‘The Fall Guy’ and Every Other Movie Leaving Amazon Prime This Week

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Here are 15 notable films exiting Prime this week, spanning slick Hollywood action and a rich slate of Yash Raj Films favorites; each entry below includes a quick refresher on the plot and key creatives so you can prioritize what to watch before it goes.

‘The Fall Guy’ (2024)

'The Fall Guy' (2024)
Universal Pictures

David Leitch directs this action comedy inspired by the 1980s series, with Ryan Gosling as stuntman Colt Seavers and Emily Blunt as filmmaker Jody Moreno; the plot folds a missing-star mystery into a behind-the-scenes love story. Drew Pearce wrote the screenplay, and the ensemble includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Stephanie Hsu, Winston Duke, and Teresa Palmer. Noted for practical, in-camera stunt work, the production even set a Guinness record for a car cannon roll during filming. Leaves on Wednesday, 10/29.

‘Touch’ (2024)

'Touch' (2024)
RVK Studios

Baltasar Kormákur directs and co-writes this romantic drama, adapted from Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson’s 2022 novel and produced as an Iceland–U.S.–U.K. co-production. The story follows intersecting past and present timelines tied to a long-lost love, with performances by Egill Ólafsson, Kōki, and Pálmi Kormákur. Themes of memory and reconnection anchor the narrative across multiple countries and languages. Leaves on Wednesday, 10/29.

‘Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic’ (2008)

'Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic' (2008)
Yash Raj Films

Directed by Kunal Kohli, this family fantasy centers on a stern industrialist ordered to care for four orphaned children—until a magical nanny changes their lives. The film blends comedy, music, and gentle moral lessons within a modern fairy-tale framework. It comes from the Yash Raj Films banner, with a cast led by Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Ek Tha Tiger’ (2012)

'Ek Tha Tiger' (2012)
Yash Raj Films

Kabir Khan directs this espionage thriller about an Indian intelligence agent, Tiger, sent to Dublin to surveil a scientist suspected of passing nuclear secrets, only to fall for Zoya, who has secrets of her own. The film stars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, with Ranvir Shorey and others in support, and features songs by Sohail Sen with an additional track by Sajid–Wajid. Produced by Aditya Chopra for Yash Raj Films, it filmed across Ireland, Cuba, Turkey, and India. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Dhoom 2’ (2006)

'Dhoom 2' (2006)
Yash Raj Films

Sanjay Gadhvi’s sequel follows master thief Aryan as Mumbai cops Jai Dixit and Ali pursue him across international locales, mixing heist set-pieces with high-style romance and action. The cast includes Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Uday Chopra, and Bipasha Basu. Written by Vijay Krishna Acharya from a story by Aditya Chopra, the film is noted for its elaborate stunts and glossy presentation under the Yash Raj Films banner. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Bottle Shock’ (2008)

'Bottle Shock' (2008)
Intellectual Properties Worldwide

Randall Miller directs this dramatization of the 1976 “Judgment of Paris,” when a California Chardonnay stunned the wine world in a blind tasting. Alan Rickman plays British wine merchant Steven Spurrier, with Bill Pullman as vintner Jim Barrett and Chris Pine as his son, Bo; Jody Savin and Ross Schwartz co-wrote the script with Miller. The film premiered at Sundance and spotlights Napa’s rise against Old World expectations. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Hum Tum’ (2004)

'Hum Tum' (2004)
Yash Raj Films

Written and directed by Kunal Kohli and produced by Yash Raj Films, this romantic comedy tracks the evolving relationship between Karan and Rhea across years and chance encounters. Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji star, with Rishi Kapoor and Kirron Kher in supporting roles. The film intersperses animated interludes with live action to mirror the protagonists’ push-pull dynamic. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Darr’ (1993)

'Darr' (1993)
Yash Raj Films

Yash Chopra’s psychological thriller examines obsession and fear through the story of a woman menaced by a stalker, intersecting with a love triangle and questions of bravery. The film features Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Sunny Deol, and is produced under the Yash Raj Films banner. It’s remembered for its tense set-pieces and iconic dialogues tied to its central antagonist. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Badmaash Company’ (2010)

'Badmaash Company' (2010)
Yash Raj Films

Parmeet Sethi writes and directs this crime-caper about four Mumbai friends who build a fast-growing import scam that spirals into international cons and moral consequences. The ensemble features Shahid Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Vir Das, and Meiyang Chang, with music by Pritam and score by Julius Packiam. Produced by Aditya Chopra for Yash Raj Films, it marked Sethi’s directorial debut. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ (1997)

'Dil To Pagal Hai' (1997)
Yash Raj Films

Yash Chopra directs this musical romance following a dance troupe whose choreographer and two performers find their lives—and hearts—intertwined. Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, and Akshay Kumar lead the cast, with a celebrated soundtrack by Uttam Singh and lyrics by Anand Bakshi. Produced under the Yash Raj Films banner, it blends backstage drama with lavish numbers. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Mohabbatein’ (2000)

