Welcome to the second month of this blog as we examine November on Netflix. This is the one everyone more or less looks forward to because this is the stuff that's being added on to Netflix. Although it's a bit earlier than expected (I'm still waiting on some news from Roku's app), it's certainly enough to roll up our sleeves and get started.
While not a month jam packed with A-list titles, there's certainly pleasures to be had. Oscar nominated documentary Last Days in Vietnam lands on Netflix November 1. That same day, we also get the first Spongebob Squarepants Movie (and supposedly find out who lives in a pineapple under the sea) and Robot Overlords, a young adult title about teens rising up against their alien robot oppressors. November 2 brings us the latest season of the senior romance drama Last Tango in Halifax and the third gives us the interesting documentary Do I Sound Gay? which features George Takai and Margaret Cho discussing research into vocal inflections that occur among LGBT people.
On November 12, Keira Knightley (remember her?) takes on the titular role of Anna Karenina in this Tom Stoppard movie about an aristocrat's forbidden romance with a well heeled Count. On the 14th, real life is the focus of the indie film Blue Caprice as we focus on the twisted father-son relationship between the two snipers that struck the Beltway with a series of attacks in 2002. From one car drama to a car comedy, Dude, Where's My Car? (November 16) features two less than bright people trying to make sense of a wild night of partying and where their vehicle is. Finally, A Perfect Man on November 28 examines the choice a woman has to make when she pretends to be another woman to catch her husband being unfaithful.
In more speculation than fact for right now, The Runner on November 5 concerns a flawed politician who has to examine his life following a scandal that ends his career. Did I mention that the politician was played by Nicolas Cage. Alright, then! November 13 brings us the documentary Call Me Lucky examines the evolution that Barry Crimmins went from caustic comic to determined peace activist. On the 15th, Soaked in Bleach is a documentary that examines the efforts a private detective makes to find out what happened after Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain left rehab days before he died. The first, and only, season of the much hyped Cristela debuts on November 16.
November 25 brings the biggest title home in time for Thanksgiving. Called Home, it's about a space alien who befriends a little girl who is searching for her missing parents. I hope it's better than the previews made it look (Parson's character sounded a bit obnoxious). Subscribers can make like Richard Roeper and compare The Runner to November 26's Zipper which features Patrick Wilson as a promising federal prosecutor with a weakness for high class call girls. November 28 brings a pair of promising films with somewhat confusing titles into the mix. Best of Enemies is a documentary examining the series of debates between William F. Buckley and Gore Vidal which took place during convention coverage in 1968. The Best Offer, on the other hand, is a drama that focuses on the changing relationship between an isolated auction house owner and a female client who refuses to meet in person. Finally, the 29th debuts Electric Boogaloo, a documentary examining the rise and fall of the low budget Cannon Films studio as well as the pictures it provided people in the 1980s.
Finally, there's the Netflix originals. The Aziz Ansari (Parks and Recreation) comedy Master of None as well as the animated Care Bears and Cousins both appear on the 6th of the month. November 13 brings us With Bob and David, a sketch comedy series featuring two members of the cult comedy series Mr. Show. On that same date, John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid debuts as the comedian attempts to overcome the stigma of his failed Fox sitcom. And on the 20th, the second Marvel series Jessica Jones attempts to answer the question whether Netflix has found a successful formula or was Daredevil a fluke?
As always, a question mark means I couldn't confirm the title (hopefully, many of these will be removed shortly).
11/3 Update: 6 New Titles found including A Pigeon Sat on a Branch (November 5) and The Wolfpack (November 12).
11/10 Update: Appears as though I will be starting Coming to Netflix December 2015 early. As in today.
11/13 Update: After reading the weekly Coming Attractions posting from Web Pro News, I am able to confirm the schedule to 11/20 now.
11/18 Update: For those wondering, the December 1 list here are the titles that are definitely coming on that day while some of the titles listed in the December list can't be confirmed quite yet.
Movies:
November 1:
11 Blocks: A desperate man must trek through 11 dangerous blocks controlled by corrupt cops and criminals to rescue his wife.
Addams Family Values: While Wednesday and Pugsley try to survive a cheerful summer camp, Gomez and Morticia try to stop Pubert's nanny from wooing Uncle Fester; with Raul Julia and Joan Cusack.
Angel Heart: Down on his luck private eye looks for a deadbeat pop singer, but every source he finds ends up getting brutally killed; with Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro.
Awake: The Life of Yogananda: Documentary examining the man who changed attitudes towards Asian spiritual traditions like yoga and meditation.
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure: The giant Saint Bernard helps a wayward elf get a bag of toys and Santa's sleigh back in time for the holidays.
Can't Hardly Wait: Comedy about a love struck dork who gets a chance to act on his feelings for the high school prom queen when she becomes available before a graduation night party; with Ethan Embry and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Candyman 2: Day of the Flesh: Once an urban legend, the serial slayer known as Candyman goes after the descendants of the family that caused his death a century ago; with Tony Todd and Kelly Rowan.
A Christmas Kiss: An aspiring designer is horrified to learn that the man she kissed in a falling elevator is none other than her boss's boyfriend. Update your resume; with Elizabeth Rohm and Laura Breckenridge.
The Devil's Advocate: A young attorney who keeps winning is recruited to the firm of a charismatic lawyer whose intentions are gradually revealed; with Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino.
Doomsdays: Two never do wells enjoy a madcap lifestyle by looting unused vacation homes until a runaway boy and a lost young woman join them; with Leo Fitzpatrick.
Dos Hermanos: A man who thinks he's free after 60 years when his controlling mother passes away finds his life changing when he spends time in a Uruguayan spa.
The Enemy Below: Two captains with extraordinary abilities command a vessel during World War 2's Battle of the Atlantic. But they're on opposite sides; with Robert Mitchum and Curt Jurgens.
Everybody Street: Documentary examines the lives of New York street photographers and the countless scenes that have been captured over the years through their lens.
Five Star: Grieving teen tempted to join a gang in the wake of his father's killing comes under the tutelage of an ex-con mulling his future.
Last Days in Vietnam: Documentary examines the last days of the Vietnam War where heroism and sacrifice helped to evacuate America's South Vietnamese allies. Oscar nominated.
The Last Time You Had Fun: Two sisters with relationship woes go on a alcohol fueled bender with a recently divorced man and his married friend they meet at a wine bar; with Kyle Bornheimer and Eliza Coupe.
The Legend of Hell House: Team of paranormal investigators spends a week inside a haunted mansion to prove or disprove the existence of spirits; with Roddy McDowell.
Men in Black 2: In order to defeat a dangerous alien, Agent J seeks out the help of Agent K, who had lost his memory and is living a normal life; with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones.
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation: An evil emperor notices a portal into Earth and plots to control the world by resurrecting an evil queen; with James Remar and Robin Shou.
Moving Art: Underwater: Short films that were shot in the depths of the ocean focusing on its natural beauty; #HDDemo.
Moving Art: Waterfalls: Short nature films from Louis Schwartzberg explores the world's most beautiful waterfalls.
The Newton Boys: Four Texas brothers go on a crime spree robbing banks without killing people; with Matthew McConaughey and Ethan Hawke.
The Pardon (2015): Woman with a rough life is arrested for murder when a planned jail break to free her husband goes very wrong; with Jamie King and John Hawkes.
Rain Man: Fast talking yuppie goes on a life changing road trip with his autistic savant brother he's never known or met before. Oscar winner; with Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman.
Redeemer: Remorseful former drug cartel hit man deals with an assassin attempting to stop him from going vigilante on his former employers.
Robot Overlords: Alien robots have conquered Earth and several teens defy orders to stay inside to rebel against their new conquerors; with Ben Kingsley and Gillian Anderson.
Saturday Night Fever: A young paint store clerk gets his groove on at night dancing to the Bee Gees in a Brooklyn discotheque. Watch the hair; with John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney.
Silenced: Three ex-federal workers discuss being prosecuted by the US government for revealing classified info about the War on Terror.
SlingShot: Documentary paints a portrait of quirky inventor Dean Kamen and his latest invention which could solve the world's water problems.
Spongebob Squarepants: The Movie: Spongebob and his friend Patrick set out to prove their boss innocent of stealing King Neptune's crown by finding and retrieving the valuable prize themselves.
Starlet: The unlikely bond that forms between a young woman and a much older woman when they meet at a garage sale; featuring explicit content for what it's worth.
Stephen King's Thinner: An obese lawyer runs over a gypsy woman and her father curses him to lose 40 pounds a week. He desperately seeks to remove the curse; with Robert John Burke.
Stewart Lee: 41st Best Stand Up Ever: The wry comedian riffs on the absurdities of fame from reality TV wars to an appearance on a countdown (thus the title) to a gig where he wore an insect suit. At least it wasn't Barney.
Thomas and Friends: Holiday Express: Christmas trees, snowmen, surprise parties, and winter wonderlands are promised in this collection of holiday themed Thomas the Train Engine episodes.
