2024 has seriously flown by – Black Friday deals are just around the corner, so it's basically already Christmas – but one thing has been consistent all year, incredible movies and TV shows coming to Australia's best streaming services.
In November it’s all about quality over quantity compared to previous months, with a deluge of first-rate shows and movies coming to Netflix, Prime Video, Stan, Disney Plus, Binge and Apple TV Plus. Plus, specialty services are worth checking out more than ever, Shudder should be your go-to for lesser known horror flicks, and BritBox, which is 45% off right now offers the best of British telly.
The best Aussie streaming services added Shrinking season two, Disclaimer, Joan, Starting 5, The Office and more in October, but November's top-tier offerings might be the best of 2024. Across Netflix, Binge, Stan and Apple TV, subscribers can enjoy Dune: Prophecy, season 2 of Silo and Bad Sisters, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, part two of Cobra Kai season 6, Yellowstone season 6, The Day of the Jackal and more.
The incredible content we're served across the best streaming services in Australia, makes it difficult to pick just one to subscribe to – but affording multiple is even harder. With prices continuing to increase – Binge and Stan the most recent persecutors – this great streaming content is no longer a cheap alternative to cable TV. Luckily, by paying attention to the monthly drops of each streamer, you can jump back and forth between services depending on which suits you best – only paying for one or two at a time.
That requires an amount of time and effort that most people don’t have – which is why we've done the hard work, analysing the best streaming platforms in Australia, leaving you to choose what's best for you.
No matter what you’re into, we've got you covered in this guide to Australia's best streaming services – starting with this month's best streaming service.
These platforms are constantly changing, so we keep this guide up-to-date with the latest news and ensure our monthly pick is accurate so you know exactly what you're getting.
Recent updates
November 1, 2024: Updated the streaming service of the month, listed each services additions this month and refreshed the in-depth reviews of each streaming service to match up-to-date news and information.
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When you hear 'best TV streaming service' you probably think Netflix – and for good reason. Netflix has long been a powerhouse of content, with a massive catalogue of movies, TV shows, documentaries, kids content and everything in-between.
While it is still undoubtedly the king of streaming platforms when it comes to sheer numbers – with a whopping 296.9 million subscribers worldwide. That's considerably more than Prime Video's reported '200 million plus', more than Disney Plus and (HBO) Max combined, and more than 10 times Apple TV Plus's subscriber numbers – the writers' strike in 2023 caused some content delays for Netflix, and the introduction and improvement of competitors has also diminished Netflix's overall hold on the industry.
Despite those setbacks, Netflix still features some of the most popular shows of 2024 like Eric, Ripley, Bridgerton, Baby Reindeer, Bodkin and the brand new Supacell. There are also fan-favourite classics like Friends, Peaky Blinders, Gilmore Girls, Seinfeld and The Vampire Diaries. The stars of the show are, of course, still largely Netflix Originals like Stranger Things, Money Heist, Ozark, Emily in Paris and Black Mirror, and newer additions like Beef, American Nightmare, Wednesday and Worst Roommate Ever.
One of the ongoing problems with Netflix is its habit of breaking fans' hearts by axing even seemingly popular shows. Just last year, Netflix continued on its cancellation spree, cutting both 1899 and Inside Job after one season, so you may want to keep that history in the back of your mind before falling in love with a new show.
The cost of Netflix has also steadily increased since its introduction Down Under, including another hike in its prices just this past May. Introduced in 2022, Netflix's current cheapest tier, 'Standard with ads', will now set you back only AU$7.99 per month, though you’ll have to slog through ads before and during content. If you want to stay ad-free, the Standard subscription is substantially pricier at AU$18.99p/m; it provides two HD concurrent streams, downloads and the option to add a non-household member to your account for an extra AU$7.99p/m – an olive branch to account-sharers following Netflix’s password sharing crackdown in 2023. If you want 4K or more simultaneous streams, you'll need to pony up for Netflix's AU$22.99
Verdict: 5/5
Best new content coming to Netflix in November
If you want the most quality streaming content, Netflix is the one to go with, and November is no different. Even when cutting down its massive line-up to just six key offerings, Netflix covers almost every genre, meaning there is quite literally something for everyone.
The number one addition to check out on Netflix this month is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson on November 16, along with the Countdown: Paul vs Tyson show that drops on November 7.. I know, boxing purists hate it. Believe me, I'm one of them… but it's the first of its kind on Netflix, and it's certainly worth checking out – even if it's for the off-chance of a dominant Tyson win.
Also coming on the 7th is part two of Outer Banks season 4, and November 9 will see the return of Arcane – the critically acclaimed animated prequel series to League of Legends.
On November 9 Sprint returns for its second part, documenting the life of some of an elite athlete, and the training, competition and media scrutiny that comes with the job of being the world's fastest humans.
Not quite done yet, Netflix Australia adds Rhythm + Flow season 2 on November 20 – which is basically The Voice but for rappers, with DJ Khaled, Ludacris and Latto as the judges. Our Little Secret is a Christmassy, drama-filled little rom-com starring Lindsay Lohan, where two bitter exes are forced to spend Christmas together after discovering their significant others are siblings… while keeping their history hidden.
Last but certainly not least are Dune: Part Two, which arrives on Netflix on November 29 – perfect for those who have held off on watching (or rewatching) and A Man on the Inside, a comedy series starring Ted Danson as a retiree-turned-amateur private investigator that will arrive at some point in November.
