For moviegoers around the world, November offers a variety of highly anticipated sequels, historical dramas, and possible Oscar contenders. These twelve movies are worth seeing this month:
The Running Man – Edgar Wright’s faithful adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel stars Glen Powell as a desperate man forced into a deadly TV game show. International release: Nov 6–14.
Nuremberg – A historical drama about the post-World War II war crime trials, featuring Rami Malek as the US psychiatrist and Russell Crowe as Hermann Göring. US release: Nov 7; UK & Ireland: Nov 14.
Sentimental Value – Norwegian comedy-drama reuniting director Joachim Trier and actress Renate Reinsve, exploring a complex father-daughter relationship. US release: Nov 7.
Die, My Love – Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson star in Lynne Ramsay’s intimate drama about a couple’s unraveling life after moving to the countryside. US, Canada, UK & Ireland release: Nov 7.
Jay Kelly – George Clooney plays a Hollywood star facing a personal crisis in Noah Baumbach’s bittersweet comedy-drama. US & UK cinemas: Nov 14; Netflix: Dec 5.
Left-Handed Girl – A family drama shot on iPhones, depicting a single mother’s return to Taipei with her daughters, directed by Shih-Ching Tsou. US & UK cinemas: Nov 14; Netflix: Nov 28.
Wicked: For Good – The second part of the Wicked musical adaptation featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo with new songs. International release: Nov 17–21.
The Secret Agent – A political thriller set in 1970s Brazil, starring Wagner Moura as a professor caught in corruption and violence. US release: Nov 26.
Zootopia/Zootropolis 2 – Disney returns to the animal-populated city for a sequel exploring new historical mysteries. International release: Nov 26.
Eternity – A romantic comedy in which Elizabeth Olsen’s character navigates the afterlife and her past loves. US release: Nov 26; UK & Ireland: Dec 12.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc in a locked-room church murder mystery. US release: Nov 26; UK: Nov 28; Netflix: Dec 12.
Hamnet – Chloe Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel explores Shakespeare’s grief after the death of his son, starring Paul Mescal and Jess Buckley. US release: Nov 26.
There is something for every moviegoer this month with these films, which blend romance, history, mystery, and family drama.
-BBC