Thomas and Friends: The Christmas Engines: Percy brings holiday fun to the scrapyard while Duncan deals with a bah humbug attitude and Thomas tries to clear the tracks.
Thomas and Friends: Ultimate Christmas: Collection of Christmas episodes concerns Thomas's efforts to get a Christmas tree hampered by an avalanche and James believing he spotted Jack Frost.
The Thread: Documentary examines the misguided and frenzied Internet sleuthing that led to innocent people being accused of the bombing during the Boston Marathon.
Twinsters: Documentary about a Youtube video submitter and an adoptee who meet online via social media and find out they have something in common.
Un Oso Rojo: Violent Oso is paroled after a seven year prison stint seeking a new life and getting his family back.
November 2:
Rouge Amargo: An ex-con stumbles onto a murder scene while rescuing a woman in danger. Now they have to avoid the cops while trying to solve the case and find out who killed the person.
Thomas and Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas: Holiday adventures with Thomas and his friends involve snowmen, presents, friendships, and teamwork not necessarily in that order.
Thomas and Friends: Merry Winter Wish: Thomas gets into the holiday spirit by building snowmen, decorating, and transporting a special light that grants wishes.
November 3:
Do I Sound Gay?: Documentary deals with the worries and concerns of the director as he interviews gays/lesbians about the stereotype of the gay accent; featuring Margaret Cho and George Takai.
The Midnight Swim: Three sisters reunite at the family lake house following their mother's death and suspects that supernatural forces were at play when she died.
Seymour: An Introduction: Documentary focuses on Seymour Bernstein, who chose teaching and composition over a lucrative career as a concert pianist.
Stung: Two young caterers try to save the day when giant mutant wasps crash an upscale garden party. Gosh, I hate when that happens; with Matt O'Leary and Jessica Cook.
This Isn't Funny: A love forms between an anxious stand up comedian and a juice bar manager with confidence issues; with Paul Ashton and Katie Page.
November 4:
And They Call It Summer: A woman relies on her patience when a man who loves her can't commit and seeks out love with other women.
No Ordinary Hero: A boy and a TV superhero bond over their deafness and help each other find a way to honor that condition; with Marlee Matlin.
Wasp: Two gay men make a romantic getaway to southern France, but an alluring woman upsets their bliss when she sets her sights on one of the men.
November 5:
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch: A pair of salesman take a business trip selling gag gifts while ruminating on the absurdities of life and human existence.
Amapola: Argentinian actress is transported to the future where a glimpse at her family's future makes her determined to change their past; with Camilla Belle and Geraldine Chaplin.
Amour Fou: Melancholy German writer finds a terminally ill woman to join him in a suicide pact that will inspire a literary era. Sounds more depressing than inspiring, frankly.
Buen Dia, Ramon: A Mexican determined to escape poverty attempts to reach the US, but ends up in Germany where he bonds with a retired nurse. He seems to have Christopher Columbus's luck.
The Last Shift: Rookie cop assigned to guard a defunct police station on its last night finds out why it's being abandoned. Not to be confused with Let Us Prey which had more to do with a madman than anything possibly supernatural.
The Runner: Louisiana politician finds his idealistic plans for rebuilding New Orleans after a toxic oil spill crumbling after a sex scandal becomes public; with Nicolas Cage and Peter Fonda.
She's Lost Control: A psych student works as a sex surrogate to pay for grad school, but ends up in a volatile relationship.
November 6:
Bang Bang!: A bank receptionist is swept into a world of danger, espionage, and drama after a chance encounter with a fugitive spy.
Safelight: A runaway turned prostitute and a lonely teen bullied for a limp team up on a road trip that leads to new possibilities for both; with Evan Peters and Juno Temple.
November 10:
Anna and the King: An English widow moves to Asia to tutor the children of the King of Siam. Don't expect songs; with Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-Fat.
Big Eden: Successful New Yorker returns to a small Montana town to explore an untapped passion for his high school buddy and his feelings about being gay; with Arye Gross and Louise Fletcher.
Bound to Vengeance: Kidnapping victim struggles to free herself from the basement of a sexual predator, looking to turn the tables on him and free his other victims; with Richard Tyson.
Goodbye Gauley Mountain: Two fun, sensual female ecosexuals find a unique way of protesting mountaintop removal using both body and spirit. Yeah, you lost me at ecosexuals.
Mala Mala: Documentary examines several members of Puerto Rico's LGBT community discussing their sexual transformation and the island's diverse transgender culture.
November 11:
Dear Jack: Documentary exploring the life and death struggle for vocalist Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin who was diagnosed with leukemia following the completion of their first album. Don't worry, Cecilia, I'm the satellite; with McMahon and Tommy Lee.
Desert Dancer: In this true life drama, a brave Iranian defies the government ban on dancing and forms an underground dance troupe; with Freida Pinto and Reece Ritchie.
November 12:
Anna Karenina (2012): About the torrid affair between a 19th century Russian aristocrat and a well heeled count; with Keira Knightley and Jude Law.
Chaos on the Bridge: The creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation is the focus of this documentary. Make it so; directed by William Shatner.
Gloria (2015): What happens when the spotlight fades? For former pop star Gloria Trevi, she turns to kidnapping and prostitution.
The Little Death: Sexual quirks are dealt with by four couples in a typical suburban neighborhood as they seek a successful outcome to their relationships.
The Wolfpack: In the Big Apple, seven brothers live in isolation from the world except for the movies they view and later on recreate. But in this documentary, they yearn for freedom.
November 13:
Call Me Lucky: The evolution of bombastic comic Barry Crimmins from a social critic to peaceful activist is the focus of this documentary; with Bobcat Goldthwait and Margaret Cho.
John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid: In this Netflix exclusive stand up special, Mulaney riffs on temp jobs, marriage, his issues with babies, real estate agents, and the time he met Bill Clinton.
Kumare: Returned. A filmmaker presents himself as a Indian guru to various people as an experiment, but must reveal the truth to his disciples when he learns of benefits gathered from his deception in this documentary.
Meet the Fokkens: Back again. This documentary reveals the interesting and exciting truths of identical twins who have been serving as prostitutes in Amsterdam's Red Light district for over 50 years.
Reel Injun: Streaming again. Documentary explores the less than accurate ways that films have depicted Native Americans over the years as well as the long term effects of such depictions; with Adam Beach and R. Michael David.
Whores' Glory: Came back as well. Documentary compassionately examines the daily routines and experiences of prostitutes in Thailand, Bangladesh, and Mexico.
November 14:
Blue Caprice: John Muhammad and Lee Malvo go on a fateful coast to coast trip and end up bonding before their names would be known as the Beltway Snipers in 2002; with Isaiah Washington and Tequan Richmond.
Dior and I: Documentary focuses on the efforts of designer Raf Simons to design his first couture collection for the famous fashion house Christian Dior.
November 15:
Abominable Noel: Fleeing a scientist who wishes to examine them, two small abominable snowmen spend Christmas with a human family; with voices of Drake Bell and Emelio Estevez.
Comeback Dad: Accomplished pianist and music store owner finds her life in turmoil following the return of her long estranged father; with Tatyana Ali and Charles S. Dutton.
Cong Cong Na Nian (Back in Time): A wedding guest looks back at 15 years of memories with her friends and reflects on a lost love.
Dawn Patrol: Small town Californian surfer must deal with the consequences after exacting revenge on the person he deems responsible for the murder of his brother; with Scott Eastwood and Rita Wilson.
The Dempsey Sisters: Three sisters at a turning point in their lives decide to combine forces and get the family band back together.
Felt: In coping with being sexually abused, a woman creates volatile alter egos which end up causing her new problems.
Huang jin shi dai (The Golden Era): The story of a writer who dealt with a great love affair, her literary influence and escape from China during World War 2.
I'm Still Here: "Documentary" about Joaquin Phoenix's efforts in 2008 to quit acting and become a rapper, the process which leads to some bizarre twists; with Phoenix and Ben Stiller among others.
The Love Letter: An advice columnist vents to her readers after learning that her best friend is engaged to a woman he doesn't love and she makes a surprising discovery. Let me guess: the woman is a reader; with Keisha Knight Pulliam and Romeo Miller.
Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas: A spirited girl makes a surprising discovery in a forbidden attic that leads to unexpected Christmas consequences.
Marry Me for Christmas: Tired of her family's pressure to get married, a New York career woman convinces a handsome employee to pose as her fiance for the holidays. Let me guess, the stunt leads to a real romance even as the cover gets blown.
My Dad's a Soccer Mom: While serving as a stay at home dad, a former football player learns that his daughter has untapped soccer skills; with Wendy Raquel Robinson and Dorsey Levens.
Naked Among Wolves: The efforts of concentration camp prisoners to hide an orphan boy from their Nazi guard captors.
Qin ai de (Dearest): Parents of a three year old boy who vanishes from a playground start a long and desperate search for him which leads to unexpected twists.
