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The best movies on Peacock right now (November 2024)

Once again, Peacock has reshuffled its movie lineup. Many of the films that were around in October are gone in November. It is honestly kind of annoying because we prefer the streamers to have consistent lineups. Stability may not be Peacock’s strong suit, but it will gain another summer blockbuster this month with Twisters on November 15.

This month, we’re also throwing the spotlight on Peacock’s other recent arrivals, including Die Hard, Ted, and the 2005 remake of King Kong. For younger fans, The Super Mario Bros. Movie and the Harry Potter films are still around, too. You can find these flicks and more in our complete roundup of the best movies on Peacock below. Remember: some films are only available to Peacock subscribers on the two premium tiers.

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Twisters (2024)

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell in Twisters.
Universal Pictures

Twisters does not have any major characters in common with the 1996 film that spawned the franchise, but it rode its flashy tornado special effects to summer box office gold in 2024. The story follows Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones), a woman whose dream to make tornadoes weaker goes horribly wrong and costs her the lives of most of her team and her boyfriend. Years later, Javi (Anthony Ramos) offers Kate a chance to earn some redemption by working alongside him on a research project.

Out in the field, Kate and Javi encounter a rival storm chaser, Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), who is a tornado social media influencer. Despite being initially repulsed by Tyler, Kate finds him to have deeper motivations than she suspected. But just as romantic sparks start to fly, both teams are endangered by a massive storm.

Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
Genre: Disaster
Stars: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney
Director: Lee Isaac Chung
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 122 minutes

Die Hard (1988)

Bruce Willis crawling under something in a tank top with a lighter in a scene from Die Hard.
20th Century Fox

It must be Peacock’s turn to have John McClane (Bruce Willis) over for the holidays. Willis established himself as a movie star in Die Hard, even though John was anything but a typical action hero. The only reason John came to Los Angeles was to reconcile with his wife, Holly Gennaro-McClane (Bonnie Bedelia), at the holiday party for her company at Nakatomi Plaza.

Before John knows it, the entire building has been seized by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) and his team of terrorists. With Holly among the hostages, John has to take on this group of killers by himself and alert the LAPD to what’s really happening inside the building. That would have been a lot easier if John still had his shoes, but he always finds a way to survive.

Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Genre: Action, Thriller
Stars: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman. William Atherton, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson
Director: John McTiernan
Rating: R
Runtime: 132 minutes

Ted (2012)

Mark Wahlberg in Ted.
Universal Pictures

Through a fluke or some kind of miracle, a teddy bear named Ted (Seth MacFarlane) came to life when John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) was a child. The title character of Ted is the biggest reason why John has never really grown up, despite the wishes of his long-term girlfriend, Lori Collins (Mila Kunis).

When Ted finally goes too far, Lori makes John kick him out of their apartment. John just can’t quit being Ted’s best friend, even when it derails his life and threatens to ruin his romance with Lori by driving her to John’s rival, Rex (Joel McHale).

Rotten Tomatoes: 69%
Genre: Comedy
Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane, Joel McHale, Giovanni Ribisi
Director: Seth MacFarlane
Rating: R
Runtime: 106 minutes

King Kong (2005)

Naomi Watts being held by King Kong.
Universal Pictures

Peter Jackson fulfilled his ambition to remake King Kong thanks to the success of the Lord of the Rings movies. Jackson wisely kept the time period in 1933, the same year the original film came out. Naomi Watts has a charming turn as Ann Darrow, a struggling actress who accepts a job with filmmaker Carl Denham (Jack Black) and his expedition to Skull Island because she has no other prospects.

Ann and Carl’s screenwriter, Jack Driscoll (Adrien Brody), fall in love during the trip, but they face the first real test of their relationship on Skull Island. Kong (Andy Serkis in a motion-captured performance) isn’t the only threat waiting for them there. And Carl is determined to capture it all on film, even if it kills them all.

Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Genre: Action, Adventure
Stars: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Colin Hanks
Director: Peter Jackson
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 167 minutes

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

Mario and Luigi celebrating in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Universal Pictures

It took a few decades, but Nintendo finally got a film that recaptured the spirit of the games that inspired it. The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a massive success, both in theaters and on Netflix. Now that it’s back on Peacock, it’s bound to remain a perennial hit. The story mashes up several of the Nintendo games while introducing Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day), a pair of ordinary plumbers from Brooklyn who find themselves transported to the Mushroom Kingdom.

