Movies leaving Hulu this month

There’s a wave of goodbyes coming to Hulu, and if you’ve been meaning to catch any of these titles, now’s the time. Below you’ll find the essentials on each project—what it’s about, who made it, and who’s in it—plus the exact date each one leaves so you can plan your watchlist.

From animated adventures and vérité docs to festival darlings and gnarly sci-fi, this month’s departures span a little of everything. Skim for your favorites or discover something new before it’s gone.

‘After Midnight’ (2020)

This indie genre blend (originally titled ‘Something Else’) follows Hank, whose longtime girlfriend Abby vanishes, leaving only a note—and possibly a creature in the woods that scratches at his door every night. Co-directed by Jeremy Gardner and Christian Stella, it stars Gardner as Hank and Brea Grant as Abby, with Henry Zebrowski in support. It premiered at Tribeca and later released in the U.S. in 2020. Leaves Tuesday 9/30.

Gardner also wrote the script; the film runs 83 minutes and was distributed by Cranked Up Films. The story threads a relationship crisis with late-night siege horror beats as Hank fortifies his rural Florida home against whatever’s outside. Leaves Tuesday 9/30.

‘Charlotte’ (2021)

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An animated biographical drama about German-Jewish painter Charlotte Salomon, the film is directed by Éric Warin and Tahir Rana from a screenplay by Erik Rutherford and David Bezmozgis. The English-language voice cast includes Keira Knightley, Brenda Blethyn, Jim Broadbent, Sam Claflin, and Sophie Okonedo. Leaves Tuesday 9/30.

Inspired by Salomon’s autobiographical cycle ‘Life? or Theatre?’, the Canada-Belgium-France co-production features music by Michelino Bisceglia and was produced by January Films, Sons of Manual, Walking the Dog, and Les Productions Balthazar. Leaves Tuesday 9/30.

‘The Wheel’ (2021)

A relationship drama about young marrieds Albee and Walker who rent a remote cabin to salvage their union, where their hosts’ engagement complicates matters. Directed by Steve Pink and written by Trent Atkinson, it stars Amber Midthunder, Taylor Gray, Bethany Anne Lind, and Nelson Lee. Leaves Tuesday 9/30.

The film premiered at TIFF, runs 83 minutes, and was released in the U.S. by Quiver Distribution. Character names include Albee, Walker, Carly, and Ben, reflecting the two couples’ intertwined weekend. Leaves Tuesday 9/30.

‘The Forgiven’ (2022)

Set in Morocco, this adaptation of Lawrence Osborne’s novel follows David and Jo Henninger, a wealthy couple whose fatal roadside accident reverberates through a decadent desert house party and a sober journey into the High Atlas. Written and directed by John Michael McDonagh, it stars Ralph Fiennes, Jessica Chastain, Matt Smith, Saïd Taghmaoui, and Caleb Landry Jones. Leaves Sunday 10/5.

Cinematography is by Larry Smith with music by Lorne Balfe; production was by House of Un-American Activities and Brookstreet Pictures. The plot hinges on David accompanying the victim’s father for burial while Jo remains at the villa, where choices compound the moral reckoning. Leaves Sunday 10/5.

‘A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown’ (2015)

Also released as ‘Get Squirrely’, this animated heist comedy is directed by Ross Venokur and written by Lenore Venokur. A wisecracking squirrel named Frankie assembles a forest crew to steal back nuts seized by the A.C.O.R.N.S. corporation. Voice cast features Jason Jones, Will Forte, John Leguizamo, Samantha Bee, Victoria Justice, John Cleese, and Jim Cummings. Leaves Sunday 10/5.

Produced by Vanguard Animation, the film runs 82 minutes and was released in the U.S. in 2016; ‘A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown’ is an alternate title used in listings. Leaves Sunday 10/5.

‘A Lot of Nothing’ (2023)

A satirical thriller directed by Mo McRae and co-written with Sarah Kelly Kaplan, the film centers on married couple Vanessa and James whose response to a news story involving their police-officer neighbor spirals into a volatile hostage situation. Stars Cleopatra Coleman, Y’lan Noel, and Justin Hartley. Leaves Monday 10/6.

Premiering at SXSW, the feature runs 104 minutes and was released by RLJE Films. Supporting cast includes Shamier Anderson and Lex Scott Davis as family members who stumble into the crisis. Leaves Monday 10/6.

‘American Sicario’ (2021)

An action crime drama directed by RJ Collins and written by Rich Ronat, this film follows American gangster Erik Vasquez as he maneuvers for power within the Mexican underworld. Stars Philippe A. Haddad, Danny Trejo, Maurice Compte, Maya Stojan, Jaylen Moore, and Johnny Rey Diaz. Leaves Wednesday 10/8.

Positioned as a rise-and-fall cartel story, it runs about 101 minutes with music by Josh Atchley and cinematography by Pascal Combes-Knoke. Distribution involved Saban Films/Lionsgate in home formats. Leaves Wednesday 10/8.

