‘3 Generations’ and Every Other Movie Leaving Amazon Prime This Week

There’s a solid mix of action, horror, comedy, and documentaries cycling out of Prime this week, spanning everything from parkour-fueled French thrillers to a Madonna-directed period romance. Below, you’ll find the essentials for each title—plot basics, principal cast and creators—plus the exact day each one leaves so you can plan your watchlist.

Dates are for this week, Monday, September 29 through Sunday, October 5, 2025. Each entry notes the day it exits. Titles are presented with their original release years for clarity.

‘Rock Dog’ (2016)

Leaving on Monday, September 29, 2025. This animated adventure follows Bodi, a Tibetan mastiff who discovers a passion for rock music and leaves home to pursue his dream in the big city. The film was directed by Ash Brannon, written by Brannon and Kurt Voelker, and features voice performances by Luke Wilson, J. K. Simmons, Eddie Izzard, Lewis Black, Kenan Thompson, Mae Whitman, Sam Elliott, and more.

Based on Zheng Jun’s Chinese graphic novel, the production involved U.S.–China collaboration with Summit Premiere, Huayi Brothers, and Reel FX among the companies attached; Rolfe Kent composed the score and the runtime clocks in at 89 minutes.

’13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’ (2016)

Leaving on Monday, September 29, 2025. This biographical action-thriller dramatizes the 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya, focusing on six members of the Annex Security Team. Michael Bay directed and produced from a screenplay by Chuck Hogan adapted from Mitchell Zuckoff’s non-fiction book; the ensemble includes John Krasinski, James Badge Dale, Pablo Schreiber, Max Martini, David Denman, and Dominic Fumusa, with music by Lorne Balfe.

Paramount Pictures released the film with a 144-minute runtime. It drew attention during awards season when a sound mixing nomination was rescinded for campaigning violations, while other mixers remained nominated.

‘3 Generations’ (2016)

Leaving on Monday, September 29, 2025. This family drama—originally titled ‘About Ray’—centers on a transgender teen, Ray, and the legal and emotional steps his family must take to support his transition. Gaby Dellal directed and co-wrote with Nikole Beckwith; Elle Fanning stars as Ray with Naomi Watts as his mother and Susan Sarandon as his grandmother.

Filmed in New York in late 2014, the project underwent re-editing before release; Michael Brook’s score was replaced by West Dylan Thordson. The film’s release was accompanied by public discussion around casting and ratings decisions.

‘Girl in Progress’ (2012)

Leaving on Monday, September 29, 2025. A coming-of-age story about a teenager who tries to force her own “grown-up” transformation, the film was directed by Patricia Riggen and written by Hiram Martinez. The cast features Eva Mendes, Cierra Ramirez (in her feature debut), Matthew Modine, Patricia Arquette, and Eugenio Derbez.

Produced by Pantelion Films and distributed by Lionsgate, the movie runs 93 minutes and blends English and Spanish dialogue. Christopher Lennertz provided the score, with cinematography by Checco Varese.

‘A Most Violent Year’ (2014)

Leaving on Monday, September 29, 2025. Set in New York City in 1981, the crime drama follows an immigrant businessman navigating violent pressures while trying to expand his heating-oil company. J. C. Chandor wrote and directed; Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain lead the cast, with cinematography by Bradford Young and music by Alex Ebert.

The film drew critical acclaim for its Lumet-like tone and meticulous character work, with a runtime just over two hours and distribution in the U.S. by A24.

‘Meet the Patels’ (2014)

Leaving on Monday, September 29, 2025. This autobiographical documentary from siblings Ravi and Geeta Patel follows Ravi’s attempt to find love within the expectations of his Indian American family and community. The filmmakers co-direct and appear on camera, weaving interviews and home-movie animation into the narrative.

Premiering at festivals in 2014, the film won multiple audience awards; Fox Searchlight later acquired remake rights. The feature runs 88 minutes and was distributed by Alchemy in the U.S.

‘District 13: Ultimatum’ (2009)

Leaving on Monday, September 29, 2025. The sequel to ‘District B13’ reunites David Belle and Cyril Raffaelli as Leïto and Damien, who must unite rival factions in a walled Parisian district to expose government corruption. Patrick Alessandrin directed from a script by Luc Besson, who also produced; the cast includes Philippe Torreton, Daniel Duval, and Élodie Yung.

Produced by EuropaCorp with a 106-minute runtime, the French-language action film continues the series’ parkour-driven set pieces and expands the political backdrop introduced in the 2004 original.

‘Zoolander 2’ (2016)

Leaving on Monday, September 29, 2025. The fashion-industry spoof sequel brings back Derek Zoolander and Hansel for a new conspiracy plot. Ben Stiller directs and co-writes with Justin Theroux, John Hamburg, and Nicholas Stoller; the ensemble features Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Penélope Cruz, Kristen Wiig, and numerous celebrity cameos.