Luigi is quickly captured by Bowser (Jack Black), a villain who wants to conquer the Mushroom Kingdom and marry its ruler, Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy). But Peach isn’t feeling that romantic pairing, so she teams up with Mario and her subject, Toad (Keegan-Michael Key), to find new allies and rescue Luigi.

Rotten Tomatoes: 59%
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
Stars: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key
Director: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
Rating: PG
Runtime: 92 minutes

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2005)

Ron, Hermione, and Harry looking down in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Warner Bros. Pictures

The Harry Potter movies are back on Peacock, and the third film, The Prisoner of Azkaban, is widely recognized as the best in the series. It’s the third year in Hogwarts for Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friends Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint), and this trio are growing up fast even as the danger around them grows more intense.

Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) is the titular prisoner who has escaped from Azkaban. Word among the wizards is Sirius betrayed Harry’s late parents and he intends to finish the job by killing Harry. Young Harry thinks he’s ready for a fight with Black, but he’s unaware that someone has been pulling the strings the entire time.

Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Genre: Fantasy
Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Rating: PG
Runtime: 131 minutes

Last Night in Soho (2021)

Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy in Last Night In Soho.
Focus Features

Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho is an unusual ghost story, as a young fashion student, Eloise “Ellie” Turner (Thomasin McKenzie), somehow finds her dreaming hours to be filled with vivid visions of a woman named Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy), who wanted to be a singer in the ’60s. Ellie is so enthralled by Sandie that she models herself after her and takes inspiration from her fashions.

However, Ellie’s visions take a darker turn when she sees Sandie’s lover, Jack (Matt Smith), apparently murder her in the past. Ellie becomes obsessed with finding Jack and avenging Sandie, even as reality breaks down around her. There’s more than one ghost, which may drive Ellie completely out of her mind.

Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
Genre: Horror
Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, Rita Tushingham, Michael Ajao
Director: Edgar Wright
Rating: R
Runtime: 116 minutes

The Fall Guy (2024)

Ryan Gosling as Colt Seavers wearing shades and leaning on a wall while looking to his left in The Fall Guy.
Universal Pictures

Coming off of his Oscar-nominated turn in Barbie, Ryan Gosling headlines The Fall Guy as Colt Seavers, a worn-down Hollywood stuntman who is ready to leave showbiz behind after suffering a severe injury. But he gets one last shot when his ex-girlfriend, Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt), needs his help on her directorial debut.

Jody doesn’t really want Colt around on her set, and more pressingly, her leading man, Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), has gone missing. If Colt can’t track down Tom, Jody’s career as a director will be over before it begins. Yet there’s more to Tom’s disappearance than either Colt or Jody suspects. And it’s going to be a wild ride to get him back.

Rotten Tomatoes: 82%
Genre: Action, Comedy
Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer
Director: David Leitch
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 126 minutes

The Bikeriders (2024)

Tom Hardy and Austin Butler in The Bikeriders.
Focus Features

The Bikeriders raced through theaters like the law was on the trail of the titular motorcycle gang. That may not have been what Johnny Davis (Tom Hardy) intended when he formed The Vandals as a motorcycle club in the ’60s. Johnny assembles like-minded bikers including Benny (Austin Butler), who soon courts and marries Kathy (Jodie Comer).

Through the eyes of Kathy and photographer Danny Lyon (Mike Faist), we see the rise and fall of The Vandals. At times, Johnny’s creation threatens to spiral out of his control. And it’s going to take more than just words for Johnny to hold on to his authority over the gang.

Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Genre: Drama
Stars: Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, Norman Reedus
Director: Jeff Nichols
Rating: R
Runtime: 116 minutes

Marry Me (2023)

Owen Wilson and Jennifer Lopez in Marry Me.
Universal Pictures

Marry Me is based on an independent comic by Bobby Crosby that features Jennifer Lopez playing a very J.Lo-like pop star, Katalina “Kat” Valdez. With three failed marriages under her belt, Kat is ready to tie the knot again at one of her concerts to the latest love of her life, Bastian (Maluma). But when Kat discovers that Bastian was unfaithful before the ceremony on stage, she makes an impromptu decision to wed a man in the crowd who was holding a “Marry Me” sign.

