November is known for Thanksgiving, Christmas shopping and the release of some of the most popular movies of the year. From action to horror to comedy to adventure, November is packed with some highly anticipated movies. Make sure you don’t miss them this month.
“My Dead Boyfriend,” Nov. 4, rated R
Starring Heather Graham, Katherine Moennig, Scott Michael Foster and John Corbett, this comedy follows Mary, played by Graham, when she finds her boyfriend dead on the couch. What follows is a mess of misadventures as Mary finds out her boyfriend wasn’t so boring after all.
“Hacksaw Ridge,” Nov. 4, rated R
Set in World War II, this true story follows Private First Class Desmond Doss, played by Andrew Garfield. Doss refused to use weapons during the war, but went on to save dozens of fellow soldiers during the Battle of Okinawa.
“Loving,” Nov. 4, rated PG-13
Following the story of the landmark Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court case, which legalized interracial marriage across the United States, this historical drama stars Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga as Richard and Mildred Loving, respectively.
“Doctor Strange,” Nov. 4, rated PG-13
This highly-anticipated Marvel movie follows Dr. Stephen Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, a renowned and highly-skilled surgeon. After a car accident that hinders the use of his hands, Strange looks for a less orthodox means of healing, but instead finds himself becoming the greatest sorcerer the universe has ever known.
“Shut In,” Nov. 11, rated PG-13
After her husband died and son was left severely injured from a car accident, psychologist Mary, played by Naomi Watts, finds herself preoccupied with caring for her paralyzed son. However, during a dangerous storm, Mary believes that she and her son are not alone in their house.
“Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,” Nov. 11, rated R
During a Thanksgiving Day football halftime show, private Billy Lynn, played by Joe Alwyn, experiences flashbacks to a traumatic battle during one of his tours in Iraq. During the procession of his flashbacks, the audience discovers what really happened during the battle as well as the difference between America’s perception of the war and what really happens.
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” Nov. 18, rated PG-13
From celebrated author J. K. Rowling, audiences are transported back into the wizarding world made famous by the “Harry Potter” series. Eddie Redmayne plays Newt Scamander, an adventurous wizard who seeks out magical beings and documents. When his case of creatures is mixed up with the case of a non-wizard man’s, misadventure and chaos ensues.
“Moana,” Nov. 23, rated PG
Disney magic returns with a Polynesian adventure starring Auli’i Cravalho as Moana, an adventurous teenager, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Maui, a powerful demigod. The two sail across the ocean to save Moana’s friends and family. Along the way, the team finds adventure, monsters and mystery while Moana fulfills a prophecy.
