What’s New On Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, And HBO Now: November 2015’s Top Movies And Shows

It’s the beginning of the month and time for your go-to streaming platforms to deliver their latest batch of recently acquired movies and shows. Considering there are so many options to choose from across Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Now, and more: we’ve curated the top picks for each you should have on your radar or add to your must-watch list. This isn’t to say everything arriving this month isn’t worth watching but c’mon, we all have priorities. Without further ado, here are the Top 5 must stream titles per platform in November 2015.

Netflix

John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid

Though his self-titled FOX sitcom came and went, comedian John Mulaney wants us to know he’s here to stay in his latest stand-up special. If you’re a fan of his instant classic New in Town, you might want to keep Netflix-backed The Comeback Kid on your radar. [Stream John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid on Netflix November 13]

Master of None: Season One

Parks and Recreation‘s Aziz Ansari writes and stars in his own Netflix Original dramedy about 30-year-old Dev, a struggling actor whose indecisiveness about the next step of adulthood forces him to realize he’s not getting any younger. Also starring H. Jon Benjamin, Ravi Patel, and Eric Wareheim, Master of None could be this fall’s unexpected surprise. [Stream Master of None: Season One on Netflix November 6]

Marvel’s Jessica Jones: Season One

Marvel’s latest muse Krysten Ritter (Don’t Trust the B—, Breaking Bad) stars as the titular superheroine in Netflix’s highly anticipated new series that shook up New York City Comic-Con with its raunchy, gritty take on the Marvel comic books. Add the series to your List now so you can binge right away as soon as it lands on the service. [Stream Marvel’s Jessica Jones on Netflix November 20]

River: Season One

Stellan Skarsgård (The Avengers, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) stars in this newly acquired Netflix drama (originally on BBC One) about a brilliant detective who’s haunted by the victims whose cases he’s tasked with solving. [Stream River on Netflix Novmeber 18]

W/Bob & David: Season One

If you were a devout follower of HBO’s beloved Mr. Show with Bob and David, there’s reason to celebrate. On November 13, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross reunite in their own Netflix comedy series as dishonorably discharged Navy SEALs tasked with building back up their reputations as sketch-comedy masters.[Stream With Bob and David: Season One on Netflix November 13]

 

Hulu

Chicago Med: Series Premiere

NBC’s anticipated hospital drama makes its way over to Hulu starting November 18. Starring S. Epatha Merkerson, Torrey DeVitto, Andre Bellos, and Oliver Platt, Chicago Med follows the day-to-day chaos of one of Chicago’s busiest hospitals. [Stream Chicago Med on Hulu November 18]

James Bond Classics

In light of the release of Spectre on November 6, Hulu is granting us access to a slew of iconic 007 titles including, Diamonds Are Forever (1971), For Your Eyes Only (1981), From Russia With Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), License to Kill (1989), Live and Let Die (1973), The Living Daylights (1987), Man With The Golden Gun (1974), Moonraker (1979), Never Say Never Again (1983), Octopussy (1983), On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Thunderball (1965), and A View to a Kill (1985). [Stream all James Bond films on Hulu November 1]

Masterchef Junior: Season Four Premiere

Twenty-four mini masters of the kitchen between ages of 8 and 13 compete under the watch of notorious cooking show overload Gordon Ramsay for the top title and a $100,000 prize. [Stream Masterchef Junior on Hulu November 7]

Rushmore (1998)

Jason Schwartzman stars alongside Bill Murray as Max Fischer, Rushmore Academy’s proudest and worst student, whose uniform world is turned upside-down when he meets the captivating Miss Cross in Wes Anderson’s perennial comedy. [Stream Rushmore on Hulu with Showtime on November 1]

Vikings: Season Three

In dire need of a period drama packed with gratuitous sex and violence? Us too. While you’re waiting for Game of Thrones to start back up (next year), say hello to your go-to new binge watch from, believe it or not, The History Channel. [Stream Vikings on Hulu November 12]