'Mohabbatein' (2000)
Yash Raj Films

Aditya Chopra writes and directs this campus-set romantic drama about an authoritarian headmaster whose rigid rules collide with a music teacher’s belief in love. Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aishwarya Rai lead an ensemble that includes Uday Chopra, Shamita Shetty, Jugal Hansraj, Kim Sharma, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Preeti Jhangiani. The film, produced by Yash Chopra, weaves multiple love stories while exploring tradition versus freedom at an elite boys’ school. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Band Baaja Baaraat’ (2010)

'Band Baaja Baaraat' (2010)
Yash Raj Films

Maneesh Sharma’s directorial debut stars Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh (in his debut role) as Delhi entrepreneurs who start a wedding-planning business and navigate friendship, ambition, and romance. Backed by Yash Raj Films, it pairs lively Delhi milieu with a sharp script and memorable music. The film helped launch Singh as a leading man in Hindi cinema. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Fan’ (2016)

'Fan' (2016)
Red Chillies Entertainment

Directed by Maneesh Sharma, this thriller casts Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as a superstar and his obsessed doppelgänger, whose fixation turns into a dangerous vendetta. The story originated with Sharma and features screenplay work by Habib Faisal, with score by Andrea Guerra and songs by Vishal–Shekhar. Produced by Aditya Chopra for Yash Raj Films, the movie is notable for extensive visual effects to portray the younger look-alike. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ (2012)

'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' (2012)
Yash Raj Films

Yash Chopra’s final directorial feature follows an Indian Army bomb-disposal expert whose past London romance resurfaces through a documentary filmmaker who finds his diary. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Anushka Sharma, with story by Aditya Chopra and music by A. R. Rahman. Anil Mehta handled cinematography and Namrata Rao edited, under the Yash Raj Films banner. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl’ (2011)

'Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl' (2011)
Yash Raj Films

Maneesh Sharma directs this “rom-con” about a suave grifter who targets women under different aliases—until a group of his victims band together with a plan of their own. Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma star alongside Parineeti Chopra, Dipannita Sharma, and Aditi Sharma; Devika Bhagat wrote the adapted screenplay from a story by Aditya Chopra, with dialogues by Habib Faisal. Backed by Yash Raj Films, it blends caper mechanics with romance and comedy. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (1995)

'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (1995)
Yash Raj Films

Aditya Chopra’s directorial debut for Yash Raj Films follows Raj and Simran, two young NRIs who meet on a European trip and later struggle to win over a traditional family so they can marry. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol lead the cast, with dialogues by Javed Siddiqui and music by Jatin–Lalit, and cinematography by Manmohan Singh. The film was shot across India, London, and Switzerland and became one of Hindi cinema’s landmark romances. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Meri Pyaari Bindu’ (2017)

'Meri Pyaari Bindu' (2017)
Yash Raj Films

Akshay Roy directs this romantic drama about Abhimanyu, a pulp-fiction writer who reflects on his bittersweet relationship with his childhood friend and aspiring singer, Bindu. Parineeti Chopra and Ayushmann Khurrana star, with a screenplay by Suprotim Sengupta and production by Maneesh Sharma for Yash Raj Films. The soundtrack is by Sachin–Jigar, with lyrics by Kausar Munir, and the film explores memory, nostalgia, and creative ambition across years. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Fanaa’ (2006)

'Fanaa' (2006)
Yash Raj Films

Kunal Kohli directs this romantic thriller about Zooni, a blind Kashmiri woman who falls for a charming Delhi tour guide, Rehan, unaware he hides a dangerous secret tied to militancy. Aamir Khan and Kajol headline, with supporting turns by Rishi Kapoor, Kirron Kher, and Tabu. The screenplay is by Shibani Bathija, songs by Jatin–Lalit, and score by Salim–Sulaiman, under the Yash Raj Films banner. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Mardaani 2’ (2019)

'Mardaani 2' (2019)
Yash Raj Films

Written and directed by Gopi Puthran, this sequel follows DCP Shivani Shivaji Roy as she hunts a 21-year-old serial offender terrorizing Kota. Rani Mukerji returns in the lead, with Vishal Jethwa as the antagonist and Jisshu Sengupta in support. The film is produced by Aditya Chopra for Yash Raj Films, with cinematography by Jishnu Bhattacharjee and score by John Stewart Eduri. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Veer-Zaara’ (2004)

'Veer-Zaara' (2004)
Yash Raj Films

Yash Chopra directs this cross-border love story between Indian Air Force officer Veer Pratap Singh and Pakistani politician’s daughter Zaara Hayaat Khan, whose separation spans decades until a young lawyer takes the case. Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Rani Mukerji star, from a screenplay by Aditya Chopra. The film features songs based on rediscovered compositions by Madan Mohan, adapted by his son Sanjeev Kohli, with cinematography by Anil Mehta. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Chandni’ (1989)

'Chandni' (1989)
Yash Raj Films

Yash Chopra’s romantic musical centers on Chandni, whose life turns after a tragic accident complicates her relationship with Rohit and introduces a second suitor, Lalit. Sridevi leads opposite Rishi Kapoor and Vinod Khanna, with writing contributions from Kamna Chandra, Sagar Sarhadi, Umesh Kalbagh, and Arun Kaul. The film’s music by Shiv–Hari and cinematography by Manmohan Singh helped define what became known as the “Yash Chopra style.” Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ (2017)

