11 Best New Movies on Netflix: November 2021’s Freshest Films to Watch

Netflix is bringing the biggest western of the year with The Harder They Fall, a major cinematic event that’ll surely be the first feast for the eyes this November. The film, which is loosely based on true events, stars major actors like Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, and LaKeith Stanfield. The plot centers on a cowboy who, after losing his father, sets out on a vengeful quest for justice against some of the outlaws who wronged him. The Harder They Fall will be a darn good way to start off the month.

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Blending documentary and drama, A Cop Movie is a must-watch for anyone looking to get more involved in the world of policing and criminal justice. Set in Mexico, the genre-bending film follows two actors who attempt to immerse themselves in the nation’s police training program, revealing the ins and outs of everything that goes on behind the scenes of policing. A Cop Movie premiered at the Berlin Film Festival to stellar reviews, so if you’re willing to dabble in a little experimental filmmaking, you should check it out this month.

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It’s never too early to start the Christmas streaming. Netflix is making its first foray into holiday cheer with Love Hard, a rom-com that doubles as a horror movie just as well. Nina Dobrev stars as Natalie, an innocent gal looking for Mr. Right. And, thankfully, it seems like she found him: Josh is funny, kind, and incredibly good looking. The only problem? She’s never actually met him. She’s only befriended him through a dating app online, and unfortunately, when she encounters the real life version, he turns out to be a catfish. UGH!

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Father Christmas is Back is one of those great holiday films that’ll make you simultaneously excited and horrified to fly home for the holidays. Both emotions can hold true as the snowy days roll in! The film follows four sisters who return home for the first time in a while, finally addressing a lingering misunderstanding that’s torn the family apart for years. All under one roof, they’ll have to sort through their differences and past mistakes if they want Christmas to feel good again.

Passing is a marvelous adaptation of Nella Larsen’s historical novel of the same name. Marking actress Rebecca Hall’s first foray into directing, the film stars Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson as two long-time friends that have been separated for a great while. In the mean time, one has gone off and “passed over” — meaning, she now passes as white, with a white husband, friends, and life. A rich portrayal of race, gender, and class issues in New York, you won’t want to miss this Sundance darling.

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When Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, and The Rock go head to head, who wins? The answer sounds pretty easy: Netflix audiences will win, that’s for sure. Red Notice will be THE caper movie of the year — Oceans 11 fans should get ready now. The Rock, who plays an FBI profiler, teams up with the biggest con man ever (Reynolds) to take a global art thief before she strikes big. With these three glitzy celebs chasing after one another, who knows what chaos will ensue? Whatever happens, we’ll all have a grand time watching.

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The Princess Switch is tripling the fun right in time for Thanksgiving. Netflix’s hit rom-com series returns, bringing back Vanessa Hudgens, Vanessa Hudgens, and Vanessa Hudgens for more topsy-turvy fun this November. The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star will follow a special Christmas relic that goes missing and — you guessed it — the three doppelgängers who will reunited to find it. We can’t wait to see the royal twin antics that Margaret, Stacy, and Fiona have in store for us this time around.

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Andrew Garfield in a movie musical? Count us in. Lin-Manuel Miranda is continuing his partnership with Netflix, making his directorial debut with tick, tick…BOOM!, a perfect film to watch by the fireside after Thanksgiving dinner. The autobiographical movie musical is set to follow Jonathan Larson’s early career in New York City while creating the smash Broadway show Rent. Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Alexandra Shipp, Jordan Fisher, and more promising young leads, Broadway fans should start counting down the days before tick, tick…BOOM! releases on Netflix.

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Halle Berry is pulling no punches when it comes to Bruised. Not only will the actress star as the lead of the MMA story, but the upcoming sports drama will mark her directorial debut. The movie had its grand premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last year — finally, we get to see Berry in action. She’ll star as a washed-up MMA fighter who returns to the ring for one final, major fight against a star player. But while she’s prepping for the big battle, a son she gave up for adoption years ago shows up at her doorstep.

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Fans of old Netflix hits like The Christmas Chronicles and Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey will feel right at home with A Boy Called Christmas. The jolly holiday adventure will follow Nikolas, a young boy who sets out to find his missing father, a man on a quest to discover the fabled village of elves. With a headstrong reindeer (aptly named Blitzen) and a loyal pet mouse by his side, Nikolas will be able to take on the challenges of Christmas with ease. A Boy Called Christmas boasts a stellar cast, with actors like Maggie Smith, Kristen Wiig, and Sally Hawkins guiding the sleigh.

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Were you worried about the lack of romantic Christmas movies headed to Netflix this November? Well, guess again! To finish things up this November, the streamer will release A Castle for Christmas, a royally lovely movie about a famed author who travels to Scotland to buy a castle for herself. Unfortunately for her, the grand palace’s owner is too prickly to let her purchase the estate. Working towards a compromise, the pair can’t help but bicker — until they find something better than what either was looking for in the first place.

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