11 Best New Movies on Netflix: November 2023’s Freshest Films to Watch

Netflix is serving up some delectable content this November in the form of films that will do everything from take your breath away with immersive action and drama to transport you on an epic international and multi-lingual journey from the comforts of home. Whether you’re looking for something thrilling, informative, or funny, Netflix has got you covered. Keep reading for the streamer’s best new movies coming in November

Netflix is releasing two of its biggest new original films in the first half of the month as it drops David Fincher-directed psychological crime thriller The Killer as well as Annette Bening-led biographical sports drama NYAD, which are both poised to potentially land in the Netflix Top 10.

Then towards the middle of the month, Netflix will debut some gripping and raw real life stories recounting significant triumphs and tribulations of Black people in American history in biographical drama Rustin and documentary Stamped from the Beginning.

Lastly, towards the end of the November streaming slate are some family-friendly titles that will be perfect for the whole family to enjoy through Thanksgiving and beyond. In particular, you should be sure to look out for animated musical comedy Leo and comedy Family Switch.

Want to know what other eye-grabbing movies are dropping on Netflix in the next month? Keeping scrolling to check out our full list of what movies to watch on Netflix in November.

1. Released November 10

   One of the most highly-anticipated titles streaming on Netflix in November is this David Fincher-directed neo-noir psychological crime thriller based on Alexis “Matz” Nolent’s French graphic novel series of the same name. The Killer follows a professional assassin (Michael Fassbender) after a momentous near-miss that puts him at the center of an international manhunt where he’s pitted against his employers, enemies, and even himself.

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2. Released November 17

   This November, be sure to watch Rustin, a Netflix Original biographical drama that explores the life, work, and legacy of Bayard Rustin (Colman Domingo), who was the driving force behind the momentous March on Washington in 1963. Rustin challenged authority even in the face of racism and homophobia, staying true to himself to make a change and impact the course of Civil Rights history forever. This film puts a spotlight on this incredible man whose story has long deserved to be celebrated and told.

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3. Released November 3

   Another major biopic hitting Netflix this month is NYAD, a riveting and inspirational biographical sports drama that delves into a key moment in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad (Annette Bening). 30 years after Nyad retired from marathon swimming to work as a sports journalist, she becomes hooked on the idea of completing the “Mount Everest” of swims. So, at the age of 60, Nyad set forth on a 110 mile swim from Cuba to Florida, hoping to become the first ever person to successfully do so without the aid of a shark cage, sparking a thrilling four-year journey that showcases the triumphs of friendship and the human spirit.

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4. Released November 30

   Based on Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s 2010 children’s book, Bedtime for Mommy, this Netflix Original family comedy turns the entire Walker family’s lives upside down after a chance encounter with an astrological reader causes them to wake up having switched bodies on the most important day of their respective lives. Parents Jess (Jennifer Garner) and Bill (Ed Helms) are suddenly thrust into the realities of their increasingly independent and distant teenage children Wyatt (Brady Noon) and CC (Emma Myers) and vice versa, leaving them to face major challenges they’re not prepared for. Will the Walkers manage to come together and still find success and even learn more about each other along the way? Find out in Family Switch this month, only on Netflix.

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5. Released November 20

   Based on Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s award-winning 2016 book of the same name, Stamped from the Beginning is an innovative new documentary film that combines animation and live action to explores the history of anti-racist ideas and their terrible power throughout American history. Leading female academics, experts, and activists guide viewers through how racist tropes and images became a part of our nation’s culture and discuss their lasting impact, while also illuminating specific moments and figures from these eras both historical and contemporary.

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6. Released November 1

   Locked In is a British thriller that centers on a kindly nurse as she does her best to unearth the truth behind a coma patient’s injuries and stumbles upon more than she bargained for. Infidelity, bitter rivalries, betrayal, and murder lie just under the surface in this heart-pounding Netflix Original film that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

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7. Released November 16

   Get in the holiday spirit a little early with Best. Christmas. Ever!, a Netflix Original romantic-comedy films that sees friendships put to the test as Jackie (Brandy Norwood) sends a boastful newsletter every holiday season that makes her old college friend, Charlotte (Heather Graham), feel jealous and downtrodden. But a twist of fate puts Charlotte and her family on Jackie’s doorstep mere days before Christmas, giving Charlotte the unparalleled opportunity to find out if her old friend’s life is truly as perfect as she makes it out to be.

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8. Released November 8

   Cyberbunker: The Criminal Underworld is a Netflix Original true crime documentary that witnesses two worlds collide in a quiet German tourist town as a group of mysterious Dutchmen attempt to overtake the Cold War-era NATO bunker situated underneath the town. With the group’s eccentric leader, Xennt, at the center of this twisting plot, the group tricks the village into selling them the bunker, only to use it as a haven to hack the darkest corners of the internet.

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9. Released November 21

   Just in time for Thanksgiving comes this animated coming-of-age musical comedy film that the whole family is sure to enjoy. Leo centers on a jaded 74-year-old lizard named Leo (Adam Sandler) who has been stuck as a class pet in the same Florida room for the last several decades. Desperate to ditch his terrarium and finally experience the outside world, Leo’s escape plan leaves him entangled with the lives and problems of the class’s anxious students as he finds himself helping them cope with the difficulties of growing up.

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10. Released November 3

    Sly is a documentary all about the life and career of Academy Award-nominated actor, producer, writer, and director Sylvester Stallone. Offering a raw and intimate look at the actor’s work and personal life, the film tracks Stallone’s rise from underdog to Hollywood legend in a story told by the man, himself, as he looks back on the last almost 50 years of his unforgettable entertainment career.

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11. Released November 17

    STREAM Believer 2 ON NETFLIX

    This Netflix Original sequel to 2018 South Korean film Believer thrusts viewers back into the deadly war between police detective Won-Ho (Cho Jin-woong) and the elusive Mr. Lee, who runs Asia’s largest drug cartel. Believer 2 sees Won Ho grapple with the missing Rak (Oh Seung-hoon), the reappeared Brian Lee (Cha Seung-won), as well as Big Knife (Han Hyo-joo), who has traveled from China to put an end to the situation once and for all.