What a weekend for movies! With nearly a dozen new movies out, there are family films, action flicks, thrillers, and more to choose from. This week’s new releases include a new take on a classic children’s book in which a family on an epic road trip that goes hilariously wrong from the very start, a film about the face behind the very first Ronald McDonald House, a drama about a man who adopts a Great Dane that belong to a great friend and mentor, and much, much more!
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip (PG)
This film follows a Mexican American family who have recently lost their connection to each other and their roots, as they embark on an epic road trip that immediately goes hilariously wrong.
Directed by Marvin Lemus
Starring: Eva Longoria, Harvey Guillén, Paulina Chávez, Cristo Fernández, Cheech Marin
Release date: March 28 (Disney+)
Audrey’s Children (PG)
Dr. Audrey Evans joins world-renowned children’s hospital and battles sexism, medical conventions, and the subterfuge of her peers to develop revolutionary treatments and purchase the first Ronald McDonald House, impacting millions.
Directed by Ami Canaan Mann
Starring: Clancy Brown, Natalie Dormer, Jimmi Simpson, Brandon Micheal Hall, Julianna Layne
Release date: March 28
A Working Man (R)
Levon Cade left his profession behind to work construction and be a good dad to his daughter. But when a local girl vanishes, he’s asked to return to the skills that made him a mythic figure in the shadowy world of counter-terrorism.
Directed by David Ayer
Starring: Jason Statham, Jason Flemyng, Merab Ninidze, Maximilian Osinski, Michael Pena
Release date: March 28
Death of a Unicorn (R)
Father-Daughter duo Elliott and Ridley hit a unicorn with their car and bring it to the wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO.
Directed by Alex Scharfman
Starring: Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd, David Pasquesi, Anthony Carrigan, Richard E. Grant
Release date: March 28
The Friend (R)
Follows a story of love, friendship, grief and healing, about a writer who adopts a Great Dane that belonged to a late friend and mentor.
Directed by Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Starring: Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Cloé Xhauflaire, Susan Wands, Susan Lynskey
Release date: March 28
Holy Cow
Totone’s carefree teenage life of drinking and dancing takes a turn when he must provide for his 7-year-old sister. Seeking income, he channels his energy into producing an award-winning comté cheese to claim a competition prize.
Directed by Louise Courvoisier
Starring: Clément Faveau, Maïwene Barthelemy, Luna Garret, Mathis Bernard, Dimitri Baudry
Release date: March 28
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
The life and songbook of Janis Ian mirrored the awakening of American women in the 1960s and ’70s, as they found their voices and embraced their power.
Directed by Varda Bar-Kar
Starring: Joan Baez, Kye Fleming, Arlo Guthrie, Janis Ian, Laurie Metcalf
Release date: March 28
Kayara
A young Inca girl dreams of joining the all-male Chasqui messenger group. She challenges traditions and gender norms to pursue her ambition against all odds.
Directed by Cesar Zelada, Dirk Hampel
Starring: Naomi Serrano, Nate Begle, Charles Gonzales, Kolbe Garza, Paty Cortez
Release date: March 30
My Love Will Make You Disappear
A woman who believes she’s cursed meets a troubled landlord while fighting community displacement. As they grow closer, her fear that all her lovers disappear threatens their connection.
Directed by Chad Vidanes
Starring: Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino, Wilma Doesnt, Lovely Abella, Benj Manalo
Release date: March 28
The Penguin Lessons (PG-13)
This poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.
Directed by Peter Cattaneo
Starring: Steve Coogan, Björn Gustafsson, David Herrero, Jonathan Pryce, Aimar Miranda
Release date: March 28
The Woman in the Yard (PG-13)
A mysterious woman repeatedly appears in a family’s front yard, often delivering chilling warnings and unsettling messages, leaving them to question her identity, motives and the potential danger she might pose.
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra
Starring: Danielle Deadwyler, Okwui Okpokwasili, Peyton Jackson, Estella Kahiha, Russell Hornsby
Release date: March 28
