October was all about horror movies of different types with titles like Terrifier 3, Smile 2, and Your Monster, along with comic book movies like Joker: Folie à Deux and Venom: The Last Dance, animated movies like Piece by Piece, comedies like Saturday Night, and critically acclaimed movies like Anora. November is closing spooky season and beginning Christmas early with holiday movies and more, such as an action movie about Santa Claus’ kidnapping, the return of Moana, Clint Eastwood’s latest project, and more.
Here
Here Will Be Released On November 1, 2024
Director Robert Zemeckis
Release Date November 15, 2024
Runtime 104 Minutes
Here is a drama movie directed by Robert Zemeckis and based on the 2014 graphic novel of the same name by Richard McGuire. With the camera fixed on the same spot throughout the entire movie, Here shows the events of a single spot of land and its inhabitants, from way in the past to well into the future. Starring in Here are Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany, Michelle Dockery, Kelly Reilly, and a lot more.
Here
is Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanls’ fifth movie together.
Juror No. 2
Juror No. 2 Will Be Released On November 1, 2024
Release Date October 30, 2024
Cast Nicholas Hoult , Toni Collette , J.K. Simmons , Kiefer Sutherland , Zoey Deutch , Gabriel Basso , Chris Messina , Francesca Eastwood Runtime 114 Minutes
Juror No. 2 is a legal thriller directed by Clint Eastwood. Juror No. 2 tells the story of Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult), a family man who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself in the middle of a serious moral dilemma. This could end up influencing the jury’s verdict, potentially leading to the conviction or freedom of the wrong killer. Also starring in Juror No. 2 are Toni Collette, Zoey Deutch, Kiefer Sutherland, J.K. Simmons, Leslie Bibb, and Chris Messina. Juror No. 2 premiered at the 2024 AFI Fest.
Emilia Pérez
Emilia Pérez Will Be Released On November 1, 2024
Director Jacques Audiard
Release Date November 13, 2024
Cast Karla Sofía Gascón , Zoe Saldana , Selena Gomez , Adriana Paz , Edgar Ramirez , Mark Ivanir , Eduardo Aladro , Emiliano Edmundo Hasan Jalil , James Gerard , Eric Geynes , Agathe Bokja , Chun-Ting Lin , Stéphane Ly-Cuong , Line Phé , Pascal Toussirot , Karla Lazo Runtime 130 Minutes
Emilia Pérez is a musical crime comedy written and directed by Jacques Audiard, based on his opera libretto of the same name, in turn loosely adapted from Boris Razon’s 2018 novel Écoute. Emilia Pérez is the story of the title character (played by Karla Sofía Gascón), a fearsome cartel leader who enlists the help of underappreciated lawyer Rita Mora Castro (Zoe Saldaña) to help her fake her death so she can live her life as her true self. Also starring in Emilia Pérez are Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, Édgar Ramírez, Mark Ivanir, and Adriana Paz.
Emilia Pérez
will be released on Netflix on November 13, 2024.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Will Be Released On November 8, 2024
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a comedy-drama directed by Dallas Jenkins and based on the 1972 novel of the same name by Barbara Robinson. It follows the Herdmans, six juvenile delinquent siblings who inadvertently find themselves participating in the local church pageant during the holidays. Of course, the Herdmans are ready to unleash chaos, but they might end up teaching their community the true meaning of Christmas. Starring in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever are Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright, Lauren Graham, and more.
Heretic
Heretic Will Be Released On November 8, 2024
Director Scott Beck , Bryan Woods
Release Date November 8, 2024
Runtime 110 Minutes
Heretic is a horror thriller written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Heretic follows Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East), missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who try to convert Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant). However, the mission takes a sinister turn as Mr. Reed is actually far more dangerous than they could have anticipated. Heretic premiered at 2024’s Toronto International Film Festival.
Small Things Like These
Small Things Like These Will Be Released On November 8, 2024
Director Tim Mielants
Release Date November 1, 2024
Cast Cillian Murphy , Michelle Fairley , Emily Watson , Clare Dunne , Joanne Crawford , Mark McKenna , Amy De Bhrún , Agnes O'Casey , Eileen Walsh , Abby Fitz , Ian O'Reilly , Helen Behan , Tom Leavey , Cillian O'Gairbhi , Aidan O'Hare , Zara Devlin , Aoife Gaffney , Liadan Dunlea , Ella Cannon , Louis Kirwan , Sarah Morris , Faye Brazil , John McCarthy , Ciarán Hinds Runtime 96 Minutes
Small Things Like These is a historical drama directed by Tim Mielants and based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Claire Keegan. Set in 1985, Small Things Like These follows Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy), a coal merchant living next to a convent. Furlong ends up discovering the dark secrets and disturbing things that happen inside the convent, leading him to confront the secrets of the Irish town of New Ross. Also starring in Small Things Like These are Emily Watson, Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley, and Clare Dunne.
