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- Prime Video highlights: dark comedies and tense vacation thrills
- Netflix picks: big spectacles and intimate dramas
- Disney+ and family-friendly sequels
- HBO Max and prestige drama picks
- Apple TV+, Peacock, Hulu and essential docs
- Horror, holiday chills, and niche streaming
- Theaters, PBS, and specialty releases
Streaming libraries are overflowing this week with big-name curiosities, buzzy sequels, and a few unexpected crowd-pleasers. From edgy thrillers to family-friendly animation, here’s a reorganized guide to the newest shows and films leaving a mark on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Peacock, Hulu, Shudder, PBS, and theaters.
Prime Video highlights: dark comedies and tense vacation thrills
Playdate — Kevin James in a chaotic action-comedy
A quiet park outing spirals into a frantic, cartoonish caper when a stepdad and his son cross paths with a volatile father-son duo. Expect car chases, fights, and awkward family moments.
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- Cast: Kevin James, Alan Ritchson, Sarah Chalke, Alan Tudyk, Stephen Root, Isla Fisher
- Where to watch: Debuts on Prime Video on Nov. 12
Roofman — a strange romantic crime story
Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst star in a film based on true events. A cat burglar assumes an alias, integrates with a church community, and hides in unusual places.
- Cast: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Peter Dinklage
- Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Prime Video
Malice — suspense on a luxury getaway
Jack Whitehall plays a tutor with hidden depths who unsettles an affluent family while on vacation. Secrets and manipulation drive the tension.
- Cast: Jack Whitehall, David Duchovny, Carice van Houten, Gloria Garcia
- Where to watch: Begins streaming on Prime Video on Nov. 14
Kiss of the Spider Woman — musical drama for rent
A political prisoner and his cellmate escape reality through stories and a fictional movie star. Glamour and resistance collide in this bold adaptation.
- Cast: Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, Jennifer Lopez
- Where to watch: Now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video
Netflix picks: big spectacles and intimate dramas
Selling the OC — real estate drama, Season 4
The Oppenheim Group’s Orange County office returns with new agents, fresh feuds, and the same glossy real-estate conflict viewers love to gossip about.
- Where to watch: Season 4 on Netflix on Nov. 12
Last Samurai Standing — historical battle-royale
Set in 19th-century Japan, warriors duel in a brutal contest where only one survives. Expect slick swordplay and relentless competition.
- Cast: Junichi Okada, Yumia Fujisaki, Kaya Kiyohara
- Where to watch: Debuts on Netflix on Nov. 13
The Beast in Me — a dark, twisty miniseries
Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys face a dangerous psychological duel when a novelist grows suspicious of her charming new neighbor.
- Cast: Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales
- Where to watch: Premieres on Netflix on Nov. 13
Sesame Street — Season 56 lands on Netflix
The long-running children’s show moves to Netflix, bringing puppets, songs, and lessons for a new generation.
- Where to watch: Season 56 now streaming on Netflix
- Features: Celebrity guests, cartoons, and classic Muppet learning moments
Nouvelle Vague — Linklater’s homage to the French New Wave
Richard Linklater recreates the making of Godard’s Breathless with black-and-white photography, improvisation, and behind-the-scenes camaraderie.
- Cast: Guillaume Marbeck, Zoey Deutch, Aubry Dullin
- Where to watch: Debuts on Netflix on Nov. 14
In Your Dreams — animated family adventure
A dreamland quest follows two siblings searching for the Sandman to heal their parents’ strained marriage. Colorful worlds and heartfelt themes collide.
- Cast (voices): Craig Robinson, Simu Liu, Cristin Milioti, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport
- Where to watch: Debuts on Netflix on Nov. 14
Disney+ and family-friendly sequels
Madame Web — a puzzling superhero reboot
Dakota Johnson leads a film that blends superhero mentorship and teen runaways. The movie divided critics but offered comic relief for some viewers.
- Cast: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Emma Roberts
- Where to watch: Debuts on Disney+ on Nov. 14
Freakier Friday — nostalgia with body-swap chaos
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis return to the franchise with a modern twist: swaps that threaten a wedding and force characters to grow.
- Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Manny Jacinto
- Where to watch: Now streaming on Disney+
HBO Max and prestige drama picks
Eddington — Ari Aster’s divisive western
Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal spar in a Western that tackles political tension and social drama. Critics debated its tone and intent.
- Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Austin Butler
- Where to watch: Begins streaming on HBO Max on Nov. 14
The Seduction — period intrigue and manipulation
A French prequel to Dangerous Liaisons, this series charts a woman’s transformation into a master manipulator in a world of seduction and power games.
- Cast: Noée Abita, Diane Kruger, Anamaria Vartolomei
- Where to watch: Debuts on HBO Max on Nov. 14
Apple TV+, Peacock, Hulu and essential docs
Are We Good? — Marc Maron’s candid documentary
Follow Marc Maron during a turbulent chapter of his life and career. The film blends comedy, pain, and reflection.
- Cast: Marc Maron and guest appearances from fellow comedians
- Where to watch: Available for pre-order on Apple TV; rental opens Nov. 14
Nobody 2 — Bob Odenkirk returns as an unlikely action star
Odenkirk reprises his role as a reluctant but deadly protagonist. Expect intense fights and surprising violence in this action sequel.
- Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Christopher Lloyd
- Where to watch: Debuts on Peacock on Nov. 14
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — reality drama, Season 3
Season three promises relationship drama, breakups, and the social-media moments that fuel #MomTok conversation.
- Where to watch: Season 3 on Hulu on Nov. 13
Horror, holiday chills, and niche streaming
Krampus — holiday horror with dark humor
A family loses sight of holiday goodwill and draws the wrath of a mythic punisher. Expect killer toys and seasonal terror with a campy streak.
- Cast: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, Allison Tolman
- Where to watch: Comes to Shudder on Nov. 15
Theaters, PBS, and specialty releases
Bunny — an East Village indie about chaotic birthdays
Ben Jacobson’s directorial debut paints a wild, unsentimental love letter to New York through one messy, memorable day.
- Cast: Mo Stark, Ben Jacobson, Liza Colby
- Where to watch: Opens in theaters and available on Apple TV purchase on Nov. 14
Great Performances: Twelfth Night — Shakespeare in the Park recorded
A filmed production brings Lupita Nyong’o and a star-studded cast to home audiences in a spirited, accessible staging of Shakespeare’s comedy.
- Cast: Lupita Nyong’o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage
- Where to watch: PBS and PBS app on Nov. 14 at 9 p.m. ET