'Tiger Zinda Hai' (2017)
Yash Raj Films

Ali Abbas Zafar writes and directs this sequel to ‘Ek Tha Tiger,’ reuniting Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif as agents Tiger and Zoya on a mission to rescue nurses held hostage by a militant group in Iraq. The story, inspired by the 2014 abduction of Indian nurses, was filmed across Abu Dhabi, Austria, Greece, and Morocco. Vishal–Shekhar composed the songs and Julius Packiam provided the score, with Marcin Laskawiec handling cinematography. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Mardaani’ (2014)

'Mardaani' (2014)
Yash Raj Films

Pradeep Sarkar directs this crime thriller about Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy’s pursuit of a trafficking ring after a teenage girl goes missing. Rani Mukerji stars, with Tahir Raj Bhasin and Jisshu Sengupta in key roles, from a script by Gopi Puthran. The film features songs by Salim–Sulaiman, score by Julius Packiam, and cinematography by Artur Żurawski, produced by Aditya Chopra for Yash Raj Films. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Ta Ra Rum Pum’ (2007)

'Ta Ra Rum Pum' (2007)
Yash Raj Films

Siddharth Anand directs this sports-family drama about Rajveer “RV” Singh, a New York stock-car racer whose career and family life are upended after an accident. Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji star alongside Angelina Idnani, Ali Haji, and Jaaved Jaaferi. Written by Habib Faisal from a story by Anand, the film features songs by Vishal–Shekhar and background score by Salim–Sulaiman. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Dhoom 3’ (2013)

'Dhoom 3' (2013)
Yash Raj Films

Vijay Krishna Acharya writes and directs the third ‘Dhoom’ entry, with Aamir Khan as a vengeful circus performer challenging a Chicago bank while ACP Jai Dixit and Ali give chase. Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra reprise their roles, with Katrina Kaif and Jackie Shroff in support; Pritam composed the songs and Julius Packiam scored. Notable as the franchise’s first IMAX release, it became one of Indian cinema’s highest-grossing films worldwide. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Lamhe’ (1991)

'Lamhe' (1991)
Yash Raj Films

Yash Chopra directs this musical romance featuring Sridevi in a dual role—mother and daughter—opposite Anil Kapoor, exploring love across time and generations. The screenplay is by Honey Irani and Rahi Masoom Raza, with music by Shiv–Hari and cinematography by Manmohan Singh. Shot in Rajasthan and London, the film has since been regarded as a cult classic in Chopra’s filmography. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘War’ (2019)

'War' (2019)
Yash Raj Films

Siddharth Anand’s action thriller—part of the YRF Spy Universe—pits an Indian agent against his former mentor, with Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff in the lead. The story is by Aditya Chopra and Anand, the screenplay by Shridhar Raghavan and Anand, and the dialogues by Abbas Tyrewala. Vaani Kapoor and Ashutosh Rana co-star, with songs by Vishal–Shekhar and score by Sanchit and Ankit Balhara. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Mujhse Dosti Karoge!’ (2002)

'Mujhse Dosti Karoge!' (2002)
Yash Raj Films

Kunal Kohli’s directorial debut is a musical romance about childhood friends Raj, Pooja, and Tina whose long-distance letters and mistaken identities complicate love as they reunite. Hrithik Roshan, Rani Mukerji, and Kareena Kapoor star, produced by Yash Chopra for Yash Raj Films. The film draws on classic Hindi song medleys and cross-continental settings to trace its love triangle. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Salaam Namaste’ (2005)

'Salaam Namaste' (2005)
Yash Raj Films

Directed by Siddharth Anand, this Melbourne-set romantic comedy follows chef Nick and radio jockey Ambar as they test compatibility by living together and navigating career and parenthood decisions. Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta head the cast, with writing credits that include Siddharth Anand, Abbas Tyrewala, and Habib Faisal. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the movie uses its Australian setting to frame a contemporary take on relationships and independence. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ (2008)

'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' (2008)
Yash Raj Films

Aditya Chopra writes and directs this romance about Surinder Sahni, an unassuming office worker who secretly reinvents himself to help his young wife, Taani, find joy after tragedy. Shah Rukh Khan stars opposite debutante Anushka Sharma, with Vinay Pathak in support, produced by Yash Raj Films. The film blends identity play with dance-competition set-pieces and features a popular soundtrack accompanying its “ordinary jodi, extraordinary love story” premise. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Pyaar Impossible!’ (2010)

'Pyaar Impossible!' (2010)
Yash Raj Films

Jugal Hansraj directs this romantic comedy from a script by Uday Chopra about Abhay, a socially awkward coder who reconnects years later with his glamorous college crush, Alisha, while working at a tech firm in Singapore. The film stars Uday Chopra and Priyanka Chopra, with Anupam Kher and Dino Morea in support, and features music by Salim–Sulaiman. Produced under the Yash Raj Films banner, it was shot by Santosh Thundiyil and edited by Amitabh Shukla. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Sui Dhaaga – Made in India’ (2018)

