Jenna Ortega stars in the 2022 horror film ‘X.’
Obviously we eagerly await the new movies that flood Netflix each month. But amidst all that excitement, we might forget that many movies leave the streaming platform by month’s end. And June has some quite amazing flicks leaving after the 30th. The biggest exiting gems this month include a feminist take on the Dracula narrative, a quiet, unsettling movie about an impending apocalypse, and what I personally consider to be the best horror movie of the decade thus far—and those three don’t even begin to scratch the surface of your options. Needless to say, you’ve got quite the lineup to choose from over the next several days.
So which movies should be at the top of your list? I’ve got some prime recommendations awaiting you below. In the first section, you’ll find my ten picks for the best films leaving Netflix at the end of the month. Then at the bottom of this article, you’ll find a full rundown of every single movie exiting the platform in June 2024 (and on what days). Honestly, there are too many movies here to feasibly handle—so choose wisely.
The 10 Best Movies Leaving Netflix in June 2024
The Invitation (2022)
Bram Stoker’s legendary novel Dracula has inspired many great movies—Nosferatu, Blood for Dracula and Bram Stoker’s Dracula, to name a few. But in 2022, we received a decidedly different take on the source material, written and directed by women to boot. The Invitation follows a woman named Evie who takes a blood test after the death of her mother in a desperate attempt to find any unknown family members. She discovers she has a cousin and soon attends her wedding in England—only to find herself caught in a nightmarish game of survival that involves her family’s deep, dark, vampiric history. The Invitation was directed by Jessica M. Thompson and written by Blair Butler, while starring Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty and Stephanie Corneliussen. It’s a decidedly modern take on the Dracula story that offers many twists and turns you won’t see coming.
Starman (1984)
John Carpenter is the king of 80s genre movies, giving us gems like They Live, Big Trouble in Little China and, of course, Halloween. But one of the great ones that goes a bit under-appreciated, in my opinion, is the sci-fi romance Starman. The story centers on an that alien crash-lands on Earth and assumes the form of a widow’s deceased husband. Directed by John Carpenter, the film stars Oscar winner Jeff Bridges as the extraterrestrial being who must reach a rendezvous point in order to to return home, while Karen Allen plays Jenny, the grieving widow who becomes his reluctant companion. As they traverse the country, pursued by government agents, an unexpected bond forms between them. Bridges’ portrayal of the alien, blending innocence with curiosity and the film’s exploration of the grieving process in defamiliarized form, make Starman a touching and unforgettable love story.
Columbiana (2011)
As a director, Luc Besson is known for his visual striking imagery (in movies like The Fifth Element), his fast-paced action (Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets), his innovative use of music (Léon: The Professional). But as a writer of almost all of his own films, he’s also treasured for his eclectic storytelling, his strong female protagonist. And that extends to a script he didn’t even direct for Columbiana, which follows a young woman as she embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance after witnessing her parents’ murder. Directed by Olivier Megaton, this action thriller stars Zoe Saldana as Cataleya, a skilled assassin trained by her uncle (played by Cliff Curtis) who leaves a trail of orchid-marked bodies as she hunts down the cartel responsible for her family’s death. The film blends the kind of high-octane action expected from a Besson narrative with a deeply affecting story of retribution, beautifully conveyed by Saldana’s physical prowess and emotional delivery.
Inside Man (2006)
Spike Lee’s career has consisted several ebbs and flows as he constantly maneuvers between genres, from comedy to thrillers to political drama. And while many fine actors have graced his films, from Danny Aiello in Do the Right Thing to Wesley Snipes in Jungle Fever to John David Washington in BlackKklansman, no actor has held quite the presence Denzel Washington has. The star of Mo’ Better Blues and Malcolm X (for which Washington received an Oscar nomination), his most recent collaboration with Lee was the crime thriller Inside Man. The film centers on a meticulously planned bank heist unfolds into a tense standoff, with hidden agendas on all sides surely but slowly revealed. This box office hit (the movie made $184 million in theaters) stars Washington as Detective Keith Frazier, who must negotiate with the cunning robber Dalton Russell, played by Clive Owen. As the situation intensifies, the arrival of a mysterious power broker, played by Jodie Foster, complicates matters. Altogether, this trio delivers a powerhouse lesson in ensemble acting that’ll keep your eyes glued to the story until the end.
