November is here, and it’s ushering in some exciting films to the big screen! Whether you’re into heartwarming dramas, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, or fun family flicks, this month’s lineup has something for everyone. It’s the perfect time to grab some movie theater popcorn, a drink, and catch up on the latest must-see movies of the season. So, mark your calendars—November is shaping up to be a fantastic month for film lovers!
Not every film will make this list, so feel free to share your must-see picks in the comments!
NOVEMBER 1ST
A Real Pain
In theatres: November 1 (Limited) | Rated: R | Runtime: 1 h 30 m | Genre: Comedy, Drama | Released By: Searchlight Pictures
Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a journey across Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. But as they delve into their family’s past, old tensions flare, turning their adventure in unexpected directions.
Directed by: Jesse Eisenberg
Written by: Jesse Eisenberg
Produced by: Ewa Puszczyńska, Jennifer Semler, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Ali Herting, Dave McCary
Starring: Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Kurt Egyiawan, Jennifer Grey, Daniel Oreskes, Will Sharpe, Olha Bosova, Liza Sadovy
Absolution
In theatres: November 1 (Limited) | Rated: R | Runtime: 1 h 52 m | Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller | Released By: Samuel Goldwyn Films
An aging gangster tries to mend his relationship with his children and atone for past mistakes, but the criminal underworld refuses to let him go.
Directed by: Hans Petter Moland
Written by: Tony Gayton
Produced by: Roger Birnbaum, Michael Besman, Warren Goz, Eric Gold, Mark Kimsey, Tina Wang, Michael Rothstein, Samuel Hall, Jamie Buckner
Starring: Liam Neeson, Ron Perlman, Yolanda Ross, Frankie Shaw, Daniel Diemer
Blitz
In theatres: November 1 (Limited) | Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 2 h | Genre: Action, Drama, War | Released By: Apple TV+
A rebellious young boy embarks on an adventure through wartime London, only to find himself in grave danger amidst the Blitz, as his desperate mother searches for him.
Directed by: Steve McQueen
Written by: Steve McQueen
Produced by: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Steve McQueen, Anita Overland, Adam Somner, Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, Michael Schaefer
Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson, Elliott Heffernan
Emilia Pérez
In theatres: November 1 (Limited) | Rated: R | Runtime: 2 h 12 m | Genre: Comedy, Crime, Musical, Thriller | Released By: Netflix
In Mexico, a lawyer is presented with an unexpected offer to assist a notorious cartel boss in retiring from his criminal life and vanishing forever by transforming into the woman he has always dreamed of becoming.
Directed by: Jacques Audiard
Written by: Jacques Audiard
Produced by: Jacques Audiard, Pascal Caucheteux, Valérie Schermann, Anthony Vaccarello
Starring: Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, Mark Ivanir, Édgar Ramírez
Here
In theatres: November 1 (Nationwide) | Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 1 h 44 m | Genre: Drama | Released By: Sony Pictures
An original film about generations of families sharing a single, special place, capturing universal human experiences across time.
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Written by: Eric Roth & Robert Zemeckis
Based on the graphic novel by: Richard McGuire
Produced by: Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Derek Hogue, Bill Block
Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany, Kelly Reilly, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Johns, Andrew Golov, Thom Zadra
Hitpig!
In theatres: November 1 (Limited) | Rated: PG | Runtime: 1 h 26 m | Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy | Released By: Viva Pictures
A bounty hunter pig unexpectedly embarks on a globe-trotting journey with the free-spirited elephant he was hired to capture.
Directed by: Cinzia Angelini, David Feiss
Written by: Berkeley Breathed, Dave Rosenbaum, Tyler Werrin
Produced by: Dave Rosenbaum, Adam Nagle
Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Lilly Singh, Rainn Wilson, Anitta, RuPaul, Hannah Gadsby, Charlie Adler
Juror #2
In theatres November 1 (Limited) | Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 1 h 53 m | Genre: Drama, Thriller | Released By: Warner Bros Pictures
Family man Justin Kemp, serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, faces a profound moral dilemma—one that could influence the verdict and risk convicting or freeing the wrong person.
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Written by: Jonathan Abrams
Produced by: Clint Eastwood, Tim Moore, Jessica Meier, Adam Goodman, Matt Skiena
Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Kiefer Sutherland, Toni Collette, Chris Messina, Tim Moore, Zoey Deutch, Clint Eastwood, Leslie Bibb, Cedric Yarbrough, Jonathan Abrams, Jessica Meier, Adam Goodman, Adrienne C. Moore, J. K. Simmons, Matt Skiena, Amy Aquino
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
In theatres November 1 (Limited) | Rated: PG | Runtime: 1 h 38m | Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family | Released By: Blue Fox Entertainment
Based on the book of the same name, the film follows the inspiring journey of a 12-year-old boy who, separated from his family by a rapidly approaching storm, must struggle to survive during his nine days lost in the wilderness of Maine.