New on Netflix this month:
- November 1: Hidden Figures / Warm Bodies
- November 5: Love Village (s2) / Dirty Jobs (s1 / s2)
- November 7: Outer Banks (s4, part 2) / Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson
- November 8: Alita: Battle Angel
- November 9: Arcane (s2)
- November 10: Abigail
- November 12: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
- November 13: The Mothers of Penguins / SPRINT (part 2) / Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley
- November 15: Cobra Kai (s6, part 2) / Ready or Not
- November 16: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
- November 20: Rhythm + Flow (s2)
- November 22: Joy / The Piano Lesson / Spellbound / John Wick: Chapter 4
- November 27: Our Little Secret / Chef's Table: Volume 7
- November 28: The Madness / Asaf / Is it Cake? Holiday
- November 29: Dune: Part Two
- No date yet: A Man on the Inside
Australia’s very first streaming service – releasing way back in early 2015 – Stan has always been an incredibly popular streaming option, even when it looked drastically different to what it does now. And it's always been Australia-first. Heck, it even launched on Australia Day. It’s undergone some major changes in the last 9 years, completely evolving its library, international partnerships and price tiers – most recently, shuffling its library and changing pricing plans, with the Basic plan jumping to AU$12 per month this past March.
With almost 2.6 million subscribers Stan is popular for good reason, with an inexpensive and ad-free lowest tier, a variety of 4K viewing options, Stan Originals like Nicolas Cage's The Surfer, The Matildas documentary Trailblazers, international exclusives like Power, Billions and The Walking Dead: The Return, and a healthy amount of Aussie content to keep everyone happy. Not to mention a strong library of films and all-time-great shows like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
While it might not beat out Netflix for the top spot – its library is still significantly smaller and Netflix offers more fresh content – you won't be stuck with nothing to watch if you choose to go with Stan. No matter what you're into, be it documentaries, true crime, reality TV or drama, Stan has it all. And, if that's not enough, Stan sets itself apart from most of the best streaming services by offering a sports add-on for an extra AU$15 per month. Aptly named Stan Sport, it's worth checking out for any UEFA football, rugby union, and tennis fans, offering every game in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League in Football, Super Rugby Pacific, Super Rugby W, Rugby Championship, Bledisloe Cup and all four tennis Majors, with main court streaming in 4K.
Alongside Binge, Stan increased the price of its Standard and Premium tiers by AU$1 in October. Stan's three tiers now cost at AU$12 p/m, AU$17p/m and AU$22p/m and offer one, three and four simultaneous streams respectively, with the devices you can download to numbering one, three and five. For 4K, you'll have to shell out for the Premium tier, with Basic offering only standard definition and the Standard tier offering 1080p HD.
Verdict: 4/5
Best new content coming to Stan in November
It still doesn't quite match up to the supreme abundance of Netflix or the pin-point quality of a Binge or Apple TV Plus, but Stan's offering in November is excellent. With content like Bribe, Inc. and Yellowstone season 5 being worth the subscription cost if they're up your alley.
First cab off the rank, though, is season four of Drag Race Down Under. Arriving on November 1, in this series Drag queen contestants compete in an elimination-style contests and a variety of challenges to prove they’ve got what it takes to be Australia's next superstar Drag Queen.
Revealed: Bribe, Inc. comes on November 3, and if you haven't heard of it, you'll be glad you have. Directed by Peter Klein, this Stan Original documentary Bribe, Inc. follows Nick McKenzie’s (The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, 60 Minutes) worldwide investigation into the corruption of the oil industry, and the Ahsani family that is at the centre of one of history's biggest bribery schemes.
Arriving on November 11, Yellowstone season 5 is finally here – but Kevin Costner won't be. If you're in it for Costner, you can check out Horizon: An American Saga on Stan, but there's still plenty to for fans to enjoy – even if its just to see how it continues (or wraps up) without its lead character.
Then, on November 20, the ARIA awards will be live on Stan from the Hordern Pavilion on Stan, celebrating the best of Aussie music in 2024. On November 21, though, a wonderful little nugget (pun intended) you might not have heard of drops on Stan. Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story is an Aussie Christmas comedy in the same vein as The Moodys and it looks great. Don't worry, yes Nugget is a dog, and no, he doesn't die (I think).
There's also a fair few movies coming to Stan that are certainly worth watching if you haven't seen them, like The Notebook, The Illusionist, Inception, Raging Bull, Parasite, Hell or High Water and Enemy.
New on Stan this month:
- November 1: Kung Fu Panda / Kung Fu Panda 3 / How The Grinch Stole Christmas / Drag Race Down Under (s4)
- November 3: The Notebook / The Illusionist / Bribe, Inc.
- November 9: Dawn of The Planet of the Apes / Rise of The Planet of the Apes
- November 10: Magic Mike's Last Dance
- November 11: Yellowstone (s5, part 2)
- November 12: The Wedding Party / Cold War
- November 14: Raging Bull
- November 15: X
- November 16: Parasite / Rain Man
- November 17: Sleepless in Seattle / Far From Men
- November 18: Platoon
- November 20: ARIA Awards 2024
- November 21: Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story
- November 23: Inception / The Predators
- November 24: A Fish Called Wanda / You Came Back
- November 25: Army of Darkness
- November 26: Enemy / Capote
- November 27: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button / The Ties
- November 28: Hell or High Water
- November 30: The Departed / The Wiggles: Sound of Christmas
As a News Corp-owned streaming service, Binge gets a bit of a bad wrap. All that aside, though, it's only the smallest issues – like a clunky app on most platforms – that hold it back from being the best streaming service. With a huge library of HBO shows, new releases and all the reality TV you could ever want though, it still might be the best for some.
The cheapest Binge plan, introduced back in March of last year, costs AU$10p/m and comes with ads. This basic tier also provides one stream at a time and only at a maximum of 1080p HD quality. Its Standard tier will increase its price from AU$18 to AU$19p/m, while Premium will set you back AU$22 per month. Binge's two higher tiers provide two and four simultaneous streams respectively, and 4K streaming.
There’s a lot to binge on Binge and a lot of places you can watch from, with access across most devices including gaming consoles, phones, web browsers and directly through an app on smart TVs. However, it's Binge's claim as the home of HBO shows in Australia that really helps this service to stand apart from its competitors and enhances its quality – delivering global smash-hit shows and movies directly from the US that would otherwise require one of the best VPN services, as Max (formerly HBO Max) is still not officially available Down Under.