Red One
Red One Will Be Released On November 10, 2024
Director Jake Kasdan
Release Date November 15, 2024
Cast Dwayne Johnson , Chris Evans , J.K. Simmons , Lucy Liu , Kiernan Shipka , Bonnie Hunt , Kristofer Hivju , Nick Kroll , Wesley Kimmel , Mary Elizabeth Ellis , Wyatt Hunt , Lanz Duffy , Marc Evan Jackson , Ashleigh Domangue , Cody Easterbrook , Jon Rudnitsky , Morla Gorrondona , Jenna Kanell , Rod Maxwell , Fedor Steer , Octavia Grace , Matthew Zuk , Cora Kass , Ahmad Ghafouri , Jeff Chase Runtime 123 Minutes
Red One is an action-adventure comedy directed by Jake Kasdan. The North Pole goes through a real emergency when Santa Claus (J. K. Simmons) is kidnapped, and so the head of security of the North Pole, Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson) is tasked with finding him. However, Callum has to team up with the infamous hacker and bounty hunter Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans) if he wants to find and rescue Santa Claus. Also starring in Red One are Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, and Nick Kroll.
Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point
Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point Will Be Released On November 15, 2024
Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point is a comedy-drama co-written and directed by Tyler Thomas Taormina. Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point is the story of the Balsano family, who get together for their final family Christmas at their ancestral home. When generational tensions arise, one of the teenagers sneaks out with her friends for a bit of holiday teenage rebellion. Starring in Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point are Michael Cera, Matilda Fleming, Francesca Scorsese, Sawyer Spielberg, Elsie Fisher, and Ben Shenkman.
Gladiator II
Gladiator II Will Be Released On November 22, 2024
Release Date November 22, 2024
Cast Paul Mescal , Pedro Pascal , Denzel Washington , Connie Nielsen , Joseph Quinn , Fred Hechinger , Derek Jacobi , May Calamawy , Peter Mensah , Matt Lucas , Alexander Karim , Tim McInnerny , Lee Charles , Chidi Ajufo , Alfie Tempest , Riana Duce , Chi Lewis Parry , Paul Candelent , Hadrian Howard , Alexander Simkin , Mikhail Basmadjian , Matthew Charlery-Smith , Maxime Durand , Lior Raz
Twenty-four years after Gladiator, Ridley Scott is now bringing the sequel, simply titled Gladiator II. Set two decades after the events of the first movie, Gladiator II follows Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal), grandson of Marcus Aurelius and son of Lucilla and Maximus, who lives with his family in Numidia – however, Roman soldiers led by General Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal) invade the town, killing Lucius’ wife and forcing him into slavery. Inspired by his father, Lucius fights as a gladiator under the teaching of Macrinus (Denzel Washington), a former slave planning to overthrow emperors Caracalla (Fred Hechinger) and Geta (Joseph Quinn).
Wicked
Wicked Will Be Released On November 22, 2024
Director Jon M. Chu
Release Date November 22, 2024
Cast Cynthia Erivo , Ariana Grande , Michelle Yeoh , Jeff Goldblum , Jonathan Bailey , Ethan Slater , Marissa Bode , Bowen Yang , Bronwyn James , Keala Settle , Peter Dinklage , Aaron Teoh , Grecia De la Paz , Colin Michael Carmichael , Adam James , Andy Nyman , Courtney Mae-Briggs , Sharon D. Clarke , Jenna Boyd Runtime 160 Minutes
Wicked is an epic musical fantasy directed by Jon M. Chu, and it’s an adaptation of the acclaimed stage musical of the same name, which in turn is based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire and the characters from L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Wicked tells the story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), who has been misunderstood due to her green skin her whole life, but she forms a profound friendship with Glinda (Ariana Grande), who longs for popularity.
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Elphaba Thropp's green skin is an important part of the Wicked story, with its origins explained in the novel and in the Broadway musical.
However, after an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda’s relationship reaches a crossroad as they begin to take different paths. Also starring in Wicked are Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Dinklage, and more. The sequel, Wicker Part Two, will be released on November 21, 2025.
Moana 2
Moana 2 Will Be Released On November 27, 2024
Director David G. Derrick Jr. , Jason Hand , Dana Ledoux Miller
Release Date November 27, 2024
Cast Auli'i Cravalho , Dwayne Johnson , Alan Tudyk , Rachel House , Temuera Morrison , Nicole Scherzinger , Hualālai Chung , David Fane , Rose Matafeo , Awhimai Fraser , Gerald Ramsey , Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda Runtime 100 Minutes
Moana 2 is the latest Disney musical adventure movie, directed by David Derrick Jr., Hason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller. Set three years after the events of the first movie, Moana 2 reunites viewers with Moana (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho), who receives an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors and forms her own crew. Moana reunites with the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson), and along with her crew, they go into the far seas of Oceania to break the curse of the god Nalo on the hidden island of Motufetu.
Maria
Maria Will Be Released On November 27, 2024
Director Pablo Larrain
Release Date November 27, 2024
Cast Angelina Jolie , Pierfrancesco Favino , Alba Rohrwacher , Haluk Bilginer , Kodi Smit-McPhee , Valeria Golino , Stephen Ashfield , Alessandro Bressanello , Vincent Macaigne , Lydia Korniordou , Rebecka Johnston , Botond Bartus , Marcell Lengyel , Philipp Droste , Jeremy Wheeler , Luca Gréta Felhalmi , Zora Gerda Fejes , Kay Madsen , Toma Hrisztov , Christiana Aloneftis , Aggelina Papadopoulou Runtime 123 Minutes
Maria is a biographical psychological drama movie directed by Pablo Larraín. Maria tells the story of real-life opera singer Maria Callas (played by Angelina Jolie), following the final years of her life. As such, Maria is set in the 1970s, during Callas’ time in Paris, where she lived largely in isolation before she died in 1977. Also starring in Maria are Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, Valeria Golino, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. Maria will be available to stream on Netflix on December 11.