The Best TV Shows And Movies Coming To Netflix In November 2023

It appears that we here at /Film are in collective agreement: November is the perfect month to catch up on all the spooky season stuff you didn't get around to in October. Great Thanksgiving films are few and far between (much as we all love it, you can only rewatch "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" so many times), and unless you're just really into the winter holidays, it's too early to start diving into your favorite films and series about Christmas, Hanukkah, you name it. Plus, this is also the time of year when studios begin marching out their awards contenders in droves, so you've got to make room for those as well.

Case in point: For years now, November has seen Netflix roll out its first wave of serious Oscar hopefuls, and 2023 will be very much business as usual in that respect. That's not to say it's all prestige offerings and biopics for the next four weeks. For example, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" fans will finally be able to stream that anime adaptation they've been hearing about, "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off," in the backend of the month. That's far from the only thing to look forward to, so let's stop puttering around and get into it already.

25 years after "The Big Lebowski" opened in theaters to middling box office returns, it's hard to imagine a world where the film's now-classic quotes like "Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man" and "Shut the f**k up, Donny!" weren't common knowledge. The Coen Brothers' shaggy dog detective story by way of stoner comedy — itself an idiosyncratic homage to Raymond Chandler's hard-boiled crime novel "The Big Sleep" — casts Jeff Bridges as Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, a full-time slacker by day and casual bowler by night who gets caught up in a botched ransom scheme involving a millionaire who just so happens to share his last name. "The Dude" is the role Bridges was born to play, and he's basically been doing variations on his performance as the character ever since (for both good and bad). So why not go back to the source and ring in the film's quarter-centennial in style?

The Dude abides, after all.

Netflix's Arnold Schwarzenegger docuseries "Arnold" was, I admit, a little too glossy for my tastes, though it really comes alive in the moments where Arnie wrestles with his troubled history and personal failures. Memoirs that function as an act of therapy are always preferable to those that feel like an extended pat on the back, so I'm curious to see how the streamer's Sylvester Stallone doc, "Sly," fares by comparison. I can assure you, the irony — or, if not that, then the appropriateness — of these former action movie rivals turned real-life pals releasing competing Netflix documentaries in the same year isn't lost on me, either.

The official synopsis for "Sly" reads as follows: "For nearly 50 years Sylvester Stallone has entertained millions with iconic characters and blockbuster franchises, from 'Rocky' to 'Rambo' to 'The Expendables.' This retrospective documentary offers an intimate look at the Oscar-nominated actor-writer-director-producer, paralleling his inspirational underdog story with the indelible characters he has brought to life."

My horror movie hot take of the day is that there are no flat-out bad "Insidious" films (which is to say, there are none that are completely devoid of merit). Even with its eye-rolling transphobic plot twist, "Insidious: Chapter 2" has the decency to at least take some interesting swings and not just rehash what its predecessor did. The fifth entry, "Insidious: The Red Door," sees series lead Patrick Wilson stepping behind the camera for the first time, and it, too, makes for a worthy addition to the franchise. To quote /Film's review by Chris Evangelista, Wilson "acquits himself nicely" as the movie's director, "especially in creating scenes that have a way of crawling under your skin."

Pulling double-duty, Wilson also stars in "The Red Door" as Josh Lambert, with his "Insidious" co-stars Rose Byrne and Ty Simpkins reprising their respective roles as Josh's wife and son, Renai and Dalton. Having previously repressed their memories of the Further back in "Chapter 2," a now decade-older Josh and Dalton suddenly find themselves being haunted by the very literal demons of their past, forcing them to bring their darkest secrets into the light. What it lacks for innovation, "The Red Door" makes up for with steady execution (a scene involving an MRI machine is a franchise highlight) and its commitment to doing right by the Lambert family dynamic, bringing their story to a satisfying close. For now, anyway.

The type of mid-budget adult drama David Fincher specializes in is a rare specimen in theaters these days, which has led to him working pretty much exclusively with Netflix since "Gone Girl" came out back in 2014. His latest collaboration with the streamer, "The Killer," casts Michael Fassbender as the titular assassin, who finds himself in a bit of trouble when a job doesn't go as expected. (And no, before any of you "Mindhunter" enthusiasts ask, I regret to inform you that this isn't secretly a much-hoped-for third installment in Fincher's acclaimed crime drama series.)

