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Florence Pugh’s Don’t Worry Darling to Be Removed from Netflix

The controversial 2022 psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling, starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, is leaving Netflix. The film, which generated significant buzz for its behind-the-scenes drama, will be removed from the streaming platform on Wednesday, October 1.

Directed by Olivia Wilde, the film follows Alice (Pugh), a 1950s housewife living in a seemingly idyllic company town. As her reality begins to unravel through strange hallucinations and unsettling events, she starts to question the true nature of her surroundings and her husband Jack’s (Styles) secretive job.

Your last chance to stream 'Don't Worry Darling' is approaching. Don't miss this Florence Pugh and Harry Styles film before it's gone from Netflix.
Your last chance to stream ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ is approaching. Don’t miss this Florence Pugh and Harry Styles film before it’s gone from Netflix.

A Film Known for Its Off-Screen Drama

While the film itself received mixed reviews, the production was a constant subject of online conversation due to a series of widely reported controversies. These included a rumored feud between star Florence Pugh and director Olivia Wilde, alleged on-set conflicts, and the infamous moment at the Venice Film Festival where many speculated that Harry Styles had spat on his co-star, Chris Pine.

Pugh’s noticeable absence from the film’s press conference at the festival, coupled with her limited interaction with Wilde during the premiere, fueled speculation about a rift between the two. Despite statements from the crew denying any fallout, the off-screen drama became as much a part of the film’s narrative as the plot itself.

The Florence Pugh and Harry Styles psychological thriller 'Don't Worry Darling' is leaving Netflix next month
The Florence Pugh and Harry Styles psychological thriller ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ is leaving Netflix next month

At the time of writing, Don’t Worry Darling is not available on any other major UK streaming subscription services, though it can be purchased or rented on various platforms. For those who haven’t seen the film or want to revisit it, the clock is ticking to catch it on Netflix before it’s gone.