Best Movies to Watch on Paramount+ in November 2025

Paramount+ is packing November with a big wave of library arrivals that hit on November 1 along with a few later drops, and it is a mix of action landmarks, comfort comedies, prestige dramas, and holiday favorites. You will find Spielberg epics, Oscar winners, beloved rom coms, and fan favorite franchises all landing in time for long autumn nights. Below you will see plot points, key cast, and where each film sits in its series or career so you can plan a smart queue. Each entry also notes when it begins streaming in November and that these are catalog additions coming straight into the library.

‘Catch Me If You Can’ (2002)

A teen con artist poses as a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer while an FBI agent tracks him across states and continents. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Frank Abagnale Jr with Tom Hanks as agent Carl Hanratty and Christopher Walken in a memorable turn. The story draws from Abagnale’s memoir and moves from forged checks to cat and mouse phone calls. It starts streaming on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998)

After the D Day landings a squad is sent behind enemy lines to bring home the last surviving brother of four American soldiers. Tom Hanks leads an ensemble that includes Matt Damon and the film is known for its Omaha Beach opening and ground level combat. The story follows duty and the bonds inside a unit as the mission grows more uncertain. It begins streaming on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ (1981)

Archaeologist Indiana Jones races Nazi agents to recover the Ark of the Covenant with Marion Ravenwood at his side. The film delivers truck chases, desert airfields, and a face off in a hidden map room that set the tone for the series. Harrison Ford and Karen Allen lead with a rousing John Williams theme. It streams on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ (1989)

Indiana Jones teams with his scholar father to search for the Holy Grail while rivals close in. The adventure moves from Venice catacombs to a canyon showdown and plays with riddles and codes from medieval lore. Harrison Ford and Sean Connery anchor a story that blends humor with peril. It begins streaming on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ (1984)

Indiana Jones crash lands in Asia and follows a trail to a hidden stronghold tied to sacred stones and missing villagers. The film is darker in tone with a rope bridge standoff and a runaway mine cart escape that became iconic. Harrison Ford stars with Kate Capshaw and Ke Huy Quan. It streams on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘The Big Short’ (2015)

A small group of investors spots cracks in the housing market and places risky bets as a financial collapse approaches. Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt lead a story that explains complex instruments through vignettes and sharp asides. The plot untangles mortgage tranches and the incentives that hid looming danger. It arrives on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ (2008)

A man who ages in reverse lives a life that intersects with love, war, and changing times across the twentieth century. Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett lead a romantic drama inspired by a short story by F Scott Fitzgerald. The film is noted for makeup and visual effects that track a singular lifespan. It begins streaming on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Trading Places’ (1983)

Two wealthy brothers engineer a cruel bet that swaps the fortunes of a pampered broker and a savvy street hustler. Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy headline with Jamie Lee Curtis and Denholm Elliott in support. The scheme spirals to a commodities floor showdown involving frozen concentrate futures. It streams on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘When Harry Met Sally…’ (1989)

Two New Yorkers meet in college and drift in and out of each other’s lives while wondering if close friends can become something more. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan star in a story written by Nora Ephron with memorable city walk and diner scenes. The film uses interviews with older couples to frame the passage of time. It begins streaming on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘The Score’ (2001)

A veteran safecracker takes one last job with a younger thief targeting a jeweled scepter locked in a customs house. Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Angela Bassett, and Marlon Brando form a standout ensemble set in Montreal. Planning sequences and double crosses drive a classic heist structure. It lands on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

’48 Hrs.’ (1982)

A hard charging detective pulls a wisecracking convict from prison for a two day hunt through San Francisco. Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy trade barbs while chasing violent fugitives across bars and back alleys. The mix of crime stakeouts and combustible chemistry shaped buddy cop storytelling for years. It begins streaming on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Another 48 Hrs.’ (1990)

Detective Jack Cates again teams with Reggie Hammond to chase a drug lord known as the Iceman. Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte return with Walter Hill directing and the sequel opens with a prison bus ambush that sets the pace. The search pushes through city nightspots and hideouts over a frantic two days. It arrives on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Wayne’s World’ (1992)

Suburban rock fans Wayne and Garth ride a public access show to sudden fame while a slick producer tries to take control. Mike Myers and Dana Carvey star with Tia Carrere and a cameo from a backstage rock legend. The film brings catchphrases and a sing along in a beater car that became a staple scene. It starts streaming on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Wayne’s World 2’ (1993)

Wayne and Garth try to stage a massive rock festival while fending off a powerful music executive. The sequel riffs on concert culture with kung fu daydreams and elaborate music homages. Mike Myers and Dana Carvey return with Christopher Walken as a new foil. It begins streaming on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra’ (2009)