Shi Gu (Lost and Love): The father of a kidnapped toddler bonds with an abduction survivor as they look for their loved ones they lost.
Soaked in Bleach: Documentary reveals the findings of a private investigator hired by Courtney Love to find her husband Kurt Cobain after he leaves rehab days before he died.
Tengo Ganas De Ti: A man gets over his ex girlfriend with the help of a vivacious woman.
Xin hua lu fang (Breakup Buddies): A has been singer suffers a meltdown following a divorce and his best friend breaks him out of an asylum and takes him on a road trip to help him enjoy life again.
You yi ge di fang zhi you wo men zhi dao (Somewhere Only We Know): While studying in Prague, a young Chinese woman retraces her grandmother's steps and falls in love
November 16:
Dude, Where's My Car?: Two pizza delivery dudes wake up after a wild night of partying to discover that they remember nothing from the night before, including the location of their car; with Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott.
November 17:
Wanted 18: Re-enactments, animation, and interviews reveal the true story of a Palestinian farm that defied Israeli laws to keep and maintain a herd of dairy cows in this documentary.
Mike Birbiglia: What I Should Have Said is Nothing: Birbiglia places his observational humor to good use in this live concert special.
November 18:
Dark Star: H.R. Giger's World: The drawings and career of Swiss artist Giger, best known for his work on Alien, are explored in this documentary.
Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List: The childhood friendship of a woman and her gay best friend is threatened when they both fall for the same guy.
People, Places, Things: A graphic novelist tries to balance raising two daughters while working two jobs and healing his heart following the walkout of his wife from their marriage; with Jermaine Clement and Regina Hall.
November 20:
Khabi Alvida Naa Kehna: A soccer player and a woman long for each other but are committed to loveless marriages to other people. Basically this sounds like a Merchant Ivory film and there's no way I'll watch over 3 hours to see if I'm right.
Some Kind of Beautiful: Cambridge poetry professor reassesses his romantic life after getting a graduate student pregnant and falling for her sister; with Pierce Brosnan and Salma Hayek.
November 23:
The Brothers Solomon: Two socially awkward brothers try to fulfill their dying father's last wish which is a grandchild; with Will Forte and Will Arnett.
November 24:
Guidance: A washed up child star and voice artist finds he has a surprising knack for helping students when he poses as a high school counselor; with Pat Mills.
A Hard Day: A homicide detective tries to cover up a deadly hit and run accident, but he learns that there might have been a witness.
November 25:
Home: Outcast alien befriends little girl and helps her try to find her mother even as his species attempts to take over Earth; with voices of Jim "Tone it Down" Parsons and Rhianna.
November 26:
Kate and Leopold: A present day woman agrees to help a 19th century nobleman adjust to the present day; with Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman.
Marie's Story: A caring nun helps a blind and deaf woman come out of her shell and adjust to society.
Princess of France: Life imitates art as the director of a theater troupe rehearsing Love's Labour's Lost finds himself in several romantic entanglements.
Zipper: A successful prosecutor who has an eye on the political world finds he could lose his family and career due to his obsession with high class escorts; with Patrick Wilson and Lena Headey.
November 27:
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: The daughter of a widowed father tries to get him to reunite with his college friend even though she's engaged to be married.
November 28:
Best of Enemies: Documentary examines the long term rivalry between political opposites William F. Buckley, Jr. and Gore Vidal that started in the 1968 conventions on ABC.
The Best Offer: Secluded auction house owner is drawn to an enigmatic client who refuses to meet in person; with Geoffrey Rush.
Black Coal, Thin Ice: A police officer investigating a series of murders learns that each victim dated the same woman.
A Perfect Man: A wife who suspects that her husband is cheating on her has a dilemma on her hands when her efforts to call him in the guise of another woman works; with Liev Schreiber and Jeanne Tripplehorn.
November 29:
Electric Boogaloo: Wild Untold Story of Cannon Films: Documentary gives us the inside story on the B-movie studio with its hits and misses as well as the two Israeli cousins who founded it.
November 30:
The Gambler (2013): Paramedic with a gambling addiction decides to create a high stakes, illegal game to pay off his debts. Not to be confused with the Mark Wahlberg remake of the James Caan classic Gambler.
Plush: The death of her brother and songwriting partner causes Hayley to start losing appreciation of life including her family; with Emily Browning and Cam Gigandet.
Stuck in Love: Film covers a year in the life of a family whose patriarch hasn't gotten over his ex-wife and his teenage children deal with various romantic crises of their own; with Greg Kinnear and Jennifer Connelly.
Upside Down: The love between a poor boy and a rich girl living in different worlds leads to an interplanetary incident; with Kirsten Dunst and Timothy Spall.
What Maisie Knew: Perceptive young girl becomes a bargaining chip in a toxic custody fight between her two selfish parents; with Julianne Moore and Alexander Skarsgard.
TV:
November 1:
America's Secret D-Day Disaster: The never before told story of the 700 American lives lost in a dress rehearsal for D-Day.
Apocalypse: World War 2: Rare or never before seen footage of World War 2 is colorized and remastered in this series.
Black Books: In Britain, a misanthropic book store owner recovers from a bender to find he's hired a cheerful clerk for his store; directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Black Mamba: Kiss of Death: A snake whose bite has enough venom to kill 15 men has its gentler side explored in this show.
Black Wings: The history of African American pioneer aviators and their triumphs over racism is examined in this show; #NotjustforFebruary
Blondie's New York: This show focuses on the making of Parallel Lines, Blondie's breakthrough album which featured hits like Heart of Glass and One Way or Another.
Bombs, Bullets, and Fraud: Show explores the odd and occasionally dangerous job of postal inspectors who investigate crimes such as identity theft and domestic terrorism.
China's Forbidden City: Series looks at the groundbreaking design and rich symbolism of the world's largest palace in Beijing which for five centuries led to political and imperial intrigue.
Civil War 360: Rare documents help in the exploration of the Civil War from both sides of the conflict as well as the slaves at the center of it; with Dennis Haysbert and Ashley Judd.
The Da Vinci Detective: The documentary examines the effort of an Italian scientist to solve a mystery involving a lost fresco painted by Leonardo Da Vinci.
David Attenborough's Rise of the Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates: The British naturalist hosts this series that focuses on fossil evidence that reveals the evolution of vertebrates.
The Day Kennedy Died: Rare photographs and film footage helps to reveal the minute by minute timeline and details surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy; with Kevin Spacey.
Death Beach: Second Beach, located in Port St. John's, South Africa, is the focus of this show that explores its gruesome legacy as the location for gruesome shark attacks.
Dreamland Season 2 aka Utopia: Employees of the Nation Building Authority must balance their ambitions with government bureaucracy while completing infrastructure projects with a tight deadline; with Rob Sitch and Kitty Flangan.
Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce Season 1: Successful self-help author attempts to salvage her career and navigate life as a divorcee when the truth about her happy marriage comes out; with Lisa Edelstein and Janeane Garofalo.
Gospel of Jesus's Wife: Provocative docushow takes a fragment of ancient papyrus and explores the possibility of Jesus being married as well as the attitude of early Christians towards women; hint: now is better for women.
Hip Hop: The Furious Force of Rhymes: Documentary examines the birth of hip hop in New York during the 1970s allowing those disfranchised to have a voice as it spread around the world.
Hitler's Will: The revelation of Adolf Hitler's will as well as the secrets hidden within it is the focus of this show.
Hunt for the Super Predator: A cinematographer searches the wild ocean coliseum to re-discover a species he saw devouring a great white shark in this show.
Laid Seasons 1-2: Dark comedy series about a marketing researcher who finds out her ex-lovers are dying in unusual ways and attempts to save those left.
Leopard Fight Club: Show examines the evolution of a leopard from clumsy cub to a fearless predator heading for a fight with the ruling alpha male; #Don'tTalkAboutFightClub
Little Lunch: Series humorously explores what happens to kids during the fifteen minutes allotted to snack time each day at school.
Malaysia 370: The Plane That Vanished: Show investigates the biggest search in aviation theory which leads to theories about what happened and how it took place during the new era of aviation technology and safety.
Midsomer Murders Series 16: In the English county of Midsomer, a police inspector and his sergeant crack hard to solve crimes, usually involving homicides.
Ninja: Shadow Warriors: Documentary show that explores the secret history and battles of the ninja as well as the stealth tactics that sealed their heroic, sanguine nature.
Pasion de Gavilanes: Telenovela about three brothers looking to avenge their sister's death who end up emotionally entangled with the daughters of those people they hold responsible.
Psychic Investigators: Series where psychics lend a hand to police departments stumped by difficult cases that dramatizes real life cases.
The Real Beauty and the Beast: This show explores the Beauty and the Beast fable and discovers the real life situation that inspired it.
Samurai Headhunters: Using historical documents, experts, and re-enactments, the show explores the evolution of a peasant boy to a ruthless samurai warrior.