'Sui Dhaaga - Made in India' (2018)
Yash Raj Films

Sharat Katariya writes and directs this drama about Mauji and Mamta, a working-class couple who launch a homegrown tailoring venture that blossoms into a small business. Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma star, with production by Maneesh Sharma and Aditya Chopra for Yash Raj Films, cinematography by Anil Mehta, and editing by Charu Shree Roy. The soundtrack features songs by Anu Malik and a background score by Andrea Guerra. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Kabhi Kabhie’ (1976)

'Kabhi Kabhie' (1976)
Yash Raj Films

Yash Chopra directs this multigenerational romantic drama about a poet and his former love whose past reverberates through their families years later. The ensemble includes Amitabh Bachchan, Raakhee Gulzar, Shashi Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, Rishi Kapoor, and Neetu Singh, with a screenplay by Sagar Sarhadi from a story credited to Pamela Chopra. Khayyam composed the acclaimed soundtrack with lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Dhoom’ (2004)

'Dhoom' (2004)
Yash Raj Films

Sanjay Gadhvi’s action thriller launched YRF’s bike-heist franchise, pitting ACP Jai Dixit and his ally Ali against a gang of high-speed robbers led by Kabir. Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra, and John Abraham star alongside Esha Deol and Rimi Sen, from a story by Aditya Chopra and a screenplay by Vijay Krishna Acharya. Pritam provided the songs with background score by Salim–Sulaiman. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Silsila’ (1981)

'Silsila' (1981)
Yash Raj Films

Yash Chopra directs and co-writes this romantic drama about a playwright who becomes entangled in a love triangle with his wife and former lover. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Rekha, and Sanjeev Kumar, with music by Shiv–Hari and cinematography by Kay Gee. It was produced under the Yash Raj Films banner and shot across Amsterdam, Delhi, Kashmir, and Bombay. Leaves on Thursday, 10/30.

‘Madison’ (2005)

'Madison' (2005)
Addison Street Films

William Bindley directs this sports drama based on the true story of Madison, Indiana’s community-owned hydroplane racer competing for the 1971 APBA Gold Cup. Jim Caviezel stars as driver Jim McCormick, with Mary McCormack, Jake Lloyd, Bruce Dern, and Paul Dooley, and music by Kevin Kiner. Filmed in 2000 and premiered at Sundance in 2001, the movie reached theaters after a delayed release and is noted as Brie Larson’s film debut. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Pulp Fiction’ (1994)

'Pulp Fiction' (1994)
Miramax

Quentin Tarantino writes and directs this intersecting-crime-story landmark following hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of robbers in Los Angeles. The ensemble includes John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, and more, with editing by Sally Menke and cinematography by Andrzej Sekuła. Produced by A Band Apart and Jersey Films, it won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and became a touchstone of 1990s independent cinema. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Pathology’ (2008)

'Pathology' (2008)
Lakeshore Entertainment

Marc Schölermann directs this crime-horror thriller about elite pathology residents who play a deadly game to commit the “perfect” murder while masking the cause of death. Milo Ventimiglia, Michael Weston, Alyssa Milano, and Lauren Lee Smith star, from a script by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, with cinematography by Ekkehart Pollack. Produced by Lakeshore Entertainment and MGM, the film runs 95 minutes. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘The Great Escape’ (1963)

'The Great Escape' (1963)
The Mirisch Company

John Sturges directs this WWII adventure, adapted by James Clavell and W. R. Burnett from Paul Brickhill’s nonfiction book about a mass POW breakout from Stalag Luft III. Steve McQueen, James Garner, and Richard Attenborough lead a large ensemble, with music by Elmer Bernstein and cinematography by Daniel L. Fapp. Produced by The Mirisch Company and released by United Artists, it premiered in London on June 20, 1963. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘The Bourne Identity’ (2002)

'The Bourne Identity' (2002)
Universal Pictures

Doug Liman directs this action thriller based on Robert Ludlum’s novel, following an amnesiac operative who discovers his past while evading assassins across Europe. Matt Damon stars with Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje; the screenplay is by Tony Gilroy and William Blake Herron. Produced by Universal Pictures, the film launched a long-running franchise known for grounded spy action. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ (2024)

'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' (2024)
20th Century Studios

Wes Ball directs this entry set generations after ‘War for the Planet of the Apes,’ following young chimp Noa on a quest after his clan is attacked, with motion-capture performances central to the production. The cast includes Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy; the screenplay is by Josh Friedman from characters by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. The film continues the franchise’s use of performance-capture and expansive world-building under 20th Century Studios. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Guy Martin’s Great Escape’ (2019)

'Guy Martin's Great Escape' (2019)
Guy Martin's Great Escape

This Channel 4 special follows motorcycle racer and engineer Guy Martin as he attempts to recreate—and surpass—the famous fence-jump sequence associated with ‘The Great Escape,’ working with stunt teams and engineers to plan and execute the feat. Produced by North One Television, the program details training, bike preparation, and safety design for the jump. The feature-length documentary format combines history of the original film’s stunt with modern engineering challenges. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Savages’ (2012)

