Before the deluge of Christmas content consumes us (and trust me, it’s already starting), there are a few new films and series for us to enjoy, including the beginning of the end of The Crown, as the exploration of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign enters its sixth and final season.
Below you’ll find our top picks for the month, followed by the full November schedule.
Pfangirl Top Picks
NYAD – Netflix Film – Releases 3 November 2023
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.
The Killer – Netflix Film – Releases 10 November 2023
After a fateful near miss, an assassin battles his employers — and himself — on an international hunt for retribution he insists isn’t personal. Michael Fassbender stars in this twisty neo-noir thriller from David Fincher, director of the likes of Gone Girl, Se7en, Fight Club and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
The Crown: Season 6 Part 1 – Netflix Series – Releases 16 November 2023
Queen Elizabeth II reflects on her legacy and lineage as Diana dazzles the public in the final weeks of her life, and the monarchy faces a reckoning. Imelda Staunton plays Queen Elizabeth II here as in Season 5, with Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dominic West as Prince Charles.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off – Netflix Series – Releases 17 November 2023
Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated. Based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley, with the return of the entire cast from Edgar Wright’s live-action adaptation to voice their characters once more.
Netflix Titles
1 November 2023
Wingwomen – Netflix Film
Tired of life on the run, a pro thief decides to retire — but not before one easy last job with her partner in crime and a feisty new getaway driver.
Nuovo Olimpo – Netflix Film
In 1970s Rome, a casual encounter between Enea and Pietro at a movie theater turns into an unforgettable romance — until destiny pulls them apart.
Locked In – Netflix Film
A kindly nurse tries to unlock the secrets of a coma patient’s injuries — and discovers the bitter rivalry, infidelity, betrayal and murder behind them.
Hurricane Season – Netflix Film
When a group of kids finds a corpse floating in a canal, the brutal reality behind the perverse crime unravels a town’s hidden secrets.
Mysteries of the Faith – Netflix Documentary
Believed to hold miraculous powers, sacred treasures are kept under lock and key. Uncover the history — and mystery — behind these Catholic relics.
2 November 2023
Cigarette Girl – Netflix Series
A gifted artisan’s journey of love and self-discovery unfolds as she defies tradition within Indonesia’s clove cigarette industry in the 1960s.
All the Light We Cannot See – Netflix Series
In the final days of WWII, the paths of a blind French girl and a German soldier collide. Based on Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller.
Onimusha – Netflix Series
With a demonic weapon in hand, a wandering swordsman-for-hire and a samurai brotherhood take on an uprising of the undead.
Higuita: The Way of the Scorpion – Netflix Documentary
From poverty to soccer legend, this documentary captures the rise of Colombia’s René Higuita, his revolutionary career and the birth of “The Scorpion.”
Unicorn Academy: Chapter 1 – Netflix Kids and Family Series
When a dark force threatens to destroy Unicorn Island, a brave teen and her five schoolmates must rise up to protect their beloved magical academy.
3 November 2023
Ferry: The Series – Netflix Series
Desperate for funds, Ferry Bouman stumbles upon a golden opportunity when a high-profile bust leaves a vacant position among Brabant’s top dealers.
The Tailor: Season 3 – Netflix Series
Peyami’s feelings for Esvet intensify, forcing him to make the difficult choice between their love and his lifelong friendship with Dimitri.
Selling Sunset: Season 7 – Netflix Series
The agents hustle to move houses in a tough market, but bad blood and unfinished business could bring down what they’ve built. Can they keep it together?
Daily Dose of Sunshine – Netflix Series
A kind-hearted nurse working in psychiatry goes above and beyond to be a ray of light for those under her care, despite the challenges coming her way.
BLUE EYE SAMURAI – Netflix Series
Driven by a dream of revenge against the white father who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.
Vacaciones de verano – Netflix Film
When two friends lose their jobs and find gigs as children’s entertainers at a luxury hotel, they sneak in their kids to give them a summer vacation.
Sly – Netflix Documentary
His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
Erin & Aaron – Netflix Kids and Family Series
Erin and Aaron’s names may sound similar, but they couldn’t be more opposite — and through music these new stepsiblings are learning to live in harmony.
7 November 2023
The Improv: 60 and Still Standing – Netflix Comedy Special
The Improv turns 60 with original performances from today’s most celebrated artists and biggest concert acts, along with exclusive and rarely seen moments from one of the largest comedy archives. It’s a one-night event to honor artists who defined comedy and culture for decades… all while standing in front of a simple brick wall.
8 November 2023
The Claus Family 3 – Netflix Film
When the delivery of presents goes wrong and Grandpa Noël gets in trouble, siblings Jules and Noor must work together to save Christmas. Can they do it?
