The weekend is just around the corner, and with it is a new slate of movies. This week’s new releases include an action film about a CIA decoder who decides to take matters into his own hands when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, an anime about a Japanese pop star who forms a connection with a fan, a documentary about the relationship between John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and much more!
The Amateur (PG-13)
When his supervisors at the CIA refuse to take action after his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a decoder takes matters into his own hands.
Directed by James Hawes
Starring: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal, Evan Milton, Nick Mills
Release date: April 11
Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing (PG)
Shibuya teen musician Ichika meets Hatsune Miku after hearing her song in a store. The pair work together to help Miku forge emotional connections through music.
Directed by Hiroyuki Hata
Starring: Akina, Yu Asakawa, Naoto Fuga, Saki Fujita, Ari Furihata
Release date: April 11
Drop (PG-13)
A widowed mother’s first date in years takes a terrifying turn when she’s bombarded with anonymous threatening messages on her phone during their upscale dinner, leaving her questioning if her charming date is behind the harassment.
Directed by Christopher Landon
Starring: Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Jacob Robinson, Reed Diamond
Release date: April 11
The King of Kings (PG)
The story of our Lord Jesus Christ as told by Charles Dickens and seen through the innocent eyes of a child.
Directed by Seong-ho Jang
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Oscar Isaac, Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill
Release date: April 11
Mogwai: If the Stars Had a Sound
Over 25 years and 10 studio albums, this Scottish band has defined its own musical genre by mixing powerful sonic force with subtlety and grace.
Directed by Antony Crook
Starring: Dominic Aitchison, Stuart Braithwaite, Martin Bulloch, Barry Burns, Tony Doogan
Release date: April 9
One to One: John & Yoko (R)
Set in 1972 New York, this documentary explores John and Yoko’s world amid a turbulent era. Centered on the One to One charity concert for special needs children, it features unseen archives, home movies, and restored footage.
Directed by Kevin Macdonald, Sam Rice-Edwards
Starring: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Plastic Ono Band with Elephant’s Memory, Jerry Rubin, Andy Warhol
Release date: April 11
Sacramento (R)
An energetic and free-spirited young man convinces his long-time friend, who’s settled into domestic life, to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento.
Directed by Michael Angarano
Starring: Michael Angarano, Maya Erskine, Michael Cera, Kristin Stewart, Bunny Levine
Release date: April 11
Warfare (R)
A platoon of Navy SEALs embark on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.
Directed by Alex Garland, Ray Mendoza
Starring: D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Joseph Quinn, Aaron Mackenzie
Release date: April 11
