SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Having unwillingly said goodbye to all things Halloween, November comes with a wide selection of new titles that can be streamed from the comfort of wherever you might be. Here’s a quick look at some of the notable titles that will be arriving on your favorite streaming platforms in November. It’s a wondrously diverse selection that includes a bit of everything for everyone including some holiday titles for those who like to delve into Christmastime as soon as possible.
Variety is the spice of life.
Studio Synopsis:"Lynch/Oz" explores one of the most fascinating puzzles in the history of motion pictures: the enduring symbiosis between America’s primordial fairytale, "The Wizard of Oz," and David Lynch’s singular brand of popular surrealism. Through six distinct perspectives, and narrated by some of contemporary cinema’s most exciting voices, "Lynch/Oz" will take us down the proverbial rabbit hole, help us re-experience and re-interpret "The Wizard of Oz" by way of David Lynch, to deliver a whole new appreciation for Lynch’s symbolism through the lens of his greatest influence.
Available: November 1, 2023
Studio Synopsis: Having spent his career examining the Cambodian genocide that claimed the lives of so many of his family members in acclaimed documentaries like "The Missing Picture," director Rithy Panh turns his attention to the myriad atrocities that haunt twentieth-century history. Dividing the screen into a triptych of panels, Panh presents soul-shaking images of war’s devastation and mankind’s capacity for evil, from Auschwitz to Hiroshima to Vietnam and beyond. Set to poetic and thought-provoking narration, the result is a harrowing but undeniably necessary confrontation with real-life horror that challenges us to face it head-on.
Available: November 1, 2023
Studio Synopsis: A poetic exploration of the fluid nature of identity, "My Two Voices" introduces us to Ana, Claudia, and Marinela, three Latin American women who share their intimate experiences of immigrating to Canada while reflecting on themes of violence, belonging, motherhood, and reconciliation. Weaving together carefully framed close-ups of hands and faces with contemplative images of private and public spaces against a richly layered soundscape, this unique documentary from acclaimed director Lina Rodriguez creates an impressionistic tapestry that resists a centralized perspective and echoes the protagonists’ fragmented and hybrid identities.
Available: November 1, 2023
Studio Synopsis:Tired of life on the run, pro thief Carole wants to retire. But freedom comes at a steep cost: one seemingly simple last job with her loyal partner in crime Alex and rookie getaway driver Sam. StarringMélanie Laurent with Adèle Exarchopoulos, Manon Bresch, Philippe Katerine, Felix Moati and Isabelle Adjani.
Available: November 1, 2023
Studio Synopsis:Explore how the Haunted Mansion was filled with 999 happy haunts. When did the Pirates of the Caribbean set sail for Anaheim? How was The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ transformed into Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!? What’s an EPCOT? Meet the Imagineers behind these attractions, as well as the Cast Members who operate them. From Jungle Cruise to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and beyond, Disney parks have amazed millions – and this is the story of how they did it.
Available: November 1, 2023
Studio Synopsis: Kim, Marie, and Franzi are BFFs and have what other girls can only dream of: their very own detective club! Be it criminals, beaus, issues with their parents, a case of blackmail, theft, or cyber mobbing, there isn’t a mystery the clever but often stubborn Kim, the sporty and confident Franzi, and the stylish, versatile Marie cannot solve. Their differences sometimes put their friendship to the test, but in the end, they crack every case and always have each other’s backs.
Available: November 1, 2023
Studio Synopsis:Based on The New York Times-bestselling book by Charmaine Wilkerson, “Black Cake” is a family drama wrapped in a murder mystery with a diverse cast of characters and a global setting, from Marissa Jo Cerar, Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films, and Aaron Kaplans’ Kapital Entertainment. The story takes place in Jamaica, Rome, Scotland, England and Southern California. Cerar wrote the adaptation and serves as showrunner on the series, which spans decades. In the late 1960s, a runaway bride named Covey disappears into the surf off the coast of Jamaica and is feared drowned or a fugitive on the run for her husband’s murder. Fifty years later in California, a widow named Eleanor Bennett, loses her battle with cancer, leaving her two estranged children, Byron and Benny, a flash drive that holds previously untold stories of her journey from the Caribbean to America. These stories, narrated by Eleanor, shock her children and challenge everything they thought they knew about their family’s origin.