Adapted from the French graphic novel series by writer Alexis "Matz" Nolent and illustrator Luc Jacamon, "The Killer" reunites Fincher with his "Se7en" writer Andrew Kevin Walker for what early reviews have described as a polished, slow-burn thriller ... albeit one that coasts by more on "vibes" than doing anything that fresh or inventive. Still, we'll take whatever Fincher-ness we can get (especially a film that's already provided us with an objectively hilarious anecdote involving the director being understandably baffled by the excessive standing ovations that take place at film festivals).

Remember what I said earlier about biopics? This year's batch includes "Rustin," a film about Bayard Rustin, one of the most pivotal members of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement and a vital player in the organization of the March on Washington. Colman Domingo stars as the Black queer activist opposite an impressive cast that includes Aml Ameen as Martin Luther King Jr., Jeffrey Wright as Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Audra McDonald as Ella Baker, CCH Pounder as Anna Hedgeman, and Chris Rock as Roy Wilkins. The film itself comes from Oscar-winning "Milk" writer Dustin Lance Black and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" director George C. Wolfe, so you just know Netflix sees this one as a potential awards magnet.

Fortunately, while early reviews suggest "Rustin" very much abides by the tried-and-true playbook for uplifting biopics, it also seems to have a little more substance than your average Oscar-baiting memoir. In his review for /Film, Barry Levitt noted the film looks "stiflingly cheap" at times and can feel "frustratingly formulaic," yet contains "flashes of brilliance" and is without question elevated by the reliably compelling Domingo. On those grounds alone, this one should be worth your time.

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Elena Knows (AR) – NETFLIX FILM

As her Parkinson's disease progresses, a woman leads a relentless investigation into finding those responsible for the sudden death of her daughter.

The Railway Men (IN) – NETFLIX SERIES

After a deadly gas leaks from a factory in Bhopal, brave railway workers risk their lives to save others in the face of an unspeakable disaster.

Replacing Chef Chico (PH) – NETFLIX SERIES

When a head chef falls into a coma, it's up to his devoted sous-chef to keep their Filipino fine dining restaurant from closing down.

Avail. 11/1/23

Hurricane Season (MX) – NETFLIX FILM

When a group of kids finds a corpse floating in a canal, the brutal reality behind the perverse crime unravels a town's hidden secrets.

Locked In (UK) – NETFLIX FILM

A kindly nurse tries to unlock the secrets of a coma patient's injuries — and discovers the bitter rivalry, infidelity, betrayal and murder behind them.

Mysteries of the Faith – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

MYSTERIES OF THE FAITH is a sweeping docuseries exploring the secrets of Christianity's most legendary artifacts. From the Veil of the Veronica to the Holy Nails, these cherished objects have mystified and inspired millions for centuries, but only a few have seen them up close and personal. Until now.

Nuovo Olimpo (IT) – NETFLIX FILM

In 1970s Rome, a casual encounter between Enea and Pietro at a movie theater turns into an unforgettable romance — until destiny pulls them apart.

Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom (DE) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

Did Jens Soering murder his girlfriend's parents in 1985 — or was she the killer? This docuseries digs into questions that still swirl around the case.

Wingwomen (FR) – NETFLIX FILM

Tired of life on the run, a pro thief decides to retire — but not before one easy last job with her partner in crime and a feisty new getaway driver.

13 Going on 30

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

60 Days In: Season 5

The Addams Family

The Big Lebowski

The Change-Up

Desperado

Downsizing

Drag Me to Hell

Love in the Wild: Season 1

Madea's Family Reunion

The Mummy (2017)

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

Pitch Perfect

The Scorpion King

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Sherlock Gnomes

Six Feet Under: Seasons 1-5

Sixteen Candles

The Social Network

Ted 2

Victorious: Season 3

Whiplash

Avail. 11/2/23

All the Light We Cannot See – NETFLIX SERIES

In the final days of WWII, the paths of a blind French girl and a German soldier collide in a story of the extraordinary power of human connection. Directed by Shawn Levy and based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Anthony Doerr.

Cigarette Girl (ID) – NETFLIX SERIES

A gifted artisan's journey of love and self-discovery unfolds as she defies tradition within Indonesia's clove cigarette industry in the 1960s.

Higuita: The Way of the Scorpion (CO) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

From poverty to soccer legend, this documentary captures the rise of Colombia's René Higuita, his revolutionary career and the birth of "The Scorpion."

Onimusha (JP) – NETFLIX ANIME

With a demonic weapon in hand, a wandering swordsman-for-hire and a samurai brotherhood take on an uprising of the undead.

Unicorn Academy (CA) – NETFLIX FAMILY

When a dark force threatens to destroy Unicorn Island, a brave teen and her five schoolmates must rise up to protect their beloved magical academy.