‘Wyrm’ (2019)

Christopher Winterbauer’s feature debut is a coming-of-age black comedy set in a mid-’90s alternate reality where teens wear electronic “Level One sexuality” collars until they have a first kiss. Theo Taplitz leads the cast alongside Lulu Wilson, Jenna Ortega, Lukas Gage, and Natasha Rothwell. Leaves Thursday 10/9.

The film expands Winterbauer’s earlier short, premiered at Fantastic Fest, and later won Best Narrative Feature at the Florida Film Festival before a limited U.S. release in 2022. Leaves Thursday 10/9.

‘Finnick’ (2022)

A Russian animated feature from director-writer Denis Chernov about a mischievous house spirit (a “Finn”) who reluctantly teams up with a teenage girl when strange events threaten their city. Screenwriters include Tatyana Belova, Neil Landau, Lev Murzenko, and Denis Chernov; produced by Riki Group. Leaves Thursday 10/9.

Voice cast (original Russian) includes Mikhail Khrustalyov and Veronika Golubeva; the film runs 85 minutes and premiered in Moscow in March 2022. Leaves Thursday 10/9.

‘Kids vs. Aliens’ (2023)

Jason Eisener directs this feature expansion of his ‘V/H/S/2’ segment ‘Slumber Party Alien Abduction’, co-written with John Davies. Siblings Gary and Samantha’s homemade movie weekend mutates into a Halloween house-party siege when extraterrestrials crash in, with Dominic Mariche, Phoebe Rex, and Calem MacDonald starring. Leaves Monday 10/13.

Produced by RLJE Films/Shudder partners, the 75-minute film premiered at Fantastic Fest and features Eisener’s punk-inflected take on invaders and kid-crew heroics. Leaves Monday 10/13.

‘Abandoned’ (2022)

A psychological horror film directed by Spencer Squire and written by Erik Patterson and Jessica Scott, it follows new parents Sara and Alex whose move to a rural farmhouse unsettles Sara’s mental health as the home’s grim history surfaces. Stars Emma Roberts, John Gallagher Jr., and Michael Shannon. Leaves Tuesday 10/14.

Produced by Before the Door and Vertical Entertainment, the feature runs 102 minutes and released in June 2022; supporting players include Paul Schneider and Kate Arrington. Leaves Tuesday 10/14.

‘Bitterbrush’ (2022)

Emelie Mahdavian’s documentary follows range riders Hollyn Patterson and Colie Moline across a season of herding cattle in remote Idaho, capturing work, friendship, and landscape with a vérité eye. Leaves Sunday 10/19.

The film premiered at Telluride before wider play and features on-location production emphasizing animal work and weather challenges throughout the summer hitch. Leaves Sunday 10/19.

‘Beba’ (2022)

An autobiographical documentary written, directed by, and starring Rebeca Huntt, the film traces her New York upbringing, Afro-Latina identity, and intergenerational trauma in a first-person, 16mm self-portrait. NEON distributed the 79-minute feature. Leaves Thursday 10/23.

‘Beba’ premiered at TIFF and later screened at Tribeca; production collaborators include Onyx Collective, with Sophia Stieglitz as cinematographer and Isabel Freeman as editor. Leaves Thursday 10/23.

‘Press Play’ (2022)

A sci-fi romance directed by Greg Björkman (from a story by Josh Boone), it follows artist Laura, who discovers that the mixtape she made with boyfriend Harrison sends her back to key moments in their relationship. Stars Clara Rugaard, Lewis Pullman, Lyrica Okano, and Danny Glover as record-store owner Cooper. Leaves Sunday 10/26.

Co-written by Björkman and James Bachelor, the Oahu-shot feature runs 85 minutes and features songs from Japanese Breakfast, Father John Misty, and Dayglow. Supporting cast includes Christina Chang and Matt Walsh as Harrison’s parents. Leaves Sunday 10/26.

‘Life Upside Down’ (2023)

Cecilia Miniucchi wrote and directed this COVID-era romantic dramedy about intertwined Los Angeles couples navigating lockdown—centering art dealer Jonathan Wigglesworth, his lover Clarissa Cranes, and friends Paul and Rita Hasselberg. Stars Bob Odenkirk, Radha Mitchell, Danny Huston, and Rosie Fellner. Leaves Monday 10/27.

The film premiered at Venice and later released by IFC Films; it runs 92 minutes and features editing by Anne Goursaud with music by Erik Desiderio and Charlie Dobney. Leaves Monday 10/27.

‘Crimes of the Future’ (2022)

David Cronenberg’s return to speculative body horror stars Viggo Mortensen as performance artist Saul Tenser, who grows new organs for public surgeries with partner Caprice (Léa Seydoux), while investigator Timlin (Kristen Stewart) shadows them. Written and directed by Cronenberg with music by Howard Shore. Leaves Thursday 10/30.

A Canadian-UK-French-Greek co-production running 107 minutes, it explores accelerated human evolution and artistic transgression; supporting cast includes Scott Speedman. Leaves Thursday 10/30.

What will you watch (or rewatch) before these titles leave? Share your picks in the comments!