Available: November 1, 2023
Studio Synopsis:Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "All The Light We Cannot See" is a groundbreaking limited series that follows the story of Marie-Laure, a blind French girl and her father, Daniel LeBlanc, who flee German-occupied Paris with a legendary diamond to keep it from falling into the hands of the Nazis. Relentlessly pursued by a cruel Gestapo officer who seeks to possess the stone for his own selfish means, Marie-Laure and Daniel soon find refuge in St. Malo, where they take up residence with a reclusive uncle who transmits clandestine radio broadcasts as part of the resistance. Yet here in this once-idyllic seaside city, Marie-Laure’s path also collides inexorably with the unlikeliest of kindred spirits: Werner, a brilliant teenager enlisted by Hitler’s regime to track down illegal broadcasts, who instead shares a secret connection to Marie-Laure as well as her faith in humanity and the possibility of hope.
Available: November 2, 2023
Studio Synopsis:The classic game is a landmark in the gaming world, known for its gripping survival action and stunning historical backdrop of Japan's tumultuous Warring States period. This is its first anime adaptation since debuting 22 years ago.
The focus of this adaptation is on Miyamoto Musashi, modeled after the late Japanese screen icon Toshiro Mifune. Set in the early Edo Period, a time when Japan was transitioning towards peace, and warfare was fading into history, an aging Musashi embarks on a covert mission. Armed with the mythical "Oni Gauntlet," Musashi embarks on an epic journey to vanquish the lurking demons. The main theme song, “The Loneliest,” by Måneskin adds depth and emotion to the spellbinding saga.
Available: November 2, 2024
Studio Synopsis:Recorded live in Brooklyn, New York, this year’s ceremony features rare once-in-a-lifetime performances and collaborations celebrating the legacy and influence of the class of 2023: Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, The Spinners, DJ Kool Herc, Link Wray, Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, Bernie Taupin and Don Cornelius.
Available: November 3, 2023Live (5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET)
Studio Synopsis:Anna and Ryan have found true love. It’s been proven by a controversial new technology. There’s just one problem: Anna still isn’t sure. Then she takes a position at a love testing institute, and meets Amir.
Available: November 3, 2023
Studio Synopsis:After an earth-shattering betrayal, Mark fights to rebuild his life. In the face of apocalyptic threats, he discovers new allies and wrestles with his greatest fear – that he might become his father.
Available: November 3, 2023
Studio Synopsis:A remarkable true story of tenacity, friendship and the triumph of the human spirit, "NYAD" recounts a riveting chapter in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad. Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana (four-time Academy Award nominee Annette Bening) becomes obsessed with completing an epic swim that always eluded her: the 110 mile trek from Cuba to Florida, often referred to as the “Mount Everest” of swims. Determined to become the first person to finish the swim without a shark cage, Diana goes on a thrilling, four-year journey with her best friend and coach Bonnie Stoll (two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster) and a dedicated sailing team.
Available: November 3, 2023
Studio Synopsis: Follows the journey of Reeves (David Oyelowo) and his rise from enslavement to law enforcement as the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi. Despite arresting over 3,000 outlaws during the course of his career, the weight of the badge was heavy, and he wrestled with its moral and spiritual cost to his beloved family. "Lawman: Bass Reeves: is an all-new, standalone anthology series and future iterations will follow other iconic lawmen and outlaws who have impacted history.
Available: Nobember 5, 2023
Studio Synopsis:Journey into the Latino diaspora to map the evolution of Urbano music and explore the cultures that ignited the musical revolution of Hip Hop, Rap, Reggaeton, Bachata, Latin trap, Cumbia, and other sounds. Hosted by award-winning journalist Nick Barili.