Though Binge is the place to watch HBO Max in Australia for now, that is not going to be the case forever. There had been rumours of HBO Max coming to Australia forever, and we expected something to happen when News Corp's deal with HBO set to end in 2026. However, earlier this month Warner Bros. Discovery announced Max would be landing in Australia in the first half of 2025 – putting Binge’s claim to HBO in massive jeopardy.
Nevertheless, we expect Binge to continue enjoying HBO exclusives at least through the end of their “multi-year contract” and as long as it does, the best shows on Binge will be worth the cost. you can enjoy newer hits like The Penguin, Euphoria, The Last of Us, House of the Dragon and Mr Inbetween, There's also classics like The Sopranos, The Wire, Band of Brothers, Succession, Barry and Chernobyl – and everyone's favourite HBO baseball show, Eastbound & Down.
The service has also started to dip its toes into producing homegrown content, with the second season of the hilarious Colin from Accounts just wrapping up in June. So, as well as a massive library of content from CNN, WWE, MSNBC, History, Discovery, Lifestyle, Fox8, Comedy and more.
Verdict: 4.5/5
Best new content coming to Binge in November
In terms of brand-new content, there are two shows that every Binge subscriber should watch, and that's Dune: Prophecy and The Day of the Jackal – there's plenty more to check out though, starting with November 1's 11/22/63.
While it's a few years old now, this Sci-Fi-thriller based on Stephen King's novel of the same title stars James Franco, and it's well worth a watch if you haven't. In it, Jake Epping (Franco) is a divorced English teacher who is presented with the chance to travel back in time to 1960 by his long-time friend, except he has a mission – to prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 (11/22/63). However, he quickly finds a home in the past, struggling to secretly complete his objective and maintain his new life.
November 2 will add the 10th season of 90 Day Fiance, Superman and Lois returns for its fourth season on November 5, and on November 6, fans of Martin Scorsese can sink their teeth into three of his films – American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince, Italianamerican and The Big Shave.
The Day of the Jackal arrives on November 7, along with Kevin McCloud's Top 10 Grand Designs Australia and The Convert. Starring Guy Pearce as a 1830s lay preacher, the film follows the preacher as his past is brought to light, and his faith is put to the test as he finds himself caught in the middle of a bloody war between Maori tribes.
November 18 brings Dune Prophecy, set 10,000 years before the films starring Timothée Chalamet and following two Harkonnen sisters as they protect the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that would later be known as the Bene Gesserit.
Also coming to Binge this month are The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (s14), season three of The Sex Lives of College Girls, part 2 of Outlander season 7, The Fall Guy and Get Millie Black – a british HBO original in which an ex-Scotland Yard detective returns to Kingston to work in missing persons, suddenly solving a case that will blow her world apart.
New on Binge this month:
- November 1: 11/22/63
- November 2: 90 Day Fiance (s10)
- November 5: Superman & Lois (s4) / Rhymes & Life: The Travel of a Tribe Called Quest / I Thought My Husband's Wife Was Dead
- November 6: Hoop Dreams / American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince / Italianamerican / The Big Shave
- November 7: The Day of the Jackal / Kevin McCloud's Top 10 Grand Designs Australia / The Convert
- November 9: Junior Taskmaster / The Railway Murders
- November 10: Food Unwrapped / Abigail
- November 11: The Battle of the Sexes / My Child Has My Doctor's Face
- November 13: My Father, The Spy / Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
- November 18: Dune: Prophecy
- November 20: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (s14)
- November 21: Based on a True Story / The Great British Sewing Bee / Surveilled
- November 22: The Sex Lives of College Girls (s3)
- November 23: Outlander (s7 part 2)
- November 26: Get Millie Black / Rampage
- November 28: Paramedics (s3-4)
- November 30: The Fall Guy
Despite getting off to a strong start when it launched with shows like For All Mankind and Morning Wars back in 2019, it’s taken some time for Apple to firmly find its footing in the TV streaming world. With the releases of Black Bird, Severance and Slow Horses in 2022 however, the service arguably reached a turning point. While not everything since has been a hit, even lower-quality Apple TV content has a level of production that’s rare in streaming service exclusives – matched only rarely in shows like The Gentleman on Netflix, Hulu's The Bear on Disney Plus or the best of HBO on Binge.
From the three aforementioned hits to Constellation, Palm Royale, Ted Lasso and the recent Manhunt and The New Look, the budget, acting talent and writing pedigree on Apple TV shows is rare in the streaming service world. There’s no shortage of stars either: just in that short list we have Taron Edgerton, Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, Jason Sudeikis and Ben Mendohlson. Apple has more money than any other streaming service by a significant margin – even Amazon and Disney – and it’s been putting that money to good use.
You might think that Apple-produced films come to their streaming service super-fast, but that's not really the case. It took around three months for Killers of the Flower Moon to make its way to streaming, which, while fast, isn't any faster than movies are available to rent on Prime Video. The biggest string in Apple's movie-bow is Apple TV Plus original films like Tom Hanks' Finch and Greyhound, alongside Spirited, The Greatest Beer Run Ever and the Best Picture Oscar-winning CODA – which you should definitely add to your watchlist if you haven’t already seen it.
With more movies coming, you can expect bigger and better movies coming to Apple TV Plus faster and faster, making this service even better. For now though, there is still plenty to love. Just in recent months Apple has added Jake Gyllenhaal's Presumed Innocent, Vince Vaughn's Bad Monkey, Sunny, The Lady in the Lake, The Instigators starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck and Pachinko season 2.
Verdict: 4/5
Best new content coming to Apple TV Plus in November:
As always, Apple TV Plus doesn't even come close to offering the amount of content that other of Australia's best streaming services do, but that doesn't matter when its four offerings are as good, if not better, then anything else.
First (and foremost, in my mind) is the return of Bad Sisters on November 13. An Irish black comedy starring Sharon Horgan and Daryl McCormack, Bad Sisters follows Eva, Grace, Ursula, Bibi, and Becka, who find themselves at the centre of a life insurance investigation after the death of Grace's abusive husband.
