Settle In With 3 Coziest Movies to Watch on Netflix This Weekend, November 7-8
A mystery on Guernsey
In The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Lily James plays writer Juliet Ashton, who travels to Guernsey after its harsh German occupation during World War II. She discovers the island’s literary society and investigates what happened to its founder.
Michiel Huisman, Penelope Wilton, Tom Courtenay, and Glen Powell join the cast. Mike Newell directs a story that blends romance, history, and mystery, with Juliet’s growing connections to the islanders giving it a warm, communal feel.
Gromit takes the lead
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl follows Gromit as he worries that Wallace, voiced by Ben Whitehead, relies too heavily on a robotic garden gnome named Norbot. The criminal penguin Feathers McGraw steals Norbot and uses the theft to frame Wallace for crimes, including the Blue Diamond’s disappearance.
The claymation film has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Its lively pace, inventive visuals, and dry British humor support a story built around the familiar bond between Wallace and Gromit.
Retirees solve a murder
The Thursday Murder Club stars Celia Imrie, Sir Ben Kingsley, Dame Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan as retirees at an English village who enjoy discussing cold cases. When a murder happens nearby, they have a chance to try solving a real crime.
Based on the novel of the same name, the film pairs a whodunit with gentle humor and emotional moments. Its relaxed approach and focus on the four sleuths’ interactions make it a fitting choice for a quiet afternoon.
Key points
- The three films offer romance, animation, and a gentle murder mystery for a cozy Netflix weekend.
- Lily James stars in a story set around Guernsey’s literary society and its founder’s mystery.
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl centers on a stolen robotic gnome and a plot to frame Wallace.
- The Thursday Murder Club follows four retirees who investigate a murder near their English village.