Best Movies to Watch on Hulu in November 2025

Hulu’s November slate is stacked with holiday favorites, acclaimed dramas, big comedies, and a wave of fresh library additions landing across the month, starting with a huge drop on Saturday November 1 and rolling through final arrivals on Sunday November 30. Many titles are seasonal crowd pleasers centered on family gatherings and festive storylines, while others bring award winning performances, influential directors, and franchise starters that defined their genres. You will find new to streaming studio releases mixed with catalog classics, plus recent festival standouts and documentaries making their way from theaters to your watchlist. Dates below note when each title joins Hulu and whether it is a new studio arrival, a catalog or library addition, or another type of streaming debut.

‘Casino’ (1995)

A Las Vegas casino executive navigates mob oversight, corporate pressure, and a volatile marriage as control of the Strip begins to shift. Martin Scorsese adapts Nicholas Pileggi’s nonfiction account with Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci anchoring the story. The production recreates the city’s gaming culture and the infighting that follows a changing business model. It lands on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a catalog addition.

‘The Sound of Music’ (1965)

A former novice becomes governess to seven children in Salzburg where music and family bonds grow as the political situation darkens. Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer lead a production that filmed across Austrian locations and on studio stages. Songs and set pieces helped the film become one of the biggest box office successes of its era. It streams on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a library classic.

‘The Princess Bride’ (1987)

A farmhand sets out to rescue his true love with help from an expert swordsman and a giant while a grandfather narrates the tale. Rob Reiner directs from William Goldman’s novel with a cast that includes Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, and Mandy Patinkin. Its mix of adventure and comedy later earned preservation in the National Film Registry. It streams on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a catalog favorite.

‘A Star Is Born’ (2018)

A touring musician discovers a gifted singer and helps launch her on stage as his own struggles threaten their life together. Bradley Cooper directs and stars opposite Lady Gaga with concert style performances recorded live for the film. The soundtrack includes an Academy Award winning original song that became a signature number. It streams on Hulu on Saturday November 8 as a studio arrival.

‘The Last Duel’ (2021)

In medieval France a knight challenges his former friend to a judicial duel after his wife publicly accuses the squire of a violent crime. Ridley Scott directs from a screenplay by Nicole Holofcener, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon based on a historical account. The story is told from multiple viewpoints including the woman at the center of the case. It arrives on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a library title.

‘Love Actually’ (2003)

Interlocking stories track friendships, marriages, and new crushes across London in the weeks before Christmas. The ensemble features Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, and Bill Nighy among many others. The production filmed at recognizable city locations and became a modern holiday staple. It arrives on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a catalog addition.

‘Miracle on 34th Street’ (1947)

A department store Santa claims to be the real Kris Kringle and a court case tests whether the public will accept his identity. Maureen O’Hara, Natalie Wood, John Payne, and Edmund Gwenn headline a story that became a perennial holiday favorite. The New York setting weaves in a Thanksgiving parade and retail rivalries. It hits Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a library classic.

‘Miracle on 34th Street’ (1994)

A department store hires a kindly man to play Santa and a courtroom fight follows over who he truly is. Richard Attenborough, Mara Wilson, Elizabeth Perkins, and Dylan McDermott star in this remake that became widely watched on home video. The story reframes a holiday tradition for a new era while keeping its spirit of belief and community. It lands on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a catalog addition.

‘A Knight’s Tale’ (2001)

A squire reinvents himself as a jousting competitor and rises through tournament ranks with help from resourceful friends. Brian Helgeland directs with Heath Ledger leading a cast that includes Paul Bettany and James Purefoy. The plot follows rivalries on the field and a romance that complicates his masquerade. It streams on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a library title.

‘Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead’ (2007)

Two brothers plan a robbery that spirals into tragedy and pulls their family into a widening investigation. Sidney Lumet directs Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Marisa Tomei, and Albert Finney in a crime drama about pressure and consequences. The narrative structure reveals how panic and bad choices compound across a single extended incident. It streams on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a catalog addition.

‘Julie & Julia’ (2009)

A New Yorker decides to cook every recipe in Julia Child’s landmark cookbook while the film intercuts with Child’s years learning French cuisine. Nora Ephron adapts two books and casts Meryl Streep and Amy Adams in parallel timelines that show how cooking changed both lives. The production became the filmmaker’s final feature and helped spotlight online food writing. It arrives on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a library title.

‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ (2020)

Armando Iannucci reimagines Dickens with Dev Patel as David as he navigates hardship, eccentric guardians, and a changing career. Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, and Morfydd Clark appear in key roles across the character’s formative years. The adaptation blends brisk humor with period design and a modern ensemble. It lands on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a library addition.

‘The Color Purple’ (2023)

This musical adaptation follows Celie’s journey as she finds her voice and community through hardship and love in the American South. Blitz Bazawule directs Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, and Colman Domingo with producers Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg. The film draws from the stage version and uses musical numbers to reflect Celie’s inner world. It lands on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a studio arrival.

‘The First Omen’ (2024)

A young American novitiate assigned to a Roman orphanage uncovers a secret plan to bring about the birth of the Antichrist. The prequel features Nell Tiger Free, Bill Nighy, Sônia Braga, and Ralph Ineson and filmed extensively on location in Rome. The story connects Vatican intrigue with possession lore from the long running franchise. It streams on Hulu on Sunday November 30 as a recent studio horror title.

