If Netflix is your favorite streaming service, this list is for you.Several new movies are premiering on Netflix this week, including a dramedy directed by Chris Rock, a documentary by Ron Howard, and a mystery thriller starring Jessica Chastain.Add How-To Geek on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover As for the other movies on this list, you'll need Peacock and Apple TV.
Peacock welcomes five movies from a legendary franchise, but we're spotlighting the first entry.Finally, my top selection of the week is an Apple TV movie from an Oscar-winning filmmaker.Stream all five movies in the U.S.
5 The Hunger Games Madness in the arena franchise used to be on Netflix, but all five movies are heading to Peacock this month.I'm sure many fans, myself included, will revisit some of these movies in anticipation of You might as well start at the beginning with , the movie that launched a cinematic universe.In Panem, each of the 12 districts must offer two tributes—one boy and one girl—to compete in the Hunger Games, a televised competition in which contestants fight to the death until only one person remains.
District 12's Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) becomes an unlikely fan favorite and symbol of hope, something that President Snow (Donald Sutherland) looks to squash.This might be a young adult movie, but it's not made for kids—prepare for violence.streams on Peacock on Nov.
14.The Hunger Games PG-13 Adventure Action Sci-Fi Release Date March 23, 2012 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Powered by Expand Collapse 4 Avedon The life of an iconic photographer In terms of fashion photography and portraits, Richard Avedon is on the shortlist of most impactful photographers of the 20th century.Avedon photographed some of the most famous people in the world, including Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, Audrey Hepburn, Buster Keaton, and the Beatles.
Despite passing away in 2004, Avedon's work is still influencing photography today.To capture Avedon's work, you need a filmmaker of similar stature.Enter Ron Howard, an Oscar-winning filmmaker and director of one of Netflix's new documentaries in November.
showcases some of the photographer's greatest accomplishments, along with stunning behind-the-scenes access to his life.It's a fitting tribute to a legend.streams on Netflix on Nov.
11.Avedon R Documentary Release Date November 6, 2026 Runtime 104 minutes Director Ron Howard Powered by Expand Collapse 3 Misty Green A satirical look at Hollywood It's difficult to believe that Chris Rock hasn't written and directed a movie since 2014's , a movie I enjoy.I hope the positive response to Misty Green motivates Rock to direct more films because he's clearly talented behind the camera.
Speaking of , Rock's latest movie is part Hollywood satire and part character drama about a washed-up actress looking for a comeback.Rosalind Eleazar stars as the titular Misty Green, a fictional Emmy-winning actress in her late 30s who has faded out of the spotlight.Her self-destructive tendencies—including drugs, alcohol, and sex—certainly don't help her chances of returning to Hollywood's good graces.
As the walls close in around Misty, she'll attempt to put her career back together before it's too late.fans will recognize Eleazar, but more mainstream audiences will recognize her immense talent after watching .is now streaming on Netflix.
Misty Green R Drama Comedy Release Date October 9, 2026 Runtime 104 minutes Director Chris Rock Powered by Expand Collapse 2 Heartland Murder and mystery in Nashville In 2022, Prime Video released , a fun thriller from writer-director Shana Feste.The movie premiered at a festival in January 2020 and was scheduled for a theatrical release before COVID-19 derailed those plans.That movie deserved more attention because Feste crafted a funny, violent, and impactful thriller.
should give Feste a bigger spotlight thanks to the Netflix machine behind her.Oscar winner Jessica Chastain stars as Misty Jones, a former country music star who has spent years away from the spotlight.When her niece, Charlie Heart (Carter Faith), a rising country music star, goes missing, Misty returns to Nashville to investigate the disappearance herself.
It turns out that many of Nashville's criminals don't like Misty back in town and will do what it takes to keep her out.Netflix has become a destination for thrillers, so I have high hopes for streams on Netflix on Nov.13.
Heartland R Mystery Thriller Crime Release Date November 13, 2026 Director Shana Feste Writers Shana Feste Powered by Expand Collapse 1 Being Heumann The fight for disability rights When Siân Heder last wrote and directed a movie, the result was 2021's a heartfelt story about a teenager and the challenges of being the only hearing member of her family.won the hearts of many, including myself, on its way to a surprising Best Picture win at the 2022 Oscars.For her next movie, Heder will now tackle a biopic in .
Judy Heumann is a young disabled woman fighting for equal rights and treatment.After the government delayed implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Heumann helped lead a historic sit-in at a San Francisco federal building in 1977.Heumann became a pivotal leader in the disability rights movement, and her legacy lives on.
streams on Apple TV on Nov.13. Being Heumann R Drama History Release Date November 6, 2026 Runtime 127 minutes Director Siân Heder Powered by Expand Collapse More movies to watch If you subscribe to Netflix, head to the thriller section and stream , an entertaining disaster movie.
If you head to Paramount+, you'll find some classic movies that every cinephile should watch, including and .
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