‘Miller’s Girl’ and Every Other Movie Leaving Netflix and Hulu This Week

A fresh batch of films and a stand-up special are saying goodbye to Hulu and Netflix between Monday, October 20 and Sunday, October 26, so here’s a quick primer on what each title is about and who’s behind it before it disappears. Below you’ll find concise rundowns—plots, key cast, filmmakers, and other helpful context—along with the exact day each one leaves this week.

‘Beba’ (2022)

Rebeca “Beba” Huntt’s debut feature is an intimate, first-person documentary that explores her Afro-Latina identity, family history, and the generational forces that shaped her life in New York City. Mixing verité footage, archival material, and spoken-word narration, Huntt examines themes of race, class, and self-discovery across Dominican and Venezuelan roots. The film includes appearances from Huntt’s family members and collaborators from New York’s indie doc community, with Huntt serving as director and writer. It leaves Hulu on Thursday, October 23.

‘Press Play’ (2022)

This sci-fi romance follows a young woman who discovers that a mixtape can transport her back in time, giving her a chance to save the love of her life from a tragic accident. Directed by Greg Björkman, the film stars Clara Rugaard and Lewis Pullman, with supporting turns from Danny Glover and Lyrica Okano. The screenplay is by Björkman and James Bachelor, from a story developed with Josh Boone, blending time-bending mechanics with a contemporary love story. It leaves Hulu on Sunday, October 26.

‘Freud’s Last Session’ (2023)

Set on the eve of World War II, this drama imagines a spirited intellectual encounter between Sigmund Freud and author C. S. Lewis, probing faith, reason, and mortality. Anthony Hopkins portrays Freud opposite Matthew Goode as Lewis, with the narrative also touching on Freud’s relationship with his daughter Anna. Directed by Matthew Brown and adapted by Mark St. Germain from his stage play, the film interweaves biographical detail with philosophical debate. It leaves Netflix on Tuesday, October 21.

‘Anyone But You’ (2023)

A contemporary screwball-style romantic comedy, this film centers on two bickering ex-flames who pretend to be a couple at a destination wedding, only to find real chemistry amid the chaos. Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell lead the cast as Bea and Ben, joined by Alexandra Shipp, GaTa, Hadley Robinson, Michelle Hurd, and Dermot Mulroney. Will Gluck directs and co-writes with Ilana Wolpert, drawing playful inspiration from the banter and rivals-to-lovers dynamic of classic comedies. It leaves Netflix on Friday, October 24.

‘Pete Holmes: I Am Not for Everyone’ (2023)

Comedian Pete Holmes returns with an hour of stand-up that riffs on parenthood, relationships, and his evolving views on faith and identity, delivered in his upbeat, storytelling style. The special is written and performed by Holmes, known for his series and podcasts that blend earnestness with punchy observational humor. Shot in front of a live audience, the set emphasizes long-form bits and personal anecdotes rather than topical news jokes. It leaves Netflix on Saturday, October 25.

‘Miller’s Girl’ (2024)

A drama about the blurred boundaries between a creative writing teacher and a gifted student, the story examines mentorship, ethics, and artistic ambition as a short-story assignment spirals into complicated territory. Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman star, with Ortega playing a talented pupil whose work draws the intense attention of Freeman’s instructor. Written and directed by Jade Halley Bartlett, the film focuses on character dynamics and the consequences of inspiration crossing personal lines. It leaves Netflix on Sunday, October 26.

What are you catching before these titles leave—drop your picks and thoughts in the comments!