Avail. 11/3/23

BLUE EYE SAMURAI – NETFLIX ANIME

Driven by a dream of revenge against the white father who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.

Daily Dose of Sunshine (KR) – NETFLIX SERIES

A kind-hearted nurse working in psychiatry goes above and beyond to be a ray of light for those under her care, despite the challenges coming her way.

Erin & Aaron: Season 1

Ferry: The Series (BE) – NETFLIX SERIES

Desperate for funds, Ferry Bouman stumbles upon a golden opportunity when a high-profile bust leaves a vacant position among Brabant's top dealers.

NYAD – NETFLIX FILM

NYAD tells the remarkable true story of athlete Diana Nyad who, at the age of 60 and with the help of her best friend and coach, commits to achieving her life-long dream: a 110-mile open ocean swim from Cuba to Florida.

Selling Sunset: Season 7 – NETFLIX SERIES

Set in the world of LA's high-end real estate, Selling Sunset follows the city's most successful female realtors who all work under the same roof at The Oppenheim Group, the #1 agency in the Hollywood Hills and the Sunset Strip. They work hard and play harder, as they compete with the cutthroat LA market... and each other.

Sly – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.

The Tailor: Season 3 (TR) – NETFLIX SERIES

Peyami's feelings for Esvet intensify, forcing him to make the difficult choice between their love and his lifelong friendship with Dimitri.

Vacaciones de verano (ES) – NETFLIX FILM

When two friends lose their jobs and find gigs as children's entertainers at a luxury hotel, they sneak in their kids to give them a summer vacation.

Avail. 11/4/23

The Amazing Race: Season 17

The Amazing Race: Season 31

Insidious: The Red Door

Lopez vs. Lopez: Season 1

Avail. 11/7/23

Face Off: Seasons 4-5

The Improv: 60 and Still Standing – NETFLIX COMEDY

The Improv turns 60 with original performances from today's most celebrated artists and biggest concert acts, along with exclusive and rarely seen moments from one of the largest comedy archives. It's a one-night event to honor artists who defined comedy and culture for decades... all while standing in front of a simple brick wall.

Avail. 11/8/23

The Billionaire, the Butler and the Boyfriend (FR) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

How did a conflict between the world's wealthiest woman and her daughter spiral into national scandal? This riveting docuseries tells the whole story.

The Claus Family 3 (BE) – NETFLIX FILM

When the delivery of presents goes wrong and Grandpa Noël gets in trouble, siblings Jules and Noor must work together to save Christmas. Can they do it?

Cyberbunker: The Criminal Underworld (DE) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

This documentary reveals how a group of hackers powered the darkest corners of the internet from a Cold War-era bunker in a quiet German tourist town.

Escaping Twin Flames – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

In our digital era, why not turn to the internet to find your soulmate? Enter Jeff and Shaleia, the leaders of Twin Flames Universe who sell online classes that guarantee harmonious union with your destined partner. From the Emmy-nominated filmmaking team behind Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult, comes Escaping Twin Flames, a three-part documentary series that pulls back the veil on Twin Flames Universe, a controversial online community that preys on people looking for love. With exclusive access to former members, the series reveals the horrifying stories of coercion and exploitation surrounding Twin Flames Universe – from encouraging stalking behavior to manipulating gender identities. The series also documents the active efforts of family members to rescue their loved ones from Jeff and Shaleia's web.

Robbie Williams (UK) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

After 25 years of his record-breaking solo career, Robbie looks back on his younger self and reflects on a lifetime spent in the spotlight.

Avail. 11/9/23

Akuma Kun (JP) – NETFLIX ANIME

Akuma Kun, a boy raised by a demon, works with his half-human partner Mephisto III as paranormal investigators to solve various murder and mysteries.

Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson and other film luminaries look back at LA's historic Egyptian Theatre as it returns to its former movie palace glory.

Avail. 11/10/23

At the Moment (TW) – NETFLIX SERIES

This anthology series set during the pandemic follows 10 unique love stories of passion and heartache.

The Killer – NETFLIX FILM

After a fateful near miss, an assassin battles his employers — and himself — on an international hunt for retribution he insists isn't personal.

Team Ninja Warrior: Season 2

Avail. 11/11/23

Laguna Beach: Season 3

Avail. 11/14/23

Criminal Code (BZ) – NETFLIX SERIES

To crack the code of an investigation into a larger-than-life robbery, federal agents need to get creative.