November 15 will see the addition of Silo season 2. Starring Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Robbins, in the ruined and toxic future of Silo, thousands of humans live in a giant silo deep underground. In season two, you can expect to find out more about what exists beyond the silo.
On November 22, Apple TV Plus subscribers will get two new releases to sink their teeth into. The first might be the most exciting of the bunch – a two-hour war drama starring Saoirse Ronan. Set in London during WWII, Blitz follows George and his mum Rita as they are forced to escape the bombings by evacuating to the countryside – though George embarks on a journey back home to his family, leaving Rita to search after him.
Joining Blitz on November 22 is Bread & Roses. A well-known slogan, poem and song, 'bread and roses' originates from the 1910 speech by Helen Todd, an American women's suffrage activist. This film shows the impact that the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in 2021 had on women’s rights and livelihoods, following three women in real time as they fight to recover their autonomy.
New on Apple TV Plus this month:
- November 13: Bad Sisters (s2)
- November 15: Silo (s2)
- November 22: Blitz / Bread & Roses
There’s a lot of appeal to Disney Plus, and compared to when the service first landed in Australia, it has expanded extensively. However, while it doesn't perhaps have the diversity to be a sole streaming service for most people, it excels as a one worth subscribing to for specific releases, like The Bear or the latest Marvel or Star Wars content, or as a secondary service that leans more family-friendly.
The incorporation of the Star content hub in 2021 really diversified the Disney Plus line-up – doubling the library and offering high-quality shows intended for mature audiences and movies from other Disney-owned brands like ABC, Disney TV Studios, FX, Touchstones, 20th Century Studios and more.
Disney Plus now offers two subscription tiers in Australia – Standard for AU$13.99p/m and Premium for AU$17.99p/m. Premium adds 4K resolution, Dolby Audio and four concurrent streams. By comparison, the Standard tier only offers two concurrent streams, HD quality streams and standard audio.
While Disney Plus’ library is less diverse than Prime, Netflix, Stan or Binge, there is still plenty of content to enjoy.
In the TV space you've got what you expect from Disney – hits in the Star Wars and Marvel worlds like Mandolorian, Andor, WandaVision, Loki and Hawkeye but there’s now also plenty of other content. That includes cult hit shows like Sons of Anarchy, New Girl, The Kardashians, Grey's Anatomy, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The Simpsons, as well as fresh hits like Welcome to Wrexham, Shōgun, Only Murders in the Building and The Bear.
Verdict: 4/5
Best new content coming to Disney Plus in November:
The first release of the month, and certainly the most exciting new Disney Plus release of the month is Music By John Williams on November 1 – a documentary on the life and career of the legendary composer who has composed some of the most iconic themes ever made in films and series including Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Superman, Indiana Jones, Jaws and Harry Potter.
November 2 sees the release of Endurance from National Geographic. Polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton keeping his crew of 27 men alive for over a year despite the loss of their ship in frigid pack ice is a legendary tale of perseverance, determination and leadership. In this film, a team of modern-day explorers sets out to find the sunken ship.
On November 15 comes a lovely little Christmas story. Well, An Almost Christmas Story. In this 21-minute short film a curious young owl called Moon finds herself trapped in a Christmas tree headed for Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. As she attempts to escape the city, Moon befriends a little human girl named Luna, and they embark on an adventure together.
Most importantly, Deadpool & Wolverine will finally come to Disney Plus on November 12.
New on Disney Plus this month:
- November 1: Music By John Williams
- November 2: Endurance
- November 6: Kindergarten: The Musical Bluey
- November 12: Deadpool & Wolverine
- November 14: The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth
- November 15: An Almost Christmas Story
- November 20: Big City Greens
- November 22: Out of My Mind
- November 25: Tsunami: Race Against Time
- November 28: Mary Poppins Special
- November 29: Beatles '64
Like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video has its own set of awesome original series – Fallout, Reacher, Mr & Mrs Smith, Upload, Invincible and The Boys among others, just to name a few. The same can be said about Amazon's original movies – Ricky Stanicky and Road House.
What can't be denied about Prime Video is its truly giant content library, with a massive amount of shows and movies to watch and a whole lot more available behind optional add-on subscriptions.. And, while it's certainly the worst streaming service when it comes to user experience through the app (though Binge might have an argument there) the sheer number of movies and shows on Prime tend to paper over any issues.
The big point of difference between Prime Video and other streaming platforms is that its price includes access to the full arsenal of Amazon Prime services – Amazon Music, Prime Reading, Prime Gaming and premium delivery services for a flat monthly fee of AU$9.99 or AU$79 per year. It really is insane value. Unfortunately, that has changed slightly as of July 2024, as Prime Video introduced ads in Australia on July 2.
Fortunately, depending on how you look at it, you can pay a small additional fee of AU$3 each month to remain ad-free. If you use Amazon Prime, paying an extra AU$3 for ad-free Prime Video isn't the worst thing in the world, but it's quite the increase for those whose main use-case of Prime membership is Prime Video.
Amazon Prime Video also gives you the option of signing up to third-party streaming services such as Paramount Plus, AMC+ and Shudder. This means you can avoid creating multiple accounts across numerous services and instead use your Amazon Prime account for access. It also means installing fewer apps, because each of these additional services appear within Prime Video as dedicated 'Channels'. Apple TV Plus has a similar feature, working as a hub for all your apps like Binge and Stan.
Verdict: 4/5
Best new content coming to Prime Video in November:
There is an insane amount of content coming to Prime Video in November. So much, that we couldn't come close to listing it below, so you can check out the full list of everything new on Prime Video in November 2024.
You can see which movies we think are worth checking out below, but there's three other key additions to Prime Video in November that we think are worth shouting out. The First is Election Night Live with Brian Williams, and that comes on November 5. Signalling streaming emergence as a key player in live news, you can join Brian Williams for comprehensive coverage, delivering live results and expert commentary, accompanied by reactions and analysis by respected guests.
