4 movies leaving Netflix in January with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes you won't want to miss

The January blues are depressing enough

14 Jan 2025, 15:00 · TechRadar

Features By Rowan Davies published 14 January 2025

The Babadook (2014) leaves Netflix on January 25

In just the first two weeks of the new year, Netflix's January 2025 schedule has kicked off 2025 with some of the best movies and shows. But, even the best streaming services, Netflix included, have their downsides, and it's already started removing some top-tier films from its back catalog.

There are plenty more flicks set to leave Netflix in January, too, and this quartet, all of whom have a Rotten Tomatoes that exceeds 90%, are up for the chopping block. So, here's why you need to stream them before they depart the platform.

Zero Dark Thirty (2012)

RT Score: 91%
Age rating: R
Length: 157 minutes
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Leaving on: January 31

Kathryn Bigelow's war drama meets mystery thriller places a strong fictional female lead directly at the centre of what was one of the biggest manhunts ever, earning Jessica Chastain a nomination for Best Actress at the Oscars and a win at the Golden Globes.

The aftermath of the September 11 attacks left a hole in the hearts of the American people, and perpetrator Osama bin Laden becomes the target of a global manhunt. Zero Dark Thirty tells the story of the 10-year long search for the terrorist leader, with CIA analyst Maya (Chastain) becoming an integral part of the worldwide search. Over the next decade, it's Maya's determination and drive that assists the Navy SEALs in locating and eliminating one of the most dangerous people on the planet.

The Gift (2015)

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RT Score: 91%
Age rating: R
Length: 108 minutes
Director: Joel Edgerton
Leaving on: January 20

Joel Edgerton has starred in lots of well-known movies, including Star Wars' Attack of the Clones (2002) and Revenge of the Sith (2005), plus and the aforementioned Zero Dark Thirty. The Gift, though, marks Edgerton's first time in the director's chair and, given its overwhelming response on Rotten Tomatoes, it proved to be a shrewd move on his part to helm the flick.

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