Dubai Bling: Season 2 (AE) – NETFLIX SERIES

New relationships, new love and plenty of new drama as Dubai's favorite frenemies ball out and fall out in epic fashion.

How to Become a Mob Boss – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

Narrator Peter Dinklage guides you through this darkly satirical how-to guide that explores the rise and fall of history's most notorious mob bosses – from Al Capone to Pablo Escobar – and their tactics for success.

The Netflix Cup: Swing to Survive – NETFLIX LIVE EVENT

This fall, in a clash of wheels and irons, stars of two Netflix sports series will face off in The Netflix Cup, Netflix's first-ever live sports event featuring athletes from Formula 1: Drive to Survive and Full Swing. The Formula 1® drivers and PGA TOUR professionals will pair up to compete in a match play tournament at Wynn Golf Club at Wynn Las Vegas, The Netflix Cup is set to stream live on Netflix beginning at 3p.m. PT / 6p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 14th.

Suburræterna (IT) – NETFLIX SERIES

While chaos rules over Rome, established alliances are at risk as tensions rise with emerging clans. The world of "Suburra" takes a new turn.

Avail. 11/15/23

Feedback (PL) – NETFLIX SERIES

A former rock star with a faulty memory and a family in shambles, all due to his addiction problem, sets off on a frantic search to find his missing son.

First Wives Club: Seasons 1-3

Matt Rife: Natural Selection – NETFLIX COMEDY

A new stand-up special from comedian Matt Rife.

Million Dollar Decorators: Season 1

Avail. 11/16/23

Best. Christmas. Ever! – NETFLIX FILM

After a twist of fate brings their families together for Christmas, Charlotte sets out to prove her old friend Jackie's life is too good to be true.

The Crown: Season 6 Part 1 (UK) – NETFLIX SERIES

Queen Elizabeth II reflects on her legacy and lineage as Diana dazzles the public in the final weeks of her life and the monarchy faces a reckoning.

Downton Abbey

Harriet

In Love and Deep Water (JP) – NETFLIX FILM

Romance, mystery and mayhem unfolds aboard a luxury liner heading for the Aegean Sea when a butler and a passenger try to solve a baffling murder.

Lone Survivor

Avail. 11/17/23

All-Time High (FR) – NETFLIX FILM

A con artist in dire need of cash and a woman with a crypto fortune hit it off. Is she the target of his dreams, or is the scammer about to get scammed?

Believer 2 (KR) – NETFLIX FILM

A determined detective continues his search for the truth behind Asia's largest drug organization and its elusive boss he has unfinished business with.

CoComelon Lane – NETFLIX FAMILY

Join your favorite "CoComelon" characters on imaginative adventures as they explore feelings — and the world around them — in this story-driven series.

The Dads – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

In this gentle meditation on fatherhood, brotherhood and manhood, five fathers of trans children join Dennis Shepard – the father of slain gay college student Matthew Shepard – for a weekend fishing trip in rural Oklahoma. As the men cast their lines into the river, they find common ground across racial, geographical and generational lines: their unconditional love for their children.

The Queenstown Kings (ZA) – NETFLIX FILM

After his father's death, a washed-up soccer star returns to rural Queenstown and struggles to connect with his son, a promising player with big dreams.

Rustin – NETFLIX FILM

Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.

Sagrada Familia: Season 2 (ES) – NETFLIX SERIES

Haunted by the past, Gloria will stop at nothing to carve out a future for her family while new schemes and mysteries bubble up in the neighborhood.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off – NETFLIX ANIME

Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated.

Stamped from the Beginning – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

Using innovative animation and expert insights, this documentary based on Ibram X. Kendi's bestseller explores the history of racist ideas in America.

Avail. 11/20/23

Shahs of Sunset: Seasons 1-2

Avail. 11/21/23

Leo – NETFLIX FAMILY

Adam Sandler is a lizard named Leo in this coming-of-age musical comedy about the last year of elementary school as seen through the eyes of a class pet.

Avail. 11/22/23

Crime Diaries: The Celebrity Stylist (CO) – NETFLIX FILM

When an up-and-coming stylist is found stabbed to death in his home, a young detective is given 20 days to solve the case. Inspired by true events.

High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America: Season 2 – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

In season two of the immersive award-winning docu-series High on the Hog, host Stephen Satterfield travels across the United States to uncover how African-American cuisine has fueled social justice movements, transformed communities and awakened cultural creativity in America in powerful and lasting ways.

Squid Game: The Challenge – NETFLIX SERIES

*New episodes released weekly, through December 6

456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of USD $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.