X (2022)
If you’re a fan of modern horror, then you have to know about Ti West. And if you don’t know that name…then your next movie marathon should consist of his awesome movies, like The House of the Devil, The Innkeepers, In a Valley of Violence—oh, and don’t forget about X. In the desolate expanses of rural Texas, this story follows an adult film crew who rent a secluded farmhouse to produce their latest movie. But before long, their plans are disrupted when their elderly hosts reveal their violent side. Starring Mia Goth, Brittany Snow, Jenna Ortega and Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi), the this film-within-a-film offers a biting commentary on our country as it was at a crossroads during the 1970s, when individualism started to take priority over nationalism and collectivism. Goth’s performance, which takes on new profound levels when you consider the film’s fantastic prequel, Pearl, is one for the ages, as her character displays the importance of finding yourself in such a changing landscape. (If you’d like to understand the deeper themes and meaning of X, then check out this super long, super nerdy explanation.)
A Single Man (2009)
The idea of a “fashion designed turned filmmaker” sounds like it could be a recipe for disaster. Fortunately for Tom Ford, who launched his eponymous brand back in 2005 and has served as the creative director for both Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, he was successfully able to translate his elegant, sophisticated aesthetic onto film. And his debut film, A Single Man, was a rousing winner. The story follows a grief-stricken professor named George (played by Colin Firth) who contemplates taking his own life following the sudden death of his long-time partner, Jim (Matthew Goode). As George goes through what he plans to be his final day, his encounters with a curious student (Nicholas Hoult) and his close friend Charley (Julianne Moore) offer glimmers of connection and hope. With Ford’s meticulous direction and Firth’s deeply moving performance (which earned him an Oscar nomination), A Single Man is a visually stunning and emotionally rich exploration of love and loss.
Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 (2003 & 2004)
As we all await what Quentin Tarantino has long advertised will be his tenth and final film, we are left to continually revisit his incredible body of work thus fan, which includes films like Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds and Reservoir Dogs. But his longest and most entertaining film to date has to be the Kill Bill duology. This eclectic blend of numerous styles and influences tells the tale of a bride left for dead on her wedding day. Uma Thurman stars as “The Bride,” who awakens from a coma with a single mission: to eliminate those who betrayed her. This nonlinear saga takes The Bride across the globe as she faces deadly assassins, a journey powered by trademarks of a Tarantino flick, including a wild soundtrack, exaggerated violence and a relentless blend of homages and genre fusion. Blending martial arts, Westerns and samurai cinema, the Kill Bill movies create for a visually stunning and with a deeply felt story at its center.
Meg 2: The Trench (2023)
Sometimes you watch a movie for its incredibly affecting dramatic story, or its unbelievably hilarious synergy, or its electrifyingly thrilling action. But every once in a while…you just need a “dumb” movie. And by that, I mean an unpretentious good time that delivers a bare-bones story, that only aims to provide entertainment in its most basic form. In my opinion, there’s nothing wrong with that, and in fact isn’t easy to pull off—in steps Meg 2: The Trench. Directed by Ben Wheatley, this absolutely wild, self-aware, off-the-hinges flick finds Jason Statham returning as Jonas Taylor, a diver who has taken the helm on fighting the terror of prehistoric megasharks. This sequel dives deeper into the abyss, where Jonas and his team must battle these monstrous creatures and uncover secrets hidden in the ocean’s darkest corners. With genuinely breathtaking underwater action and heart-pounding suspense to boot, Meg 2: The Trench amps up the thrills, all the while never sacrificing its goofy, campy delivery of such an absurd premise.
