News - The Top 21 New Movies Streaming Right Now

November is here, and there are a ton of new movies to watch on streaming. Just in time for the holidays, streamers are releasing big titles — new releases like Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, brand-new holiday films featuring Kevin James and the Jonas Brothers, and a number of big movies that hit theaters earlier this year and are finally streaming, such as The Fantastic Four and Materialists. We’ve gone through everything new to streaming this month to put together a curated list of the best movies coming to Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, HBO Max, and beyond. Check out our list of the best new movies streaming in November below. Wick Is Pain Netflix – Nov. 1 One of the year’s very best documentaries, Wick Is Pain is an unvarnished look at the creation of the John Wick film series. Through behind-the-scenes footage and candid interviews, the documentary traces the first film’s humble origins as a negligible, nearly direct-to-video action movie helmed by a pair of stuntmen-turned-filmmakers (David Leitch and Chad Stahelski) that was almost shut down at every corner, only to be revived by some unlikely saviors (including, most prominently, Eva Longoria). It then looks at the creation of each subsequent installment, with the scope and scale getting bigger and more complex and the relationship between Stahelski and Leitch becoming even more complicated. Through it all is Keanu Reeves, who gave John Wick his look and his attitude, and who suffers through each entry — bruised and battered but better for it. Wick Is Pain was a mantra on set; it’ll soon become part of your lexicon, too. Baby Driver Netflix – Nov. 1 With Shaun of the Dead filmmaker Edgar Wright’s new take on The Running Man out this month, now’s a great time to revisit his 2017 film Baby Driver. The original heist actioner stars Ansel Elgort as a getaway driver who suffers from tinnitus, so he always keeps headphones on with a song playing to drone out the ringing in his ears. This means the movie itself always has a song playing in the background (or foreground), with action beats choreographed to Queen, Beck and many more. It’s a heck of a lot of fun. Doctor Sleep Netflix – Nov. 1 Mike Flanagan is beloved for his Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor, but his 2019 The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep is a criminally underseen effort. Based on the book by Stephen King, the film serves as a bridge of sorts between Stanley Kubrick’s iconic (but divisive) adaptation of The Shining and the book upon which that 1980 film is based. Ewan McGregor plays a grown-up Danny Torrance who’s in recovery for alcoholism when he becomes mentally connected with a young girl named Abra with “the shining.” Rebecca Ferguson plays a devilish cult leader who sucks the souls out of children, and the story builds to an incredible finale at the Overlook Hotel. If you watch and enjoy this on Hulu, seek out the Blu-ray to watch the even longer director’s cut. Elvis Netflix – Nov. 1 Austin Butler made a lot of headlines with his transformation as Elvis Presley in the 2022 biopic Elvis; now see for yourself. Moulin Rouge! director Baz Luhrmann brings a decidedly theatrical approach to telling Elvis’s story, full of bombast and romanticism, but it’s Butler’s vexing performance that holds this entire thing together. Frances Ha Netflix – Nov. 1 Before Greta Gerwig was the director of Barbie, she broke out in a huge way as the co-writer and star of Noah Baumbach’s 2012 gem Frances Ha. This black-and-white indie follows a young woman named Frances living in New York who’s going through a bit of a quarter-life crisis as she ponders her future as a ballet dancer. Adam Driver makes a memorable appearance as her friend Lev, which is not the only thing that connects this delightful feature to the HBO series Girls. Game Night Netflix – Nov. 1 Game Night is, simply put, the best studio comedy of the past decade. The fact that it came out five years ago is startling. Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams (in a performance that seriously should have netted her an Oscar nomination) play a married couple who are very into game nights. But when Bateman’s brother (played by Kyle Chandler) introduces a murder-mystery game element, the mild-mannered game night soon becomes downright deadly. As far as the setup for a high-concept studio comedy goes, that’s pretty irresistible. But what makes Game Night so special is that directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein weren’t afraid to give the movie actual style and sophistication, in everything from the way the movie was shot (including elements that make the locations look like pieces on a game board) to how it sounds (with a sharp electronic score by former Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Cliff Martinez). They also clearly encouraged their enthusiastic cast (which also includes Sharon Horgan, Billy Magnussen, Lamorne Morris, Kylie Bunbury, Michael C. Hall and, most crucially, Jesse Plemons) to really play. And isn’t that what game night’s all about? Judas and the Black Messiah Netflix – Nov. 1 Shaka King’s 2021 film Judas and the Black Messiah is