4 exhilarating movies to watch on Netflix this week (November 9-15)

Published Nov 9, 2026, 2:00 PM EST T.M. Amrita is a writer and tech enthusiast with experience as a news reporter covering technology, artificial intelligence, and gadgets. A journalist at heart, she found a soft spot for technology reporting during her tenure as a reporter at The Hindu Businessline, where she covered topics like the economy, data, and personal finance. She has published more than 250 news stories, tech guides, and opinion articles. Outside of technology, she is a passionate poet and brings her interest in learning new things to her work as a writer. Amrita is also a student of design and interface development, and likes to take on passion projects in her free time. Sign in to your How-To Geek account The year may be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean your Netflix watch list has to go through a drought of exciting titles. This November, the streaming platform's release schedule is packed with thrillers, classics, and more, offering variety before the holidays hit. These four movies are coming to Netflix U.S. this week, offering a mix of new and older titles. Stay tuned for my top pick for the week, which is led by an incredible talent. Here's all you need to know. 4 Misty Green The spotlight is only one role away Rosalind Eleazar takes the lead in Misty Green, a Hollywood comedy-drama written and directed by comedian Chris Rock. Rock also appears in the movie, joining a star-studded cast featuring Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, and Anna Kendrick. Eleazar plays an Emmy-winning actress whose earlier success hasn’t helped her find steady work. Misty is struggling through auditions when she faces another problem: she has seven days to move out of her late ex-boyfriend’s house. Finding work becomes urgent, but the people she encounters don’t make it any easier. A former colleague played by Driver, her brother (Kaluuya), who is dealing with mental illness, and an established director (Rock) who could offer her the role she needs, also orbit her life. The housing deadline gives Misty’s attempt at a comeback some immediate consequences. She wants another chance at a career she worked hard for, but she also needs somewhere to live. Misty Green is all about the unglamorous side of Hollywood. It's a promising and entertaining watch with some elite performances, most notably from Eleazar. Misty Green starts streaming on Netflix U.S. on November 9. Misty Green Release Date October 9, 2026 Runtime 104 minutes Director Chris Rock Cast Adam Driver, Rosalind Eleazar, Chris Rock, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace, Anthony Anderson, Kelli Garner, Amy Landecker, Rich Sommer, Ice-T, Tracie Thoms, Zaria, Parker Sack Writers Chris Rock Producers Chris Rock, David Brooks, James Lopez, Peter Rice, Tommy Oliver Main Genre Drama Executive Producer(s) Charles D. King, Codie Elaine Oliver, Miles Alva, Nelson George, Shaum S. Sengupta 3 Reminders of Him A second chance at life? Maika Monroe, who has led horror movies such as It Follows and Longlegs, is taking on a very different genre through her lead role in Reminders of Him, a romance film based on Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name. Directed by Vanessa Caswill, who also made Netflix’s Love at First Sight, this romantic drama premiered in March earlier this year and is streaming on Netflix this month. Monroe plays Kenna Rowan, who returns to her hometown after serving a few years in prison following a vehicular manslaughter that killed her partner, Scotty. She hopes to meet their daughter, whom Scotty’s parents have raised. Obviously, they blame Kenna for their son’s death and don’t want her involved in the child’s life, putting her in a sticky situation. Kenna finds solace in Ledger Ward (Tyriq Withers), a local bar owner who was also Scotty’s best friend. He happens to be close to her daughter, which makes their growing attraction difficult to ignore: helping Kenna could damage his relationship with Scotty's family, while keeping their romance secret creates more problems. Their romance and Kenna’s attempts to reconnect with her daughter drive the story forward. If you’re in the mood for an emotional family drama with a sprinkle of sweet romance and hurt comfort, Reminders of Him is one title to watch out for. Reminders of Him starts streaming on Netflix U.S. on November 10. Reminders of Him Release Date March 5, 2026 Cast Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, Lainey