An elite international unit races to stop a terrorist network from deploying nano based weapons that can devour entire cities. Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Marlon Wayans, and Joseph Gordon Levitt lead a mission that jumps from Arctic bases to Paris streets. High tech suits, secret lairs, and squad tactics shape the action. It streams on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ (2013)

The team is framed as traitors and must regroup to stop Cobra while a master of disguise infiltrates the highest office in the land. Dwayne Johnson joins the cast alongside Bruce Willis with mountain fortress set pieces and sword duels. The plot moves from covert raids to a global summit under threat. It streams on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’ (2006)

A top stock car driver’s world is shaken by a stylish rival named Jean Girard and a challenge to his dominance. Will Ferrell leads with John C Reilly and Sacha Baron Cohen as racing, sponsorships, and friendships collide. The story visits pit lane strategy and media attention as a season unfolds. It begins streaming on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘I Love You, Man’ (2009)

A groom to be with no close male friends goes on awkward man dates before bonding with a new best friend who complicates wedding plans. Paul Rudd and Jason Segel lead with Rashida Jones in support. The film tracks friendship boundaries, bachelor party plans, and the pressure of big life events. It hits Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’ (2016)

Bridget discovers she is pregnant and is unsure who the father is between a familiar partner and a new suitor. Renée Zellweger stars with Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey, and Emma Thompson as the story reconnects with the series. The film balances workplace changes and family plans with returning characters. It streams on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Mansfield Park’ (1999)

Fanny Price grows up with wealthy relatives and must navigate class expectations and tangled romances when charismatic visitors arrive. Frances O’Connor and Jonny Lee Miller lead an adaptation that blends social satire with coming of age beats. The setting shifts from country houses to city temptations as choices tighten. It streams on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ (2002)

Two friends adopt fake identities to court the women they love until a formidable guardian corners their plans. Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Reese Witherspoon, and Judi Dench bring Oscar Wilde’s lines to a period comedy of errors. Handbags, country estates, and mistaken names drive the reveals. It lands on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘American Beauty’ (1999)

A suburban father’s unraveling exposes the fault lines in a picture perfect family and the neighbors around them. Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening lead with Thora Birch, Mena Suvari, and Chris Cooper in support. The story examines image, desire, and the search for meaning behind tidy routines. It arrives on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Revolutionary Road’ (2008)

A young couple in the Connecticut suburbs struggles against conformity as dreams of a different life strain their marriage. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet reunite in an adaptation of Richard Yates’s novel. The plot follows ambition and disillusionment through parties, commutes, and crossroad choices. It begins streaming on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Leaving Las Vegas’ (1995)

A self destructive screenwriter moves to Nevada with plans to drink himself to death and forms a bond with a compassionate escort. Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue deliver performances that chart connection at the edge of despair. Neon streets and motel rooms frame a story about choice and companionship. It lands on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Urban Cowboy’ (1980)

A Texas romance unfolds around Gilley’s club in Pasadena with mechanical bull riding and country hits setting the scene. John Travolta and Debra Winger star in a drama that helped fuel a mainstream country music boom. The story looks at jealousy, pride, and the pull of dance floor culture. It streams on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Big Night’ (1996)

Two Italian immigrant brothers stage an extravagant one night banquet to save a struggling restaurant and honor their culinary ideals. Tony Shalhoub and Stanley Tucci lead a cast that includes Minnie Driver, Ian Holm, and Isabella Rossellini. The film is celebrated for food cinematography and a bittersweet finale. It arrives on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Only the Brave’ (2017)

The Granite Mountain Hotshots train for extreme wildfire conditions and confront a fast moving blaze that will test every bond. Josh Brolin and Miles Teller lead with Jennifer Connelly, Jeff Bridges, and Taylor Kitsch in support. The story honors frontline teamwork and wildland firefighting tactics drawn from real events. It arrives on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Rescue Dawn’ (2006)

A Navy pilot is shot down during the Vietnam War and fights to survive captivity in the Laotian jungle while planning an escape. Christian Bale plays aviator Dieter Dengler with Steve Zahn and Jeremy Davies as fellow prisoners. Werner Herzog directs a survival drama focused on endurance and loyalty. It streams on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’’ (2005)

Loosely inspired by the early life of Curtis 50 Cent Jackson, a street hustler moves toward hip hop stardom amid rivals and family pressure. Terrence Howard and Viola Davis co star in a story that ties the music to personal stakes. The soundtrack connects to the G Unit era with career turning singles. It streams on Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

‘What Women Want’ (2000)

An advertising executive gains the ability to hear women’s thoughts after a freak accident and it changes his life and work. Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt lead with Alan Silvestri providing the score. The story follows campaigns, workplace rivalries, and a shift in perspective. It hits Paramount+ on November 1, 2025 as a library addition.

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