Don't miss your chance to stream 3 classic 'SNL' movies before they leave Netflix
Party on — and fast — because Netflix is losing 'Wayne's World' and two other 'Saturday Night Live'-inspired movies

If you haven’t seen these three classic ‘90s films starring "Saturday Night Live" alums who went on to wildly successful comedy careers, you don’t have much time left. On October 1, three hilarious movies based on "SNL" sketches will leave Netflix for good: “A Night at the Roxbury,” “Coneheads" and “Wayne's World.”
These three comedies feature a powerhouse lineup of "SNL" legends, from Mike Myers to Will Ferrell to Dan Ackroyd to Jane Curtin, and impressive supporting casts, including Chris Farley, Phil Hartman, Sinbad and David Spade.
So if you’ve been meaning to rewatch — or finally check off — these "SNL" movies, time is running out. Fire them up before they vanish from Netflix.
'A Night at the Roxbury' club-dances into your brain
To watch vintage Will Ferrell do his thing is magical, like when we enjoyed prime Jim Carrey before he solely decided to become Sonic’s nemesis. When Ferrell teamed up with Chris Kattan to extend the shelf-life of their Roxbury guys "SNL" sketch, we all saw what a physical-comedy talent Ferrell would end up becoming.
The film centers on two brothers who live with their parents and dance at L.A. nightclubs, notably jerking their heads to the Eurodance anthem of Haddaway’s “What Is Love.” But the prized nightclub they want entry to, the Roxbury, is notoriously tough on who gets past the bouncer. The brothers then meet the club owners, who are intrigued by their idea for their own nightclub. Along the way, Ferrell and Kattan energize each of their scenes with quick-witted one-liners and iconic dance moves that confuse their clubbing partners.
You could rightfully say this is a two-star film at best, but I’d contend it’s one of Ferrell’s strongest displays of his comedic chops, blending his perfect line delivery with his body bending and contorting like we saw in his cheerleader sketch on "SNL."
“A Night at the Roxbury” might not have the lasting power of “Anchorman” and “Old School” but give it a whirl to see Ferrell in fine form, and to revel in nostalgia with a soundtrack filled with EDM and disco hits like “Bamboogie,” “Be My Lover” and Cyndi Lauper’s “Disco Inferno.”
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'Coneheads' has layers beyond its wacky scenes
Riffing off an ‘80s "SNL" sketch, “Coneheads” might seem like a weird fever-dream of a movie: Aliens with coned heads crash-land into New York City and try to assimilate to human culture, as they walk stiffly and call their heart “my blood valve chamber.”
With Dan Ackroyd and Jane Curtin as the husband-wife duo, along with their daughter Connie (Michelle Burke), the aliens try to escape from the INS, which seeks to arrest them for illegally entering the country. Hmm, this sounds familiar.
What begins as a fish-out-of-water trope ends up evolving into a more touching and inspiring story of immigrants vying for the American Dream while fleeing from an overzealous government. What is heartening, too, is how all the characters around the Coneheads accept them for who they are, never displaying any racist or xenophobic tones.
The INS agents are hilariously played by David Spade and Michael McKean, and we get some solid character acting from SNL icons such as Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, Jon Lovitz and Phil Hartman. Sinbad, Jason Alexander and Eddie Griffin also make the most of their small roles.
“Coneheads” veers deep into the wacky slapstick zone and it keeps the laughs coming at a rapid pace. Curtin and Ackroyd do some of their best comedy work here, and almost every scene stands out for its surprising flourishes, such as how Curtin first sees a cone-shaped eggplant at the grocery store and screams in horror. Having gained a cult following due to its satirical look at immigration in the U.S., “Coneheads” has a wholesome, feel-good vibe you don’t often see in modern comedic cinema. And if you need any throwback costume ideas for Halloween, may we suggest Beldar or Prymatt Conehead?
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High rewatchable rating for 'Wayne’s World'
The most memorable and quotable film on this list is undoubtedly “Wayne’s World,” the 1992 classic starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as two buddies trying to find fame with their public-access cable show. Co-written by Myers, the film is more than just a showcase of “Schwing!” and “We’re not worthy!” references that made the "SNL" sketch such a hit.
Instead, the writing expands the acting range of both Myers and Carvey, giving them chewy scenes with both comedic and emotional poignancy. The rock-and-roll ethos surrounding the film blends smoothly with the love story between Myers and Cassandra (Tia Carrere) but it never gets so sappy it’s painful. Garth (Carvey) also has several stand-out scenes, such as when Hendrix’s “Foxy Lady” plays during a lustful reverie. Who can forge the gut-busting line, “If you're gonna spew, spew into this,” as he holds out a tiny cup?
“Wayne’s World” isn’t just a vehicle for Myers, Carvey and their foe Rob Lowe to show off their comedic chops; viewers also are treated to lessons on authenticity versus commerciality, the resonance of the underdog story, and why “Bohemian Rhapsody” will always be a banger, no matter the era.
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