The Brothers Grimsbyan R-rated comedy starring Penelope Cruz alongside leads Mark Strong and Sacha Baron Cohen, is set to be removed from Netflix in the coming weeks, giving viewers a limited time to watch the film before it leaves the platform. Originally released in 2016, the film follows two brothers whose lives have taken drastically different directions over nearly three decades.
The Brothers Grimsby is leaving Netflix next month
The Brothers Grimsby, featuring Penélope Cruz, is set to be removed from Netflix in the coming weeks. According to What’s on Netflixthe film will exit the platform on May 1, 2026, marking the end of its current streaming availability.
Directed by Louis Leterrier, the R-rated comedy was originally released in theaters on March 11, 2016, in the United States. It centers on two estranged brothers who reconnect after nearly three decades apart. Nobby, a football-loving family man living in Grimsby, has spent years searching for his missing sibling, Sebastian. When they reunite, Nobby discovers that Sebastian is now a highly trained MI6 agent in the middle of a sensitive operation.
However, their meeting quickly leads to complications when Nobby unintentionally disrupts a high-profile mission involving a global threat. The incident results in Sebastian being wrongly implicated, forcing both brothers to go on the run. As they attempt to clear his name and prevent a larger crisis, the story follows their efforts to navigate a dangerous situation.
The film stars Sacha Baron Cohen as Nobby and Mark Strong as Sebastian. Supporting cast members include Isla Fisher as Jodie Figgs, Rebel Wilson as Dawn, Penélope Cruz as Rhonda George, and Gabourey Sidibe as Banu, among others.
Upon release, the film received largely negative reviews. On Rotten Tomatoesit holds a 37 percent score from critics based on 136 reviews, along with a 41 percent audience rating, indicating a generally negative response.
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