Avail. 11/23/23

Love Island USA: Season 3

My Daemon (JP) – NETFLIX ANIME

To save his mother, a kind-hearted boy and his tiny daemon friend set out on a journey across post-apocalyptic Japan as dark forces close in.

My Little Pony: Make Your Mark: Chapter 6 – NETFLIX FAMILY

Opaline has captured nearly all the power of Equestria, and time's running out! Can the ponies team up with the dragons to save magic and restore peace?

Avail. 11/24/23

A Nearly Normal Family (SE) – NETFLIX SERIES

The world of a seemingly perfect family shatters when a shocking murder proves that they're willing to make desperate moves to protect each other.

DOI BOY (TH) – NETFLIX FILM

A refugee builds a new identity as a sex worker in Thailand and gets caught up in a client's risky scheme that might lead to a better life.

I Don't Expect Anyone to Believe Me (MX) – NETFLIX FILM

A writer's career — and entire life — suddenly goes off script when he falls prey to a dangerous web of criminals right before moving to Barcelona.

Last Call for Istanbul (TR) – NETFLIX FILM

A chance meeting at the airport leads two married people to an unforgettable night full of excitement, desire, and temptation in New York City.

My Demon (KR) – NETFLIX SERIES

Chaebol heiress Do Do Hee is an adversary to many, and Jung Koo Won is a powerful entity superior to humans. However, one day, Jung Koo Won loses his powers. Forced to collaborate with Do Do Hee to regain them, sparks of romance begin to fly between them as they embark on this journey together.

Wedding Games (BR) – NETFLIX FILM

When Alex and Eva choose to exchange vows at the very spot they first crossed paths, a series of hilarious missteps derails their journey to the altar.

Avail. 11/27/23

Go Dog Go: Season 4 – NETFLIX FAMILY

Tag and her best friend Scooch love lending a paw to their friends around Pawston, whether it's delivering cookie boxes or hosting the Dogcathalon!

Avail. 11/28/23

Comedy Royale (KR) – NETFLIX SERIES

Hand-picked by Korean comedy icons, five teams of rising comics battle for a chance to host in a Netflix show — delivering nonstop, zany laughter.

Love Like a K-Drama (JP) – NETFLIX SERIES

Four actresses from Japan go to South Korea to audition and act alongside Korean actors for roles in a series of love stories. Will true romance follow?

Onmyoji (JP) – NETFLIX ANIME

In the gilded enclave of the imperial court, a gifted mystic befriends a brilliant musician, and together they solve cases rising from the demonic realm.

Verified Stand-Up – NETFLIX COMEDY

10 comics. 10 sets. 1 show. Introducing: Verified Stand-Up, a new stand-up comedy series Filmed at Webster Hall in New York City, the series features 10 of the best comedians in the game: Asif Ali, Dulcé Sloan, Gianmarco Soresi, Isiah Kelly, Leslie Liao, Nimesh Patel, Robby Hoffman, Rosebud Baker, Sabrina Wu, and Vanessa Gonzalez. Over the course of two-episodes, discover your new favorite comedian.

Avail. 11/29/23

American Symphony – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife (UK) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

This shocking docuseries about one of the biggest frauds in modern medical history exposes a thoracic surgeon famous for groundbreaking achievements in the field of regenerative medicine.

Avail. 11/30/23

The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday – NETFLIX FAMILY

Mr. Wolf and his crew of animal outlaws realize they'll need to restore the city's Christmas spirit to keep their annual holiday heist afloat.

Family Switch – NETFLIX FILM

Jess and Bill Walker are doing their best to keep their family connected as their children grow older, more independent, and more distant. When a chance encounter with an astrological reader causes the family to wake up to a full body switch, on the morning of the most important day of each of their lives, can the Walkers unite to land a promotion, college interview, record deal and soccer tryout? Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma Myers and Brady Noon star in this family comedy directed by McG and based on the book "Bedtime For Mommy" by Amy Krouse-Rosenthal.

Hard Days (JP) – NETFLIX FILM

Already running from a mess of problems, a desperate cop thinks he's gotten away with a hit-and-run. But there was a witness, and they've got his number.

Obliterated – NETFLIX SERIES

An elite special forces team must thwart a deadly threat in Las Vegas in this high-octane action-comedy series from the creators of "Cobra Kai."

School Spirits: Season 1

Virgin River: Season 5 Part 2 – NETFLIX SERIES

Mel adjusts to a different pace of life, Jack works to grow his business, and the town faces new threats as secrets begin to surface in Virgin River.