Holiday season is in full swing and awards season is gearing up, which means Netflix is absolutely packed with new releases this month. Naturally, there are the chart-topping new Christmas rom-coms, which have become a signature for the streamer in recent years. But there are also some fantastic throwback films in the lineup, as well as some potential awards contenders this month — most notably, the latest August Wilson adaptation from Denzel Washington, following “Fences” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”
It’s a packed month, but not to worry, we’ve combed through to find the best of the best, whether you’re looking for a light-hearted holiday film or something more dramatic to sink your teeth into.