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Excitement mounts around these 7 November 2025 films. The calendar packs streaming debuts and limited indie openings that matter for awards buzz and holiday viewing. IndieWire and Deadline both flag heavy-hitting Netflix drops alongside smaller theatrical surprises that critics are already talking about. One pick will probably offend someone you follow. Which one will you watch first?
Why these 7 November 2025 movies matter for your watchlist
- Netflix rolls out Frankenstein, Nouvelle Vague, and Train Dreams this month; impact: major awards buzz.
- Deadline reports limited openings like The Carpenter’s Son on Nov 14; provocative marketing fuels conversation.
- Rebuilding sits at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes after Sundance; critics are pushing indie momentum.
The 7 picks that could redefine November streaming and theaters
1 – Frankenstein (Netflix): A gothic epic that demands your holiday viewing
Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation arrives on Netflix on November 7, promising lavish practical effects and awards chatter. This is a movie built to be rewatched and dissected. If you care about craft, put it top of your queue.
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Short and loud.
2 – Train Dreams (Netflix): A quiet Sundance sleeper with Joel Edgerton
Clint Bentley’s Train Dreams streams November 21, adapting Denis Johnson with a moody Pacific Northwest sweep and a lead turn from Joel Edgerton. It’s the kind of slow burn that festival fans adore. You’ll want headphones.
3 – Rebuilding (Limited/Theaters): The wildfire drama critics call a revelation
Josh O’Connor’s Rebuilding expands after Sundance and holds 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, per Deadline. The film’s intimate focus on loss and recovery is built for awards-season word-of-mouth. If you liked raw character work, this one’s for you.
Go see it in a theater if you can.
4 – The Carpenter’s Son (Limited): Nicolas Cage headlines a polarizing origin story
Deadline previews show The Carpenter’s Son opening Nov 14 in limited release, a biblical-horror experiment starring Nicolas Cage and FKA twigs. Expect audience split and social-media debate – this one won’t be background viewing.
Will it upset or enthrall you?
5 – Mickey 17 (VOD/Theaters): Bong Joon Ho’s imaginative sci‑fi ride
Bong’s Mickey 17 arrives late November with big-studio muscle and director signature surrealism; it’s already a watchlist must for fans of audacious blockbusters. The visuals alone make it appointment viewing.
See it loud.
6 – Keeper (Neon, limited): A horror that demands to be experienced on screen
Neon expands Keeper wide on Nov 14 after strong festival previews; the cabin-set horror from Osgood Perkins centers on isolation and dread. It’s the kind of late‑night theater movie that turns into watercooler talk.
Short. Brutal.
7 – Love+War (Documentary/Streaming): A wartime portrait that shocks and humanizes
Directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin follow conflict-zone photojournalism in Love+War, streaming early November and striking an emotional, ethically complex tone. It pairs urgency with intimate character study.
Prepare tissues.
The key figures behind these November choices
| KPI | Value + Unit | Change/Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix major releases | 3 titles | Frankenstein, Nouvelle Vague, Train Dreams |
| NYTimes weekly roundup | 11 films | Critics’ list published Nov 14 |
| Rebuilding Rotten Tomatoes | 95% | Strong festival-to-theater momentum |
Festival buzz and streaming rollouts make November feel like a second awards window.
How will these 7 releases reshape what you watch in 2025?
Between Netflix’s big drops and provocative indie openers, your watchlist becomes a political and aesthetic battleground this month. Prioritize the one that scares or surprises you most – then tell a friend to argue about it. Which film will start the biggest online reaction?
Sources
- https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/best-movies-new-streaming-november-2025/
- https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/best-new-movies-on-netflix-november-2025/
- https://deadline.com/2025/11/indie-films-opening-the-carpenters-son-osgood-perkins-keeper-1236617981/
Jessica Morrison is a seasoned entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering television, film, and pop culture. After earning a degree in journalism from New York University, she worked as a freelance writer for various entertainment magazines before joining red94.net. Her expertise lies in analyzing television series, from groundbreaking dramas to light-hearted comedies, and she often provides in-depth reviews and industry insights. Outside of writing, Jessica is an avid film buff and enjoys discovering new indie movies at local festivals.