'Savages' (2012)
Universal Pictures

Oliver Stone directs this adaptation of Don Winslow’s novel about two Laguna Beach cannabis partners whose shared girlfriend is kidnapped by a cartel, forcing risky negotiations and violent reprisals. Taylor Kitsch, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Blake Lively star, with Salma Hayek, Benicio Del Toro, Demián Bichir, and John Travolta in key roles; the screenplay is by Stone, Winslow, and Shane Salerno. Dan Mindel handled cinematography and Adam Peters composed the score for the Universal Pictures release. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Identity Thief’ (2013)

'Identity Thief' (2013)
Universal Pictures

Seth Gordon directs this road comedy about a mild-mannered financial worker who tracks down the Florida con artist who stole his identity, setting off a cross-country misadventure. Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy lead the cast, with a screenplay by Craig Mazin from a story by Mazin and Jerry Eeten; the supporting ensemble includes Jon Favreau, Amanda Peet, T.I., Genesis Rodriguez, and Robert Patrick. The film was produced by Bluegrass Films and Aggregate Films and released by Universal Pictures. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ (2011)

'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' (2011)
Paramount Pictures

Michael Bay directs the third installment in the live-action series, written by Ehren Kruger, in which the Autobots and Decepticons race to control technology hidden on the Moon while a climactic battle engulfs Chicago. Shia LaBeouf returns as Sam Witwicky alongside Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson, John Malkovich, and Frances McDormand. The production employed 3D photography and notable wingsuit “birdmen” stunts, with visual effects supporting large-scale destruction sequences. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Carrie’ (2002)

'Carrie' (2002)
MGM Television

This television adaptation of Stephen King’s novel was written by Bryan Fuller and directed by David Carson, with Angela Bettis starring as Carrie White opposite Patricia Clarkson and Kandyse McClure. Produced by MGM Television and Trilogy Entertainment for NBC, it runs approximately 132 minutes and was shot in Vancouver. The film reimagines King’s story for a modern setting while retaining the telekinetic horror framework. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Transformers’ (2007)

'Transformers' (2007)
Paramount Pictures

Michael Bay directs this science-fiction action film based on Hasbro’s franchise, with a screenplay by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman from a story by John Rogers, Orci, and Kurtzman. Shia LaBeouf leads the cast alongside Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, and John Turturro, with Steve Jablonsky composing the score. Produced by Paramount, DreamWorks, and partners, the movie helped launch a long-running film series centered on the Autobots and Decepticons. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Hart’s War’ (2002)

'Hart's War' (2002)
David Foster Productions

Gregory Hoblit directs this World War II drama adapted from John Katzenbach’s novel, following a young officer navigating a POW camp and a court-martial that exposes racial tensions. The film stars Bruce Willis, Colin Farrell, and Terrence Howard, with a screenplay by Billy Ray and Terry George. Rachel Portman composed the score and Alar Kivilo served as cinematographer. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ (2009)

'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' (2009)
Paramount Pictures

The sequel again directed by Michael Bay features a screenplay by Ehren Kruger, Roberto Orci, and Alex Kurtzman, expanding the conflict between Autobots and Decepticons to a global scale. Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox return, joined by Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, and John Turturro, with Steve Jablonsky scoring. Principal photography and extensive visual effects support the film’s large-scale action under the Paramount/DreamWorks banners. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Inherent Vice’ (2014)

'Inherent Vice' (2014)
Warner Bros. Pictures

Paul Thomas Anderson adapts Thomas Pynchon’s novel, casting Joaquin Phoenix as private eye Doc Sportello amid a tangle of 1970s Los Angeles mysteries, with support from Josh Brolin and Owen Wilson. The film’s score is by Jonny Greenwood, complemented by tracks from artists like Can and Neil Young. The soundtrack release was handled by Nonesuch Records following the movie’s festival premiere and theatrical rollout. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Hornets’ Nest’ (1970)

'Hornets' Nest' (1970)
Produzioni Associate Delphos

Directed by Phil Karlson with Franco Cirino, this WWII drama stars Rock Hudson and Sylva Koscina and centers on a group of boys who survive a massacre in Northern Italy and aid a commando mission. Ennio Morricone composed the music, with Gábor Pogány as cinematographer. United Artists distributed the Italian-American production. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Music Within’ (2007)

'Music Within' (2007)
Quorum Entertainment

Steven Sawalich directs this biographical drama about Richard Pimentel, a Vietnam veteran and gifted speaker whose advocacy helped shape the Americans with Disabilities Act. Ron Livingston stars alongside Melissa George, Michael Sheen, and Rebecca De Mornay, from a script by Bret McKinney, Mark Andrew Olsen, and Kelly Kennemer. The film was released by MGM Distribution and features a score by James T. Sale. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Ambush Bay’ (1966)

'Ambush Bay' (1966)
Courageous Films

Ron Winston directs this WWII action film about U.S. Marine reconnaissance scouts deployed in the Philippines ahead of the 1944 invasion. Hugh O’Brian, Mickey Rooney, and James Mitchum lead the cast, with a screenplay by Marve Feinberg and Ib Melchior. United Artists distributed the picture, which was filmed on location in the Philippines. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Children of Men’ (2006)

