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The Movies & TV Shows Coming To Netflix In November 2016 That Belong In Your Queue ASAP

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Once you hit November, one thing is for certain: It's definitely getting way colder and you totally need to spend more time snuggled under a blanket watching Netflix. Luckily, the streaming site has your back and there are tons of new films and TV shows coming to Netflix in November, which should keep you occupied for the entire month. As usual, there's a terrific balance of genres to satisfy whatever mood you may find yourself in. There are period dramas, stand-up comedy, cherished classics, ludicrous horrors, and rib-tickling comedies among everything else that the site has to offer. So, I think you might just be OK.

Because as the nights start getting darker and those cravings for cocoa, warm snacks, and, well, Thanksgiving leftovers, start happening, it's also essential that you plan out your viewing habits to coincide with your food. After all, nothing goes better with a gigantic, late-night turkey sandwich or warm cookies dipped in hot chocolate than some great viewing material to help you enjoy them.

So, peruse all the following shows that Netflix is offering November and be sure to start loading up your Watch List accordingly while you wait. Something tells me there's one specific show that you'll want to watch immediately...

by Amy Roberts

'Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life' (2016)

... and here's the show I was talking about. I really don't think I need to tell you that Gilmore Girls arrives on Netflix on Nov. 25, do I? Because in all likelihood, you've been using a countdown app to check how much time is left until the premiere and probably even booked the day off from work, just so you can watch it as many times as possible within a 24-hour period. Have fun — I'll be right there with you.

Netflix

'The Confessions Of Thomas Quick' (2015)

True crime obsessives will love this acclaimed and fascinating documentary about Sweden's most notorious serial killer. Recounting the life of Sture Bergwall, including his confessions to a series of brutal murders and his retractions of those statements, the film questions the concepts of truth, justice, and sanity.

Film4

'The Doors' (1991)

Oliver Stone's acclaimed biography of the seminal band is a treat for music and film lovers alike. Featuring Val Kilmer as the irrepressibly charming Doors front-man Jim Morrison, the film navigates the band's spectacular and often troubled trajectory.

Tri-Star Pictures

'Cujo' (1983)

Based on the Stephen King story of the same name, this cult horror movie could be enough to put you off dogs for life. Telling the story of a lovely St. Bernard who contracts rabies and transforms into a hellhound who terrorizes a small town, Cujo arrives on Netflix on Nov. 1 and is well worth a watch.

Warner Bros.

'Jetsons: The Movie' (1990)

Most '90s kids will remember this move version of the Hanna-Barbera classic cartoon from their childhoods. Jetsons: The Movie is full of nostalgia, completely kitsch, and totally fun. It's also ever-so-slightly bafflingly weird.

Universal Pictures

'The Heartbreak Kid' (2007)

The Heartbreak Kid is a Farrelly Brothers comedy about the honeymoon from hell that stars Ben Stiller as a man who realizes that he may have — OK, definitely — married the wrong woman. Things start to look up, however, when he meets another woman whom he believes could be his actual soulmate. As you can imagine, shenanigans ensue.

Paramount Pictures

'The Crown: Season 1' (2016)

Netflix's new $130-million drama tells the true story about the reign of the U.K.'s Queen Elizabeth II. The show contains 10 episodes of what looks like some supremely decadent royal drama. It arrives on the streaming site on Nov. 4.

Netflix

'Tales From The Darkside: The Movie' (1990)

Delirious horror fun, this anthology movie based on the iconic horror show of the same name is a must-see for fans of the genre. With a cast including Debbie Harry, Christian Slater, and Julianne Moore, the film is anarchic, humorous, and also very much of its time — but in the best possible way.

Paramount Pictures

'Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60' (2016)

You likely best remember Dana Carvey from his legendary Saturday Night Live career, or more specifically, his role as Garth in Wayne's World. This new comedy special comes highly anticipated and may be just the ticket for bringing the funnies as it gets colder when it arrives on Nov. 4.

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'The Ivory Game' (2016)

Produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, this hard-hitting exposé on the cruelty of the ivory trade is a Netflix original, arriving on Nov. 4. Highly anticipated, the film focuses on African elephants and their current threat of becoming extinct.

Netflix

'Burn After Reading' (2008)

Always prime for a rewatch, this Cohen Brothers comedy is quite possibly one of their finest (and that's really saying something). With an all-star cast, which includes Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Frances McDormand, and Tilda Swinton, Burn After Reading is a note-perfect caper gem which will have you howling with laughter.

Focus Features

Stephen King's 'Thinner' (1996)

This Stephen King movie focuses on a corrupt lawyer, who has an intensive weight-loss curse put upon him when he accidentally kills someone in a car accident. It's just as ludicrous as it sounds (and definitely has its problems), but it's also a good-bad horror film perfect for rainy November days.

