If you’re stuck in amid the grim and cold weather this November, then thankfully, there’s a load of new must-watch movies available on streaming. From an “unforgettable” new Taron Egerton thriller to a fun Christmas heist movie, there’s plenty to get stuck into.
Digital Spy has rounded up five of the best you can check out on Netflix and Prime Video over the next few weeks. Take a look at our list below.
Frankenstein
Director Guillermo del Toro’s (The Shape of Water) anticipated adaptation of the classic Mary Shelley Gothic novel finally lands on Netflix this month following a limited cinema release.
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Frankenstein features Oscar Isaac as the titular scientist, while Jacob Elordi plays the Creature, who is brought to life in a “monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation”.
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The movie has already attracted acclaim, earning an 85% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, with The Observer calling it a “thrillingly immersive, sensual experience”. Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz and Charles Dance co-star.
Streaming on Netflix from 7 November.
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Playdate
Reacher star Alan Ritchson shows a more comic side in this new action movie, in which he stars alongside Grown Ups’ Kevin James.
Playdate follows a recently unemployed stay-at-home dad called Brian (James), who agrees to go on a playdate with charismatic fellow homebody Jeff (Ritchson) and their sons. However, he’s suddenly “thrust into a chaotic scramble to stay alive as they are pursued by a ruthless team of mercenaries”.
The new Prime Video movie also features performances from Rick and Morty’s Sarah Chalke, Rogue One’s Alan Tudyk and Barry’s Stephen Root.
Streaming on Prime Video from 12 November.
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Train Dreams
Already attracting acclaim and awards buzz, Train Dreams is set in the early 20th century and features Star Wars’ Joel Edgerton and The Brutalist’s Felicity Jones.
The Netflix movie focuses on logger Robert Grainier, who works to build the US’s railroad empire and marries Gladys – though his work often takes him away from her and their daughter. However, his life takes an unexpected turn as he embraces the beauty of the forests he has felled.
Sitting at a near-perfect 96% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie was called a “simply stunning film from start to finish” by HeyUGuys.
Streaming on Netflix from 21 November.
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Jingle Bell Heist
If you’re looking to get into the Christmas spirit, then Netflix has a host of offerings this festive season, including Jingle Bell Heist, which stars Cruel Summer’s Olivia Holt and Sex Education’s Connor Swindells.
As the title suggests, the story follows two thieves who have designs on robbing the same London luxury store on Christmas Eve, though when they decide to work together, they realise that there may be some deeper feelings between them.
If you’re in the mood for even more wonderfully ridiculous Netflix Christmas movies this year, you can check out our list ranked in order of silliness, including My Secret Santa and Champagne Problems.
Streaming on Netflix from 26 November.
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She Rides Shotgun
Taron Egerton leads this new crime thriller, which has been attracting acclaim with an impressive 86% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Based on a 2017 book by Jordan Harper, She Rides Shotgun follows a newly released ex-con who must protect his young daughter as he’s pursued by deadly enemies, the pair forming a bond as they try to survive.
The movie was called “unforgettable” by Vulture and “gripping” by Variety, while The Hollywood Reporter suggested it “makes Breaking Bad look like family entertainment”.
Streaming on Prime Video from 26 November.
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Sam is a freelance reporter and sub-editor who has a particular interest in movies, TV and music. After completing a journalism Masters at City University, London, Sam joined Digital Spy as a reporter, and has also freelanced for publications such as NME and Screen International. Sam, who also has a degree in Film, can wax lyrical about everything from Lord of the Rings to Love Is Blind, and is equally in his element crossing every ‘t’ and dotting every ‘i’ as a sub-editor.