 

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Pilots

It’s Prime pilot season! New comedies from Sacha Baron Cohen, Louis CK, and Nicole Holofcener and high-octane dramas from the minds behind Lethal Weapon and The Weather Man will make their way to the service for user consideration, reviews, and votes that determine whether they’re granted full seasons exclusively on Amazon. [Stream Amazon Prime Video’s new pilots November 5]

Ex Machina (2015)

Alicia Vikander is the fembot of your dreams in this smart, wholly unique sci-fi thriller about the consequences of artificial intelligence. Also starring Domhnall Gleeson and Oscar Isaac. [Stream Ex-Machina on Prime Video November 14]

The Man in the High Castle: Season One

From Amazon Studios comes a new binge-worthy drama based on Philip K. Dick’s alt-history hit chronicling what the world might look like if the Nazis had won World War II. Created by Frank Spotnitz (The X-Files) and starring newcomer Alexa Davalos alongside Rubert Evans, the series has already garnered some serious buzz as Amazon’s first awards-caliber drama. [Stream The Man in the High Castle on Prime Video November 20]

Top Five (2014)

Written and directed by and starring Chris Rock, this semi-autobiographical narrative follows a comedian trying to make it as a dramatic actor while his out-of-touch fiancée would rather have their wedding broadcast on reality TV. [Stream Top Five on Prime Video November 28]

Wolf Hall: Series One

Even if you’re not a fan of period costume dramas, this miniseries is too juicy to ignore. There’s corruption in King Henry VIII’s (Damian Lewis) court and, after the very public demise of Cardinal Wolsey, Thomas Cromwell (Mark Rylance) steps up as the king’s closest advisor — a prestigious title but with dangerous responsibilities.  [Stream Wolf Hall on Prime Video November 10]

 

HBO Now

Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan star as Anastacia Steele and the billionaire playboy Christian Grey in the blockbuster adaptation of E.L. James’ international best-seller of the same name. Choose from both the original and director’s cut versions. [Stream Fifty Shades of Grey on HBO Now November 21]

Getting On: Season Three

Watch the third and final season of HBO’s pitch-black hospital satire starring Niecy Nash, Laurie Metcalf, and Alex Borstein beginning Sunday, November 8. Catch up in the meantime on both HBO Now and HBO Go. [Stream Getting On on HBO Now November 8]

Good Burger (1997)

Saturday Night Live‘s Kenan Thompson stars alongside Kel Mitchell in this beloved Nickelodeon kids flick that went on to become a definitive stoner comedy for Gen-Y. Kenan and Kel play Dexter and Ed, two dim-witted burger flippers who find themselves in the middle of fast food conspiracy after whipping up a sauce that challenges a corporate chain. [Stream Good Burger on HBO Now November 1]

Kareem: Minority of One (2015)

The HBO Sports documentary exclusive chronicles the life and career of one of the world’s greatest basketball players: Kareem Abdul Jabbar, who played for 20 consecutive NBA seasons on the Milwaukee Bucks and L.A. Lakers. [Stream Kareem: Minority of One on HBO Now November 3]

Planet of the Apes (1968)

Charlton Heston stars in this iconic dystopian adventure about an astronaut crew who crash lands and is held captive on a mysterious planet run by primates. [Stream Planet of the Apes and its sequels on HBO Now November 1]

 

Bookmark complete lists of what’s making its way to streaming this month:

What’s New on Netflix November 2015: Movies, Original Series, Comedy Exclusives, And More
What’s New on Hulu November 2015: Shows, Movies, Showtime Additions, And More
What’s New on Amazon Prime Video November 2015: Movies, Hit Shows, Original Series, And More
What’s New on HBO Now: November 2015 Schedule Of Movies, Series Premieres And Finales
What’s New on Acorn TV November 2015: Mysteries, British Dramas, And More
What’s New on DramaFever November 2015: ‘Oh My Venus’, BBC Hits, Shows, And More

 

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