Secrets: Golden Raft of El Dorado: Show that discovers that a golden raft might hold the secret to solving the 500 year old mystery of the golden city of El Dorado.
Secrets of the Third Reich: Documentary series examines the little known events that led to the eventual outcome of World War 2 .
The Seven Deadly Sins: The deposed princess of a kingdom currently ruled by tyrants seeks the help of evil knights to usurp the rulers and reclaim her throne.
The Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz: The Ovitz family of performers who become victims of Josef Mengele's experiments is the focus of this show; with Warwick Davis.
Speed Kills Season 2: Series focuses on the lethal predators who use their speed to conquer the world's wildest landscapes.
Still Game Series 1-5: Two Scottish pensioners who make the most of their golden years getting into scrapes in their Glasgow suburb.
Top Boy Series 1-2: Two London drug dealers run their operations at a public housing estate in North London.
Treblinka: Hitler's Killing Machine: Documentary show examines the secret extermination camp in Poland that proved to be the place of death for 900,000 Jews sent there.
Truly Strange: Series separates the myth from reality of scientific theories exploring adultery genes and sexual preference through the length of fingers among other things.
Turf Wars: Lions and Hippos: In a parched African valley, lions and hippos battle for territory and survival in this nature show.
Urban Legends Season 3: Three urban legends are explored each episode and you'll have to separate fact from myth.
Venom Islands: A venom expert travels across islands to spot the deadly secrets of vipers, stonefish, and Komodo dragons.
Woody Allen: A Documentary: Series that gets unprecedented access to the award winning career and controversial private life of independent director Woody Allen.
World War 2 Spy School: The story behind the OSS, the top secret spy agency for Americans during World War 2, and its top flight training school called Camp X.
Worst Year of My Life, Again Season 1: After suffering through a year filled with humiliation, bullying, and girl trouble, a boy wakes up to learn that he has to go through it all over again in this series.
November 2:
Bob the Builder: White Christmas: Can he plow it? Yes, he can! Bob and his friends are tasked with rescuing Farmer Pickles who's stranded on his farm due to a snowstorm on Christmas Eve.
Last Tango in Halifax Season 3: Continuing romance between two childhood sweethearts who reunite online after 60 years apart; with Derek Jacobi.
November 3:
Julius Jr. Season 2: Julius Jr. and his friends use their imaginations to turn a cardboard box playhouse into a magical world full of fun and adventure.
November 4:
30 for 30: Trojan War: Candid look at Pete Carroll's reign at USC and how he revitalized that program in this documentary; with Michael B. Jordan.
November 6:
Care Bears and Cousins: The Care Bears from the 1980s are back to teach a new generation about sharing and caring, but they came with their cousins as well.
Master of None: As Dev approaches the big 3-0, he struggles to make decisions and goes through big milestones as his first big job and a serious relationship; with Aziz Ansari and Noel Wells.
November 7:
Total Drama Season 5: Totally an animated spoof on Survivor focusing on returning contestants dealing with humorous challenges, strategies, and betrayals.
November 8:
Angelo Rules 3D: Angelo takes his friends on fun adventures that allow them to shirk their responsibilities. In 3D where available.
The Sparticle Mystery Season 1: British kids series that deals with the situation that develops when adults vanish from Earth.
November 10:
Frontline: My Brother's Bomber: Filmmaker looks for new evidence in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 which killed everyone on board, including his brother.
Ken Burns: The Roosevelts: An Intimate History: The docuseries examines the Roosevelt political dynasty through the public and private lives of brothers Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt as well as Franklin's wife Eleanor; with voices of Edward Herrmann and Meryl Streep. #Finally
The Prince of Pennsylvania: From ESPN's 30 for 30 series, this examines the true story of John du Pont and how his obsession with the wrestling Schultz brothers ended in tragedy. For those who couldn't get enough of Foxcatcher.
November 11:
What Went Down: The highs and lows of the extreme sports world are the focus for this series from skydiving feats that will amaze to parkour runs ending in epic failure.
November 13:
Atencion Atencion Season 1: Live action and animation are blended in this Spanish series for preschoolers that aim to entertain and educate at the same time.
With Bob and David Season 1: Netflix exclusive series that features Mr. Show veterans Bob Odenkirk and David Cross do sketch comedy where each episode has an overlying theme.
Yuki Yuna is a Hero Season 1: The members of a middle school hero club get granted superpowers by the deity protecting humanity so that they can thwart off monster attacks in this anime series.
November 14:
Manson's Missing Victims: In this show, investigators examine missing person cases which might be murdered members of Charles Manson's cult who tried to unsuccessfully leave.
November 15:
Continuum Season 4: The final season of the show has time traveling cop dealing with soldiers from the future even as her relationships with present day people suffer.
El Clon Season 1: Woman raised in a traditional Muslim family is kept away from her modern thinking love, but two decades later, she meets his clone.
Jessie Season 4: Aspiring Texas actress moves to New York to follow her dreams, but she takes a job as nanny to 4 high energy kids while she waits on her big break; with Debby Ryan.
Sin Senos No Hay Paraiso Season 1: Catalina aspires to leave poverty behind like her friends who work as call girls for rich drug cartel members.
November 16:
Cristela Season 1: A law student lands an unpaid internship although members of her family would rather she land a real job or a husband instead; with Cristela Alonzo.
November 18:
River Season 1: Police officer John River is haunted by the murder victims he serves. So imagine the issues when a close colleague gets killed; with Stellan Skarsgard.
November 20:
The Insider Season 1: A martial artist examines the secrets and skills of various elite military groups around the world.
Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu Season 3: The ninjas have started new lives following the defeat of the Overlord, but a new evil cuts short their bliss.
Marvel's Jessica Jones Season 1: A gifted and quick witted private investigator in Hell's Kitchen has her superhero past exposed when someone makes his return; with Krysten Ritter and David Tennant.
Sin Tetas No Hay Paraiso Season 1: Catalina works around the neighborhood to keep her body toned, but she pines for breast augmentation surgery.
November 23:
Nature: Animal Homes Season 1: An ecologist investigates how animals create, reside, and socialize around unique locations and structures they call home.
The Red Road Season 2: A terrible tragedy leads to an unlikely alliance between a local sheriff and a member of a Native American tribe leading to some grave consequences; with Martin Henderson and Jason Momoa.
Ultimate Spider-Man Season 3: Teen Peter Parker comes of age torn between life as a normal teen and a war between SHIELD and Norman Osbourne; with voices of Drake Bell and JK Simmons.
November 24:
The Gospel According to Mac: Another 30 for 30 special. This one focuses on the tenure of football coach Bill McCarthy, an outspoken Christian, who led Colorado to a national title amidst controversy.
Liz and Maddie Season 2: Liv has a new movie coming out while Maddie recuperates from knee surgery in the second season of this series.
November 25:
Gringolandia Season 3: The comic efforts of a Chilean to make it in New York City as a vendor of hot dogs runs across some obstacles.
Switched at Birth Season 4: Two teens switched at birth deal with the consequences of one of them taking the blame for the actions of the other in this season of the series; with Lucas Grabeel.
Coming Soon:
Moved to December?:
Black Butler Season 3
Young and Hungry Season 2
While not a month jam packed with A-list titles, there's certainly pleasures to be had. Oscar nominated documentary Last Days in Vietnam lands on Netflix November 1. That same day, we also get the first Spongebob Squarepants Movie (and supposedly find out who lives in a pineapple under the sea) and Robot Overlords, a young adult title about teens rising up against their alien robot oppressors. November 2 brings us the latest season of the senior romance drama Last Tango in Halifax and the third gives us the interesting documentary Do I Sound Gay? which features George Takai and Margaret Cho discussing research into vocal inflections that occur among LGBT people.
On November 12, Keira Knightley (remember her?) takes on the titular role of Anna Karenina in this Tom Stoppard movie about an aristocrat's forbidden romance with a well heeled Count. On the 14th, real life is the focus of the indie film Blue Caprice as we focus on the twisted father-son relationship between the two snipers that struck the Beltway with a series of attacks in 2002. From one car drama to a car comedy, Dude, Where's My Car? (November 16) features two less than bright people trying to make sense of a wild night of partying and where their vehicle is. Finally, A Perfect Man on November 28 examines the choice a woman has to make when she pretends to be another woman to catch her husband being unfaithful.
In more speculation than fact for right now, The Runner on November 5 concerns a flawed politician who has to examine his life following a scandal that ends his career. Did I mention that the politician was played by Nicolas Cage. Alright, then! November 13 brings us the documentary Call Me Lucky examines the evolution that Barry Crimmins went from caustic comic to determined peace activist. On the 15th, Soaked in Bleach is a documentary that examines the efforts a private detective makes to find out what happened after Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain left rehab days before he died. The first, and only, season of the much hyped Cristela debuts on November 16.