an explosive, thrilling and eye-opening look into how Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya) was set up and betrayed by an FBI informant (LaKeith Stanfield). The film scored six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and Kaluuya won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his intense portrayal of Hampton. Paddington 2 Netflix – Nov. 1 Paddington 2 is one of the most delightful movies ever made. It’s also one of the best-reviewed films in recent memory, with star Hugh Grant even calling the film the best movie he’s ever been in. The sequel follows Paddington Bear as he is framed and imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, all while his family must find the real culprit. Also Grant does a whole musical number. Tenet Netflix – Nov. 1 Explaining the plot of Christopher Nolan’s 2020 mind-bender Tenet is futile. It’s best described as the filmmaker’s version of a James Bond movie, with a sci-fi twist. It’s sort of like time travel, but not really. What actually matters is John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki and Kenneth Branagh are fabulous in the movie and it looks great. Wonka Netflix – Nov. 1 One of 2020’s biggest surprises was Wonka, Paul King’s ingenious musical origin story for the famous chocolatier (brightly played here by Timothée Chalamet) in the time before his magical factory. Wisely acknowledging the Roald Dahl stories that came before it (particularly the Gene Wilder-led Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) without ever becoming too reverential, Wonka traces the character in his early days, as he fights against the systemic oppression of the chocolate consortium and other factors conspiring to snuff out his dream. Of course, this being Willy Wonka, his enthusiasm remains. And this being Paul King, his plan to make a splash in the chocolate world is carried out through a series of inventive, almost clockwork-like set pieces. (The songs are pretty good too.) And if you’re worried about overloading on sugar, King also maintains the weird flintiness of Roald’s original story; it’s spiky sometimes when you’re expecting it to be smooth. The fact that King, Chalamet and the rest of the team created a new story worthy of Roald’s delectable original is maybe their greatest accomplishment. Best enjoyed with a frosty glass of milk. The Fantastic Four: First Steps Disney+ – Nov. 5 When Disney finally acquired the 21st Century assets in 2019, the Fantastic Four, Marvel’s First Family, finally returned home. Now, Marvel Studios could make their own movie, fully integrating it into the shared universe that began with Iron Man in 2008. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is that attempt. WandaVision director Matt Shakman was chosen to helm the project, which positioned the family — Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm — as an elite scientific squad protecting a retro-futuristic Earth. Of course, they are challenged by the arrival of Galactus, a planet-chomping deity who wants to make the newest member of the family, baby Franklin, his protégé. Some saw The Fantastic Four as a welcome return to form for the slightly beleaguered Marvel Studios, with its Space Age design aesthetic and warmhearted family values. It certainly is a feast for the eyes and ears, with Michael Giacchino’s hummable score among his best ever. Spend a little family time with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and then ponder how they’ll be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole. Materialists HBO Max – Nov. 7 Celine Song’s Materialists is an easy sell: It’s a romantic comedy starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal. But more than that, it’s a thoughtful drama from the filmmaker behind Past Lives, one of the most acclaimed films of 2023, and offers more meat on the bone than you may be expecting from your average rom-com. Give it a whirl, but go in with an open mind. Frankenstein Netflix – Nov. 7 It’s alive! For years, writer-director Guillermo del Toro, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind The Shape of Water, Pinocchio and Pan’s Labyrinth, has dreamed of making a new version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Now, he finally has. And it’s a doozy. One of his best, most sumptuous films, Frankenstein is split into two halves — in the first, we follow the doctor, whose mother died while he was young and whose father was a demanding ghoul; the second tells the story of the creature, a tortured being who becomes obsessed with confronting his creator. Both halves are richly drawn, with colorful characters like Mia Goth’s Lady Elizabeth, and Christoph Waltz as an arms dealer who supplies Doctor Frankenstein with arms (and legs and torsos). The two halves are wrapped up with a framing device about a ship trapped in the Arctic, where maker and monster collide. Frankenstein is a wholly satisfying achievement — its visual richness is matched by its emotional depth. It feels like a Del Toro project you could only make after The Shape of Water — a richly detailed monster movie with soul. One of the year’s best. Being Eddie Netflix – Nov. 12 Being Eddie, a funny, warm-hearted, sometimes overly cautious documentary, attempts to