Shot largely in Rome, the film runs 102 minutes with music by Theodore Shapiro. Discussion around the portrayal of a non-binary character played by Benedict Cumberbatch followed its release.

‘W.E.’ (2011)

Leaving on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Madonna’s historical romance intercuts the 1930s relationship between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII with a contemporary story about a New Yorker fascinated by their affair. Madonna directed and co-wrote with Alek Keshishian; the cast includes Abbie Cornish, Andrea Riseborough, James D’Arcy, Oscar Isaac, and Richard Coyle.

The production features costumes by Arianne Phillips and a score by Abel Korzeniowski, with a 119-minute runtime. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design.

‘Wild Card’ (2015)

Leaving on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Based on William Goldman’s novel ‘Heat’, this Las Vegas-set action-thriller stars Jason Statham as Nick Wild, a bodyguard with a gambling problem who clashes with a local gangster after helping a friend. Simon West directed from Goldman’s screenplay; the supporting cast includes Michael Angarano, Milo Ventimiglia, Anne Heche, Sofia Vergara, Stanley Tucci, and Jason Alexander.

The film runs 102 minutes, with cinematography by Shelly Johnson and a score by Dario Marianelli. It is a remake of the 1986 Burt Reynolds film adaptation of the same novel.

‘Wolf Creek’ (2005)

Leaving on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. This Australian horror film follows three backpackers stalked by outback killer Mick Taylor. Greg McLean wrote and directed; the cast includes John Jarratt, Nathan Phillips, Cassandra Magrath, and Kestie Morassi.

With a 99-minute runtime, the movie was marketed as inspired by true events, drawing on elements from the Ivan Milat and Bradley Murdoch cases. It later spawned a sequel and a television series.

‘The Girl with All the Gifts’ (2016)

Leaving on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Set after a fungal infection collapses society, a gifted child named Melanie may hold the key to humanity’s survival. Colm McCarthy directed from Mike Carey’s screenplay adapted from his novel; the cast includes Sennia Nanua, Gemma Arterton, Paddy Considine, and Glenn Close.

Backed by the BFI and Creative England, the production runs 111 minutes with cinematography by Simon Dennis and music by Cristobal Tapia de Veer. The project developed in tandem with the novel, originally under the working title ‘She Who Brings Gifts’.

‘The Girl Next Door’ (2007)

Leaving on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Adapted from Jack Ketchum’s novel, this psychological horror drama depicts the escalating abuse of a teenage girl in 1950s suburbia as seen through a neighbor boy’s eyes. Gregory M. Wilson directed from a script by Daniel Farrands and Philip Nutman; the cast includes Blanche Baker, Blythe Auffarth, William Atherton, and Grant Show.

The 91-minute feature was released direct-to-DVD in the U.S. and is distinct from the unrelated 2004 teen comedy of a similar name. The film’s story was inspired by the 1965 Sylvia Likens case, which also informed Ketchum’s source novel.

‘Haywire’ (2011)

Leaving on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Steven Soderbergh directs this action-thriller about Mallory Kane, a black-ops operative betrayed by her employers and forced to fight her way clear. Lem Dobbs wrote the screenplay; Gina Carano stars alongside Michael Fassbender, Ewan McGregor, Bill Paxton, Channing Tatum, Antonio Banderas, and Michael Douglas.

The 93-minute film features fight scenes performed by Carano and a score by David Holmes, with cinematography credited to Soderbergh’s pseudonym Peter Andrews and editing to his pseudonym Mary Ann Bernard.

‘Forsaken’ (2015)

Leaving on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. This Western reunites Kiefer Sutherland and Donald Sutherland as an estranged son-father duo confronting violence that threatens their frontier town. Jon Cassar directed from Brad Mirman’s screenplay; the cast also features Demi Moore, Michael Wincott, and Brian Cox.

Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2015, the 90-minute film was produced by Minds Eye Entertainment and partners, with cinematography by Rene Ohashi and music by Jonathan Goldsmith.

‘The Voices’ (2014)

Leaving on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. A dark comedy about a factory worker whose hallucinations—often voiced through his cat and dog—push him toward murder, the film was directed by Marjane Satrapi from a screenplay by Michael R. Perry. Ryan Reynolds stars with Gemma Arterton, Anna Kendrick, and Jacki Weaver.

The English-language production runs 104 minutes and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, later seeing a limited U.S. release; the film’s score is by Olivier Bernet and cinematography by Maxime Alexandre.

What will you be watching before these titles depart—drop your picks and sleeper recommendations in the comments!