Streaming recommendations: Michael Fassbender as a spy, a documentary on yacht rock, Ben Stillerโ€™s latest, Beatles features, and Lindsay Lohanโ€™s return.

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    The animated film โ€œRobot Dreams,โ€ which has received an Oscar nomination, along with Lindsay Lohanโ€™s festive romantic comedy โ€œOur Little Secret,โ€ are among the exciting new shows, films, music, and games set to enhance your streaming experience in the coming days. Additionally, HBO features a new documentary celebrating yacht rock, while Netflix introduces a reality series focused on older adults seeking romance, titled โ€œThe Later Daters.โ€ Furthermore, the journey of The Beatles during their initial visit to America is captured in the documentary โ€œBeatles โ€™64.โ€

    **NEW MOVIES TO STREAM NOV. 25-DEC. 1**
    As of Tuesday, Hulu will be streaming โ€œRobot Dreams,โ€ telling the heartwarming story of a dog and a robot. This Oscar-nominated film has been praised as โ€œone of the best New York movies in years,โ€ with its narrative intriguingly exploring themes of love and loss.

    On Friday, November 29, Hulu will also release the family-oriented comedy โ€œNutcrackers,โ€ starring Ben Stiller as a city-dwelling uncle dealing with his rambunctious orphaned nephews in the countryside. David Gordon Green, known for his work in โ€œPineapple Express,โ€ directs this comedic return.

    Max is set to debut โ€œSweethearts,โ€ a fresh romantic comedy that modernizes the classic tale of โ€œWhen Harry Met Sally.โ€ The film follows childhood best friends, played by Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga, as they navigate a complicated relationship during their college years, marking the directorial debut of โ€œDollhouseโ€ creator Jordan Weiss.

    Netflix brings Lindsay Lohan back to the holiday screen with โ€œOur Little Secret,โ€ premiering Wednesday. In this festive romantic comedy, Lohanโ€™s character discovers that her boyfriendโ€™s sister is dating her ex while spending Christmas with his family.

    **NEW MUSIC TO STREAM NOV. 25-DEC. 1**
    The Beatlesโ€™ historic visit to the United States is the focus of the upcoming documentary โ€œBeatles โ€™64,โ€ produced by Martin Scorsese. Set to begin streaming on Disney+ on November 29, this documentary features rare footage and interviews, highlighting the bandโ€™s groundbreaking performances and their cultural impact, including their appearances on โ€œThe Ed Sullivan Show.โ€

    If youโ€™re fond of yacht rock music, HBO presents โ€œMusic Box: Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary,โ€ a deep dive into this once-overlooked musical genre that has recently regained popularity. The documentary features contributions from artists like Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins and will be available on Friday, November 29.

    Eric Claptonโ€™s latest project, โ€œEric Claptonโ€™s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023,โ€ showcases live performances captured at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on September 23-24, 2023. The festival featured an impressive lineup, including Gary Clark Jr. and John Mayer, with Bill Murray serving as the master of ceremonies. Guitar World has described this event as โ€œa six-string celebration.โ€

    **NEW SHOWS TO STREAM NOV. 25-DEC. 1**
    โ€œThe Agencyโ€ is an espionage thriller featuring Michael Fassbender as a CIA agent adjusting back to civilian life after a lengthy undercover mission. Complications arise when he reunites with a former love played by Jodie Turner-Smith. Premiering on Paramount+ with Showtime on November 29, the series draws inspiration from the French show โ€œThe Bureau,โ€ with an ensemble cast that includes Jeffrey Wright and Richard Gere.

    Following the success of shows like โ€œThe Golden Bachelor,โ€ Netflix, in collaboration with executive producer Michelle Obama, introduces โ€œThe Later Daters,โ€ a docuseries capturing the dating experiences of six older singles embarking on a quest for romance through blind dates. It premieres on Friday, November 29.

    In โ€œThe Madness,โ€ Colman Domingo takes on a role as a CNN commentator embroiled in a murder frame-up involving a white supremacist. This Netflix thriller explores the themes of misinformation and its detrimental effects on individuals and communities, launching on Thursday.

    **NEW VIDEO GAMES TO PLAY**
    Among the latest video game offerings is โ€œUncle Chopโ€™s Rocket Shop,โ€ an innovative job simulator that adds a philosophical twist to the genre. Players assume the role of a spaceship mechanic, facing time-sensitive challenges while managing a demanding boss. This game, developed by Beard Envy, combines humor and mechanical puzzles and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch, and PC beginning Thursday.