Paramount Pictures

'Jackass 3.5: The Unrated Movie' (2011)

Yes, it's supremely stupid and yet somehow the Jackass movies are also ridiculously watchable. So just do yourself a favor — give your brain a sweet vacation, sit back, and watch brave fools do dumb things to themselves and each other. It's hard not to laugh.

Paramount Pictures

'Boyhood' (2014)

Richard Linklater's multiple award-winning movie was filmed over the course of 12 years and shows the joys and heartache of growing up. Available on Nov. 25, Boyhood is a truly stunning portrait of adolescence worth enjoying with a box of tissues right beside you (you know, just in case).

IFC Films

'Michael Che Matters' (2016)

You might know Che from appearing Saturday Night Live or being a correspondent on The Daily Show. And this eagerly awaited Netflix original comedy special is sure to bring his stand-up to the worthy attention of an even bigger audience. If you're not already familiar with his work, then be sure to check the show out when it drops on Nov. 25.

Netflix

'Ravenous' (1999)

This extremely bleak black comedy, starring Guy Pearce and David Arquette, is definitely not one for the squeamish. Arriving on Nov. 1, the film focuses on a military rescue mission gone wrong after the regiment is ambushed by a cannibal.

20th Century Fox

'The Jungle Book' (2016)

This live-action remake of the Disney classic animation was stunning to see in the cinema and should make for a cozy watch in the comfort of your own home too. Arriving on Nov. 30, it's the perfect family film to watch leading up to Christmas.

Walt Disney Pictures

'Ghost Team' (2016)

Starring Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Justin Long, and Amy Sedaris, this indie comedy follows a bumbling, poorly assembled squad of ghost hunters as they pursue the supernatural at a supposedly haunted location.

The Orchard

'3%: Season 1' (2016)

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, 20-year-old applicants must undergo a grueling process in order to be part of privileged society. The only problem is that only 3 percent of those applicants actually get accepted in this Brazilian dystopian thriller, arriving Nov 25.

Netflix

'I Dream Too Much' (2016)

Illustrating the challenges that women and families face across three different generations, this indie film (produced by Richard Linklater) is seriously heartwarming.

The Orchard

'Divines' (2016)

One of the biggest buzz films from the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, Divines is a French drama that focuses on a powerful friendship between a young dancer and a troubled teenager.

Diaphana Films

'Colin Quinn: The New York Story'

The Saturday Night Live veteran performs his off-Broadway show about the history of New York. Directed by none other than Jerry Seinfeld, this Netflix original production features Colin Quinn at his impassioned, loud, and pugnacious best.

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'Sour Grapes' (2016)

Investigating one of the greatest counterfeit wine scandals ever known, Sour Grapes is an entertaining look at a truly embarrassing case of fraud.

'Paddington' (2014)

After his home gets destroyed in the Peruvian Rainforest, Paddington Bear makes his way to England in hopes of creating a new home. This family comedy is perfect for Anglophiles and bear lovers alike and will be available starting Nov. 16.

'Meet The Blacks' (2016)

Mike Epps' low-budget spoof of The Purge provides some easy-to-watch social satire that gleefully pokes fun at the horror series. Featuring a strong comedic performance from Bresha Webb, the film is available to stream from Nov. 2.

Freestyle Releasing

'Alfie' (2004)

This remake of the 1966 comedy stars Jude Law in the role originally made famous by Michael Caine. Alfie also features the likes of Sienna Miller, Susan Sarandon, and Jane Krakowski in starring roles. It's available on Nov. 1.

'Candyman 2: Farewell To The Flesh' (1995)

Tony Todd reprises his role as the eponymous bogeyman with an affinity for bees in this horror movie sequel that fans of the genre will love. Like most horror movie sequels, it's just as silly as you may expect, but fun too.

Gramercy Pictures

'Pervert Park' (2014)

Bold in its expression of empathy for people who are barely ever spared it, Pervert Park is a documentary about the everyday lives of convicted sex offenders as they struggle to reintegrate into society. Thoughtful and fascinating, the film can also be extremely tough, but somewhat rewarding to watch.

PBS

'Paranoid: Season 1' (2016)

This intensely dark Anglo-American crime drama mini-series follows the investigation of a brutal public murder as detectives get pulled deeper into its murky mystery.

'Men Go To Battle' (2015)

This haunting drama film about two brothers, who take opposing paths during the American Civil War, is mournful and uniquely shot. Featuring a distinctly indie aesthetic, Men Go To Battle is intriguing, offbeat, and available to watch from Nov. 15.

Film Movement

'Mercy' (2016)

Starring Mad Men's James Wolk, Mercy is a Netflix original, which focuses on four estranged brothers who are reunited by their dying mother. The home invasion thriller is available from Nov. 22.

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