With all the fun new titles that come to Max each month, we also have to say goodbye to some great stories. The number of options on streaming services can be daunting, and some viewers don’t even know what they’ve got until it’s gone, so here’s a list of seven terrific movies to check out before they disappear. From the insanely creativeBe Kind Rewindto the iconic 1973The Exorcist, add these to your list before the end of February.
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‘Drive My Car’ (2021)
Leaving On: July 02, 2025 |Directed By: Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
Cast: Hidetoshi Nishijima, Tôko Miura, Reika Kirishima, Masaki Okada, Park Yu-rim, Jin Dae-yeon
Drive My Cartells the story of well-known stage actor and director Yusuke (Hidetoshi Nishijima) after he unexpectedly loses his wife. Yusuke is offered a job directing a theatrical production in Hiroshima, where he meets Misaki (Toko Miura), who is assigned to drive him while he is in Hiroshima. As stress builds during the show’s production, Yusuke faces some mysteries surrounding his late wife. The film won the Academy Award for “Best International Feature Film” in 2022. It was nominated for three additional Academy Awards for “Best Adapted Screenplay,” “Best Achievement in Directing,” and “Best Picture.” Even with the film’s three-hour runtime, critics praised it for its ability to tighten the tension until it slowly reached its climax.Drive My Carranked fifth on Collider’s list of “The 20 Best Drama Movies of the 2020s So Far.”
Drive My Car
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‘Be Kind Rewind’ (2008)
Leaving on: July 09, 2025 |Director: Michel Gondry
Cast: Jack Black, Yasiin Bey, Danny Glover, Mia Farrow, Melonie Diaz
Be Kind Rewindis one of those films that you can’t believe was made, but you are so glad it exists. StarringJack Black(School of Rock) as Jerry andYasiin Bey(The Italian Job) as Mike, the film follows these two best friends as they accidentally erase every VHS tape in their small town’s video rental store. Our two unlikely heroes decide to tape their own homemade versions of each of the lost films and, in doing so, become local celebrities. With guest stars likeDanny Glover(Lethal Weapon) andMia Farrow(Rosemary’s Baby) and an incredibly silly yet poignant performance by Black,Be Kind Rewindgives you the kind of nostalgic longing for the days when putting on shows with your friends was an after-school activity.
Be Kind Rewind
While attempting to sabotage the local power plant, freeloader Jerry accidentally becomes magnetised and wipes all of the videos at the Be Kind Rewind rental store. The store owner, Mr Fletcher, is already facing closure and now the few customers he has have nothing to watch. When one regular asks for `Ghostbusters', acting manager Mike and Jerry cobble together a 20-minute remake using an old camcorder.
‘I Love You, Man’ (2009)
Leaving On: August 16, 2025 |Director: John Hamberg
Cast: Paul Rudd, Rashida Jones, Jason Segel, Jaime Pressly, Jon Favreau, JK Simmons, Andy Samburg
I Love You, Manwas quite revolutionary when it came out in 2008, as itcelebrated friendships between menin a way that had largely only been done between women in film. The movie tells the story of Peter (Paul Rudd) and his journey to find a Best Man for his wedding to his fiancé, Zooey (Rashida Jones). Peter meets Sydney (Jason Segel), and the two begin a whirlwind friendship that challenges Peter’s relationship not only with Zooey, but with himself. The film is packed with powerhouse comedians likeJK Simmons(Whiplash),Andy Samberg(SNL),Nick Kroll(Big Mouth),Aziz Ansari(Parks and Recreation). It highlights the importance of men being able to express their love for their same-sex friendships in the same way women always have. Directed byJohn Hamberg(Meet The Fockers), the film was a box office hit upon its release, earning $91 million worldwide.
I Love You, Man
Successful real-estate man Peter Klaven has it all: a great job, a beautiful home, and a loving wife-to-be. Unfortunately, due to his devotion to both his work and fiancée Zooey, Peter has failed to make any friends. With his wedding fast approaching, the pressure is on to find a best man and so Peter embarks on several desperate attempts to find a best buddy.