Directed by: Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger
Written by: Luke Paradise
Produced by: Braden Aftergood, Stephanie Blackwood, Dick Boyce, Ryan B Cook, Derek Desmond, Heather Grehan, Sylvester Stallone
Starring: Paul Sparks, Caitlin FitzGerald, Luke David Blumm, Luke Paradise, Andrew Kightlinger, Ethan Slater
NOVEMBER 8TH
Elevation
In theatres: November 8 (Nationwide) | Rated: R | Runtime: 1 h 30 m | Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller | Released By: Vertical Entertainment
A single father and two women leave the safety of their homes to confront monstrous creatures in a desperate bid to save a young boy’s life.
Directed by: George Nolfi
Written by: John Glenn, Jacob Roman, Kenny Ryan
Produced by: Carl Beyer, Alex Black, Michael Bowman, Julian Brain, Brad Fuller, Alex Ginno, John Glenn, Eric Gold, Warren Goz, Samuel Hall, Anthony Mackie, George Nolfi, Jacob Roman, Jon Rosenberg, Jarin Rossiter, Michael Rothstein, Kenny Ryan, Natalie Sellers, Matthew Sidari, Joel Viertel, Jeremy Kipp Walker, Mitchell Zhang
Starring: Morena Baccarin, George Nolfi, Anthony Mackie, Maddie Hasson
Heretic
In theatres: November 8 (Nationwide) | Rated: R | Runtime: 1 h 50 m | Genre: Horror, Thriller | Released By: A24
Two young women of faith find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse within the home of an eccentric man they’re trying to convert.
Directed by: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
Written by: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
Produced by: Katie Aquino, Scott Beck, Liliane Bedford, Julia Glausi, Kai Raka, Stacey Sher, Jeanette Volturno, Bryan Woods
Starring: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East
Small Things Like These
In theatres November 8 (Nationwide) | Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 1 h 38 m | Genre: Drama, History | Released By: Lionsgate
In 1985, devoted father Bill Furlong uncovers unsettling secrets hidden by the local convent, revealing shocking truths about himself in the process.
Directed by: Tim Mielants
Written by: Enda Walsh, Claire Keegan
Produced by: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Cillian Murphy, Alan Moloney, Drew Vinton, Jeff Robinov
Starring: Cillian Murphy, Ciaran Hinds, Emily Watson
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
In theatres November 8 (Nationwide) | Rated: PG | Runtime: 1 h 39m | Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family | Released By: Lionsgate
Based on the book of the same name, the film follows the inspiring journey of a 12-year-old boy who, separated from his family by a rapidly approaching storm, must struggle to survive during his nine days lost in the wilderness of Maine.
Directed by: Dallas Jenkins
Written by: Platte Clark, Darin McDaniel, Ryan Swanson, Dallas Jenkins, Barbara Robinson
Produced by: Katelyn Botsch, Kevin Downes, Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin, K. Blaine Johnston, Mark Kendell, Daryl C. Lefever, Darin McDaniel, Gerald R. Molen, Gerald R. Molen, Christopher Woodrow, Tony Young
Starring: Paul Sparks, Caitlin FitzGerald, Luke David Blumm, Luke Paradise, Andrew Kightlinger, Ethan Slater
NOVEMBER 15TH
Breakup Season
In theatres November 15 (Limited) | Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 1 h 42m | Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance | Released By: Buffalo 8
A young man takes his girlfriend to his rural Oregon hometown for Christmas to meet his family, but their arrival quickly spirals into chaos, blending comedy, drama, and profound heartbreak.
Directed by: H. Nelson Tracey
Written by: H. Nelson Tracey
Produced by: Matthew Helderman, Rafi Jacobs, Christopher Jennings, Stephen Mastrocola, Liana Montemayor, Luke Taylor, H. Nelson Tracey
Starring: Chandler Riggs, Samantha Isler, James Urbaniak, Brook Hogan, Carly Stewart, Jacob Wysocki
Elton John: Never Too Late
In theatres November 15 (Limited) | Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 1 h 42 m | Genre: Biography, Documentary, Music | Released By: Walt Disney Studios
It features exclusive concert footage spanning the last 50 years, alongside handwritten journals and recent clips of him with his family.