'Children of Men' (2006)
Universal Pictures

Alfonso Cuarón’s dystopian thriller adapts P. D. James’s novel, following a former activist tasked with protecting a miraculously pregnant refugee in a near-future Britain. Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, and Chiwetel Ejiofor star, with Emmanuel Lubezki as cinematographer and John Tavener contributing to the music. The screenplay credits include Cuarón, Timothy J. Sexton, David Arata, Mark Fergus, and Hawk Ostby. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘The Addams Family 2’ (2021)

'The Addams Family 2' (2021)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

This animated sequel is directed by Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon, with co-direction by Laura Brousseau and Kevin Pavlovic, and a screenplay by Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Ben Queen, and Susanna Fogel. The voice cast features Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Kroll, Javon Walton, Bette Midler, Bill Hader, and more. Mychael and Jeff Danna composed the music for the family road-trip adventure. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Max’ (2015)

'Max' (2015)
Warner Bros. Pictures

Boaz Yakin directs and co-writes with Sheldon Lettich this family adventure drama about a military working dog assigned to a fallen Marine’s family, where he bonds with the soldier’s younger brother. The film stars Josh Wiggins, Thomas Haden Church, Lauren Graham, and Robbie Amell, with music by Trevor Rabin and cinematography by Stefan Czapsky. Warner Bros. distributed the production in summer 2015. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Scooby-Doo’ (2002)

'Scooby-Doo' (2002)
Warner Bros. Pictures

Raja Gosnell directs this live-action adaptation from a screenplay by James Gunn, with Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, Linda Cardellini, and Rowan Atkinson leading the cast. Produced by Mosaic Media Group and released by Warner Bros., the film launched the franchise’s live-action cycle. David Newman composed the score and David Eggby handled cinematography. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Beach Red’ (1967)

'Beach Red' (1967)
Theodora Productions

Actor-director Cornel Wilde helms and stars in this Pacific-theater WWII drama alongside Rip Torn and Burr DeBenning, depicting Marines assaulting a Japanese-held island and reflecting on home through flashbacks. The film is noted for its combat depictions and use of voiceover. It was distributed by Paramount Pictures in some territories and has become a staple of late-1960s war cinema. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Homefront’ (2013)

'Homefront' (2013)
Universal Pictures

Gary Fleder directs this action thriller from a screenplay by Sylvester Stallone, adapted from Chuck Logan’s novel about a former DEA agent who clashes with a small-town meth ring. Jason Statham stars with James Franco, Winona Ryder, and Kate Bosworth, supported by a score from Mark Isham. Millennium Films and Nu Image produced the picture for release via Open Road Films. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Rumor Has It…’ (2005)

'Rumor Has It...' (2005)
Warner Bros. Pictures

Rob Reiner directs this romantic comedy written by Ted Griffin, which imagines a woman discovering her family may have inspired the events of ‘The Graduate.’ Jennifer Aniston stars alongside Kevin Costner, Shirley MacLaine, and Mark Ruffalo, with music by Marc Shaiman and cinematography by Peter Deming. The film was produced by Village Roadshow Pictures, Section Eight, and Spring Creek Productions. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Walking Tall’ (2004)

'Walking Tall' (2004)
Mandeville Films

Kevin Bray directs this vigilante action remake inspired by Sheriff Buford Pusser, following a former Special Forces sergeant who returns to his Washington State hometown to confront corruption tied to a casino. Dwayne Johnson stars alongside Johnny Knoxville and Neal McDonough, with writing credits to David Klass, Channing Gibson, David Levien, and Brian Koppelman. Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and WWE Films, the movie relocates the original’s Tennessee setting and emphasizes blunt-force justice. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Colors’ (1988)

'Colors' (1988)
Orion Pictures

Dennis Hopper directs this Los Angeles gangland drama about an experienced LAPD officer partnered with a volatile rookie in the department’s CRASH unit. Sean Penn and Robert Duvall lead the cast, from a screenplay by Michael Schiffer, with Haskell Wexler as cinematographer and Herbie Hancock composing the score. The film shoots across South Central, Echo Park, Westlake, and East L.A., grounding its police procedural in specific neighborhoods. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Primal’ (2019)

'Primal' (2019)
Studio La Cachette

Directed by Nick Powell from a script by Richard Leder, this action-thriller follows a big-game trapper transporting exotic animals—and a dangerous assassin—on a cargo ship headed to the U.S. Nicolas Cage stars with Famke Janssen, Kevin Durand, LaMonica Garrett, and Michael Imperioli. Shot largely in Puerto Rico, the production blends creature-feature peril with man-on-the-run suspense. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘The Assisi Underground’ (1985)

'The Assisi Underground' (1985)
The Cannon Group

Alexander Ramati adapts his own book for this WWII drama about the network in Assisi, Italy, that sheltered Jewish refugees under the guidance of Father Rufino Niccacci and Bishop Nicolini. Ben Cross stars with James Mason, Irene Papas, and Maximilian Schell in key roles. The film dramatizes covert operations and moral choices inside an occupied town. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘The Bourne Supremacy’ (2004)

