Last Call: Vince Vaughn’s 78% Rotten Tomatoes Comedy Is Leaving Netflix

So, if you were planning to finally check out North Hollywood on Netflix, it might be time to get your act together — or at least find a couple hours in your schedule soon. Yep, Netflix is giving this indie-skater-comedy-drama the boot next month, and honestly, it's a little surprising it lasted this long on the platform.

Skate Dreams Meet The Real World

The movie in question is North Hollywood, from 2021 — the one with Vince Vaughn, if you need a face to jog your memory. The plot centers on Michael (played by Ryder McLaughlin), who just finished high school and, instead of picking a career or college lane like his friends, wants to give pro skateboarding a shot. Of course, his dad (Vince Vaughn, in classic crusty-dad mode) has other ideas: he pushes Michael to get a 'real' job or head off to college, instead of hurling himself down rails for a living. You can already imagine the push-pull family dynamic here. Michael gets in with some pro skaters—which, let’s be honest, is a little every-teen-skater’s wish fulfillment—but the more he chases this dream, the messier things get at home and with the people around him.

Here’s When It’s Leaving

Mark your calendars (if you actually do that for streaming stuff): Netflix says North Hollywood rides off the digital lot on May 20, 2026. Not exactly tomorrow, but still, it's a heads-up for your watchlist if you’re a chronic procrastinator or just like this brand of coming-of-age-with-skateboards vibe.

Who’s in It?

• Ryder McLaughlin as the main guy, Michael
• Vince Vaughn playing the ultimate disappointed dad, Oliver
• Miranda Cosgrove as Rachel (no iCarly shenanigans here, but nice to see her pop up)
• Nico Hiraga as Jay
• Aramis Hudson as Adolf
• Angus Cloud as Walker — extra bittersweet, given his recent passing

Crowd & Critic Response (Not Bad!)

Critical consensus? Not too shabby: North Hollywood sits at 78% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics. Meanwhile, the Popcornmeter (which is basically Rotten Tomatoes’ way of letting regular people have a say) puts the audience rating at a solid 87%. So yeah, it’s one of those movies where the average viewer scores it even higher than the critics — always a good sign, unless you're talking Adam Sandler films, but that's another story.

What Did Everyone Actually Say?

John Serba over at Decider probably summed it up best:

'North Hollywood is an unassuming charmer, a lightweight but surprisingly deep little character study.'

He also throws some real love toward McLaughlin, calling his performance 'what makes his character endearing and, at times, infuriating.' Totally fair — that does seem to be the sweet spot for coming-of-age leads.

Final Word

If you’re into laid-back movies about skating, life choices, and trying to dodge your parents’ guilt trips, North Hollywood probably deserves a spot in your queue (before it disappears). Not a genre-changer, but definitely worth a watch — especially if you like movies that keep things low-key but land a little heavier than you expect.