Netflix, despite being the biggest and baddest streamer out there, has always got to let go of some movies every month, so let’s look and see what you should catch up on before they leave.
Leaving is28 Days,where a woman must overcome her alcoholism;Annihilation, where aliens look like plants; the first fiveRockyfilms;The Breakfast Club,where high school teens must overcome their differences; and the threeExpendablesfilms. So here’s everything we know about the movies leaving Netflix soon in October 2023.
28 Days (Oct. 1)
Leaving Oct. 1 is28 Days, where the life of troubled New York journalist Gwen Cummings (Sandra Bullock) spirals out of control due to her alcoholism. After a reckless incident, she’s given a choice: jail or 28 days in rehab. Reluctantly, Gwen enters rehab, where she confronts her addiction, forms bonds with other patients and gains a deeper understanding of herself.
Through humor and heartache, the film explores her journey toward sobriety and self-acceptance, ultimately inspiring her to rebuild her life and relationships outside the facility.
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Annihilation (Oct. 1)
Leaving Oct. 1 is the sci-fi thrillerAnnihilation, where biologist-soldier Lena (Natalie Portman) embarks on a perilous expedition into an enigmatic environmental disaster zone spreading across the American continent to find her missing husband.
As they venture deeper into phenomena, they encounter strange mutations and surreal spectacles thatchallenge their sanityand biology. Lena must decipher the cryptic forces at play while confronting her own past, delving into themes of self-destruction, evolution, and the unknown, culminating in a mind-bending and visually stunning climax that leaves the boundaries of reality and identity blurred.
Rocky 1-5 (Oct. 1)
All leaving Oct. 1 will be thefirst five famousRockymovies, where Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) punches his way through the competition to become the most beloved boxer ever. The five leaving includeRocky, where the down-and-out boxer gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the heavyweight title against Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), battling personal struggles and love along the way.
Then, inRocky II,Balboa faces new challenges as he marries the love of his life and must prove his worth in a rematch against Apollo, battling against doubt and adversity.Rocky IIIis set after Balboa’s world is shattered after a devastating loss, but with the help of rival-turned-friend Apollo, he trains to regain his glory against a fierce opponent.
InRocky IV, Balboa seeks revenge when Apollo is tragically killed by a ruthless Russian boxer, Ivan Drago. In a high-stakes bout, he fights to avenge his friend and bring East and West together. Then, inRocky V, Balboa faces bankruptcy and a young protégé, Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison). Balancing his family’s needs and his fighter spirit, Rocky mentors Tommy while rediscovering his own strength.
The Breakfast Club (Oct. 1)
Leaving Oct. 1 is the classic teen coming-of-age filmThe Breakfast Club,where five high school students from different social cliques spend a Saturday in detention together. Initially strangers with nothing in common, they open up to each other as the day unfolds.
They share their deepest fears, hopes, and secrets, transcending stereotypes. The brain, the athlete, the basket case, the princess, and the criminal find common ground, forming a unique bond. Through heartfelt conversations and rebellion against their oppressive principal, they discover they’re more than their labels. The film portrays the power of human connection and the realization that, despite their differences, they’re all just trying to navigate the challenges of adolescence.
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Titanic (Oct. 1)
Setting sail Oct. 1 is the fourthhighest-grossing movie of all time, James Cameron’sTitanic,the gripping romance and disaster epic. Set against the backdrop of the famous ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic in 1912, the film follows the love story between Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio), a penniless artist, and Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet), a well-off young woman engaged to a wealthy but abusive man.
Their passionate and forbidden love affair unfolds as the ship sails towards its tragic destiny with an iceberg. Amidst the chaos and panic of the ship’s sinking, Jack and Rose struggle for survival while their love story becomes an enduring symbol of love’s triumph over adversity in one of the most famous classics of all time.
The Expendables 1-3 - Oct. 5
Leaving Oct. 5 are all three movies ofThe Expendables, which follow a team of elite mercenaries led by Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), compiled specifically to fail.A fourth movie,Expend4bles,was recently released.
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In the firstThe Expendables,the team is hired to overthrow a ruthless dictator in a South American country. Along the way, they confront betrayal, fight overwhelming odds, and ultimately bring justice, showcasing their unparalleled combat skills and camaraderie.
The team reunites inThe Expendables 2for a seemingly straightforward mission, but when one of their own is killed, they seek vengeance and stumble upon a plot to retrieve a valuable mine full of plutonium. Explosive action ensues as they face an old adversary and defend the world from a devastating threat.
The Expendables 3Barney Ross recruits a younger, tech-savvy team to take down an old comrade turned arms dealer. The clash between experience and youth results in high-octane battles, demonstrating the timeless valor of the Expendables. They must save their captured teammates and stop a dangerous weapon from falling into the wrong hands.
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