Wilson, Lauren Graham, Bradley Whitford, Nicholas Duvernay, Jennifer Robertson, Hilary Jardine, Susan Serrao, Anne Hawthorne, Bud Klasky, Daniel Vazquez Runtime 114 minutes Director Vanessa Caswill Writers Lauren Levine, Colleen Hoover Producers Gina Matthews, Colleen Hoover, Lauren Levine Main Genre Romance Executive Producer(s) Robin Mulcahy Fisichella 2 Smile There are some horrors you cannot look away from Halloween may be over, but that doesn't mean Netflix is going to deprive viewers of horror flicks for the rest of the year. Coming to the platform this month is Smile, Parker Finn's feature-length directing debut, a supernatural horror that is a follow-up to Finn's short film Laura Hasn't Slept. Smile's move to Netflix comes four years after its theatrical debut, but if you missed it during its release, now's a good time to catch up. Sosie Bacon leads the film as Dr. Rose Cotter, a psychiatrist whose encounter with a distressed patient ends in a horrifying death. After this, Rose begins experiencing things she can’t explain, including seeing people with the same unsettling smile her patient had. These incidents begin affecting her life, while everyone around her struggles to understand what she is going through. Rose tries to find an explanation by looking into what happened in her patient's life. As she pieces together connections to other deaths, she is forced to confront trauma from her own childhood. Kyle Gallner joins the cast as Joel, a police officer who helps her investigate. If you like your horror with a side of mystery, Smile is one movie you don't want to skip this week. You can also catch the sequel, Smile 2, led by Naomi Scott, on Netflix. Smile starts streaming on Netflix U.S. on November 15. Smile Release Date September 23, 2022 Cast Kyle Gallner, Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, Robin Weigert, Caitlin Stasey, Kal Penn, Rob Morgan, Gillian Zinser, Judy Reyes, Jack Sochet, Nick Arapoglou, Perry Strong, Matthew Lamb, Dora Kiss, Meghan Brown Pratt, Jared Johnston, Ura Yoana Sánchez, Vanessa Cozart, Gabriel Mark, Shevy Gutierrez, Sara Kapner, Steven Strickland, Kevin Keppy, Marti Matulis, Scot Teller Runtime 115 minutes Director Parker Finn Writers Parker Finn Producers Isaac Klausner, Marty Bowen, Robert Salerno, Wyck Godfrey Budget $17 million Studio(s) Paramount Pictures Distributor(s) Paramount Pictures Executive Producer(s) Adam Fishbach 1 Heartland Fame comes at a cost My top pick for this week, Heartland, is shaping up to be one of the most fascinating releases Netflix has in store for November, combining music with mystery. This Netflix original thriller follows Oscar winner Jessica Chastain as a fictional singer caught up in a missing-person investigation that is more than meets the eye. Chastain plays Misty Jones, a former country star who has spent years away from the spotlight. When her niece, rising singer Charlie Heart, disappears, Misty returns to Nashville to find out what happened. Her search takes her back into a place she is not new to, bringing her into contact with Charlie’s boyfriend, Jace (Ross Lynch), and music manager Roy Combs (Garrett Hedlund). As Misty scours the underbelly of Nashville to find Charlie, she is also put face to face with her own demons, deep in an industry she knows all too well. There’s original music to look forward to in Heartland, too. Chastain performs her own vocals, while country artist Carter Faith contributes songs alongside her in a supporting role. If you enjoy music dramas with a fully fleshed-out story, Heartland is a must-watch this month. Heartland starts streaming on Netflix U.S. on November 13. Heartland Release Date November 13, 2026 Director Shana Feste Writers Shana Feste Cast Jessica Chastain, John Hawkes, Garrett Hedlund, Jennifer Nettles, Ross Lynch, Ben Dickey, wynn everett, David Rysdahl, Norbert Leo Butz Producers Jenno Topping, Peter Chernin, Jason Owen, Mark Anthony Little, Randall Poster Main Genre Crime Executive Producer(s) Tracey Cook, Jeff Valeri Turn off previews before you start browsing I prefer to skip Netflix's previews for new titles so I can go in blind when I'm drawn to the premise, which is why I turn them off completely. To do this, go to Netflix in your browser, open Account > Profiles, choose your profile, and then select Playback settings. Turn off "Autoplay previews." Subscription with ads Yes, $8/month Simultaneous streams Two or four Stream licensed and original programming with a monthly Netflix subscription. Live TV No Price Starting at $8/month