‘Milk’ (2008)
Leaving On: July 19, 2025 |Directed By:Gus Van Sant
Cast: Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, James Franco, Alison Pill, Victor Garber, Denis O’Hare
Milkis a biographical film aboutHarvey Milk, a gay rights activist and politician living in California in the 1970s. From the very start of the film, when Milk is writing his will due to his fear for his own life, it’s instantly clear how incredibly dangerous it was for Milk to be himself during that time. Through flashbacks, we learn the story of Harvey Milk, his relationship withScott Smith, and the anti-gay campaigns happening alongside his fight for equality. The powerful film was directed byGus Van Sant(Paranoid Park) and written byDustin Lance Black(Under The Banner of Heaven), and earned Black anAcademy Awardfor “Best Writing, Original Screenplay.” The film also earned an Academy Award for Penn as “Best Actor,” anAmerican Film Institute(AFI)Awardfor “Movie of the Year,” and twoWriters Guild Awards.Milkappeared in 132 “Top Ten” lists in 2008 for the best films of the year and continues to bring a compelling message to viewers, highlighting a pivotal moment in history.
In 1972, Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) and his then-lover Scott Smith leave New York for San Francisco, with Milk determined to accomplish something meaningful in his life. Settling in the Castro District, he opens a camera shop and helps transform the area into a mecca for gays and lesbians. In 1977 he becomes the nation’s first openly gay man elected to a notable public office when he wins a seat on the Board of Supervisors. The following year, Dan White (Josh Brolin) kills Milk in cold blood.
‘Knocked Up’ (2007)
Leaving On: July 01, 2025 |Directed By: Judd Apatow
Cast: Katherine Heigl, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill
Written, directed, and produced by comedy powerhouseJudd Apatow,Knocked Uptells the story of Ben, a slacker who has a one-night stand with media personality Alison. Alison becomes pregnant, and she and Ben are now thrown into an unexpected relationship as they lead two completely different lives. Alison is played byKatherine Heigl(Grey’s Anatomy), while Ben is played bySeth Rogen(Dumb Money), who was still an up-and-coming film actor at the time Knocked Up was made. Nowa wildly successful producer, Rogen had appeared in the TV showFreaks and Geeksfrom 1999 to 2000, but his roles in 2005’s40-Year-Old Virginand 2007’sSuperbadandKnocked Upreally catapulted him into the spotlight.Knocked Upwas a huge success upon its release, earning a whopping $219 million against its modest $30 million budget. The film also starsLeslie Mann(The Other Woman) andPaul Rudd(Anchorman), who appear in what Apatow calls a “sort of sequel” toKnocked UptitledThis is 40, which premiered in 2012.
Knocked Up
Rising journalist Alison Scott (Katherine Heigl) hits a serious bump in the road after a one-night stand with irresponsible slacker Ben Stone (Seth Rogen) results in pregnancy. Rather than raise the baby on her own, she decides to give Ben a chance to prove he is father material. However, he is unsure if he is ready to be a parent, and both wonder if they would be compatible lifetime partners.
‘The Exorcist’ (1973)
Leaving On: June 12, 2025 |Directed By: William Friedkin
Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran, Jason Miller, Linda Blair
There are certain movies where even a still image of a scene is iconic, andThe Exorcistis one of those films. The story follows the mother, Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn), as she notices strange changes in her daughter, Raegan (Linda Blair). As Raegan becomes more violent and unpredictable, a Catholic priest, Father Merrin (Max von Sydow), is called in to perform an exorcism on the possessed girl.The Exorcistwas a runaway hit when it premiered in 1972, grossing an insane $441 million worldwide and reshaping what horror films could be. With stunning visual effects and makeup,the film still remains terrifying to audiences over fifty years later.
The Exorcist
When a young girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
‘Edge of Tomorrow’ (2014)
Leaving On: June 25, 2025 |Director: Doug Liman
Cast: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Brendan Gleeson, Bill Paxton, Jonas Armstrong, Tony Way
When an alien race called the “Mimics” suddenly invades Earth, Major William Cage (Tom Cruise) is thrown into battle even though he has never done any kind of combat fighting in his life. In aGroundhog Daytwist, Cage finds himself in a time loop, fighting the same battle over and over. The story is adapted from a Japanese novel calledAll You Need Is KillbyHiroshi Sakurazaka, which was developed by screenwriterChristopher McQuarrie(Top Gun: Maverick),Jez Butterworth(Ford v. Ferrari), andJohn-Henry Butterworth(Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny). Also starringEmily Blunt(A Quiet Place),Brendan Gleeson(In Bruges), andBill Paxton(Aliens), the film is a fun mix of action, sci-fi, and a touch of mystery.
Edge of Tomorrow
In a future Earth besieged by alien invaders, an untested officer finds himself caught in a time loop, reliving the same brutal battle repeatedly. As he learns from each experience, he partners with a skilled warrior to alter the course of the conflict and humanity’s fate.