'The Bourne Supremacy' (2004)
Universal Pictures

Paul Greengrass takes over the franchise to follow amnesiac operative Jason Bourne as he’s framed in Berlin and drawn back into CIA conspiracies tied to Treadstone. Matt Damon returns with Franka Potente, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles, Karl Urban, Gabriel Mann, and Joan Allen; John Powell scores, Oliver Wood shoots, and Christopher Rouse and Richard Pearson edit. Produced by Kennedy/Marshall and Universal affiliates, the sequel’s handheld style and location work in India, Germany, and Russia sharpen its grounded espionage feel. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission’ (1987)

'The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission' (1987)
Jadran Film

Lee H. Katzin directs this made-for-TV sequel that reunites Major Wright with a new team of military convicts sent behind enemy lines during WWII. Telly Savalas and Ernest Borgnine headline, with a teleplay by Mark Rodgers. Produced for MGM/UA Television, it continues the franchise’s commando-raid template for the small screen. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Force 10 from Navarone’ (1978)

'Force 10 from Navarone' (1978)
Columbia Pictures

Guy Hamilton directs this follow-up to ‘The Guns of Navarone,’ sending a mixed Allied unit to the Balkans on a sabotage mission amid treacherous alliances. Robert Shaw, Harrison Ford, and Barbara Bach lead an ensemble that includes Edward Fox, Franco Nero, Carl Weathers, and Richard Kiel. The screenplay is by Robin Chapman from Alistair MacLean’s novel, with Carl Foreman credited for story development. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Home of the Brave’ (2007)

'Home of the Brave' (2007)
Emmett/Furla Films

Irwin Winkler writes and directs this Iraq War drama about National Guard soldiers coping with physical and psychological wounds after returning stateside. The ensemble features Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, Brian Presley, 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson), Christina Ricci, and Chad Michael Murray. Produced as a character-focused study of recovery and reintegration, it runs 106 minutes. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Blazing Saddles’ (1974)

'Blazing Saddles' (1974)
Warner Bros. Pictures

Mel Brooks’s satirical Western casts Cleavon Little as a Black sheriff appointed to a frontier town as part of a land-grab scheme, only to upend racist expectations with the help of an ex-gunslinger played by Gene Wilder. Brooks co-writes the screenplay with Andrew Bergman, Richard Pryor, Norman Steinberg, and Alan Uger, from Bergman’s story; John Morris provides the music and Joseph Biroc is cinematographer. Produced by Michael Hertzberg for Warner Bros., the film blends genre spoofing with fourth-wall gags and broad social satire. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Beauty Shop’ (2005)

'Beauty Shop' (2005)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Bille Woodruff directs this spin-off of the ‘Barbershop’ series, centering on stylist Gina Norris as she opens her own salon and clashes with a rival owner. Queen Latifah leads a cast that includes Alicia Silverstone, Andie MacDowell, Alfre Woodard, Mena Suvari, Kevin Bacon, and Djimon Hounsou. The screenplay is by Kate Lanier and Norman Vance Jr. from a story by Elizabeth Hunter, with production by MGM, State Street, Mandeville, and Flavor Unit. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘The Bourne Legacy’ (2012)

'The Bourne Legacy' (2012)
Universal Pictures

Tony Gilroy directs this franchise entry focused on Operation Outcome agent Aaron Cross, an original character whose survival intersects with fallout from the Jason Bourne operations. Jeremy Renner stars with Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton; Gilroy co-writes with Dan Gilroy based on characters from Robert Ludlum. Produced by Universal and Kennedy/Marshall, the film shifts the series toward engineered-asset intrigue across the U.S. and Asia. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission’ (1988)

'The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission' (1988)
Jadran Film

Another Lee H. Katzin television sequel follows Major Wright as he recruits a new “dozen” to stop high-ranking Nazis planning a Fourth Reich. Telly Savalas and Ernest Borgnine return, with Mark Rodgers credited as writer and Tomislav Pinter handling cinematography. Produced by MGM/UA Television with European partners, it filmed on location around Zagreb. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘The Addams Family’ (2019)

'The Addams Family' (2019)
Cinesite Animation

Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan direct this animated reboot based on Charles Addams’s cartoons, reintroducing the macabre clan as they contend with a reality-TV home-makeover mogul. The voice cast features Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll, Snoop Dogg, Bette Midler, and Allison Janney, from a script by Matt Lieberman. The family’s mansion and kooky inventions are rendered in stylized CG matching the original print designs. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘The Alamo’ (1960)

'The Alamo' (1960)
Batjac Productions

John Wayne produces and directs this epic dramatization of the 1836 siege, starring Wayne as Davy Crockett alongside Richard Widmark as Jim Bowie and Laurence Harvey as William B. Travis. James Edward Grant writes the screenplay, with Dimitri Tiomkin composing and William H. Clothier as cinematographer. Released by United Artists in both a lengthy roadshow cut and a general release version, the film centers on sacrifice and Texian defiance against Santa Anna. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ (2007)