Cross drops on November 14. Starring Aldis Hodge (Black Adam, Hidden Figures, Die Hard: With A Vengeance), Cross is a crime drama set in Washington D.C., following a bright homicide detective, whose personal struggles threaten to derail his life and career – based on the Alex Cross series of novels by James Patterson.
Then, on November 29, for the second year in a row, Black Friday (NFL) Football is here. After a massive success in 2023, Black Friday Football is back on Prime, with the Kansas City Chiefs (woo, Taylor Swift!) facing off against the Las Vegas Raiders.
New on Prime Video this month:
- November 1: A Knight's Tale / Airplane! / Anger Management / Carrie (1978, 2013) / Catch Me If You can / Children of Men / Christmas with the Kranks / Die Hard / Gone Baby Gone / Good Will Hunting / Gladiator / Midnight in Paris / One Direction: This Is Us / Rosemary's Baby / The Apartment / The Edge of Seventeen / The Godfather (1,2) / The Holiday - Full List
- November 5: Back to Black / Election Night Live with Brian Williams
- November 9: ONE Fight Night
- November 14: Cross
- November 15: The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland
- November 19: Abigail / Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special
- November 20: Wish List Games
- November 21: Cruel Intentions / Dinner Club (s3)
- November 29: Black Friday Football / The World According to Kaleb: On Tour
Remember 10 All Access? Well, like a caterpillar into a butterfly, that service has emerged from its cocoon as Paramount Plus, a more prestigious-sounding affair that hopes to draw people in with the promise of exclusive shows and blockbuster releases soon after their theatrical debuts.
Unfortunately, none of that really exists, with only a meagre offering of exclusive shows and mostly lacklustre original films. The Australian version also has previously had delays on movie releases, which hit the US version of the streamer within the promised 35-40 day release period.
Formerly, Paramount Plus subscribers down under could brag about a cheaper subscription price than those in the United States, but with the price hike on the 28th of August, that's no longer the case. A Paramount Plus subscription now costs $10.99 AUD per month or $97.99 AUD per year, and if you're already a subscriber your next payment on or after 28 September 2024 will be at this new rate. That's still pretty cheap for a service that offers 4K content, and its September offering certainly doesn't hurt, either.
In terms of content that is there, Paramount Plus folds in pre-existing shows from 10 All Access along with a decent selection of on-demand movies and shows from Viacom’s various holdings, which include Showtime, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Smithsonian Channel.
You can even watch Live Sport on Paramount Plus, including the A-leagues and FA Cups at any time during the day when matches are streamed through CBSN.
Paramount Plus can also be added as a channel in your Amazon Prime Video subscription, and you can even find a deal on the service through Amazon Prime Video on the odd occasion as well.
Paramount Plus still has made some major improvements in the last few years, and you can check out the following series on the platform: Dexter: New Blood, Seal Team, The Gilded Age, Frasier, Top Gear Australia, Rabbit Hole, YellowJackets, Why Women Kill and Special Ops: Lioness. If you're looking to try it out, like the sound of one or two shows or aren't sure if Paramount Plus is for you, Paramount Plus's low entry price and free trial makes it easy to experiment with.
Verdict: 3/5
Best new content coming to Paramount Plus in November:
Paramount Plus can get lost in the dust of other streaming services in Australia, being seen as little more than an extra channel you can add to a Prime Video subscription.
However, there are quite a few tasty shows and movies coming to Paramount Plus in November that you won't find on other services, starting with the 2024 MTV EMAs on November 11. A global celebration of music, celebrities and pop culture, the 2024 MTV EMAs will be hosted by Rita Ora, will include performances from Benson Boone, Raye, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Swims and The Warning, with stars like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Turner-Smith and Lucien Laviscount presenting awards.
Music fans will want to stick around on Paramount Plus, though, as The French Montana: For Khadija Story drops on November 20. Don't write it off as just something for fans, either, as Montana's story – that involves his single mother supporting him and his brothers after being abandoned by their father – is a rags-to-riches- story that anyone can enjoy.
More importantly though, and perhaps worth subscribing for on its own, is The Agency – releasing on November 30. Starring Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Richard Gere and Bad Monkey's Jodie Turner-Smith, The Agency is based on the 2015 French series The Bureau, exploring a world of intrigue and espionage, with characters fighting personal battles as they wrestle with threats to the nation and world.
New on Paramount Plus this month:
- November 5: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- November 6: Baby Shark's Big Show! (s3)
- November 8: The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial / The Tiger's Apprentice
- November 11: 2024 MTV EMAs
- November 13: The Smurfs (s3)
- November 18: Landman
- November 20: SpongeBob SquarePants (s14) / The French Montana Story
- November 22: The Loud House (s8)
- November 27: The Really Loud House (s2) / Frenchie Shore
- November 30: The Agency
For years, access to Foxtel required users to sign up for a traditional pay TV subscription – that meant getting technicians over to install a box in your living room.
That all changed with Foxtel Now – a simple streaming service that only requires an internet connection and a device to stream on.
Foxtel Now is a Netflix-style, streaming-only Foxtel package that lets you watch all of the service's catch-up content, as well as its live TV streams.
All you have to do is sign up online, choose your streaming packages, download the app and away you go. Best of all, you don't have to sign any contracts and you can cancel anytime.
It must be said that if you want everything that Foxtel Now has to offer, you'll have to pay quite a bit. Foxtel Now starts at per month for the mandatory Essentials base pack, which includes over 30 channels.
You have the option to build your own bundle, selecting only the content that matters to you. However, you can get all the essentials plus the drama, sport and movies packs for just AU$58p/m over 12 months – that's a total saving of AU$312 over an entire year.
That said, it's hard to argue with Foxtel Now's enormous content library, and the inclusion of streaming access to Foxtel's live TV channels will certainly appeal to many. Of course, if all you want is access to HBO shows and other non-sports Foxtel exclusives, you're better off signing up for the more affordable Binge.
