Hulu to Remove 33 Movies In 2 Weeks – Here’s 3 to Watch Before They Leave

By Phillip Swann
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Hulu plans to remove 33 movies from its subscription Video on Demand service after July 31, 2024.  Here’s the three to watch before they leave, in my humble opinion:

Cast Away (2000)
Tom Hanks stars as a Federal Express exec who’s stranded alone on a deserted island in the South Pacific when his plane crashes. The film, directed by Robert Zemeckis, is a master class acting performance by Hanks as his character seeks to survive without going insane. Helen Hunt plays the girlfriend left behind while a leather soccer ball named Wilson serves as his island sidekick. Great film filled with poignancy and life lessons.

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
Let’s lighten things up a bit. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off has become the American cinema’s best coming-of-age comedy ever thanks to the perfect performance by Matthew Broderick as the wisecracking and charismatic Ferris. The film, which features Ferris playing hooky from school, serves up everything you want from a comedy and more. And let’s not forget the great supporting work from Alan Buck as Ferris’ put-upon pal. Fun film!

Rushmore (1998)
Jason Schwartzman stars as a precocious high school student who competes with a wry businessman (Bill Murray) for the affection of an elementary school teacher (Olivia Williams). Directed by Wes Anderson, Rushmore is a delightful and creative comedy that was clearly inspired by The Graduate (and that’s a good thing.) Schwartzman is very funny here as is Murray and it’s a shame they didn’t do another film together. They make a great comedy team. 

Complete List of Movies Leaving Hulu After July 31, 2024

3 Going On 30
About Last Night
The Beach
Black Hawk Down
Blue City

Cast Away
The Darjeeling Limited
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Fresh Horses

The Hunter
The Joy Luck Club
The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou
Meet the Spartans
My Name Is Khan

The Negotiator
Once
Once Upon a Time in America
The Power Of One
The Royal Tenenbaums

Rushmore
School For Scoundrels
Sideways
Skyscraper
St. Elmo’s Fire

Taps
Those Who Wish Me Dead
Van Helsing
Walk the Line
The Wedding Ringer

Weird Science
White Chicks
White House Down

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