What to watch on Amazon, Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix, Lionsgate Play, SonyLIV and other OTT platforms this November

Season 2 of the uber popular Korean survival drama TV show 'Squid Game', 'Squid Game: The Challenge', featuring a global racial mix, will drop on Netflix end of this month, on November 22.

The festive month of November is here with content that is sure to light up your screens at home. There is plenty of content in store including historical dramas, reality shows full of challenges, K-dramas, the blockbuster Jawan is touted to release on Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday in November, docuseries and other films like Sukhee, Fukrey 3, The Vaccine War, Chakda Express and others. Here’s our list of what to watch this month on Amazon, Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix, Lionsgate Play, Jio Cinema, Sony Liv and other OTT platforms:

Pebbles (Koozhangal), SonyLIV

The film dropped on the OTT on October 27. PS Vinothraj’s debut Tamil feature, the prestigious Tiger Award winner at 2021 International Film Festival of Rotterdam, and the film India sent as its Oscar entry in 2022, has a boy and his alcoholic, ill-tempered father walking, bare feet and sweating bodies, through sub-Saharan-looking Tamil Nadu’s terrain in scorching summer heat to bring back his mother and his father's wife who fled from domestic violence. Poignant storytelling, ingenious camerawork and compelling performances.

Wingwomen, Netflix, November 1

Directed by Melanie Laurent, this one is about two best friends, who are pro thieves and who recruit another woman for one last job they want to do before they retire.

Jawan, Netflix, November 2

Shah Rukh Khan’s 2023 blockbuster is touted to be finally released on Netflix on his birthday. The Atlee directorial, sees SRK as father and son who team up to avenge and fight corruption. The film also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra and others.

Aarya Season 3, Disney+ Hotstar, November 3 

This acclaimed crime drama series by Ram Madhvani starring the formidable talent Sushmita Sen is into its third season. Aarya Sareen's gripping drama is back as she continues her fight to protect her children at any cost while dealing with her challenging life. The show has a talented ensemble cast including Ila Arun, Sikandar Kher, Indraneil Sengupta, Vikas Kumar, Maya Sarao, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Shweta Pasricha, Viren Vazirani, Pratyaksh Panwar, Aarushi Bajaj, Bhupendra Jadawat and Vishwajeet Pradhan.

All the Light We Cannot See, Netflix, November 3

Based on Anthony Doerr's war novel of the same name, this one is set around World War II and tells the story of a blind French girl and a young German soldier.

Scam 2003 — The Telgi Story Volume 2, SonyLIV, November 3

Touted to be bigger and better, the second part of this much-awaited  Hansal Mehta series follows Abdul Karim Telgi and his transformation to become the sole mastermind behind one of the largest scams in our country.

Temptation Island India, JioCinema, November 3

Inspired from the American reality television dating game show, in which several couples agree to live with a group of singles of the opposite sex, this desi version will have Mouni Roy hosting the reality show.

Daily Dose Of Sunshine, Netflix, November 3

Adapted from Lee Ra-ha's 2020 webcomic this K drama is about a nurse whose life changes when she is asked to work in the psychiatric ward instead of the internal medicine department.

Golda, Lionsgate Play, November 3

Starring Helen Mirren, Zed Josef, Claudette Williams, and Henry Goodman in titular roles, Golda is a thriller with intensely dramatic events and controversial decisions that decides fate of millions.

Sly, Netflix, November 3

This retrospective documentary directed by Thom Zimny is about Sylvester 'Sly' Stallone's exceptional life and career.

Robbie Williams, Netflix, November 8

Directed by Joe Pearlman this four-part documentary series features around 30 years of never-before-seen archive footage behind the star.

BTS: Yet to Come, Amazon Prime Video, November 9

This one is about the Busan concert which the popular Korean band had held before they undertook solo projects and before leaving for their mandatory military duties.

The Killer, Netflix, November 10

David Fincher's highly anticipated neo-noir, this thriller starring Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, is about an assassin, a man who is obsessed with process and precision and is falling apart.

What’s Love Got To Do With It? Lionsgate Play, November 10

Starring Lilly James, Emma Thompson, Shabana Azmi, and Shazad Latif this Shekhar Kapur directorial written by Jemima Goldsmith, ex-wife of cricketer-politician Imran Khan (m. 1995–2004), is a must-watch, contemporary love story. It is about how a filmmaker who documents her best-friend’s assisted wedding in Pakistan, unravels a part of her she wasn’t aware of and realises her love for her friend.

Pippa, Amazon Prime Video, November 10

Based on Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta’s book The Burning Chaffees this film is named after the amphibious tank PT-76, known as ‘Pippa’ and set around the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. It stars Soni Razdan, Ishaan, Mrunal Thakur and Priyanshu Painyuli.

Dina Hashem: Dark Little Whispers, Amazon Prime Video, November 10

A first-generation Arab-American, Dina’s stand-up act involves a wide range of topics right from relationships to existential dilemmas.

007: Road to a Million, Amazon Prime Video, November 10

This is adventure series has 18 people in nine pairs pursuing challenges that are inspired by James Bond, across the globe. The prize money at the end of it is a million pounds.

At the Moment, Netflix, November 10

Set during the pandemic this drama has a collection of 10 love stories that capture passion, first love and heartbreak.

Apurva, Disney+ Hotstar, November 15

Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and starring Tara Sutaria, Abhishek Banerjee, Rajpal Yadav and Dhairya Karwa in the main roles, this thriller is set in Chambal. It is about the protagonist getting kidnapped when she goes on a trip to surprise her boyfriend and the way she battles everything to survive.

