(Stacker) – May is historically the start of blockbuster season, the time of year when Americans flock to theaters to see movies with the flashiest special effects, the biggest names in Hollywood, and the most astronomical budgets. If you’re looking for a more low-key and less expensive viewing experience, there’s always a night on the couch with one of Netflix’s many offerings. However, if you have your heart set on a particular film, be warned that big titles are leaving Netflix in May.
There are quite a few reasons a movie might leave Netflix; perhaps its rights are no longer available, or its popularity doesn’t justify the cost of licensing.
The days are numbered for a handful of recent franchise favorites on Netflix. The “Hunger Games” movies have apparently volunteered as tribute— and will all leave Netflix on May 31.
Stacker compiled a list of every movie leaving Netflix in May 31st. There are also supplementary insights from IMDb on each movie’s director, cast, and runtime. It’s time to start planning those summer movie nights!
2012 (2009)
– Director: Roland Emmerich
– Runtime: 158 minutes
– Genre: Action
– Cast: John Cusack, Amanda Peet, and Chiwetel Ejiofor
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
Boyz n the Hood (1991)
– Director: John Singleton
– Runtime: 112 minutes
– Genre: Drama
– Cast: Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Laurence Fishburne
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
Burlesque (2010)
– Director: Steve Antin
– Runtime: 119 minutes
– Genre: Drama
– Cast: Cher, Christina Aguilera, and Alan Cumming
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
The Choice (2016)
– Director: Ross Katz
– Runtime: 111 minutes
– Genre: Romance
– Cast: Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, and Maggie Grace
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
The Disaster Artist (2017)
– Director: James Franco
– Runtime: 103 minutes
– Genre: Comedy
– Cast: James Franco, Dave Franco, and Seth Rogen
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
Forever My Girl (2018)
– Director: Bethany Ashton Wolf
– Runtime: 107 minutes
– Genre: Romance
– Cast: Alex Roe, Jessica Rothe, and John Benjamin Hickey
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
The Great Gatsby (2013)
– Director: Baz Luhrmann
– Runtime: 142 minutes
– Genre: Drama
– Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
Happy Gilmore (1996)
– Director: Dennis Dugan
– Runtime: 91 minutes
– Genre: Comedy
– Cast: Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, and Julie Bowen
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
The Hunger Games (2012)
– Director: Gary Ross
– Runtime: 136 minutes
– Genre: Action
– Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
– Director: Francis Lawrence
– Runtime: 146 minutes
– Genre: Action
– Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014)
– Director: Francis Lawrence
– Runtime: 123 minutes
– Genre: Action
– Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015)
– Director: Francis Lawrence
– Runtime: 137 minutes
– Genre: Action
– Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
The Impossible (2012)
– Director: J.A. Bayona
– Runtime: 113 minutes
– Genre: Drama
– Cast: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, and Tom Holland
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
Insidious (2010)
– Director: James Wan
– Runtime: 102 minutes
– Genre: Horror
– Cast: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, and Lin Shaye
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
L.A. Confidential (1997)
– Director: Curtis Hanson
– Runtime: 137 minutes
– Genre: Thriller
– Cast: Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, and Guy Pearce
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
Lakeview Terrace (2008)
– Director: Neil LaBute
– Runtime: 110 minutes
– Genre: Thriller
– Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, and Kerry Washington
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
Noah (2014)
– Director: Darren Aronofsky
– Runtime: 138 minutes
– Genre: Drama
– Cast: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, and Ray Winstone
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
Oh, Ramona! (2019)
– Director: Cristina Jacob
– Runtime: 109 minutes
– Genre: Comedy
– Cast: Bogdan Iancu, Aggy K. Adams, and Holly Horne
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
The Other Guys (2010)
– Director: Adam McKay
– Runtime: 107 minutes
– Genre: Action
– Cast: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, and Eva Mendes
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
Silent Hill (2006)
– Director: Christophe Gans
– Runtime: 125 minutes
– Genre: Horror
– Cast: Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean, and Laurie Holden
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
Skyscraper (2018)
– Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber
– Runtime: 102 minutes
– Genre: Action
– Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell, and Chin Han
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
Split (2016)
– Director: M. Night Shyamalan
– Runtime: 117 minutes
– Genre: Horror
– Cast: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Betty Buckley
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
Think Like a Man (2012)
– Director: Tim Story
– Runtime: 122 minutes
– Genre: Comedy
– Cast: Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, and Meagan Good
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
Think Like a Man Too (2014)
– Director: Tim Story
– Runtime: 105 minutes
– Genre: Comedy
– Cast: Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, and Michael Ealy
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
You’ve Got Mail (1998)
– Director: Nora Ephron
– Runtime: 119 minutes
– Genre: Comedy
– Cast: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, and Greg Kinnear
– Leaving Netflix on May 31
