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Top Films Releasing in November 2024

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!


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


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: R | 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

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