With a large variety of channels, there’s something for everyone on Foxtel Now, and along with the entire Binge library, you can catch the following hit shows across the platform: Succession, House of the Dragon, Below Deck: Mediterranean, Call the Midwife, Vera, Mr Inbetween and Bluey. Don't worry, you don't have to lock yourself into a big monthly payment – try it out for free with Foxtel Now's 10-day free trial.
Verdict: 3.5/5
Best new content on Foxtel Now in November
With Foxtel Now, you get the best of a few different of Australia's best streaming services in one. You get the biggest shows and movies that are coming to Binge, thanks to their shared Foxtel ownership, like The Day of the Jackal, Outlander and Dune Prophecy, plus some content like The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial that is coming to Paramount Plus.
- November 7: The Day of the Jackal (Showcase)
- November 9: The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (Movies Premiere)
- November 10: The Tiger's Apprentice (Movies Family) / Gino's Italy: Secrets of the South (Lifestyle)
- November 11: The Long Road to War (Real History)
- November 12: The Drew Carrey Show (s1-2) (Comedy)
- November 15: Abigail (Movies Premiere)
- November 16: The Convert (Movies Premiere)
- November 17: The Heist Before Christmas (Movies Premiere)
- November 18: Dune: Prophecy (Showcase) / Tom Kerridge's Sunday Lunch (s2) (Lifestyle)
- November 19: Harry Potter (Movies Hits)
- November 23: Outlander (s7 part 2) (Foxtel One)
- November 27: Brilliant Minds (Foxtel One)
Specialty services
As Australia's only streaming service dedicated exclusively to sporting events, Kayo Sports is a terrific option for those who want to avoid a traditional Foxtel subscription, only paying for what they want – lots and lots of sport. And it now operates through Hubbl, like Binge.
Kayo does a remarkable job of providing instant streaming access to over 50 different sports, although the content is nearly identical to what you'll find on Foxtel's services – which shouldn't be a surprise, as Kayo retains the same broadcast and streaming rights as its pay-TV big brother.
You’ll get access to all seven of the Fox Sports channels, plus the Fox Sports news stream, three beIN Sports options and two ESPN channels offered by Foxtel. That's not to say that Kayo offers everything you could possibly want, as there are some noticeable omissions in the service's content offering. Unfortunately, Kayo doesn't provide access to the three Premier League Club channels (Liverpool TV, Chelsea TV and Manchester United TV), Sky Racing channels or Eurosport. Tennis fans will also not have access to any grand slam.
If that isn't too much of an issue, there's plenty of other sports to choose from, including NBA, NFL, the NRL, international cricket, World Surf League, Formula 1 and more. And that's just the live sport. There's an abundance of documentaries, talk shows, Kayo Mini's (condensed versions of past games) and plenty more for sports lovers to enjoy.
Additionally, Kayo offers several unique and useful streaming features, such as picture-in-picture video, a 'key moments' feature that shows just the highlights, the ability to block spoilers for a match you haven't watched yet and a customisable playback speed.
Kayo has recently introduced 4K streaming, a big win for customers who are keen to catch all the sporting action in 4K, but it does come at a cost. Kayo's shaken up its subscription plans, now offering the choice between two tiers – Kayo One which will set you back AU$25 per month with one single HD stream and Kayo Basic for AU$35 per month for two.
Verdict: 4/5
The brainchild of two major British broadcasters – ITV and BBC – BritBox is a streaming platform dedicated to delivering everything good about British TV outside the UK, including Australia.
As you can probably tell by the name, BritBox provides exclusively British content. This includes shows such as Luther, Line of Duty, All Creatures Great and Small and Prey. Unfortunately, Dr Who is no longer available on the platform, so you'll have to head to Disney Plus for the latest from The Doctor.
BritBox has had a price increase in 2024, jumping up to AU$9.99 per month along with the annual subscription now costing AU$99.99 per year as of February 22, 2024. There is a 7-day free trial for the service, but this trial period disappears during promotional periods. There's never been a better time to jump into a BritBox subscription than right now, though. Thanks to a deal that has cut the cost of its annual subscription by 44%, you can grab 12 months of peak British telly for just AU$55.
Features of this service include up to four simultaneous HD streams as well as a wide range of devices including Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fetch TV, Telstra TV and Google Chromecast, with apps available for LG and Samsung smart TVs, Android TV, Windows 10 and Chrome OS.
Plus, you can add BritBox as a channel to your Amazon Prime account, so you don't have to switch between apps to catch some good British TV.
Verdict: 4/5
Best new content coming to BritBox in November
There are three key additions to BritBox in November that are almost worth the reduced subscription cost on their own, and that's before you get started on your backlog.
Dropping on November 7 is the second season of Ridley. This series follows Alex Ridley, a retired detective who is lured back into his role as a consultant after his former protégée needed help cracking a complicated mystery
All Creatures Great and Small fans, rejoice – season five is finally here. Based on a series of books of the same title written byJames Alfred Wight (James Herriot) the 1930s, this TV series is set in Northern England and follows a young Herriot pursuing his dream to become a vet in the Yorkshire Dales – though he quickly discovers treating animals is equally about treating their owners, and they're a tough bunch to please.
The third big release on BritBox is season three of The Bay. Undoubtedly one of the best shows on British TV, this detective series follows Lisa Armstrong. An investigator who is tasked with the job of talking to and supporting the families of missing persons as she struggles to remain emotionally detached as she finds and follows the clues.
New on Britbox this month:
- November 5: My King Charles
- November 7 – Ridley (s2)
- November 8: Mr Turner
- November 12 – All Creatures Great and Small (s5)
- November 22 – The Bay (s3)
- November 25: Midsomer Murders (s23)
- November 29: Mothering Sunday
A streaming service that's strictly for horror fans, Shudder offers a vast selection of frightening flicks, both old and new, along with a growing library of original films, TV shows, documentaries, podcasts and live-streaming events.