Directed by: R.J. Cutler, David Furnish
Produced by: John Battsek, Mark Blatty, Jane Cha Cutler, R.J. Cutler, David Furnish, Ryan Gallagher, Luke Lloyd-Davies, Rachael Paley, Elise Pearlstein, Trevor Smith
Starring: Elton John
Red One
In theatres November 15 (Nationwide) | Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 2 h 3 m | Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy | Released By: Amazon MGM Studios
After Santa Claus (code name: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security must join forces with the world’s most notorious bounty hunter on a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
Directed by: Jake Kasdan
Written by: Chris Morgan
Produced by: Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Nick Kroll, Kristofer Hivju, Wesley Kimmel, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, J.K. Simmons
NOVEMBER 22ND
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.
In theatres November 15 (Nationwide) | Rated: PG-13 | Runtime: 2 h 12 m | Genre: Drama, Thriller | Released By: Angel Studios
As the world stands on the edge of destruction, Dietrich Bonhoeffer becomes involved in a perilous conspiracy to assassinate Hitler, putting his faith and future at stake to save millions of Jews from genocide.
Directed by: Todd Komarnicki
Written by: Todd Komarnicki
Produced by: Emmanuel Kampouris, Camille Kampouris, Ralph Winter, Mark O’Sullivan, Chloe Kassis-Crowe, John Bennett Scanlon, Todd Komarnicki
Starring: Jonas Dassler, August Diehl, David Jonsson, Flula Borg, Moritz Bleibtreu, Nadine Heidenreich, Patrick Mölleken, Clarke Peters
Gladiator 2
In theatres: November 22 (Nationwide) | Rated: R | Runtime: 2 h 28 m | Genre: Action, Drama, Epic | Released By: Paramount Pictures
After his home is taken over by the tyrannical emperors ruling Rome, Lucius is thrust into the Colosseum, where he must draw on his past for the strength to restore glory to his people.
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Written by: David Scarpa, Peter Craig
Produced by: Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Douglas Wick, Lucy Fisher, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, David Franzoni
Starring: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington
Wicked
In theatres: November 22 (Nationwide) | Rated: PG | Runtime: 2 h 40 m | Genre: Fantasy, Musical, Romance | Released By: Paramount Pictures
Wicked is a vivid reimagining of The Wizard of Oz that explores the untold stories of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch, following Elphaba’s journey from birth to her transformation into the “wicked” figure, while revealing the complexities of love, friendship, and trust in a world shaped by dark secrets and personal tragedies.
Directed by: Jon M. Chu
Written by: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Stephen Schwartz, Winnie Holzman
Produced by: Marc Platt, David Stone
Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande-Butera, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle, Peter Dinklage
NOVEMBER 27TH
Moana 2
In theatres: November 27 (Nationwide) | Rated: PG | Runtime: 1 h 40 m | Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, Musical | Released By: Walt Disney Studios
After an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana sets sail into the vast seas of Oceania, embarking on a perilous adventure through treacherous, forgotten waters unlike anything she has ever experienced.
Directed by: David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller
Written by: Jared Bush, Dana Ledoux Miller
Produced by: Christina Chen, Yvett Merino
Starring: Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, Rose Matafeo, David Fane, Hualālai Chung, Rachel House, Awhimai Fraser, Gerald Ramsey, Alan Tudyk
Queer
In theatres: November 27 (Limited) | Rated: R | Runtime: 2 h 15 m | Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance | Released By: A24
Lee reflects on his life in Mexico City, where he mingles with American expatriate college students and bar owners making ends meet through part-time jobs and GI Bill benefits. He is determined to track down a young man named Allerton, inspired by Adelbert Lewis Marker.
Directed by: Luca Guadagnino
Written by: Justin Kuritzkes, William S. Burroughs
Produced by: Luca Guadagnino, Lorenzo Mieli
Starring: Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman
NOVEMBER 29TH
September 5
In theatres: November 29 (Limited) | Rated: PG | Runtime: 1 h 31 m | Genre: History, Thriller | Released By: Paramount Pictures
During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew is suddenly pulled into reporting on the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.
Directed by: Tim Fehlbaum
Written by: Tim Fehlbaum, Moritz Binder, Alex David
Produced by: Philipp Trauer, Thomas Wöbke, Tim Fehlbaum, Sean Penn, John Ira Palmer, John Wildermuth
Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, Leonie Benesch
