30 Best Movies to Watch on Netflix in November 2025

Netflix is packing November with a mix of big franchise favorites, award winners, lively musicals, and recent box office hits, so your watchlist can jump from sci fi puzzles to comforting comedies without missing a beat. You will find classic time travel adventures and heist capers alongside music driven stories and thoughtful biopics that dig into real lives and pivotal moments. Many of these are beloved crowd pleasers while others are newer titles that bring fresh energy to familiar genres. Every pick below includes when it arrives and whether it is a licensed library addition or a Netflix film debut so you can plan your queue for the month.

‘Back to the Future’ (1985)

Marty McFly is sent from 1985 to 1955 and must make sure his parents meet while figuring out how to get a lightning strike to power the DeLorean for the trip home. He dodges a school bully, finds Doc Brown in his younger years, and turns a school dance into the key to fixing the timeline. Iconic set pieces revolve around the Hill Valley clock tower and a risky plan that has to be timed to the second. It arrives on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Back to the Future Part II’ (1989)

Marty and Doc jump forward to a futuristic Hill Valley then tumble into an alternate timeline after a sports almanac changes everything for Biff. Hoverboards, self lacing sneakers, and a spiraling chain of cause and effect drive the chase to put history back in order. The story sets up threads that pay off in the closing chapter of the trilogy. It lands on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Back to the Future Part III’ (1990)

A letter from 1885 sends Marty to the Old West to rescue Doc Brown before a duel brings the adventure to a fatal end. Train hijinks, a dirt road DeLorean run, and a schoolteacher who captures Doc’s heart turn the finale into a frontier showdown. The trilogy closes with a clever plan that swaps roads for rails and a last push across treacherous terrain. It arrives on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Tenet’ (2020)

A secret team uses time inversion to make people and objects move against the flow of time which changes how they plan heists, car pursuits, and sieges. An arms dealer’s scheme threatens the world as the Protagonist navigates loops where future knowledge rewrites the rules of every mission. The film’s set pieces hinge on synchronized events that unfold forward and backward at once. It comes on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ (2021)

An FBI informant infiltrates the Illinois Black Panther Party and reports on chairman Fred Hampton while community programs and political organizing expand in Chicago. Surveillance escalates into raids as pressure from different sides forces choices that carry heavy consequences. The story tracks meetings, betrayals, and a timeline that leads to a tragic operation. It arrives on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Doctor Sleep’ (2019)

Years after the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance fights alcoholism and uses the shining to help people as a roaming cult hunts children with similar abilities. A gifted girl’s calls for help pull Dan into a cross country struggle that revisits haunted rooms and old ghosts. Psychic showdowns, recovered memories, and a return to snow covered corridors push the past into the present. It lands on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Paddington 2’ (2017)

Paddington works odd jobs to buy a special pop up book for Aunt Lucy and gets framed for a theft that sends him to prison. Neighbors rally, a vain actor complicates the search, and marmalade sandwiches keep spirits up through every setback. Prison routines turn into moments of teamwork while clues bring the real culprit into focus. It arrives on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Ocean’s Eight’ (2018)

Debbie Ocean assembles a crew to steal the Toussaint diamond necklace during the Met Gala by convincing a famous actress to wear the piece on the red carpet. The plan requires scanning the jewels, building a replica, and creating a blind spot inside the museum at the perfect moment. Fashion houses and meticulous staging turn the gala into a maze of opportunities. It lands on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Ready Player One’ (2018)

In a future where people spend their days inside a vast virtual world called the OASIS, a teenager chases a contest that grants control of the entire platform. Clues tied to the creator’s life lead through car races, puzzle filled worlds, and dangerous arenas as a corporation tries to lock down the prize. Real life threats in a struggling city raise the stakes for every in game victory. It streams on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘In the Heights’ (2021)

A Washington Heights bodega owner weighs returning to the Dominican Republic as neighbors pursue their own dreams during a summer of change. Musical numbers spill into streets and community pools while a lottery ticket, a blackout, and family expectations shape every choice. The film focuses on immigration stories, neighborhood pride, and the bonds that hold a block together. It comes on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ (2018)

An economics professor travels to Singapore with her boyfriend and discovers his family is among the wealthiest in the region. Wedding season becomes a parade of lavish parties, sharp rivalries, and traditions that test the couple’s resilience. Mahjong, island getaways, and family history reshape what the relationship can survive. It arrives on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘The Hangover’ (2009)

A bachelor party in Las Vegas ends with the groom missing and his friends retracing their steps through hospitals, chapels, and rooftops to fix everything before the ceremony. Receipts and strange souvenirs become clues that rebuild a very long night. A tiger, a baby, and an out of place police car push the search into new trouble at every stop. It lands on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘The Hangover Part II’ (2011)

A trip to Bangkok goes sideways when the group wakes up with no memory and must follow a trail of tattoos and misplaced items across the city. Night markets, rooftop perches, and back alleys turn into a scavenger hunt that has to end before wedding bells ring. Familiar faces reappear with fresh complications and a new set of stakes. It arrives on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘The Hangover Part III’ (2013)

The Wolfpack sets out on a rescue mission that ties back to enemies from their first misadventure and leads to a last confrontation in Las Vegas. Road trips, double crosses, and an unexpected heist bring long running threads to a close. The finale swaps wedding chaos for a score that has to go right to keep everyone safe. It comes on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘The Purge: Anarchy’ (2014)