get at the heart of Eddie Murphy, mostly through extended conversations with the comedian himself. You also get to tour parts of his palatial California home. Murphy is very honest about his upbringing, ambitions and missteps. It’s funny and insightful, especially when he lets his guard down, like when he reveals that he paid for the funeral and burial plots for Redd Foxx, a comedy hero who starred in Murphy’s Harlem Nights, and the actor who played Buckwheat. But not all of his life is addressed here — there are major gaps, such as box-office flops and other controversial moments. Still, the film has great clips and moments that make you appreciate Murphy’s career, on screen and off. And that house — oh boy, that house. Playdate Prime Video – Nov. 12 Nothing screams Prime Video original movie like Playdate, starring Kevin James and Alan Ritchson, about a mismatched duo who connect for their children’s playdate and spiral into chaos in a comedic-action setup. The cast also includes Sarah Chalke, Alan Tudyk, Stephen Root and Isla Fisher. Directed by Luke Greenfield (The Girl Next Door, Let’s Be Cops). It should yield a few laughs at least. Eddington HBO Max – Nov. 14 Ari Aster doesn’t make easy movies. Hereditary terrified audiences with its twisted take on family horror; Midsommar is one of the most upsetting breakup movies ever made; Beau Is Afraid is wild. Now we have Eddington, Aster’s sprawling drama, this time viewed through the lens of COVID-era confrontations in a small town against the backdrop of an election. Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone and Austin Butler star, and you should expect to be rattled. Come See Me in the Good Light Apple TV – Nov. 14 One of the big documentaries out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Come See Me in the Good Light is a poignant and unexpectedly funny love story about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing an incurable cancer diagnosis with joy, wit and an unshakable partnership. Through laughter and unwavering love, they transform pain into purpose, and mortality into a moving celebration of resilience, according to the official release. Come See Me in the Good Light was directed by Ryan White, the talented and prolific filmmaker behind The Keepers, Pamela, A Love Story and Good Night Oppy, and produced by comedian Tig Notaro. In Your Dreams Netflix – Nov. 14 Netflix’s original animation streak continues with In Your Dreams, from Pixar veteran Alex Woo. It follows two kids — Stevie and Elliot — who enter the world of dreams to save their parents’ marriage. Along the way, they team up with Elliot’s stuffed animal Baloney Tony, confront the Sandman, and run afoul of Nightmara. With gorgeous, sprightly animation from Sony Pictures Imageworks, thrilling set pieces, and unexpected emotional depth, In Your Dreams is one of the year’s best animated films. It’s a dream! Nouvelle Vague Netflix – Nov. 14 Richard Linklater has two based-on-a-true-story projects in the awards conversation this year. The first, Blue Moon, stars Ethan Hawke as songwriter Lorenz Hart reflecting on his former relationship with Richard Rodgers on the opening night of Oklahoma!, premiered at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year. And his second feature of the year, Nouvelle Vague, premiered at Cannes to thunderous response. It follows the making of Breathless, one of the first and most warmly received films in the French New Wave, with Guillaume Marbeck as Jean-Luc Godard, Zoë Deutch as Jean Seberg, Aubry Dullin as Jean-Paul Belmondo and Bruno Dreyförest as Georges de Beauregard. There are additional actors portraying François Truffaut, Claude Chabrol, Agnès Varda, Jean Cocteau, Éric Rohmer and Roberto Rossellini. Basically, it’s Avengers: Endgame for Criterion Collection enthusiasts. The film was nominated for the Palme d’Or and, when it played at Cannes, became an immediate favorite of Quentin Tarantino, a devoted Linklater fan. Two Linklater films in one year? Could there be anything better? A Very Jonas Christmas Movie Disney+ – Nov. 14 Somehow, the Jonas Brothers have returned. The pop stars and Disney Channel icons take center stage in A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, which finds the brothers stranded in Europe at Christmas and fighting desperately to make their way home. Jesse Typer Ferguson shows up as an impish Santa Claus, with supporting turns from Billie Lourd, Chloe Bennet, KJ Apa, Randall Park and, um, Kenny G as himself. The film was directed by Jessica Yu, of the underrated Hulu movie Quiz Lady, so there might be more to this Christmas movie than meets the eye. And even if there isn’t much more, it still looks cute and fun. Let it snow. Train Dreams Netflix – Nov. 21 One of the absolute best movies you’ll see all year, Train Dreams is best described as The Assassination of Jesse James meets The Tree of Life. The film stars Joel Edgerton as a logger working in the 1910s, but it charts the course of essentially his entire life in a way that feels epic and intimate, chronicling love, loss and everything in between. It’s a movie made up of small moments that feel huge, with gorgeous filmmaking from director Clint Bentley and Edgerton’s career-best performance. Don’t miss this one.