Streaming this November: Five films on Netflix you really should add to your queue.
November might just be Netflix’s most cinematic month of the year — the kind that makes you cancel plans, grab the blanket, and let play next do its thing. From gothic monsters to holiday chaos and heartbreak with a side of hope, Netflix is set to deliver on entertainment again this month.
Leading the charge is Frankenstein — Netflix’s darkly reimagined monster movie that feels built for cold nights and big emotions. It’s moody, ambitious, and the kind of prestige horror that reminds you streaming can still feel like cinema. The trailers alone have already stirred conversation, with its blend of beauty and brutality setting the tone for Netflix’s November slate: stylish, surprising, and a little obsessed with feelings.
Then comes the inevitable holiday takeover — cue A Merry Little Ex-Mas and Champagne Problems, two very different takes on love, timing, and the chaos that hits once the tinsel comes out. A Merry Little Ex-Mas gives classic festive comfort with a clever twist — think cozy lights and complicated exes starring Alicia Silverstone. Meanwhile, Champagne Problems adds a splash of luxury to the mix, pouring romance and drama into a sparkling European setting.
But the surprises don’t stop there. ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran brings a dose of real-world music magic to the mix — an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Sheeran’s creative process as he records, performs, and reflects on life, fame, and the relentless pursuit of perfection.
Lastly, Train Dreams with Joel Edgerton delivers a quiet counterpoint to all the noise. It’s the sort of film that lingers — not for the jump scares or punchlines. A reminder that sometimes, the best kind of binge is the one that makes you stop and think.
So clear your queue, cancel your weekend plans, and get ready to press play — this month, Netflix is bringing the mood for every kind of night in.
Frankenstein
Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro reimagines Mary Shelley’s classic tale of a brilliant scientist and the creature his monstrous ambition brings to life.
A Merry Little Ex-Mas
All Kate and Everett want for Christmas is an amicable divorce and one last holiday as a family, but new flames and old feelings complicate their plans.
Champagne Problems
An ambitious American exec heads to Paris determined to acquire a champagne brand by Christmas — and accidentally falls for the heir to the bubbly empire.
Train Dreams
A logger leads a life of quiet grace as he experiences love and loss during an era of monumental change in early 20th-century America.
ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran
One singer. One city. One shot. Ed Sheeran rocks the streets of New York with his greatest hits in this groundbreaking, real-time music experience.
For every new release, check out our Netflix November guide for what to stream next.