious romp.
‘Big Daddy’ (1999)
On October 2, ‘Big Daddy’ follows slacker Sonny adopting Julian to win his ex. Directed by Dennis Dugan, Steve Franks, Tim Herlihy, and Adam Sandler’s screenplay delivers laughs. Sandler stars as Sonny, with Cole and Dylan Sprouse as Julian.
Parenting sparks growth. Dugan’s warm direction and funny script amplify heart, with Sandler’s warmth and the Sprouses’ charm crafting a touching comedy.
‘Òlòtūré’ (2020)
On October 3, ‘Oloture’ follows journalist Oloture undercover exposing trafficking. Directed by Kenneth Gyang, Craig Freimond and Yinka Ogun’s screenplay delivers gritty drama. Sharon Ooja stars as Oloture, with Omoni Oboli as Alero.
Her mission uncovers brutal corruption. Gyang’s stark direction and urgent script amplify stakes, with Ooja’s courage and Oboli’s faith crafting a raw tale of truth.
‘The Mole Agent’ (2020)
On October 4, ‘The Mole Agent’ sees elderly Sergio spying in a nursing home. Directed by Maite Alberdi, her screenplay blends documentary and noir. Sergio Chamy stars as himself, with Romulo Aitken as Romulo.
His mission reveals loneliness. Alberdi’s gentle direction and tender script amplify heart, with Chamy’s charm and Aitken’s focus crafting a poignant spy story.
‘Beth Stelling: If You Didn’t Want Me Then’ (2023)
On October 4, ‘Beth Stelling: If You Didn’t Want Me Then’ features Beth’s sharp stand-up. Directed by Mo Welch, Stelling’s screenplay delivers intimate laughs. Stelling stars as herself, her witty delivery shining solo.
Her tales of life spark humor. Welch’s simple direction and clever script amplify fun, with Stelling’s candor crafting a warm, relatable comedy special.
‘The Bricklayer’ (2023)
On October 4, ‘The Bricklayer’ sees CIA operative Steve Vail stopping a rogue plot. Directed by Renny Harlin, Hanna Weg and Matt Johnson’s screenplay adapts Noah Boyd’s novel. Aaron Eckhart stars as Vail, with Nina Dobrev as Kate.
Chases and fights drive the mission. Harlin’s bold direction and tense script amplify action, with Eckhart’s grit and Dobrev’s spark crafting a thrilling espionage tale.
‘Filth’ (2013)
On October 4, ‘Filth’ follows corrupt cop Bruce spiraling through schemes. Directed by Jon S. Baird, his screenplay adapts Irvine Welsh’s novel. James McAvoy stars as Bruce, with Jamie Bell as Ray.
Addiction and crime twist his life. Baird’s wild direction and raw script amplify chaos, with McAvoy’s intensity and Bell’s loyalty crafting a dark, gripping drama.
‘Noblemen’ (2019)
On October 6, ‘Noblemen’ follows teen Shay facing bullies, seeking revenge via theater. Directed by Vandana Kataria, her screenplay with Sonia Gianani draws from Shakespeare. Kunal Kapoor stars as Murali, with Ali Haji as Shay.
Tensions spark tragedy. Kataria’s intense direction and nuanced script amplify stakes, with Haji’s vulnerability and Kapoor’s guidance crafting a haunting coming-of-age tale.
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