More than a dozen new movies coming out means that moviegoers will have plenty to choose from if they’re looking to head to their local theaters this weekend. This week’s releases include a drama about a close-knit family navigating life together along with navigating personal struggles and evolving bonds, a comedy about a well-meaning but inept angel named Gabriel who meddles in the lives struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist, a family adventure film about giant pumpkins, madcap characters, and a little girl who just might be a pumpkin-growing savant, as well as much more!
Black Phone 2 (R)
As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, his sister begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake.
Directed by Scott Derrickson
Starring: Mason Thames, Ethan Hawke, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, Arianna Rivas
Release date: October 17
Broken Bird
Sybil works at an undertakers. It’s a lonely job, with few perks. So she takes solace where she can.
Directed by Joanne Mitchell
Starring: Rebecca Calder, James Fleet, Sacharissa Claxton, Jay Taylor, Rupert Procter
Release date: October 17
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
The inspirational journey of the Legend, Missile Man and 11th People’s President of India.
Directed by Prince J
Starring: Mohammad Ali
Release date: October 15
The Family McMullen (R)
A close-knit family navigates life’s ups and downs, confronting personal struggles and evolving bonds. As they face unexpected hurdles, their connections are tested, revealing the complexities of love, loyalty, and growth within a family.
Directed by Edward Burns
Starring: Connie Britton, Edward Burns, Halston Sage, Michael McGlone, Tracee Ellis Ross
Release date: October 15
Good Fortune (R)
A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.
Directed by Aziz Ansari
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Blanca Araceli, Aziz Ansari, Joe Mande, Seth Rogen
Release date: October 17
Grow (PG)
An exuberant tale full of giant pumpkins, madcap characters, and a little girl who just might be a pumpkin-growing savant.
Directed by John McPhail
Starring: Golda Rosheuvel, Nick Frost, Jeremy Swift, Priya-Rose Brookwell, Jane Horrocks
Release date: October 17
It Was Just An Accident (PG-13)
A small mishap triggers a chain reaction of ever-growing problems.
Directed by Jafar Panahi
Starring: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi
Release date: October 15
Joachim and the Apocalypse
During the Crusades, Joachim’s monastic habit has become like a second skin. Enveloped by the darkness of the world, his life intertwines with dreamlike experiences and mystical visions. A river of oil appears before his eyes. The ascetic receives divine revelations, prophecies, and visions that only his heart can unveil. His final endeavor is humanity’s greatest challenge: to overcome the apocalypse.
Directed by Jordan River
Starring: Francesco Turbanti, Nikolay Moss, Elisabetta Pellini, G. Max, Giancarlo Martini
Release date: October 17
The Mastermind (R)
In 1970, Mooney and two cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run.
Directed by Kelly Reichardt
Starring: Josh O’Connor, Sterling Thompson, Alana Haim, Jasper Thompson, Bill Camp
Release date: October 17
Pets on A Train (PG)
When a crew of animal bandits embark on a routine swindle, they find themselves caught up in a train heist. It’s up to Falcon, a petty thief raccoon, and Rex, a righteous police-dog, to save the animals on this high-speed runway train.
Directed by Benoît Daffis, Jean-Christian Tassy
Starring: Damien Ferrette, Hervé Jolly, Kaycie Chase, Frantz Confiac, Emmanuel Garijo
Release date: October 17
Truth & Treason (PG-13)
When loyalty to country becomes loyalty to a lie, one teen risks everything to expose the truth. With the Gestapo closing in, he must decide what it really means to be a good German.
Directed by Matt Whitaker
Starring: Ewan Horrocks, Rupert Evans, Ferdinand McKay, Daf Thomas, Nye Occomore
Release date: October 17
Urchin
A young addict living on the streets of London is given a shot at redemption, but his road to recovery soon curdles into a strange odyssey from which he may never escape.
Directed by Harris Dickinson
Starring: Diane Axford, Angela Bain, Lacey Bond, Michael Colgan, Amerjit Deu
Release date: October 17
The Wilderness
Troubled teens attend a Wilderness Therapy program in Utah’s desert, navigating personal challenges amidst the harsh Outback environment.
Directed by Spencer King
Starring: Hunter Doohan, Lamar Johnson, Sam Jaeger, Aaron Holliday, Matt Gomez Hidaka
Release date: October 17
Wisdom of Happiness
Dalai Lama, talks directly to camera about inner peace, happiness, and potential for peaceful, happy 21st century.
Directed by Philip Delaquis, Barbara Miller
Starring: The Dalai Lama
Release date: October 17