Melancholia (2011)
It seems impossible that the co-founder of the Dogme 95 movement, which aimed to strip cinema of its artifice and embrace a raw, authentic style of storytelling, would go on to make incredibly provocative, polarizing films starring some of Hollywood’s biggest icons. But that’s exactly how Lars von Trier’s career went as he went on to direct films like Dogville (starring Nicole Kidman), Manderlay (Bryce Dallas Howard) and The House That Jack Built (Matt Dillon). This run also includes Melancholia, which stars an all-star cast that includes Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Kiefer Sutherland, as well as the father-son team of Stellan and Alexander Skarsgård. They all portray characters grappling with their final days as a rogue planet that hurtles towards Earth. Dunst as Justine, a woman grappling with profound depression during her lavish wedding, while Gainsbourg plays her sister Claire, who struggles to hold the family together as the celestial body threatens annihilation. The film is filled with von Trier’s trademarks, including rich and haunting symbolic imagery, a lavish, almost otherworldly color palette and a fearless embracement of romantic art to depict the nature of humanity.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
It’s hard to make a list like this without including one of my top ten horror movies of the 1980s. During an age where filmmakers were aping each other when it came to slashers, there were a select few crafting their own brand, and Wes Craven was definitely at the head of that pack. And while he crafted several great movies prior to 1984, A Nightmare on Elm Street was by far his pinnacle achievement up to that point. This classic centers on the quiet town of Springwood, were a group of teenagers is haunted by none other than the iconic Freddy Krueger (played masterfully by Robert Englund), a vengeful specter who stalks his victims in their sleep. Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp) becomes the target of Freddy’s malevolent plans, and she must unravel the mystery of his hellish origins to survive. As the boundary between dreams and reality blurs, Nancy and her friends’ (which includes an early role from Johnny Depp) fight for their lives intensifies. This one completely redefined the horror genre and introduced audiences to one of cinema’s most enduring villains. It’s a gem that holds up to this day.
Every Movie Leaving Netflix in June 2024
Note: The dates mark your final days to watch these movies.
- June 21: O Vendedor de Sonhos (2016)
- June 22: Paul Virzi: Nocturnal Admissions (2022)
- June 23: The Invitation (2022); The Seventh Day (2021)
- June 24: The Engineer (2023)
- June 25: Dirty Grandpa (2016); The Imitation Game (2014)
- June 28: Meg 2: The Trench (2023)
- June 30: 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984); 28 Days (2000); A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010); A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985); A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987); A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988); A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989); A Passage to India (1984); A Single Man (2009); Against All Odds (1984); Amadeus (1984); Annie (1982); Asinamali (2018); Blended (2014); Birdy (1984); Blood and Bone (2009); Blue Streak (1999); Body Double (1984); Christmas with the Kranks (2004); Colombiana (2011); Company of Heroes (2013); David Foster: Off the Record (2019); Devil in a Blue Dress (1995); Falling in Love (1984); Fear (1996); Firestarter (1984); Firstborn (1984); Footloose (1984); Frank (2014); Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009); Godzilla (2014); Hotel Transylvania (2012); Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015); Iceman (1984); Inside Man (2006); Inside Man: Most Wanted (2019); Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Legal Eagles (1986); Legend of Exorcism (2020); Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008); Melancholia (2011); Micki & Maude (1984); Mortal Engines (2018); Moscow on the Hudson (1984); National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978); Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011); Occupied (2019); Omo Ghteto: The Saga (2020); Out of Africa (1985); Places in the Heart (1984); Repo Man (1984); Sea Power (2020); Seventh Son (2014); Shrek: Forever After (2010); Sniper: Reloaded (2010); Starman (1984); Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006); The Best of Enemies (2019); The Cave (2005); The Guns of Navarone (1961); The Holiday (2006); The Interview (2014); The Joy of Sex (1984); The Judge (2014); The Killing Fields (1984); The Legend of Zorro (2005); The River (1984); Top Secret! (1984); Tower Heist (2011); Turbo
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