John Travolta is stepping into the role of a Chicago mob boss for November 1963, a new film that dramatizes the theory that the Chicago Outfit arranged the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The movie focuses on the 48 hours surrounding that day and hits theaters on November 20, 2026.
What sets this apart from other JFK films is where the story comes from. The screenplay was written by Nicolas Celozzi, the nephew of real Chicago crime boss Sam Giancana. The film covers the alleged deal between Joe Kennedy and the Outfit that helped put JFK in the White House, along with the deadly betrayal that allegedly followed. Roland Joffé directs a cast that includes Robert Carlyle, Dermot Mulroney, Mandy Patinkin, and Jefferson White as Lee Harvey Oswald.
The trailer shows Oswald portrayed as a patsy and hints at a second shooter, leaning fully into the conspiracy angle. Whether you’re a history buff, a true crime obsessive, or just here for Travolta’s dramatic comeback, this one’s going to be everywhere this fall. Will you be watching November 1963 in theaters, or are you waiting for streaming?
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