November 25 brings the biggest title home in time for Thanksgiving. Called Home, it's about a space alien who befriends a little girl who is searching for her missing parents. I hope it's better than the previews made it look (Parson's character sounded a bit obnoxious). Subscribers can make like Richard Roeper and compare The Runner to November 26's Zipper which features Patrick Wilson as a promising federal prosecutor with a weakness for high class call girls. November 28 brings a pair of promising films with somewhat confusing titles into the mix. Best of Enemies is a documentary examining the series of debates between William F. Buckley and Gore Vidal which took place during convention coverage in 1968. The Best Offer, on the other hand, is a drama that focuses on the changing relationship between an isolated auction house owner and a female client who refuses to meet in person. Finally, the 29th debuts Electric Boogaloo, a documentary examining the rise and fall of the low budget Cannon Films studio as well as the pictures it provided people in the 1980s.
Finally, there's the Netflix originals. The Aziz Ansari (Parks and Recreation) comedy Master of None as well as the animated Care Bears and Cousins both appear on the 6th of the month. November 13 brings us With Bob and David, a sketch comedy series featuring two members of the cult comedy series Mr. Show. On that same date, John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid debuts as the comedian attempts to overcome the stigma of his failed Fox sitcom. And on the 20th, the second Marvel series Jessica Jones attempts to answer the question whether Netflix has found a successful formula or was Daredevil a fluke?
As always, a question mark means I couldn't confirm the title (hopefully, many of these will be removed shortly).
11/3 Update: 6 New Titles found including A Pigeon Sat on a Branch (November 5) and The Wolfpack (November 12).
11/10 Update: Appears as though I will be starting Coming to Netflix December 2015 early. As in today.
11/13 Update: After reading the weekly Coming Attractions posting from Web Pro News, I am able to confirm the schedule to 11/20 now.
11/18 Update: For those wondering, the December 1 list here are the titles that are definitely coming on that day while some of the titles listed in the December list can't be confirmed quite yet.
Movies:
November 1:
11 Blocks: A desperate man must trek through 11 dangerous blocks controlled by corrupt cops and criminals to rescue his wife.
Addams Family Values: While Wednesday and Pugsley try to survive a cheerful summer camp, Gomez and Morticia try to stop Pubert's nanny from wooing Uncle Fester; with Raul Julia and Joan Cusack.
Angel Heart: Down on his luck private eye looks for a deadbeat pop singer, but every source he finds ends up getting brutally killed; with Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro.
Awake: The Life of Yogananda: Documentary examining the man who changed attitudes towards Asian spiritual traditions like yoga and meditation.
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure: The giant Saint Bernard helps a wayward elf get a bag of toys and Santa's sleigh back in time for the holidays.
Can't Hardly Wait: Comedy about a love struck dork who gets a chance to act on his feelings for the high school prom queen when she becomes available before a graduation night party; with Ethan Embry and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Candyman 2: Day of the Flesh: Once an urban legend, the serial slayer known as Candyman goes after the descendants of the family that caused his death a century ago; with Tony Todd and Kelly Rowan.
A Christmas Kiss: An aspiring designer is horrified to learn that the man she kissed in a falling elevator is none other than her boss's boyfriend. Update your resume; with Elizabeth Rohm and Laura Breckenridge.
Desk Set: A reference librarian has
a tepid long term relationship with a TV executive and now a computer
genius has created a new product that could make her job obsolete;
with Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.
The Devil's Advocate: A young attorney who keeps winning is recruited to the firm of a charismatic lawyer whose intentions are gradually revealed; with Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino.
Doomsdays: Two never do wells enjoy a madcap lifestyle by looting unused vacation homes until a runaway boy and a lost young woman join them; with Leo Fitzpatrick.
Dos Hermanos: A man who thinks he's free after 60 years when his controlling mother passes away finds his life changing when he spends time in a Uruguayan spa.
The Enemy Below: Two captains with extraordinary abilities command a vessel during World War 2's Battle of the Atlantic. But they're on opposite sides; with Robert Mitchum and Curt Jurgens.
Everybody Street: Documentary examines the lives of New York street photographers and the countless scenes that have been captured over the years through their lens.
Five Star: Grieving teen tempted to join a gang in the wake of his father's killing comes under the tutelage of an ex-con mulling his future.
Full Frontal: Day in the life of a
group of people in Hollywood in the hours leading up to a friend's
birthday party; with Julia Roberts and Blair Underwood.
Gothika: Criminal psychologist awakens following a car crash to find herself institutionalized in her place of employment and accused of a crime she doesn't remember doing; with Halle Berry and Robert Downey, Jr.
Half Baked: Three pothead friends
decide to raise bail money for their jailed friend by selling dope on
the street, but not everyone is OK with the idea; with David
Chappelle and Jim Breuer.
Harbinger Down: Graduate students who are exploring global warming while on a fishing trawler dredge up Soviet space wreckage with deadly organisms; with Lance Henriksen.
Harbinger Down: Graduate students who are exploring global warming while on a fishing trawler dredge up Soviet space wreckage with deadly organisms; with Lance Henriksen.
Harry and Tonto: It's a
bittersweet comedy about a road trip. Big deal. What if I told you
the companions was an old codger and his cat? Art Carney won Best
Actor for his role here.
The Haunting (1999): Three insomniacs are invited by a professor to take part in a sleep disorder study at an eerie isolated mansion, but they learn a secret about what he really wants; with Liam Neeson and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Hercules Saves Christmas: Two days before Christmas, a talking dog approaches a mischievous 12 year old boy with an opportunity to get on Santa's good side; with Mackenzie Phillips.
I Touched All Your Stuff: American computer geek bored with his life travels to Colombia where he finds a whirlwind romance and a stint in jail.
The Haunting (1999): Three insomniacs are invited by a professor to take part in a sleep disorder study at an eerie isolated mansion, but they learn a secret about what he really wants; with Liam Neeson and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Hercules Saves Christmas: Two days before Christmas, a talking dog approaches a mischievous 12 year old boy with an opportunity to get on Santa's good side; with Mackenzie Phillips.
I Touched All Your Stuff: American computer geek bored with his life travels to Colombia where he finds a whirlwind romance and a stint in jail.
Impostor: In the distant future, a
well respected scientist wakes up suspected of being an alien
replicant. Now he must prove his identity and clear his name; with
Gary Sinise and Madeline Stowe.
Journey to the Safest Place on Earth: Documentary explores the question whether hundreds of thousands of tons of radioactive waste can be stored safely.
Journey to the Safest Place on Earth: Documentary explores the question whether hundreds of thousands of tons of radioactive waste can be stored safely.
The Last Time You Had Fun: Two sisters with relationship woes go on a alcohol fueled bender with a recently divorced man and his married friend they meet at a wine bar; with Kyle Bornheimer and Eliza Coupe.
The Legend of Hell House: Team of paranormal investigators spends a week inside a haunted mansion to prove or disprove the existence of spirits; with Roddy McDowell.
Leon: The Professional: The top hitman
in New York ends up the reluctant custodian of a 12 year old girl
when a loose cannon DEA agent wipes out her parents. Everyone; with Jean Reno
and Natalie Portman.
Magic City Memoirs: Three friends who attend a private high school in Mandela enjoy lavish lifestyles and dream of bright futures until one night gives them a wake up call; with Nester Serrano.
Major League: An owner is banking on a misfit baseball team tanking so she can move the Cleveland Indians to Florida, but they decide to just win, baby; with Charlie Sheen and Tom Berenger.
Mandela, My Dad, and Me: Documentary examines a pivotal year in actor Idris Elba's life where he portrays Nelson Mandela in a film, records an album of music, and deals with his father's death.
Magic City Memoirs: Three friends who attend a private high school in Mandela enjoy lavish lifestyles and dream of bright futures until one night gives them a wake up call; with Nester Serrano.
Major League: An owner is banking on a misfit baseball team tanking so she can move the Cleveland Indians to Florida, but they decide to just win, baby; with Charlie Sheen and Tom Berenger.
Mandela, My Dad, and Me: Documentary examines a pivotal year in actor Idris Elba's life where he portrays Nelson Mandela in a film, records an album of music, and deals with his father's death.
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation: An evil emperor notices a portal into Earth and plots to control the world by resurrecting an evil queen; with James Remar and Robin Shou.
Moving Art: Underwater: Short films that were shot in the depths of the ocean focusing on its natural beauty; #HDDemo.
Moving Art: Waterfalls: Short nature films from Louis Schwartzberg explores the world's most beautiful waterfalls.
The Newton Boys: Four Texas brothers go on a crime spree robbing banks without killing people; with Matthew McConaughey and Ethan Hawke.
Open Season 2: Elliot and Boog return
behind enemy lines with their forest dwelling friends to free their
wiener dog friend from the clutches of a group of spoiled pets.
Open Season 3: Boog the grizzly bear
sets out on his own when his male friends cancel plans for a guys
trip and he ends up in the middle of a traveling circus.
The Pardon (2015): Woman with a rough life is arrested for murder when a planned jail break to free her husband goes very wrong; with Jamie King and John Hawkes.
