If you’re interested in a good biopic, then you might want to head to the movies this weekend, with three films based on incredible lives premiering. There is the story of a man who learned to drive race cars from playing video games, a film about one man’s unlikely path to Major League Baseball, the life of notable Israeli leader Golda Meir, and much more!
Bottoms (R)
Two unpopular queer high school students start a fight club to have sex before graduation.
Directed by Emma Seligman
Starring: Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber
Release date: August 25
Gran Turismo (PG-13)
Based on the unbelievable, inspiring true story of a team of underdogs – a struggling, working-class gamer, a failed former race car driver, and an idealistic motorsport exec – who risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world.
Directed by Neill Blomkamp
Starring: David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Takehiro Hira, Djimon Hounsou
Release date: August 25
Golda (PG-13)
Focuses on the intensely dramatic and high-stakes responsibilities and decisions that Golda Meir, also known as the ‘Iron Lady of Israel’ faced during the Yom Kippur War.
Directed by Guy Nattiv
Starring: Helen Mirren, Zed Josef, Claudette Williams, Henry Goodman, Olivia Brody
Release date: August 25
The Hill (PG)
The remarkable true-life story of Rickey Hill’s improbable journey to play Major League Baseball.
Directed by Jeff Celentano
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Joelle Carter, Scott Glenn, Bonnie Bedelia, Colin Ford
Release date: August 25
Retribution (R)
A bank executive receives a bomb threat while driving his children to school that his car will explode if they stop and get out.
Directed by Nimród Antal
Starring: Liam Neeson, Noma Dumezweni, Matthew Modine, Embeth Davidtz, Jack Champion
Release date: August 25
Warrior King (PG-13)
A young man grows up in exile in a world overrun by demons and monsters.
Directed by Lu Qi
Starring: Katie Leigh, Brandon Hunt, Marisa Blake, Blake Talley, Olivia Springer
Release date: August 25