Shudder Originals include FX guru Greg Nicotero's Creepshow TV series, the blood-drenched cult flick Revenge, the Indigenous zombie film Blood Quantum, and the critically adored movie Host, which sees a demonic presence infiltrate an online séance.
Admittedly, Shudder has some work to do when it comes to competing with the big streaming players. For one, its maximum streaming resolution is 720p (with many older movies available in standard definition only). And while its device compatibility has come a long way since its US launch, there's no Shudder app for gaming consoles and many TV brands.
That said, you can't argue with Shudder’s price, which is set at a very reasonable AU$6.99 per month (and even cheaper at its yearly rate of $69.99, essentially netting you two free months of the service).
If you're a horror aficionado with a thirst for (fake) blood, you can test the Shudder waters with a free 7-day trial, with the option to add it on as a channel through Amazon Prime Video as well.
Shudder subscribers were cheering in September as as In a Violent Nature finally found its way to the horror streamer, alongside The Demon Disorder – an Australian horror that follows Jake and Phillip Reilly and their dead father, whose garage becomes the site of revenge after a family secret is uncovered – Horror's Greatest which is a a deep dive into everything horror, Oddity, Candyman (1992) and Salem's Lot.
Of course, October was where Shudder shined – with Halloween capping off thirty days of spooks and scares driven by the release of Late Night with the Devil, The Exorcism and a whole bunch of lesser-known films. But, don't worry – October might be the spooky season, but November is just as tasty on the content-front.
Best new content coming to Shudder in November
There's a whole heap of classic and fan-favourite horror content to enjoy on Shudder this month, with the majority of releases coming on November 1. While horror fans will undoubtedly love to watch or rewatch the Chucky series, the first big release on Shudder is The J Horror Virus, dropping on November 4.
While regular movie watchers might not be massive fans, horror lovers should definitely check this one out. In The J Horror Virus, scientists are investigating and mapping the origins of a new strain of supernatural horror that appeared in Japan at the turn of the millennium and spread across the world.
And, with it being the 20th Anniversary of Shaun of the Dead in 2024, it's only right that a new Nick Frost movie drops on Shudder, right? Well, luckily there is one. In Black Cab, Frost plays a friendly jovial cab driver with a loving couple in the back of his cab… who takes them off track to a remote, haunted road – revealing his disturbing motives.
New on Shudder this month:
- November 1: Child's Play 2&3 / Bride of Chucky / Seed of Chucky / Curse of Chucky / Cult of Chucky / Ju-On The Grudge 1&2 / Children of the Corn 2-666
- November 4: The J Horror Virus / The Slit Mouthed Woman / Tomie / Shikoku / Isola / Inugami / St.John's Wort / One Missed Call 1-3
- November 8: Black Cab
- November 11: Nightman / Porcelain
- November 15: The Creep Tapes
- November 18: Silence and Darkness
- November 22 – Rita
- November 28: Anime Chills & Thrills collection
- November 29 – Out Come the Wolves / The Boulet Brothers' Dragula (s6)
If you're the type of sports fan who's absolutely obsessed with football (better known to Aussies as soccer), then Optus Sport is the streaming service for you.
While Kayo or Stan Sport may offer a more rounded sports-watching experience, Optus Sport is dedicated to providing access to every type of soccer coverage imaginable.
For AU$24.99 per month or AU$199 per year, Optus Sport brings you unlimited access to the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, J.League, UEFA EURO 2020, Internationals and FA Women's Super League games, meaning you'll never be short of football content to park yourself in front of.
Additionally, a subscription to Optus Sport also grants you access to the service's fitness content, allowing you to work out alongside handy training videos in a number of areas, including HIIT, yoga, cardio, pilates, core, dancing and more.
Boasting excellent device support and an affordable price point, Optus Sport is a terrific option for football junkies. That said, some areas could see improvement. For instance, while subscribers may register up to four devices, only two can be streamed concurrently and the second device must be a Fetch TV box.
Picture quality is good, although the resolution junkies out there will quickly notice that Optus Sport's maximum 1080p resolution isn't true 1080p. The service's feeds are received at 720p and upscaled. Additionally, the service no longer offers a free trial period and costs AU$24.99 per month, but existing and new Optus customers can bundle the service for only AU$6.99 per month.
Having trouble Keeping Up with the Kardashians? Well, you're in luck, because the streaming service Hayu not only has every single episode of theirs available to watch instantly, but it also provides access to hundreds of other reality shows.
That isn't an understatement – pick a city at random and chances are that Hayu has a Real Housewives show that's set in that very location*.
*We don't mind a touch of exaggeration, okay?
That's not all – while Hayu's junk food menu is undeniably extensive, the service also offers more serious content on its menu, including many true crime docu-series, such as Up and Vanished, In Ice Cold Blood (hosted by Ice-T, no less) and much more.
Priced at only AU$6.99 per month, AU$33.99 for 6 months or AU$61.99 per year, with decent device support, offline viewing for phones and tablets, no lock-in contracts and no ads whatsoever, Hayu is a reality television fan's dream come true. If that sounds like you, then be sure to check out Hayu's free 7-day trial.
Catch the following popular reality TV titles and more on Hayu: Below Deck Mediterranean season eight, Million Dollar Listing, Made in Chelsea, Vanderpump Rules Reunion, The Real Housewives and Queer Eye.
FAQs
What is the best streaming service for kids?
Every platform has something for kids, so don't let this stop you from picking up your favourite streaming service. Amazon might hold the biggest number of shows rated G and below, closely followed by Netflix and Disney Plus, and while they certainly have enough to keep the little ones entertained, if you're looking for a streaming service that's purely kid-friendly there's plenty to choose from. If you want a service that is entirely directed at your little one aged 7 or younger, it's hard to go past Noggin. From Peppa Pig, Blue's Clues and Dora the Explorer to the digital pre-school classroom show Noggin Knows, Noggin also provides more learning through a library of books and games. While there's still space for your favourite shows from ABC, Disney and Amazon, like Bluey and Play School, Noggin is the best streaming service for kids.