Available: November 7, 2023
Studio Synopsis:Girls with money, men with power. New money, old secrets. A group of fun-loving young American girls explode into the tightly corseted London season of the 1870s, kicking off an Anglo-American culture clash as the land of the stiff upper lip is infiltrated by a refreshing disregard for centuries of tradition. Sent to secure husbands and titles, the buccaneers’ hearts are set on much more than that, and saying “I do” is just the beginning
Available: November 8, 2023
Studio Synopsis: The beloved franchise returns! Scott Calvin, after 28 years, reigns true as Santa Claus, leader of the North Pole and Christmas. With his family - Carol, Sandra, and Cal - by his side, and his elves at the reins, Scott Calvin contends with a changing world to keep the spirit of Christmas alive for a new generation.
Available: November 8, 2023
Studio Synopsis: Two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group. In their rise to fame, Shawna and Mia find themselves at a pivotal moment in their rap career as they are forced to decide if they will stay true to themselves or conform to the demands of the music industry.
Available: November 9, 2023
Studio Synopsis: Rocketing into the new millennium in the eight years since season three, Happy Valley has rapidly expanded its footprint on Mars by turning former foes into partners. Now 2003, the focus of the space program has turned to the capture and mining of extremely valuable, mineral-rich asteroids that could change the future of both Earth and Mars. But simmering tensions between the residents of the now-sprawling international base threaten to undo everything they are working towards.
Available: November 10, 2023
Studio Synopsis: From David Fincher and starring Michael Fassbender.After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.
Available: November 10, 2023
Studio Synopsis:Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie's "The Curse" is a brand new comedy series starring Nathan Fielder, Benny Safdie and Emma Stone. The series explores how a supposed curse impacts the relationship of the newly married couple Asher and Fielder and their efforts in trying to conceive a child, alongside co-hosting a home improvement show.
Available: Novermber 11, 2023
Studio Synopsis: Since the late 1960s, Albert Brooks has been a major force in American comedy with his smart, sometimes absurdist, and truly unique sense of humor. From stand-up, to acting, to writing and directing short films, to his seven, iconic, original motion pictures, including “Modern Romance,” “Lost in America,” “Mother,” and more, Brooks has paved the way for future generations and remains a comedic force in a league of his own. With testimonials from some of the brightest comedy talents and serious thinkers, as well as family and friends, "Albert Brooks: Defending My Life" chronicles Brooks’ very early work all the way to present day. In this deep and personal conversation, Reiner and Brooks explore the origins and evolution of Brooks’ career, the impetus for his creativity, and the impact he has had on the world of comedy.
Available: November 11, 2023
Studio Synopsis:Brand new to FX, this two-episode limited series features fictional Gen Z amateur crime sleuth/high-tech hacker, Darby Hart (Emma Corrin). When a murder occurs while attending a secluded retreat with other self-proclaimed detectives, Darby must track down the killer before they strike again.
Available: November 14, 2023
Studio Synopsis:A relationship blossoms between Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed before a fateful car journey has devastating consequences. Prince William tries to integrate back into life at Eton in the wake of his mother’s death as the monarchy has to ride the wave of public opinion. As she reaches her Golden Jubilee, the Queen reflects on the future of the monarchy with the marriage of Charles and Camilla and the beginnings of a new Royal fairytale in William and Kate.
Available: November 16, 2023
Studio Synopsis: With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia Child (Sarah Lancashire) grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show. In season two, Julia and her devoted husband Paul return from Simca’s home in France to find that her success has changed everything. Through her singular joie de vivre, she and her team must navigate WGBH, the White House and a threat from their past, while continuing to spearhead female-driven public television and confront social issues still prevalent today.
Available: November 16, 2023
Studio Synopsis:"Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (played by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later where Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows. The dramatic saga — spanning three generations – reveals buried secrets and the ways that epic, earth-shattering events can reverberate through our lives.
Available: November 18, 2023
Studio Synopsis: John Goodman narrates the adventure of Ben, Martin, and John, three childhood friends turned deadbeat co-workers, who fend off hairless bears, desperate park rangers (played by Meg Stalter and X Mayo) and a hypocritical cult leader (Bowen Yang) in the hopes of finding a priceless treasure, only to discover that finding the treasure is the easiest part of their journey. Oh, and Conan O'Brien plays Ben’s dad in it. Produced by Judd Apatow ("Superbad") and Jimmy Miller ("Bad Teacher"), the film is written, executive produced and stars Martin Herlihy, John Higgins, and Ben Marshall – aka the Please Don’t Destroy guys, and directed by Paul Briganti ("Saturday Night Live").
