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If your watchlist is feeling a little crowded, this is your friendly nudge to press play before a few titles roll off Netflix. We are talking about a tight window from Monday, August 11 through Sunday, August 17, so timing matters if you want to catch these stories while they are still just a click away.

Below you will find every movie and series leaving Netflix this week, organized by the exact day they exit. Each pick includes a quick sense of what you are in for and a clear reminder of when it departs, so you can plan what to watch before it goes.

‘The Vendor’ (2018) The Vendor

This heartfelt tale packs character and hustle into a modest run time, the kind of story that sneaks up on you with small moments that land. It leaves Netflix on Monday, August 11, so this is the day to fit it into your evening lineup.

Your queue is about to get a little lighter, so this is your gentle reminder to hit play before a few titles roll off Netflix. The window is short from Monday, August 11 through Sunday, August 17, which means a little planning will help you catch everything in time.

Below is every movie and series exiting during that stretch, grouped by what to expect and the exact day each one leaves. You will see clear date reminders and notes that they are on Netflix right now so you can decide what to watch before the deadline arrives.

‘The Vendor’ (2018) The Vendor

This small scale drama finds its power in everyday choices and quiet resilience, the kind of story that wins you over with sincerity. It leaves Netflix on Monday, August 11, so consider it a start of the week watch while the schedule is still flexible.

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