Crunchyroll vs Netflix: which is the best anime streaming service?
Once again, it's hard to ignore Netflix. This time, though, it’s not being praised for a heavy library of classics and fan-favourites. No, where Netflix excels in the anime space is with excellent original content like Beastars, Castlevania, Aggretsuko and Devilman Crybaby – combined with a library of classics including those from Studio Ghibli, Yu-Gi-Oh!, My Hero Academia And Pokemon.
For more hardcore Anime fans there's CrunchyRoll, which includes shows such as Attack on Titan, Death Note, FLCL, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Hunter X Hunter, One-Punch Man and several Naruto series. No matter what you choose to go with, these two streaming services deliver plenty of Anime to keep you entertained.
What is the best platform to watch documentaries?
While they are two obvious and easy choices, they are such for a reason. It's hard to ignore the sheer number of titles that Netflix and Prime Video provide. While there's undoubtedly some low-quality content, you're certain to find plenty, no matter what mood you're in. If you're looking for something a bit more off the beaten path, Kanopy is an awesome streaming service. Free with a library card or through your university email address, Kanopy has a large library of lesser-known classic movies, foreign film, documentaries and more that are hard to find anywhere else.
Where can I watch true crime in Australia?
Luckily for true crime fans, there's a healthy stream of solid content from all the major streaming services in Australia. However, Netflix once again proves why it's king. It’s got documentaries, crime dramas based on true stories, docu-series and everything in between. With titles like What Jennifer Did, Dahmer, the Conversations with a Killer series and American Nightmare, it would take a lifetime to get through the best true crime on Netflix.
While that's all true, that doesn't mean Netflix is the only option when hunting down the best streaming service for true crime. Both Binge and Stan make strong arguments for themselves, but they can't stand up to Netflix because of the latter’s sheer amount of content. Where they shine is through individual shows like Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV on Binge and Louis Theroux, Confronting a Serial Killer and the dramatised Dr. Death on Stan.
What's the best music streaming service in Australia?
While Spotify and Apple Music are the Spartan-style two kings of the music streaming industry, apps like Qobuz, Youtube Music, Amazon Music and Tidal are worthy competitors that might be better suited to some individual tastes.
Qobuz and Tidal are for the audiophiles. The former is a French streaming service that combines a huge library of new and old hits with studio-quality audio streaming and an attractive mobile app. If sound quality is make or break for you, Qobuz could be your best music service. On the other hand, subscribers to Tidal HiFi can listen to music at near-CD level sound quality, with tracks mixed in more immersive formats like Dolby Atmos and Sony 360. If sound quality is your number one worry, Qobuz might be the choice, but Tidal has more hi-res listening options that appeal to larger audiences.
More of a true competitor to Spotify and Apple Music, YouTube Music shines in what it provides to music-video lovers. Unsurprisingly, the user experience is excellent when using YouTube Music – the search feature is great, there's regular new additions to its library and there's a significant number of live recordings. If you love music videos and listening to live performances, YouTube music might be the best music service for you. However, if that's not your thing, it does nothing else to separate itself from Spotify and Apple Music.
As for Amazon Music… There aren't many reasons why you would choose it over Spotify or Apple Music. However, if you love getting mixes filled with new music made for you, then Amazon Music might just be the choice for you.
Which streaming service has unlimited devices?
Even at premium tiers of the best streaming services, you usually won't find an unlimited number of devices available to be connected to the same account at any one time. Stan allows you to watch on four devices simultaneously, and download content on up to five tablets or phones, while Apple TV Plus allows for a whopping six devices to be watching content at the same time. Kayo Sports allows you to register several devices to a single account but you will be restricted to the one or two simultaneous streams your plan allows for. While Youtube TV does allow for unlimited concurrent streams, it is only available within the US.
How much are all the streaming channels?
Every streaming service provides subscribers with something unique, whether its original content, a category they excel in, like documentaries, or a brand-new show you don't want to miss. If you were to subscribe to the cheapest possible tier of the seven main streaming services (excluding Foxtel Now) we listed above, it would cost AU$75.95 per month, which adds up to AU$911.4 over 12 months. With more expensive tier choices, add-ons like Stan Sport or subscriptions to other streaming services like Kayo, it will cost well over AU$100 per month.
When streaming 'channels' through Amazon Prime Video, subscriptions like Shudder, Paramount Plus, Hayu, BritBox, AMC Plus, MGM and Lionsgate Plus will rack up AU$53.93 in addition to your normal Prime Video subscription, and there's still several other channels to choose from.
Are there any free streaming services in Australia?
Yes! There are a few free streaming services, or at least free tiers of streaming services, including Brollie and Crunchyroll. However, if you're looking for the best free streaming service, it's hard to look past Kanopy. Available through a library card or your university email, Kanopy has a significant library of movies, documentaries and TV shows that you aren't likely to find on other streaming services. Foreign films, independent movies, classic cinema and rare documentaries, Kanopy is perhaps the best streaming service for those looking for more thoughtful, niche or educational content. There's also just some incredible movies on there.
Is there a streaming service that has everything?
Yes, there is, depending on what you mean by everything. Foxtel Now has everything that Foxtel provides, from live TV and news to sports, while Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have plenty of movies, documentaries and TV series, more than you could ever want. If you're looking for something that covers all your entertainment bases, we recommend one of those three.
Are Binge and Stan the same company?
While they are Australian streaming services, Binge and Stan don't sit under the same umbrella. Binge is owned by Hubbl, which is owned by Foxtel. Stan, meanwhile, was previously owned by a 50/50 partnership between Fairfax Media and Nine Entertainment Co. In 2018, however, Nine acquired FairFax Media, and Stan is now wholly owned by Nine Digital, a subsidiary of Nine Entertainment Co.