Rain Man: Fast talking yuppie goes on a life changing road trip with his autistic savant brother he's never known or met before. Oscar winner; with Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman.
Redeemer: Remorseful former drug cartel hit man deals with an assassin attempting to stop him from going vigilante on his former employers.
Robot Overlords: Alien robots have conquered Earth and several teens defy orders to stay inside to rebel against their new conquerors; with Ben Kingsley and Gillian Anderson.
Saturday Night Fever: A young paint store clerk gets his groove on at night dancing to the Bee Gees in a Brooklyn discotheque. Watch the hair; with John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney.
Silenced: Three ex-federal workers discuss being prosecuted by the US government for revealing classified info about the War on Terror.
SlingShot: Documentary paints a portrait of quirky inventor Dean Kamen and his latest invention which could solve the world's water problems.
Spongebob Squarepants: The Movie: Spongebob and his friend Patrick set out to prove their boss innocent of stealing King Neptune's crown by finding and retrieving the valuable prize themselves.
Starlet: The unlikely bond that forms between a young woman and a much older woman when they meet at a garage sale; featuring explicit content for what it's worth.
Stephen King's Thinner: An obese lawyer runs over a gypsy woman and her father curses him to lose 40 pounds a week. He desperately seeks to remove the curse; with Robert John Burke.
Stewart Lee: 41st Best Stand Up Ever: The wry comedian riffs on the absurdities of fame from reality TV wars to an appearance on a countdown (thus the title) to a gig where he wore an insect suit. At least it wasn't Barney.
Thomas and Friends: Holiday Express: Christmas trees, snowmen, surprise parties, and winter wonderlands are promised in this collection of holiday themed Thomas the Train Engine episodes.
Thomas and Friends: The Christmas Engines: Percy brings holiday fun to the scrapyard while Duncan deals with a bah humbug attitude and Thomas tries to clear the tracks.
Thomas and Friends: Ultimate Christmas: Collection of Christmas episodes concerns Thomas's efforts to get a Christmas tree hampered by an avalanche and James believing he spotted Jack Frost.
The Thread: Documentary examines the misguided and frenzied Internet sleuthing that led to innocent people being accused of the bombing during the Boston Marathon.
Twinsters: Documentary about a Youtube video submitter and an adoptee who meet online via social media and find out they have something in common.
Un Oso Rojo: Violent Oso is paroled after a seven year prison stint seeking a new life and getting his family back.
November 2:
Rouge Amargo: An ex-con stumbles onto a murder scene while rescuing a woman in danger. Now they have to avoid the cops while trying to solve the case and find out who killed the person.
Thomas and Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas: Holiday adventures with Thomas and his friends involve snowmen, presents, friendships, and teamwork not necessarily in that order.
Thomas and Friends: Merry Winter Wish: Thomas gets into the holiday spirit by building snowmen, decorating, and transporting a special light that grants wishes.
November 3:
Do I Sound Gay?: Documentary deals with the worries and concerns of the director as he interviews gays/lesbians about the stereotype of the gay accent; featuring Margaret Cho and George Takai.
The Midnight Swim: Three sisters reunite at the family lake house following their mother's death and suspects that supernatural forces were at play when she died.
Seymour: An Introduction: Documentary focuses on Seymour Bernstein, who chose teaching and composition over a lucrative career as a concert pianist.
Stung: Two young caterers try to save the day when giant mutant wasps crash an upscale garden party. Gosh, I hate when that happens; with Matt O'Leary and Jessica Cook.
This Isn't Funny: A love forms between an anxious stand up comedian and a juice bar manager with confidence issues; with Paul Ashton and Katie Page.
November 4:
And They Call It Summer: A woman relies on her patience when a man who loves her can't commit and seeks out love with other women.
No Ordinary Hero: A boy and a TV superhero bond over their deafness and help each other find a way to honor that condition; with Marlee Matlin.
Wasp: Two gay men make a romantic getaway to southern France, but an alluring woman upsets their bliss when she sets her sights on one of the men.
November 5:
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch: A pair of salesman take a business trip selling gag gifts while ruminating on the absurdities of life and human existence.
Amapola: Argentinian actress is transported to the future where a glimpse at her family's future makes her determined to change their past; with Camilla Belle and Geraldine Chaplin.
Amour Fou: Melancholy German writer finds a terminally ill woman to join him in a suicide pact that will inspire a literary era. Sounds more depressing than inspiring, frankly.
Buen Dia, Ramon: A Mexican determined to escape poverty attempts to reach the US, but ends up in Germany where he bonds with a retired nurse. He seems to have Christopher Columbus's luck.
The Last Shift: Rookie cop assigned to guard a defunct police station on its last night finds out why it's being abandoned. Not to be confused with Let Us Prey which had more to do with a madman than anything possibly supernatural.
The Runner: Louisiana politician finds his idealistic plans for rebuilding New Orleans after a toxic oil spill crumbling after a sex scandal becomes public; with Nicolas Cage and Peter Fonda.
She's Lost Control: A psych student works as a sex surrogate to pay for grad school, but ends up in a volatile relationship.
November 6:
Bang Bang!: A bank receptionist is swept into a world of danger, espionage, and drama after a chance encounter with a fugitive spy.
Safelight: A runaway turned prostitute and a lonely teen bullied for a limp team up on a road trip that leads to new possibilities for both; with Evan Peters and Juno Temple.
November 10:
Anna and the King: An English widow moves to Asia to tutor the children of the King of Siam. Don't expect songs; with Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-Fat.
Big Eden: Successful New Yorker returns to a small Montana town to explore an untapped passion for his high school buddy and his feelings about being gay; with Arye Gross and Louise Fletcher.
Bound to Vengeance: Kidnapping victim struggles to free herself from the basement of a sexual predator, looking to turn the tables on him and free his other victims; with Richard Tyson.
Goodbye Gauley Mountain: Two fun, sensual female ecosexuals find a unique way of protesting mountaintop removal using both body and spirit. Yeah, you lost me at ecosexuals.
Mala Mala: Documentary examines several members of Puerto Rico's LGBT community discussing their sexual transformation and the island's diverse transgender culture.
November 11:
Dear Jack: Documentary exploring the life and death struggle for vocalist Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin who was diagnosed with leukemia following the completion of their first album. Don't worry, Cecilia, I'm the satellite; with McMahon and Tommy Lee.
Desert Dancer: In this true life drama, a brave Iranian defies the government ban on dancing and forms an underground dance troupe; with Freida Pinto and Reece Ritchie.
November 12:
Anna Karenina (2012): About the torrid affair between a 19th century Russian aristocrat and a well heeled count; with Keira Knightley and Jude Law.
Chaos on the Bridge: The creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation is the focus of this documentary. Make it so; directed by William Shatner.
Gloria (2015): What happens when the spotlight fades? For former pop star Gloria Trevi, she turns to kidnapping and prostitution.
The Little Death: Sexual quirks are dealt with by four couples in a typical suburban neighborhood as they seek a successful outcome to their relationships.
The Wolfpack: In the Big Apple, seven brothers live in isolation from the world except for the movies they view and later on recreate. But in this documentary, they yearn for freedom.
November 13:
Call Me Lucky: The evolution of bombastic comic Barry Crimmins from a social critic to peaceful activist is the focus of this documentary; with Bobcat Goldthwait and Margaret Cho.
John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid: In this Netflix exclusive stand up special, Mulaney riffs on temp jobs, marriage, his issues with babies, real estate agents, and the time he met Bill Clinton.
Kumare: Returned. A filmmaker presents himself as a Indian guru to various people as an experiment, but must reveal the truth to his disciples when he learns of benefits gathered from his deception in this documentary.
Meet the Fokkens: Back again. This documentary reveals the interesting and exciting truths of identical twins who have been serving as prostitutes in Amsterdam's Red Light district for over 50 years.
Reel Injun: Streaming again. Documentary explores the less than accurate ways that films have depicted Native Americans over the years as well as the long term effects of such depictions; with Adam Beach and R. Michael David.
Whores' Glory: Came back as well. Documentary compassionately examines the daily routines and experiences of prostitutes in Thailand, Bangladesh, and Mexico.
November 14:
Blue Caprice: John Muhammad and Lee Malvo go on a fateful coast to coast trip and end up bonding before their names would be known as the Beltway Snipers in 2002; with Isaiah Washington and Tequan Richmond.
Dior and I: Documentary focuses on the efforts of designer Raf Simons to design his first couture collection for the famous fashion house Christian Dior.
November 15:
Abominable Noel: Fleeing a scientist who wishes to examine them, two small abominable snowmen spend Christmas with a human family; with voices of Drake Bell and Emelio Estevez.
Comeback Dad: Accomplished pianist and music store owner finds her life in turmoil following the return of her long estranged father; with Tatyana Ali and Charles S. Dutton.
Cong Cong Na Nian (Back in Time): A wedding guest looks back at 15 years of memories with her friends and reflects on a lost love.