Feedback, Netflix, November 15

This film is set around the largest reprivatisation fraud in Poland and about how a former musician and alcoholic tries to decode the mystery of his son's disappearance.

The Flash,  JioCinema, November 15

When the Flash uses his powers to travel back into the past, he alters the future by mistake. DC fans assemble in this film to save the world. This film stars Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdú, Kiersey Clemons, Antje Traue, Michael Keaton.

In Love and Deep Water, Netflix, November 16

A romantic comedy mystery set on a luxury liner bound for the Aegean Sea, this one is about a butler and a passenger on the cruise liner pursuing the truth behind the murder on the ship. This has been written by Yuji Sakamoto and stars Ryo Yoshizawa and Aoi Miyazaki.

Congrats My Ex!, Amazon Prime Video, November 16

Directed by Prueksa Amaruji, starring Bella Ranee Campen, Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree, Mahir Pandhi, Anahita Bhooshan and others this comedy drama is about the owner of a wedding planning company, who plans her ex’s grand Indian wedding to save her company from shutting down.

The Grand Tour Season 5,  Amazon Prime Video, November 16

Directed by Phil Churchward, this sports adventure comedy documentary has Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May encounter challenges on their road trip to Central Europe.

Best. Christmas. Ever! Netflix, November 16

Every Christmas, Jackie sends a cocky newsletter about her wonderful life to her friend Charlotte. However, when she lands at Jackie's doorstep, she finds out a lot about her life.

The Crown Season 6 Part 1, Netflix, November 16

The final season will be released in two instalments with the second one on December 14. The show has a lot of expectation about how they with showcase the dramatic death of Princess Diana without the reported vehicle crash of 1997. The last season has three newcomers including Rufus Kampa, Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy as Kate Middleton.

Rustin , Netflix, November 17

Directed by George C Wolfe, starring Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin, this critically acclaimed film is about the 1963 momentous March on Washington.

Chithha  , Disney+ Hotstar, November 17

Directed by SU Arun Kumar and starring Siddharth, Nimisha Sajayan, and Anjali Nair in the key roles, this is about a man who raises his niece as his own daughter and when she goes missing, the film takes on a different tone.

Believer 2, Netflix, November 17

This K-drama action thriller is about a determined detective who continues his search for the truth behind Asia's largest drug organisation and its elusive boss

Holy Family: Season 2, Netflix, November 17

This Spanish thriller drama series created by Manolo Caro is into its second season this month. This one will be about what a mother can do to protect her family.

Dashing Through the Snow, Disney+ Hotstar, November 17

Starring Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Teyonah Parris, Madison Skye Validum, Oscar Nuñez, Ravi V. Patel, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Gina Brillon, Sebastian Sozzi, Kevin Connolly, Zulay Henao, this is about a non-believer who takes his daughter out on Christmas and meets a mysterious man who helps to restore his faith in Christmas.

Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story , Amazon Prime Video, November 17

Starring Tyler Perry, Ozzie Areu, Kenya Barris, Derrick Doose, Ari Emanuel, Whoopi Goldberg, and others, this documentary talks about writer, actor, filmmaker, studio head and media titan — Tyler Perry and his childhood traumas.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Apple TV+, November 17

Created by Chris Black this Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons starrer is about monsters being real. After the battle between Godzilla and the Titans that toppled San Francisco, this is the sixth instalment of the series

Twin Love, Amazon Prime, November 17

Ten pairs of identical twins are divided into two houses. This reality show competition provides an insightful look into whether the twins' choices diverge or remain united.

Power Book IV: Force Season 2  Lionsgate Play November 17

Joseph Sikora returns as Tommy seeks revenge for Liliana's death and stirs up rivalries while chasing power. Shane Harper, Isaac Keys, and Lucien Cambric also return in the season 2 of Power Book IV: Force.

The Dads, Netflix, November 17

Six fathers of trans kids go for a weekend fishing trip including the father of slain gay college student Matthew Shepard. There they all bond over their unconditional love for their kids, across racial, geographical and generational lines.

The Railway Men, Netflix, November 18

Featuring actors like R. Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu, and Babil Khan, this four-episode series set around the Bhopal Gas tragedy, showcases the extraordinary efforts of Indian railway workers in rescuing innocents trapped in the city. This show is the directorial debut of Shiv Rawail.

Stamped from the Beginning, Netflix, November 20

Based on the ‘brilliant and disturbing’ best-selling book Stamped From the Beginning by Dr Ibram X. Kendi, this hybrid documentary/ scripted feature has been directed by Oscar-winning Roger Ross Williams. It uses vivid animations and scholars to explore the history of anti-Black racist ideas.

Leo, Netflix, November 21

This coming-of-age animated musical comedy with a 74-year-old class pet lizard is a fun, inspiring story. Adam Sandler (Leo) gets involved and helps anxious, troubled students during the last year of elementary school.

Squid Game: The Challenge, Netflix, November 22

After the super success of the original Korean series in 2021, this reality show is all set to begin this month with 456 players in the race to win a massive amount of money. Twisted games, cut-throat competitions, alarming betrayals, and more can be expected in this show.

The Kill Room, Amazon Prime Video, November 24

This dark comedy thriller starring Uma Thurman, Joe Manganiello, Maya Hawke, Debi Mazar, Dree Hemingway and Samuel L Jackson is about the world of art, underworld and money laundering.

Family Switch, Netflix, November 30

Reminiscent of Freaky Friday and 13 Going on 30, this film is about a family that swap bodies with their teenage kids. The mayhem that follows is a life lesson for all.