The Best TV Shows And Movies Leaving Netflix In August 2020
Netflix giveth, and Netflix taketh away. As usual, the streaming service is set to lose some big titles in August, leaving you with just a few measly days (or weeks, in some instances) to catch up before they disappear into digital oblivion. Here's the full list of what's vanishing from the service, including the best movies leaving Netflix in August 2020.
Groundhog Day
Hulu recently released Palm Springs, which uses this film's now-famous time-loop structure as a jumping off point. But since we're still in the middle of quarantine, Groundhog Day itself has taken on new resonance, and watching Bill Murray live through the same day again and again is still a satisfying, hilarious way to spend an evening – even if all your evenings are blurring together.
V For Vendetta
Speaking of resonant movies, James McTeigue's adaptation of the Alan Moore comic book feels more terrifyingly timely with each passing day. Viewed as a warning, as a comic book adaptation, or as a piece of pure entertainment, V For Vendetta packs the same powerful punch it did upon its debut.
Clueless
Amy Heckerling's adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma just celebrated its 25th anniversary a few days ago, and it managed to be a fascinating modern adaptation while also being a very specific snapshot of a time and place. If you ignored this movie in the '90s (or maybe weren't old enough to see what all the hype was about), now's the time to catch up with this funny, sweet, charming high school classic.
Candyman
In the early 1990s, it was rare for horror films to address topics of race and class head on. But that's exactly what the original Candyman did, serving up a side of intellectual stimulation with its creepy scares. No wonder a remake is on the way.
The Wicker Man
One of the most unsettling moviegoing experiences of my life was watching The Wicker Man by myself at 1am, not knowing a single thing about it beforehand. As the film slides toward its legendary ending, the growing dread became almost too much to bear. (I'm talking about the original film, not the Nic Cage remake in which he punches a woman in a bear costume. So no, that was not a pun.) If you're like I was and don't know anything about this film, just know that it stars Christopher Lee, and read nothing more about it. Turn it on late at night for a movie-watching experience that's practically guaranteed to make your heart sink.
TV Shows and Movies Leaving Netflix in August 2020
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Bad Boys
Bad Boys II
Candyman
Child's Play
Clueless
Failure to Launch
Get Him to the Greek
Groundhog Day
He's Just Not That Into You
Jerry Maguire
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid Part II
The Karate Kid Part III
The Lake House
Life as We Know It
Murder Party
Observe and Report
One Day
Public Enemies
Rugrats Go Wild
School Daze
Tootsie
United 93
V For Vendetta
Valentine's Day