Movie fans continue to have much to look forward to this fall, in theaters and at home. Here’s The Associated Press’ guide for the movies heading to theaters and the home for the month of November.
Nov. 6
“Club Kid” (A24, in theaters): Jordan Firstman writes, directs and stars in this comedy about a hard-partying New York club promoter who finds out he has a 10-year-old son (Reggie Absolom).
“Wild Horse Nine” (Searchlight, in theaters): Writer-director Martin McDonagh’s latest is a 1970s dark comedy about two CIA agents (John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell) on a mission on Easter Island.
“Godzilla Minus Zero” (GKids, in theaters): Director Takashi Yamazaki follows up 2023’s Oscar-winning “Godzilla Minus One” with a sequel set in the aftermath of World War II.
“Being Heumann” (Apple, in theaters): “CODA” filmmaker Siân Heder’s biographical drama is about disability rights activist Judy Heumann, played by Ruth Madeley.
“Ramayana” (Sony, in theaters): An Indian action epic inspired by the Hindu legend of Rama.
“The Cat in the Hat” (Warner Bros., in theaters): The latest animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ beloved children’s book features Bill Hader as the voice of the Cat.
“Drummer Boy” (Angel Studios, in theaters): A historical action musical about two brothers on opposite sides of the American Revolution.
“Archangel” (Sony, in theaters): A former Special Forces soldier living off the grid protects his Wyoming neighbors from an encroaching asset management company.
“Soul Patrol” (Kino Lorber, in theaters): J.M. Harper’s documentary is about the Vietnam War’s first Black special ops team.
“Mouse” (Independent Film Company, in theaters): Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson’s coming-of-age drama stars Katherine Mallen Kupferer and Chloe Coleman as two best pals whose friendship is upended over summer. With Sophie Okonedo.
Nov. 13
“Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol” (Paramount Pictures, in theaters): A new Charles Dickens adaptation, starring Johnny Depp as Scrooge and directed by horror filmmaker Ti West.
“How to Rob a Bank” (Amazon MGM, in theaters): A crime thriller from filmmaker David Leitch about a crew of bank robbers who document their heists with social media. Starring Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz and Christian Slater.
“Victorian Psycho” (Bleecker Street, in theaters): Maika Monroe stars as an eccentric governess for a wealthy family in Victorian times.
“I Play Rocky” (Amazon MGM, in theaters): Anthony Ippolito stars as a young Sylvester Stallone in this film about the making of 1976’s “Rocky,” from director Peter Farrelly.
“Paper Tiger” (Neon, in theaters): James Gray’s Queens-set drama stars Adam Driver and Miles Teller as brothers who get in over their heads in a scheme involving the Gowanus Canal and the Russian mafia.
“Heartland” (Netflix, streaming): A former country megastar (Jessica Chastain) comes out of seclusion to investigate the disappearance of her missing niece in Nashville.
Nov. 18
“Madden” (Prime Video, streaming): Filmmaker David O. Russell dramatizes the life of football legend John Madden, with Nicolas Cage as Madden and Christian Bale as Al Davis.
Nov. 20
“The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” (Lionsgate, in theaters): A sequel to 2023’s prequel, “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” the latest “Hunger Games” chapter continues the adventures of Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada). With Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close and others.
“Josephine” (Sumerian Pictures, in theaters): Filmmaker Beth de Araújo’s intense drama is told largely from the perspective of 8-year-old Josephine (Mason Reeves), who witnesses a sexual assault in a park. With Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan as her parents.
“Minotaur” (Mubi, in theaters): Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev’s latest is about a Russian businessman who discovers his wife is cheating on him. At the same time, he’s tasked with conscripting workers into the Russian army for the invasion of Ukraine.
“Elsinore” (Focus, in theaters): Andrew Scott stars as Ian Charleson, an actor preparing to play Hamlet at London’s National Theatre while ill with AIDS.
“Steps” (Netflix, streaming): An animated riff on “Cinderella,” about her stepsister, Lilith (Ali Wong), who accidentally transforms her other stepsister, Margot (Stephanie Hsu), into a frog. With Amanda Seyfried as Cinderella and Bette Midler as the Fairy Godmother.
Nov. 25
“Focker In-Law” (Universal Pictures, in theaters): Sixteen years after the last movie in the comedy series, the Fockers return with Ariana Grande as the bride-to-be. Starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.
“Hexed” (Disney, in theaters): A Disney Animation feature about an unconventional teenage girl (Hailee Steinfeld) who discovers secret magic abilities and other family mysteries with her mother (Rashida Jones).
“All of a Sudden” (Neon, in theaters): Japanese filmmaker Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s sprawling intimate drama is about a relationship between two women (Virginie Efira, Tao Okamoto) in Paris and an elderly care facility trying to implement a caregiving approach called “Humanitude.”
“Hershey” (Angel Studios, in theaters): The origin story of the Hershey Chocolate Company, with Finn Wittrock as Milton S. Hershey and Alexandra Daddario as Catherine Hershey.
“The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth” (Netflix, in theaters): David Fincher directs this spinoff from “Once Upon a Time … In Hollywood,” scripted by Quentin Tarantino, with Brad Pitt reprising his stuntman role.
“Way of the Warrior Kid” (Apple TV, streaming): A bullied 11-year-old (Jude Hill) learns to find his inner warrior over one summer with the help of his Navy SEAL uncle Jake (Chris Pratt).