During the annual night when all crime is legal, a small group of strangers must cross a city controlled by militias and masked crews. A lone vigilante with a private mission ends up protecting them as planned hunts intensify on blocked off streets. Safe houses and booby trapped routes turn the escape into a running battle for survival. It arrives on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part’ (2019)

Bricksburg faces an invasion from space that threatens to turn everything into glitter while Emmet and friends head to new systems to save the day. Musical detours and time twisting reveals complicate a rescue plan that depends on teamwork. The story mirrors a sibling rivalry that plays out in a basement filled with plastic bins and half built sets. It lands on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Game Night’ (2018)

A weekly party gets out of hand when a criminal brother stages a kidnapping game that might be real and clues send friends across the city. A Fabergé egg, a no nonsense neighbor, and an escalating list of tasks push everyone past their comfort zone. Twists rely on misdirection, practical puzzles, and teamwork under pressure. It arrives on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Elvis’ (2022)

This biographical drama follows Elvis Presley from early radio spots to sellout tours while showing his complicated relationship with manager Colonel Tom Parker. Concert recreations and studio sessions chart the rise of a sound that turned into a global phenomenon. The timeline threads American culture shifts through music, image, and nonstop travel. It streams on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘The Little Things’ (2021)

A Kern County deputy teams with a rising Los Angeles detective to track a nocturnal killer whose habits unsettle everyone involved. Their prime suspect is an eccentric loner and the investigation blurs the line between instinct and proof. Old mistakes from a past case haunt the search as evidence refuses to line up cleanly. It arrives on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘King Richard’ (2021)

Richard Williams guides young Venus and Serena through junior tournaments with a plan that covers training, schedules, and pivotal meetings. The family balances schoolwork, contracts, and court time as the sisters move from local matches to national attention. Archival clips and period details ground the steps from neighborhood courts to professional stages. It comes on Sunday 11/2 as a licensed library title.

‘The Outfit’ (2022)

In 1956 Chicago a meticulous cutter runs a neighborhood shop where mob clients use a drop box that turns one night into a pressure cooker of shifting alliances. A wire, a rival crew, and a missing tape force quick thinking inside a space with one front door and no easy exits. The story builds through conversation, misdirection, and careful craft. It lands on Sunday 11/2 as a licensed library title.

‘Joy Ride’ (2023)

Four friends travel across Asia to close a business deal and track down a birth mother which turns a simple trip into a string of chaotic detours. Customs checks, club scenes, and family dinners keep testing bonds as secrets and viral moments hit at the worst times. Auditions and a public performance force last minute improvisation to fix what the group breaks. It arrives on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘The Nun II’ (2023)

A demonic presence tied to a cursed abbey resurfaces in Europe and targets a boarding school that draws a determined sister back into the fight. Investigations trace relics, burned churches, and witnesses who share the same symbol. Final confrontations turn sacred spaces into battlegrounds as the entity seeks a permanent host. It comes on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (1997)

Four friends hide a fatal accident and return home a year later to find a message that someone knows what happened. A figure with a hook stalks them through seaside parades and dark piers as the group tries to uncover who saw the crime. Clues point back to the night they swore to forget. It lands on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Risen’ (2016)

A Roman tribune named Clavius is ordered by Pontius Pilate to find the missing body of Jesus after the crucifixion to prevent unrest in Jerusalem. Conflicting testimony from guards and townspeople sends him through markets, barracks, and hidden gatherings. The investigation plays like a mystery set inside a historical turning point. It arrives on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘No Good Deed’ (2014)

A charming stranger asks to use a phone during a storm and a suburban mother soon finds her home and children in danger. The story unfolds over one night with break ins, cat and mouse chases, and a late twist that reframes earlier scenes. A confined setting and tight timeline keep the suspense sharp. It comes on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Frances Ha’ (2013)

An aspiring dancer in New York City bounces between apartments, odd jobs, and small breakthroughs as friendships shift and opportunities flicker. Chapters cover brief trips, new roommates, and the struggle to turn creative energy into a career. The black and white look adds to the story’s intimate rhythms. It arrives on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Moonage Daydream’ (2022)

This feature length collage dives into David Bowie’s life and art using access to personal archives and concert footage that had not been shown before. The film moves through personas and performances with music production overseen by a longtime collaborator. A swirling edit stitches together interviews, stage moments, and studio experiments into a single flow. It streams on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘This Is the End’ (2013)

A group of Hollywood friends play themselves when an apocalyptic event traps them in a house and pushes their survival skills to the limit. Cameos and in jokes punctuate a disaster plot that moves from party antics to end times reckoning. Friendship squabbles turn into hard choices under pressure. It arrives on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

‘Doctor Dolittle’ (1998)

A San Francisco physician rediscovers a childhood ability to talk to animals after a roadside encounter kicks everything back into gear. Word spreads among pets and zoo residents until the office turns into a waiting room of very unusual patients. Family calm and hospital schedules collide with an animal chorus that refuses to be quiet. It lands on Saturday 11/1 as a licensed library title.

Enjoy the month’s lineup and share which November arrivals you are most excited to stream in the comments.