‘Labyrinth’ (1986)

A teenage girl wishes away her baby brother and must cross a shifting maze to confront the Goblin King. Jim Henson mixes elaborate puppetry with live action as Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie lead the cast. The film’s music pairs Trevor Jones’s score with original songs by Bowie. It arrives on Hulu on Monday November 10 as a catalog classic.

‘Don’t Breathe’ (2016)

Three Detroit burglars target the home of a blind veteran and discover he is far more dangerous than expected. Director Fede Álvarez stages long takes and tight set pieces largely within one house to heighten tension. The film became a sleeper hit and launched a franchise. It arrives on Hulu on Saturday November 15 as a foundational series entry.

‘Don’t Breathe 2’ (2021)

A blind veteran lives in seclusion with a young girl he has raised when criminals invade their home and force him back into survival mode. Stephen Lang returns with new adversaries and a story that expands the aftermath of the first film. Practical effects and close quarters fights drive the action across the sequel’s confined spaces. It arrives on Hulu on Monday November 10 as a streaming addition.

‘The Interview’ (2014)

Two journalists secure a sit down with a North Korean leader and are recruited to carry out an assassination during the trip. The release became entangled with a major studio cyberattack and last minute distribution changes. Seth Rogen and James Franco lead an international incident that made headlines during its rollout. It arrives on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a library title.

‘Neighbors’ (2014)

A new parent couple clashes with a rowdy fraternity that moves in next door and a prank war escalates through their quiet street. Nicholas Stoller directs with Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, and Dave Franco in key roles. The comedy became a strong box office performer with extensive physical gags. It streams on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a catalog addition.

‘Ride Along’ (2014)

A fast talking security guard tags along on patrol with his girlfriend’s cop brother to prove he belongs in the family. Kevin Hart and Ice Cube lead an Atlanta set chase after a weapons trafficker. The dynamic pairs interrogation standoffs with action beats across the city. It streams on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a library title.

‘Ride Along 2’ (2016)

A rookie detective travels to Miami with his future brother in law to expose a high tech executive tied to a crime ring. Kevin Hart and Ice Cube return with support from Ken Jeong and Olivia Munn as the investigation broadens to South Florida. The follow up connects money trails to a flashy kingpin who stays one step ahead. It streams on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a catalog addition.

‘The International’ (2009)

An Interpol agent and a Manhattan prosecutor chase a powerful bank that launders money and brokers arms for corrupt clients. Tom Tykwer directs with Clive Owen and Naomi Watts across locations from Milan to New York. The conspiracy unspools through whistleblowers, assassins, and courtroom maneuvers. It hits Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a library title.

‘The Family Stone’ (2005)

An uptight executive visits her boyfriend’s New England family for the holidays where plans collide with an heirloom ring and household traditions. Diane Keaton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dermot Mulroney, Luke Wilson, and Rachel McAdams make up the ensemble. The story unfolds across a busy house as siblings relitigate old dynamics. It arrives on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a catalog addition.

‘Jingle All the Way’ (1996)

A Minneapolis father races to find a sold out Turbo Man figure on Christmas Eve and meets a rival on the same quest. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad star as the search leads through parades, counterfeit toy rings, and a televised finale. The production built a full line of fictional superhero merchandise for the story. It lands on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a library title.

‘EverAfter’ (1998)

A grounded retelling places Danielle in Renaissance France where she confronts an imperious stepmother and meets a prince without magic or spells. Drew Barrymore leads a cast with Anjelica Huston and Dougray Scott. The production leans on European locations and period costuming to reframe the fairy tale. It lands on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a catalog addition.

‘Eragon’ (2006)

A farm boy discovers a dragon egg and bonds with the hatchling Saphira as he trains to oppose a tyrant who rules the land. The adventure introduces dragon riding, an ancient order of guardians, and mentors who shape the boy’s abilities. The cast features Ed Speleers, Jeremy Irons, and John Malkovich with Rachel Weisz voicing the dragon. It arrives on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a library title.

‘Tigerland’ (2000)

A rebellious draftee tries to protect fellow recruits as their unit passes through a grueling stateside training ground known as Tigerland. Joel Schumacher directs with Colin Farrell leading the cast. The film’s gritty look comes from shooting on 16 millimeter with a focus on performance and immediacy. It streams on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a catalog addition.

‘The Best Man Holiday’ (2013)

Old college friends reunite at a lavish home over Christmas and unresolved romances and rivalries resurface during the weekend. The ensemble returns from an earlier chapter with Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Terrence Howard, and Regina Hall. The follow up balances celebration scenes with serious turns that test long relationships. It lands on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a library title.

‘It Could Happen to You’ (1994)

A New York police officer promises to split lottery winnings with a diner waitress when he cannot leave a tip and the bet pays off. The story is inspired by a real news item and tracks the couple through legal disputes and public attention. Nicolas Cage and Bridget Fonda star under director Andrew Bergman. It streams on Hulu on Saturday November 1 as a catalog addition.

‘The Assistant’ (2019)

Over one workday a junior assistant at a New York film company faces quiet abuses and systemic complicity that reveal how harassment persists. Kitty Green directs Julia Garner in a restrained drama built from industry testimonies and observed routines. The film’s attention to procedure and silence makes each decision feel consequential. It arrives on Hulu on Sunday November 30 as an acclaimed indie addition.

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