'The Bourne Ultimatum' (2007)
Universal Pictures

Paul Greengrass returns to chart Jason Bourne’s race to uncover the origins of Blackbriar while evading CIA hit teams across Madrid, Tangier, and New York. Matt Damon leads an ensemble with Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, Joan Allen, Scott Glenn, Édgar Ramírez, Albert Finney, and Paddy Considine; the screenplay is by Tony Gilroy, Scott Z. Burns, and George Nolfi from Gilroy’s story. Frank Marshall produces with Patrick Crowley and Paul L. Sandberg, John Powell scores, and Oliver Wood shoots the propulsive action. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Bandits’ (2001)

'Bandits' (2001)
Epsilon Motion Pictures

Barry Levinson directs this crime caper about two escaped convicts—nicknamed the “Sleepover Bandits”—whose offbeat bank-robbery spree gets complicated when a disenchanted housewife joins their orbit. Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton star as Joe and Terry, with Cate Blanchett as Kate, and the screenplay is by Harley Peyton. Key collaborators include cinematographer Dante Spinotti and composer Christopher Young, with MGM handling distribution. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Beachhead’ (1954)

'Beachhead' (1954)
Aubrey Schenck Productions

Stuart Heisler’s WWII drama adapts Richard G. Hubler’s novel ‘I’ve Got Mine,’ following a small Marine reconnaissance unit on a perilous mission in the South Pacific. Tony Curtis, Frank Lovejoy, Mary Murphy, and Skip Homeier lead the cast, from a script by Richard Alan Simmons. Filmed partly on Kauai, the Technicolor production was released by United Artists with music by Arthur Lange and Emil Newman. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed’ (2004)

'Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed' (2004)
Warner Bros. Pictures

Raja Gosnell directs this live-action sequel that pits Mystery Inc. against a masked adversary resurrecting classic monsters, from a screenplay by James Gunn. The core ensemble—Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, and Linda Cardellini—returns, joined by Seth Green, Peter Boyle, Tim Blake Nelson, and Alicia Silverstone. David Newman provides the score and Oliver Wood handles cinematography for the Warner Bros. release. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Antitrust’ (2001)

'Antitrust' (2001)
Industry Entertainment Partners

Peter Howitt’s techno-thriller centers on a young programmer recruited by a charismatic software mogul whose empire hides deadly secrets. Ryan Phillippe stars with Rachael Leigh Cook, Claire Forlani, and Tim Robbins, from a script by Howard Franklin. Produced by Monarch Pictures and others, the film runs 109 minutes and was released by MGM. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘633 Squadron’ (1964)

'633 Squadron' (1964)
The Mirisch Company

Walter Grauman directs this aerial war adventure adapted from Frederick E. Smith’s novel, depicting a Mosquito squadron tasked with destroying a Nazi fuel facility in Norway. Cliff Robertson and George Chakiris head the cast, with a screenplay by James Clavell and Howard Koch. Ron Goodwin’s rousing score and Edward Scaife’s cinematography support the Mirisch-United Artists production. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘The Devil’s Disciple’ (1959)

'The Devil's Disciple' (1959)
Brynaprod S.A.

Guy Hamilton’s adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s play unfolds during the American Revolutionary War, centering on mistaken identity and moral courage in a New Hampshire town. Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas star alongside Laurence Olivier as Gen. Burgoyne, from a screenplay by John Dighton and Roland Kibbee. The Anglo-American production features costumes by Mary Grant and cinematography by Jack Hildyard. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Carve Her Name with Pride’ (1958)

'Carve Her Name with Pride' (1958)
Angel Productions

Lewis Gilbert dramatizes the true story of SOE agent Violette Szabo, charting her recruitment, training, and missions in occupied France. Virginia McKenna stars with Paul Scofield and Jack Warner in a Rank Organisation production based on R. J. Minney’s biography. The film also features the code poem “The Life That I Have,” associated with Szabo’s operations, and was shot at Pinewood and on location in France. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Blow Out’ (1981)

'Blow Out' (1981)
Cinema 77

Brian De Palma writes and directs this neo-noir thriller about a Philadelphia sound recordist who captures audio evidence of a political assassination while gathering effects for a horror film. John Travolta and Nancy Allen star, with John Lithgow and Dennis Franz in support. The film blends conspiracy plotting with formal sound design and split-diopter visuals characteristic of De Palma’s style. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘Candyman’ (1992)

'Candyman' (1992)
Propaganda Films

Bernard Rose adapts Clive Barker’s ‘The Forbidden’ into a Chicago-set urban-legend horror story about a graduate student whose research summons a vengeful specter with a hook for a hand. Virginia Madsen and Tony Todd lead the cast, with music by Philip Glass and cinematography by Anthony B. Richmond. Produced by Propaganda Films and PolyGram, the TriStar release has since inspired sequels and a 2021 legacy follow-up. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

‘The Devil’s Brigade’ (1968)

'The Devil's Brigade' (1968)
Wolper Pictures

Andrew V. McLaglen directs this war film recounting the formation and first missions of the joint U.S.–Canadian 1st Special Service Force during WWII. William Holden and Cliff Robertson star with Vince Edwards and Richard Jaeckel, from a screenplay by William Roberts based on the book by Robert H. Adleman and Col. George Walton. The United Artists release features a score by Alex North and cinematography by William H. Clothier. Leaves on Friday, 10/31.

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