ADOPTIVE FATHERS

This year, it’s all about gritty old men becoming accidental father figures

CAPTAIN JEFFERSON KIDD NEWS OF THE WORLD

In this old-school Western, Oscar-winner Tom Hanks plays a grizzled, old tough guy forced to look after a shy child in a harsh, unforgiving environment. Plus, there’s newspaper reading!

AUGUSTINE LOFTHOUSE THE MIDNIGHT SKY

In this new-school sci-fi, Oscar-winner George Clooney plays a grizzled, old tough guy forced to look after a shy child in a harsh, unforgiving environment. Plus, there’s astronauts!

GEORGE BLACKLEDGE LET HIM GO

In this neo-western, Oscar-winner Kevin Costner plays a grizzled, old tough guy forced to look after a shy child in a harsh, unforgiving environment. Plus, there’s a psychopathic Lesley Manville!