Robbie Williams – Netflix Documentary
After 25 years of his record-breaking solo career, Robbie looks back on his younger self and reflects on a lifetime spent in the spotlight.
Escaping Twin Flames – Netflix Documentary
A couple built a spiritual business to help people find true love. Now, former followers are sharing their disturbing practices in this docuseries.
Cyberbunker: The Criminal Underworld – Netflix Documentary
This documentary reveals how a group of hackers powered the darkest corners of the internet from a Cold War-era bunker in a quiet German tourist town.
9 November 2023
Akuma Kun – Netflix Series
Akuma Kun, a boy raised by a demon, works with his half-human partner Mephisto III as paranormal investigators to solve various murder and mysteries.
Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre – Netflix Documentary
Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson and other film luminaries look back at LA’s historic Egyptian Theatre as it returns to its former movie palace glory.
10 November 2023
At the Moment – Netflix Series
This anthology series set during the pandemic follows 10 unique love stories of passion and heartache.
14 November 2023
Criminal Code – Netflix Series
To crack the code of an investigation into a larger-than-life robbery, federal agents need to get creative.
Suburræterna – Netflix Series
While chaos rules over Rome, established alliances are at risk as tensions rise with emerging clans. The world of “Suburra” takes a new turn.
The Netflix Cup: Swing to Survive – Netflix Film
Formula 1: Drive to Survive meets Full Swing! Two worlds collide in Netflix’s first LIVE sporting event: The Netflix Cup. In a one-of-a-kind crossover competition, Formula 1 drivers and PGA TOUR golfers will team up and swing to survive. In a clash of wheels and irons, four pairs consisting of one F1 driver and one PGA TOUR professional will play an eight-hole match with the top two teams advancing to the final hole, where they will battle for the chance to win the inaugural Netflix Cup title.
Featuring Formula 1 Drivers: Alex Albon, Pierre Gasly, Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, and PGA TOUR Golfers Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, and Justin Thomas. The Netflix Cup kicks off the action of the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix week, and it’s all happening LIVE, at the Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas, November 14th.
How to Become a Mob Boss – Netflix Documentary
This darkly satirical how-to guide explores the rise and fall of history’s most notorious mob bosses and their tactics for success.
15 November 2023
Feedback – Netflix Series
A former rock star with a faulty memory and a family in shambles, all due to his addiction problem, sets off on a frantic search to find his missing son.
Matt Rife: Natural Selection – Netflix Comedy Special
A new stand-up special from comedian Matt Rife.
16 November 2023
Best. Christmas. Ever! – Netflix Film
After a twist of fate brings their families together for Christmas, Charlotte sets out to prove her old friend Jackie’s life is too good to be true.
In Love and Deep Water – Netflix Film
Romance, mystery and mayhem unfolds aboard a luxury liner heading for the Aegean Sea when a butler and a passenger try to solve a baffling murder.
17 November 2023
Sagrada Familia: Season 2 – Netflix Series
Haunted by the past, Gloria will stop at nothing to carve out a future for her family while new schemes and mysteries bubble up in the neighborhood.
The Queenstown Kings – Netflix Film
After his father’s death, a washed-up soccer star returns to rural Queenstown and struggles to connect with his son, a promising player with big dreams.
All-Time High – Netflix Film
A con artist in dire need of cash and a woman with a crypto fortune hit it off. Is she the target of his dreams, or is the scammer about to get scammed?
Rustin – Netflix Film
Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.
Believer 2 – Netflix Film
A determined detective continues his search for the truth behind Asia’s largest drug organization and its elusive boss he has unfinished business with.
The Dads – Netflix Documentary
On a fishing trip with Matthew Shepard’s father, five disparate dads discuss their love, hopes and fears for their trans kids in this short documentary.
CoComelon Lane – Netflix Kids and Family Series
Join your favorite “CoComelon” characters on imaginative adventures as they explore feelings — and the world around them — in this story-driven series.
20 November 2023
Stamped from the Beginning – Netflix Documentary
Using innovative animation and expert insights, this documentary based on Ibram X. Kendi’s bestseller explores the history of racist ideas in America.
21 November 2023
Leo – Netflix Kids and Family Film
Adam Sandler is a lizard named Leo in this coming-of-age musical comedy about the last year of elementary school as seen through the eyes of a class pet.
22 November 2023
Squid Game: The Challenge – Netflix Series
456 players. $4.56 million. One winner. The global phenomenon comes to life with games inspired by the original series and all new challenges.
Crime Diaries: The Celebrity Stylist – Netflix Film
When an up-and-coming stylist is found stabbed to death in his home, a young detective is given 20 days to solve the case. Inspired by true events.
