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Look, I’ll be so real with you right now—Babylon is the most unhinged thing I’ve ever seen on a screen. It’s loud, it’s messy, and it’s officially leaving Netflix on May 31st. If you haven’t seen Margot Robbie fight a snake or Tobey Maguire act like a literal demon, what are you even doing? Real talk: it’s a three-hour fever dream that you either love or hate, but you HAVE to experience it.
1. Margot Robbie is literally at her most chaotic
I am not joking when I say Nellie LaRoy is Margot’s best role. Forget Barbie for a second—in Babylon, she’s a self-proclaimed star who crashes parties, dances like a maniac, and honestly just does the absolute most. She’s the moment. She’s the icon. She’s the girl who will make you want to buy a red dress and move to 1920s Hollywood immediately. No cap.
2. Tobey Maguire is pure, unadulterated nightmare fuel
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3. The opening party scene is a total fever dream
The first 30 minutes of this movie are basically one giant, cocaine-fueled ringer. There’s an elephant, there’s jazz, and there’s enough glitter to cover the entire planet. It’s overwhelming in the best way possible. If you’re watching with your parents… maybe don’t. It gets VERY R-rated very fast. We were screaming the first time we saw it!
4. The soundtrack will be stuck in your head for weeks
Justin Hurwitz really put his whole heart into this score. ‘Voodoo Mama’ is a literal bop and I’ve had it on my workout playlist since 2022. It’s brassy, it’s loud, and it makes the movie feel like it’s vibrating. Even if you hate the plot, you cannot deny that the music absolutely slaps. I’m lowkey obsessed with the trumpet solos.
5. Diego Calva is the actual heart of the story
While Margot and Brad Pitt are doing the most, Diego Calva as Manny Torres is the one holding it all together. His character goes through it, okay? Watching his journey from a fixer to a big-shot producer is honestly so tragic. We were rooting for him the whole time! He’s such a star and his chemistry with Margot is 10/10.
6. The ‘Lady Fay Zhu’ performance is breathtaking
Li Jun Li as Lady Fay Zhu is everything. Her performance of ‘My Girl’s Pussy’ (yes, that is the real song title) is such a vibe. She brings this cool, calm energy to a movie that is otherwise screaming at you. She’s stylish, she’s talented, and she deserved way more screen time if we’re being honest. Total mood.
7. It captures the absolute MESS of early Hollywood
This isn’t a glamorous look at the silent film era. It’s gross! It’s dirty! People are literally dying on set! It shows just how insane the transition from silent films to ‘talkies’ actually was. The scene where they try to record sound for the first time is comedy gold but also gave me so much anxiety. ‘HELLO! COLLEGE!’
8. Brad Pitt’s character is surprisingly deep
Brad plays Jack Conrad, a silent film star who is slowly realizing his time is up. It’s actually kind of heartbreaking? He’s charming and funny, but there’s this underlying sadness that really hits hard. Plus, he looks incredible in a tuxedo, which is just a fact of life at this point. We love a legend who knows how to play a legend.
9. The cinematography is some of the best ever
Every single frame of this movie looks like a painting—if that painting was covered in champagne and sweat. The long takes are insane. You can tell Damien Chazelle (the director) was really going for it. It’s visual overload in the best way. If you have a big 4K TV, now is the time to use it before it leaves Netflix!
10. The ending is… well, it’s a lot to process
I won’t spoil it, but the final five minutes of Babylon are extremely polarizing. Some people think it’s a masterpiece, others think it’s a bit much. It’s a love letter to cinema that also kind of feels like it’s punching you in the face. You’ll definitely have thoughts about it, and isn’t that what good movies are for? I’m still thinking about it.
11. It’s the ultimate ‘I can’t believe they made this’ movie
In an era of sequels and remakes, Babylon is a $80 million R-rated original movie that takes massive risks. It bombed at the box office (only $63 million worldwide, yikes), but it has become a massive cult favorite on streaming. It’s weird, it’s brave, and it’s leaving Netflix soon—so go watch it and decide for yourself if it’s a disaster or a work of art!
FAQs
When is Babylon leaving Netflix?
Babylon is scheduled to leave Netflix on May 31, 2026. You have until the end of the month to catch this wild ride before it migrates to another platform like Paramount+.
Is Babylon based on a true story?
It’s inspired by real Hollywood history! Characters like Nellie LaRoy are based on stars like Clara Bow, and Jack Conrad is inspired by John Gilbert. The chaos is real, even if the names are changed.
Why is Babylon rated R?
It is EXTREMELY R-rated for strong graphic violence, drug use, pervasive language, and graphic nudity. It is definitely not a movie for kids or the faint of heart. You’ve been warned!
So, are you going to binge it this weekend or what? Honestly, even if you only watch the first hour, it’s worth it for the sheer spectacle. Margot Robbie and Tobey Maguire really gave us everything. Let me know in the comments if you think it’s a masterpiece or just way too much. Happy streaming, besties!