The man in question is Charlie Gilbert (Owen Wilson), an unassuming teacher whose life is turned upside down when he accepts Kat’s offer to marry him. Rather than breaking off things quickly, they agree to stay together for a while. And without the glare of the media on them, Kat and Charlie start developing real feelings for each other, even if no one expects them to last.

Rotten Tomatoes: 61%
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Maluma, John Bradley, Chloe Coleman
Director: Kat Coiro
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 112 minutes

Farewell, My Lovely (1975)

Farewell My Lovely
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Raymond Chandler’s hard-boiled private detective, Philip Marlowe, isn’t exactly in vogue anymore. But the classics never truly go out of style. In the 1975 adaptation of Chandler’s Farewell, My Lovely, Robert Mitchum steps into the role of Philip as he finds himself in the midst of two difficult cases that may be related.

In the first, a bank robber named Moose Malloy (Jack O’Halloran) hires Phillip to find his missing girlfriend, Velma (Charlotte Rampling). In the second case, Phillip is helpless to prevent the murder of his client, Lindsay Marriott (John O’Leary). Not even police intimidation can keep Phillip from finding answers and solving the mystery.

Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
Genre: Mystery, Suspense
Stars: Robert Mitchum, Charlotte Rampling, John Ireland, Sylvia Miles, Anthony Zerbe
Director: Dick Richards
Rating: R
Runtime: 95 minutes

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The best fantasy movies on Netflix right now
Kate Beckinsale and Hugh Jackman in Van Helsing.

Finding great fantasy movies on Netflix is a bit of a fantasy in and of itself. The king of the streamers neglects this category, and it also relies heavily on Universal Pictures' catalog to bail out its shortcomings. That's why it's The Scorpion King and Van Helsing's turn to be on this list while Conan the Barbarian waits for yet another Netflix return.

The Scorpion King and Van Helsing aren't bad movies, but fantasy fans deserve a better selection from Netflix than films that are two decades old. Even this month's third addition, The Covenant, is closing in on 20 years. Netflix has made some original fantasy movies of its own, but not lately. For the most part, the best fantasy movies on Netflix are pretty stagnant. But when something new arrives, we'll be here to add it to the list.
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The best kids movies on Netflix right now
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Whether you're just trying to make it through the next few weeks or you're already thinking about Thanksgiving, it's good to know the best kids movies on Netflix right now. Whether you need a distraction or you're hosting friends and family, Netflix offers a host of quality kid-friendly flicks. Of course, you want to know that your kid isn't watching garbage, which is why we made this Cliff Notes-esque list for you. Every month, we scan the collection and highlight the most worthwhile kids' movies.

Although it's a slow month, Netflix does add new family-friendly originals in Spellbound, as well as Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie. Read on for our picks of the best kids movies on Netflix now.

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The best dramas on Netflix right now
Manuel García-Rulfo as Pedro Páramo looking at the camera with floating bodies behind him in Netflix's Pedro Páramo.

Spooky season is over, which means we are entering the entertainment industry's favorite time of the year: the holidays. And with it comes awards season. What better time to check out the best dramas on Netflix, many of which will hope to make a splash in the 2024-2025 Oscar season? This month alone, Netflix has the Oscar hopefuls Emilia Pérez and The Piano Lessen scheduled, meaning many surprises await Netflix subscribers in the drama department. Netflix caters to all tastes and ensures quality by recruiting some of modern Hollywood's most acclaimed auteurs. On any given day, you can find masterpieces from Scorsese and Cuarón while browsing Netflix.

Beyond the new arrivals and awards fare, the best dramatic movies on Netflix offer a mix of searing romantic tales, intense family dramas, passionate romances, tragic tales of woe, and a few small-scale, yet no less worthy movies. Although Netflix has a wide and diverse collection of quality films, it might be difficult for you to choose just one. Some are not as high in quality as others. To save you some time and effort, we've compiled a list of the best dramas on Netflix right now.
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