Available: November 17, 2023
Studio Synopsis:The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. He challenged authority, never apologized for who he was, what he believed, or who he desired. And he did not back down. He made history, and in turn, he was forgotten. Directed by DGA Award and five-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe and starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo, "Rustin" shines a long overdue spotlight on the extraordinary man who, alongside giants like the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and Ella Baker, dared to imagine a different world, and inspired a movement in a march toward freedom.
Available: November 17, 2023
Studio Synopsis: Eddie Garrick is a good-hearted man who has lost his belief in the wonder of Christmas. While spending time with his nine-year-old daughter Charlotte on Christmas Eve, he befriends a mysterious man in a red suit named Nick.
Available: November 17, 2023
Studio Synopsis:The latest installment of "Fargo" is set in Minnesota and North Dakota, 2019. After an unexpected series of events lands “Dorothy ‘Dot’ Lyon” (Juno Temple) in hot water with the authorities, this seemingly typical Midwestern housewife is suddenly plunged back into a life she thought she had left behind.
Available: November 22, 2023
Studio Synopsis:Calling all dudes—buckle up, because the new adventures of Ed and Dex start now! Your favorite fast food duo is back and serving up nostalgic laughs and new antics in "Good Burger 2."
Available: November 22, 2023
Studio Synopsis:Based on the treasured, classic children’s book by Margery Williams, “The Velveteen Rabbit” celebrates the magic of unconditional love. When seven-year-old William receives a new favorite toy for Christmas, he discovers a lifelong friend and unlocks a world of magic.
Available: November 22, 2023
Studio Synopsis: The story of the Black queer origins of rock n’ roll, exploding the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator – the originator – Richard Penniman. Through a wealth of archive and performance that brings us into Richard’s complicated inner world, the film unspools the icon’s life story with all its switchbacks and contradictions. In interviews with family, musicians, and cutting-edge Black and queer scholars, the film reveals how Richard created an art form for ultimate self-expression, yet what he gave to the world he was never able to give to himself. Throughout his life, Richard careened like a shiny cracked pinball between God, sex and rock n’ roll. The world tried to put him in a box, but Richard was an omni being who contained multitudes – he was unabashedly everything.
Available: November 23, 2023
Studio Synopsis: In “The Naughty Nine,” mischievous fifth grader Andy finds himself without a present from Santa on Christmas morning. Realizing he must have landed on the “naughty list” and feeling unfairly maligned, Andy pulls together a team of eight other “naughty listers” to help him execute an elaborate heist in Santa’s Village at the North Pole to get the presents they feel they deserve.
Available: November 23, 2023
Studio Synopsis: Packed to the brim with adventure, drama, and history, "Faraway Downs" is a Hulu Original limited series starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. After the death of her husband, Lady Sarah Ashley (Kidman) has no choice but to partner with a rough-and-tumble cattle drover to protect her million-acre cattle ranch.
Available: November 26, 2023
Studio Synopsis:Sean Donovan, the former head of security at the British embassy in Istanbul, along with Katherine Waterston who plays Alison Dunn, an MI5 agent who uncovers a dark secret at the heart of the agency.
Available: November 29, 2023
Studio Synopsis:From Emmy-nominated creator Chuck Lorre (“The Big Bang Theory”) and Nick Bakay, this darkly funny comedy follows veteran Los Angeles bookie Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) as the potential legalization of sports gambling in California threatens to upend his business for good. Alongside best friend and former NFL player Ray (Omar J. Dorsey), side-hustling sister Lorraine (Vanessa Ferlito), and reluctantly reformed drug dealer Hector (Jorge Garcia), Danny must contend with his increasingly unstable clients as he tries to settle their debts – all while making plenty of risky bets of his own. Full of relatable mishaps, Bookie chronicles one man’s journey to adapt to an ever-changing world as he attempts to charm and con his way to the top.
Available: November 30, 2023