Dawn Patrol: Small town Californian surfer must deal with the consequences after exacting revenge on the person he deems responsible for the murder of his brother; with Scott Eastwood and Rita Wilson.
The Dempsey Sisters: Three sisters at a turning point in their lives decide to combine forces and get the family band back together.
Felt: In coping with being sexually abused, a woman creates volatile alter egos which end up causing her new problems.
Huang jin shi dai (The Golden Era): The story of a writer who dealt with a great love affair, her literary influence and escape from China during World War 2.
I'm Still Here: "Documentary" about Joaquin Phoenix's efforts in 2008 to quit acting and become a rapper, the process which leads to some bizarre twists; with Phoenix and Ben Stiller among others.
The Love Letter: An advice columnist vents to her readers after learning that her best friend is engaged to a woman he doesn't love and she makes a surprising discovery. Let me guess: the woman is a reader; with Keisha Knight Pulliam and Romeo Miller.
Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas: A spirited girl makes a surprising discovery in a forbidden attic that leads to unexpected Christmas consequences.
Marry Me for Christmas: Tired of her family's pressure to get married, a New York career woman convinces a handsome employee to pose as her fiance for the holidays. Let me guess, the stunt leads to a real romance even as the cover gets blown.
My Dad's a Soccer Mom: While serving as a stay at home dad, a former football player learns that his daughter has untapped soccer skills; with Wendy Raquel Robinson and Dorsey Levens.
Naked Among Wolves: The efforts of concentration camp prisoners to hide an orphan boy from their Nazi guard captors.
Qin ai de (Dearest): Parents of a three year old boy who vanishes from a playground start a long and desperate search for him which leads to unexpected twists.
Shi Gu (Lost and Love): The father of a kidnapped toddler bonds with an abduction survivor as they look for their loved ones they lost.
Soaked in Bleach: Documentary reveals the findings of a private investigator hired by Courtney Love to find her husband Kurt Cobain after he leaves rehab days before he died.
Tengo Ganas De Ti: A man gets over his ex girlfriend with the help of a vivacious woman.
Xin hua lu fang (Breakup Buddies): A has been singer suffers a meltdown following a divorce and his best friend breaks him out of an asylum and takes him on a road trip to help him enjoy life again.
You yi ge di fang zhi you wo men zhi dao (Somewhere Only We Know): While studying in Prague, a young Chinese woman retraces her grandmother's steps and falls in love
November 16:
Dude, Where's My Car?: Two pizza delivery dudes wake up after a wild night of partying to discover that they remember nothing from the night before, including the location of their car; with Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott.
November 17:
Wanted 18: Re-enactments, animation, and interviews reveal the true story of a Palestinian farm that defied Israeli laws to keep and maintain a herd of dairy cows in this documentary.
Mike Birbiglia: What I Should Have Said is Nothing: Birbiglia places his observational humor to good use in this live concert special.
November 18:
Dark Star: H.R. Giger's World: The drawings and career of Swiss artist Giger, best known for his work on Alien, are explored in this documentary.
Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List: The childhood friendship of a woman and her gay best friend is threatened when they both fall for the same guy.
People, Places, Things: A graphic novelist tries to balance raising two daughters while working two jobs and healing his heart following the walkout of his wife from their marriage; with Jermaine Clement and Regina Hall.
November 20:
Khabi Alvida Naa Kehna: A soccer player and a woman long for each other but are committed to loveless marriages to other people. Basically this sounds like a Merchant Ivory film and there's no way I'll watch over 3 hours to see if I'm right.
Some Kind of Beautiful: Cambridge poetry professor reassesses his romantic life after getting a graduate student pregnant and falling for her sister; with Pierce Brosnan and Salma Hayek.
November 23:
The Brothers Solomon: Two socially awkward brothers try to fulfill their dying father's last wish which is a grandchild; with Will Forte and Will Arnett.
November 24:
Guidance: A washed up child star and voice artist finds he has a surprising knack for helping students when he poses as a high school counselor; with Pat Mills.
A Hard Day: A homicide detective tries to cover up a deadly hit and run accident, but he learns that there might have been a witness.
November 25:
Home: Outcast alien befriends little girl and helps her try to find her mother even as his species attempts to take over Earth; with voices of Jim "Tone it Down" Parsons and Rhianna.
November 26:
Kate and Leopold: A present day woman agrees to help a 19th century nobleman adjust to the present day; with Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman.
Marie's Story: A caring nun helps a blind and deaf woman come out of her shell and adjust to society.
Princess of France: Life imitates art as the director of a theater troupe rehearsing Love's Labour's Lost finds himself in several romantic entanglements.
Zipper: A successful prosecutor who has an eye on the political world finds he could lose his family and career due to his obsession with high class escorts; with Patrick Wilson and Lena Headey.
November 27:
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: The daughter of a widowed father tries to get him to reunite with his college friend even though she's engaged to be married.
November 28:
Best of Enemies: Documentary examines the long term rivalry between political opposites William F. Buckley, Jr. and Gore Vidal that started in the 1968 conventions on ABC.
The Best Offer: Secluded auction house owner is drawn to an enigmatic client who refuses to meet in person; with Geoffrey Rush.
Black Coal, Thin Ice: A police officer investigating a series of murders learns that each victim dated the same woman.
A Perfect Man: A wife who suspects that her husband is cheating on her has a dilemma on her hands when her efforts to call him in the guise of another woman works; with Liev Schreiber and Jeanne Tripplehorn.
November 29:
Electric Boogaloo: Wild Untold Story of Cannon Films: Documentary gives us the inside story on the B-movie studio with its hits and misses as well as the two Israeli cousins who founded it.
November 30:
The Gambler (2013): Paramedic with a gambling addiction decides to create a high stakes, illegal game to pay off his debts. Not to be confused with the Mark Wahlberg remake of the James Caan classic Gambler.
Plush: The death of her brother and songwriting partner causes Hayley to start losing appreciation of life including her family; with Emily Browning and Cam Gigandet.
Stuck in Love: Film covers a year in the life of a family whose patriarch hasn't gotten over his ex-wife and his teenage children deal with various romantic crises of their own; with Greg Kinnear and Jennifer Connelly.
Upside Down: The love between a poor boy and a rich girl living in different worlds leads to an interplanetary incident; with Kirsten Dunst and Timothy Spall.
What Maisie Knew: Perceptive young girl becomes a bargaining chip in a toxic custody fight between her two selfish parents; with Julianne Moore and Alexander Skarsgard.
TV:
November 1:
America's Secret D-Day Disaster: The never before told story of the 700 American lives lost in a dress rehearsal for D-Day.
Apocalypse: World War 2: Rare or never before seen footage of World War 2 is colorized and remastered in this series.
Black Books: In Britain, a misanthropic book store owner recovers from a bender to find he's hired a cheerful clerk for his store; directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Black Mamba: Kiss of Death: A snake whose bite has enough venom to kill 15 men has its gentler side explored in this show.
Black Wings: The history of African American pioneer aviators and their triumphs over racism is examined in this show; #NotjustforFebruary
Blondie's New York: This show focuses on the making of Parallel Lines, Blondie's breakthrough album which featured hits like Heart of Glass and One Way or Another.
Bombs, Bullets, and Fraud: Show explores the odd and occasionally dangerous job of postal inspectors who investigate crimes such as identity theft and domestic terrorism.
China's Forbidden City: Series looks at the groundbreaking design and rich symbolism of the world's largest palace in Beijing which for five centuries led to political and imperial intrigue.
Civil War 360: Rare documents help in the exploration of the Civil War from both sides of the conflict as well as the slaves at the center of it; with Dennis Haysbert and Ashley Judd.
The Da Vinci Detective: The documentary examines the effort of an Italian scientist to solve a mystery involving a lost fresco painted by Leonardo Da Vinci.
David Attenborough's Rise of the Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates: The British naturalist hosts this series that focuses on fossil evidence that reveals the evolution of vertebrates.
The Day Kennedy Died: Rare photographs and film footage helps to reveal the minute by minute timeline and details surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy; with Kevin Spacey.
Death Beach: Second Beach, located in Port St. John's, South Africa, is the focus of this show that explores its gruesome legacy as the location for gruesome shark attacks.
Dreamland Season 2 aka Utopia: Employees of the Nation Building Authority must balance their ambitions with government bureaucracy while completing infrastructure projects with a tight deadline; with Rob Sitch and Kitty Flangan.
Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce Season 1: Successful self-help author attempts to salvage her career and navigate life as a divorcee when the truth about her happy marriage comes out; with Lisa Edelstein and Janeane Garofalo.
Gospel of Jesus's Wife: Provocative docushow takes a fragment of ancient papyrus and explores the possibility of Jesus being married as well as the attitude of early Christians towards women; hint: now is better for women.
Hip Hop: The Furious Force of Rhymes: Documentary examines the birth of hip hop in New York during the 1970s allowing those disfranchised to have a voice as it spread around the world.
Hitler's Will: The revelation of Adolf Hitler's will as well as the secrets hidden within it is the focus of this show.