High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America: Season 2 – Netflix Documentary
Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield breaks bread with cooks and scholars while exploring Black cuisine’s history and flavorful contributions to America.
23 November 2023
My Daemon – Netflix Series
To save his mother, a kind-hearted boy and his tiny daemon friend set out on a journey across post-apocalyptic Japan as dark forces close in.
My Little Pony: Make Your Mark: Chapter 6 – Netflix Kids and Family Series
Opaline has captured nearly all the power of Equestria, and time’s running out! Can the ponies team up with the dragons to save magic and restore peace?
24 November 2023
A Nearly Normal Family – Netflix Series
The world of a seemingly perfect family shatters when a shocking murder proves that they’re willing to make desperate moves to protect each other.
My Demon – Netflix Series
Chaebol heiress Do Do Hee is an adversary to many, and Jung Koo Won is a powerful entity superior to humans. However, one day, Jung Koo Won loses his powers. Forced to collaborate with Do Do Hee to regain them, sparks of romance begin to fly between them as they embark on this journey together.
Last Call for Istanbul – Netflix Film
A chance meeting at the airport leads two married people to an unforgettable night full of excitement, desire, and temptation in New York City.
DOI BOY – Netflix Film
A refugee builds a new identity as a sex worker in Thailand and gets caught up in a client’s risky scheme that might lead to a better life.
Wedding Games – Netflix Film
When Alex and Eva choose to exchange vows at the very spot they first crossed paths, a series of hilarious missteps derails their journey to the altar.
I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me – Netflix Film
A writer’s career — and entire life — suddenly goes off script when he falls prey to a dangerous web of criminals right before moving to Barcelona.
27 November 2023
Go Dog Go: Season 4 – Netflix Kids and Family Series
Tag and her best friend Scooch love lending a paw to their friends around Pawston, whether it’s delivering cookie boxes or hosting the Dogcathalon!
28 November 2023
Comedy Royale – Netflix Series
Love Like a K-Drama – Netflix Series
Four actresses from Japan go to South Korea to audition and act alongside Korean actors for roles in a series of love stories. Will true romance follow?
Onmyoji – Netflix Series
In the gilded enclave of the imperial court, a gifted mystic befriends a brilliant musician, and together they solve cases rising from the demonic realm.
Verified Stand-Up – Netflix Comedy Special
10 comics. 10 sets. Discover your new favorite comedian in this stand-up comedy series.
29 November 2023
Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife – Netflix Documentary
This shocking docuseries about one of the biggest frauds in modern medical history exposes a thoracic surgeon famous for groundbreaking achievements in the field of regenerative medicine.
American Symphony – Netflix Documentary
30 November 2023
Obliterated – Netflix Series
An elite special forces team must thwart a deadly threat in Las Vegas in this high-octane action-comedy series from the creators of “Cobra Kai.”
Virgin River: Season 5 Part 2 – Netflix Series
Mel adjusts to a different pace of life, Jack works to grow his business, and the town faces new threats as secrets begin to surface in Virgin River.
Family Switch – Netflix Film
A family descends into chaos days before Christmas when a rare cosmic event causes the parents to swap bodies with their teenage kids.
Hard Days – Netflix Film
Already running from a mess of problems, a desperate cop thinks he’s gotten away with a hit-and-run. But there was a witness, and they’ve got his number.
The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday – Netflix Kids and Family Series
Mr. Wolf and his crew of animal outlaws realize they’ll need to restore the city’s Christmas spirit to keep their annual holiday heist afloat.
COMING SOON
The Railway Men – Netflix Series
After a deadly gas leaks from a factory in Bhopal, brave railway workers risk their lives to save others in the face of an unspeakable disaster.
Replacing Chef Chico – Netflix Series
When a head chef falls into a coma, it’s up to his devoted sous-chef to keep their Filipino fine dining restaurant from closing down.
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Non-Branded Titles
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – 11/1/2023
Lara Croft, skilled in hand-to-hand combat, must recover antiquities lost in a secret society. She meets her match in the evil Powell.
The Da Vinci Code – 11/1/2023
A Harvard professor must untangle a web of deceit linked to the works of Leonardo da Vinci after a mysterious killing at the Louvre Museum.
Angels & Demons – 11/1/2023
A Harvard symbologist races to uncover clues that will help stop an attack on the Vatican by a secret society looking to retaliate for old persecutions.
Boyz n the Hood – 11/15/2023
A high school student living with his stern, loving father in South Central Los Angeles gets drawn into the neighborhood’s gangs, drugs and violence.
G.I. Joe: Retaliation – 11/17/2023
A high school student living with his stern, loving father in South Central Los Angeles gets drawn into the neighborhood’s gangs, drugs and violence.