Hunt for the Super Predator: A cinematographer searches the wild ocean coliseum to re-discover a species he saw devouring a great white shark in this show.
Laid Seasons 1-2: Dark comedy series about a marketing researcher who finds out her ex-lovers are dying in unusual ways and attempts to save those left.
Leopard Fight Club: Show examines the evolution of a leopard from clumsy cub to a fearless predator heading for a fight with the ruling alpha male; #Don'tTalkAboutFightClub
Little Lunch: Series humorously explores what happens to kids during the fifteen minutes allotted to snack time each day at school.
Malaysia 370: The Plane That Vanished: Show investigates the biggest search in aviation theory which leads to theories about what happened and how it took place during the new era of aviation technology and safety.
Midsomer Murders Series 16: In the English county of Midsomer, a police inspector and his sergeant crack hard to solve crimes, usually involving homicides.
Ninja: Shadow Warriors: Documentary show that explores the secret history and battles of the ninja as well as the stealth tactics that sealed their heroic, sanguine nature.
Pasion de Gavilanes: Telenovela about three brothers looking to avenge their sister's death who end up emotionally entangled with the daughters of those people they hold responsible.
Psychic Investigators: Series where psychics lend a hand to police departments stumped by difficult cases that dramatizes real life cases.
The Real Beauty and the Beast: This show explores the Beauty and the Beast fable and discovers the real life situation that inspired it.
Samurai Headhunters: Using historical documents, experts, and re-enactments, the show explores the evolution of a peasant boy to a ruthless samurai warrior.
Secrets: Golden Raft of El Dorado: Show that discovers that a golden raft might hold the secret to solving the 500 year old mystery of the golden city of El Dorado.
Secrets of the Third Reich: Documentary series examines the little known events that led to the eventual outcome of World War 2 .
The Seven Deadly Sins: The deposed princess of a kingdom currently ruled by tyrants seeks the help of evil knights to usurp the rulers and reclaim her throne.
The Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz: The Ovitz family of performers who become victims of Josef Mengele's experiments is the focus of this show; with Warwick Davis.
Speed Kills Season 2: Series focuses on the lethal predators who use their speed to conquer the world's wildest landscapes.
Still Game Series 1-5: Two Scottish pensioners who make the most of their golden years getting into scrapes in their Glasgow suburb.
Top Boy Series 1-2: Two London drug dealers run their operations at a public housing estate in North London.
Treblinka: Hitler's Killing Machine: Documentary show examines the secret extermination camp in Poland that proved to be the place of death for 900,000 Jews sent there.
Truly Strange: Series separates the myth from reality of scientific theories exploring adultery genes and sexual preference through the length of fingers among other things.
Turf Wars: Lions and Hippos: In a parched African valley, lions and hippos battle for territory and survival in this nature show.
Urban Legends Season 3: Three urban legends are explored each episode and you'll have to separate fact from myth.
Venom Islands: A venom expert travels across islands to spot the deadly secrets of vipers, stonefish, and Komodo dragons.
Woody Allen: A Documentary: Series that gets unprecedented access to the award winning career and controversial private life of independent director Woody Allen.
World War 2 Spy School: The story behind the OSS, the top secret spy agency for Americans during World War 2, and its top flight training school called Camp X.
Worst Year of My Life, Again Season 1: After suffering through a year filled with humiliation, bullying, and girl trouble, a boy wakes up to learn that he has to go through it all over again in this series.
November 2:
Bob the Builder: White Christmas: Can he plow it? Yes, he can! Bob and his friends are tasked with rescuing Farmer Pickles who's stranded on his farm due to a snowstorm on Christmas Eve.
Last Tango in Halifax Season 3: Continuing romance between two childhood sweethearts who reunite online after 60 years apart; with Derek Jacobi.
November 3:
Julius Jr. Season 2: Julius Jr. and his friends use their imaginations to turn a cardboard box playhouse into a magical world full of fun and adventure.
November 4:
30 for 30: Trojan War: Candid look at Pete Carroll's reign at USC and how he revitalized that program in this documentary; with Michael B. Jordan.
November 6:
Care Bears and Cousins: The Care Bears from the 1980s are back to teach a new generation about sharing and caring, but they came with their cousins as well.
Master of None: As Dev approaches the big 3-0, he struggles to make decisions and goes through big milestones as his first big job and a serious relationship; with Aziz Ansari and Noel Wells.
November 7:
Total Drama Season 5: Totally an animated spoof on Survivor focusing on returning contestants dealing with humorous challenges, strategies, and betrayals.
November 8:
Angelo Rules 3D: Angelo takes his friends on fun adventures that allow them to shirk their responsibilities. In 3D where available.
The Sparticle Mystery Season 1: British kids series that deals with the situation that develops when adults vanish from Earth.
November 10:
Frontline: My Brother's Bomber: Filmmaker looks for new evidence in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 which killed everyone on board, including his brother.
Ken Burns: The Roosevelts: An Intimate History: The docuseries examines the Roosevelt political dynasty through the public and private lives of brothers Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt as well as Franklin's wife Eleanor; with voices of Edward Herrmann and Meryl Streep. #Finally
The Prince of Pennsylvania: From ESPN's 30 for 30 series, this examines the true story of John du Pont and how his obsession with the wrestling Schultz brothers ended in tragedy. For those who couldn't get enough of Foxcatcher.
November 11:
What Went Down: The highs and lows of the extreme sports world are the focus for this series from skydiving feats that will amaze to parkour runs ending in epic failure.
November 13:
Atencion Atencion Season 1: Live action and animation are blended in this Spanish series for preschoolers that aim to entertain and educate at the same time.
With Bob and David Season 1: Netflix exclusive series that features Mr. Show veterans Bob Odenkirk and David Cross do sketch comedy where each episode has an overlying theme.
Yuki Yuna is a Hero Season 1: The members of a middle school hero club get granted superpowers by the deity protecting humanity so that they can thwart off monster attacks in this anime series.
November 14:
Manson's Missing Victims: In this show, investigators examine missing person cases which might be murdered members of Charles Manson's cult who tried to unsuccessfully leave.
November 15:
Continuum Season 4: The final season of the show has time traveling cop dealing with soldiers from the future even as her relationships with present day people suffer.
El Clon Season 1: Woman raised in a traditional Muslim family is kept away from her modern thinking love, but two decades later, she meets his clone.
Jessie Season 4: Aspiring Texas actress moves to New York to follow her dreams, but she takes a job as nanny to 4 high energy kids while she waits on her big break; with Debby Ryan.
Sin Senos No Hay Paraiso Season 1: Catalina aspires to leave poverty behind like her friends who work as call girls for rich drug cartel members.
November 16:
Cristela Season 1: A law student lands an unpaid internship although members of her family would rather she land a real job or a husband instead; with Cristela Alonzo.
November 18:
River Season 1: Police officer John River is haunted by the murder victims he serves. So imagine the issues when a close colleague gets killed; with Stellan Skarsgard.
November 20:
The Insider Season 1: A martial artist examines the secrets and skills of various elite military groups around the world.
Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu Season 3: The ninjas have started new lives following the defeat of the Overlord, but a new evil cuts short their bliss.
Marvel's Jessica Jones Season 1: A gifted and quick witted private investigator in Hell's Kitchen has her superhero past exposed when someone makes his return; with Krysten Ritter and David Tennant.
Sin Tetas No Hay Paraiso Season 1: Catalina works around the neighborhood to keep her body toned, but she pines for breast augmentation surgery.
November 23:
Nature: Animal Homes Season 1: An ecologist investigates how animals create, reside, and socialize around unique locations and structures they call home.
The Red Road Season 2: A terrible tragedy leads to an unlikely alliance between a local sheriff and a member of a Native American tribe leading to some grave consequences; with Martin Henderson and Jason Momoa.
Ultimate Spider-Man Season 3: Teen Peter Parker comes of age torn between life as a normal teen and a war between SHIELD and Norman Osbourne; with voices of Drake Bell and JK Simmons.
November 24:
The Gospel According to Mac: Another 30 for 30 special. This one focuses on the tenure of football coach Bill McCarthy, an outspoken Christian, who led Colorado to a national title amidst controversy.
Liz and Maddie Season 2: Liv has a new movie coming out while Maddie recuperates from knee surgery in the second season of this series.
November 25:
Gringolandia Season 3: The comic efforts of a Chilean to make it in New York City as a vendor of hot dogs runs across some obstacles.
Switched at Birth Season 4: Two teens switched at birth deal with the consequences of one of them taking the blame for the actions of the other in this season of the series; with Lucas Grabeel.
Coming Soon:
Moved to December?:
Black Butler Season 3
Young and Hungry Season 2
The End
Hi Brian,
ReplyDeleteI was trolling through the dvd side looking for expiring titles, when I noticed that Saturday Night Fever hit Netflix streaming today. Figured you'd want it on your list.
Thank you very much for catching that, Carol. It's appreciated.
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