Connections, big and small
The 2017 Fall Movie Preview is a snapshot of the films opening through early November. Release dates and other details, as compiled by Kevin Crust, are subject to change.
Friday Anti Matter
An experiment gone wrong leaves an Oxford grad student unable to generate new memories or understand the horrific results. With Yaiza Figueroa, Philippa Carson, Tom Barber-Duffy, Noah Maxwell Clarke. Written and directed by Keir Burrows. Uncork’d Entertainment
Dolores
Activist Dolores Huerta, who co-founded farm workers unions and fought for racial and labor justice in partnership with Cesar Chavez, is profiled in this documentary. Directed by Peter Bratt. PBS Distribution
Embargo
Documentary on the history and ramifications of U.S. sanctions against Cuba and one woman’s search for the truth behind it. Written by Mark Monroe and Jeri Rice. Directed by Rice. Double Exposure Distribution
Fallen
Michael Chiklis narrates this documentary on the lifeand-death struggle police officers face every day. Written and directed by Thomas Marchese. Gravitas Ventures
Fallen
Sent to a reform school, a teenage girl finds herself in a love triangle that transcends time. With Addison Timlin, Jeremy Irvine, Harrison Gilbertson, Hermione Corfield, Joely Richardson. Written by Michael Arlen Ross, Kathryn Price and Nichole Millard; story by Lauren Kate. Directed by Scott Hicks. Sony Pictures Worldwide / Vertical Entertainment
Free in Deed
A Pentecostal minister confronts his own demons while attempting to help a single mother and her troubled young son. With David Harewood, Edwina Findley Dickerson. Written and directed by Jake Mahaffy. Gravitas Ventures
The Good Catholic
A young priest’s faith in his calling is challenged when he meets an intriguing young woman. With Zachary Spicer, Wrenn Schmidt, John C. McGinley, Danny Glover. Written and directed by Paul Shoulberg. Broad Green Pictures Gun Shy The supermodel wife of a spoiled rock star is kidnapped in Chile, forcing him to take to the streets to save her. With Antonio Banderas, Olga Kurylenko, Ben Cura, Mark Valley, Aisling Loftus. Written by Mark Haskell Smith, Toby Davis. Directed by Simon West. Saban Films /Lionsgate
Home Again
Reese Witherspoon stars as a woman starting over, who lets three filmmakers crash at her guest house. With Pico Alexander, Nat Wolff, Jon Rudnitsky, Michael Sheen, Candice Bergen, Lake Bell. Written and directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer. Open Road Films
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Children in a small Maine town face off with a murderous clown called Pennywise. With Jaeden Lieberher, Wyatt Oleff, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard. Written by Chase Palmer & Cary Fukunaga and Gary Dauberman; based on the novel by Stephen King. Directed by Andy Muschietti. Warner Bros. / New Line Cinema
Jesús
A drunken act of violence leads a young Chilean man to seek help from his emotionally distant father. With Nicolás Durán, Alejandro Goic. Written and directed by Fernando Guzzoni. Breaking Glass Pictures
The Limehouse Golem
A Scotland Yard inspector with a checkered past fears he’s being set up after he is assigned a high-profile serial killer case. With Bill Nighy, Olivia Cooke, Douglas Booth, Daniel Mays, Eddie Marsan. Written by Jane Goldman; based on a novel by Peter Ackroyd. Directed by Juan Carlos Medina. RLJ Entertainment
Lipstick Under My Burkha
Indian comedy-drama. Star Synergy Entertainment
Man in Red Bandana
Documentary chronicles the story of 9/11 hero and casualty Welles Crowther, whose actions only came to light eight months later because of a modest piece of cloth. Narrated by Gwyneth Paltrow. Written and directed by Matthew Weiss. Verdi Productions / Magna Entertainment
Napping Princess
In 2020 Tokyo, a girl and her friend traverse time and space, dreams and reality, to save her kidnapped father in this animated drama. Director Kenji Kamiyama. GKids
9/11
Five people trapped in the north tower of the World Trade Center after the 2001 attacks work together to escape before the structure collapses. With Charlie Sheen, Whoopi Goldberg, Luis Guzman, Gina Garson, Wood Harris, Jacqueline Bisset. Written by Martin Guigui and Steven Golebiowski. Directed by Guigui. Atlas Distribution
Rebel in the Rye
Nicholas Hoult plays young J.D. Salinger as the young writer practices his craft, woos the daughter of Eugene O’Neill and fights in World War II. With Kevin Spacey, Sarah Paulson, Zoey Deutch, Hope Davis, Victor Garber. Written and directed by Danny Strong. IFC Films
Rememory
A late scientist’s final invention, a machine that can extract, record and play people’s memories, is stolen by a man intent on solving its inventor’s unexplained death. With Peter Dinklage, Julia Ormond, Martin Donovan. Written by Mark Palansky and Michael Vukadinovich. Directed by Palansky. Lionsgate Premiere
School Life
A married couple, teachers at the Irish boarding school Headfort for almost 50 years, are profiled in this documentary. Written and directed by Neasa Ní Chianáin, David Rane. Magnolia Pictures
September Morning
Five college freshmen confront a new reality in their dorm on the morning of the 9/11 terror attacks. With Patrick Cage II, Katherine C. Hughes, Troy Doherty. Written and directed by Ryan Frost. Candy Factory Films
True to the Game
Tragedy derails a drug kingpin’s attempt to go straight and start over with a young woman from the projects of Philadelphia. With Columbus Short, Erica Peeples, Nelsan Ellis, Vivica A. Fox, Malcolm David Kelley, Draya Michele. Written by Nia Hill, based on the Teri Woods novel. Directed by Preston A. Whitmore II. Imani Motion Pictures
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Documentary on Chinese women forced into sex slavery by the Japanese during World War II. Directed by Guo Ke. China Lion Film
The Unknown Girl
A young female doctor attempts to discover the identity of a dead girl so that she is not buried anonymously. With Adele Haenel, Jeremie Renier, Olivier Bonnaud, Louka Minnella. Written and directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne. Sundance Selects
The Wound
A factory worker in the mountains of South Africa helps a teenage boy from Johannesburg navigate a traditional Xhosa manhood ritual. With Nakhane Touré, Bongile Mantsai, Niza Jay. Written and directed by John Trengove. Kino Lorber
Sept. 13 Dayveon
A 13-year-old Arkansas boy is recruited by a local gang as he struggles with the death of his older brother. With Devin Blackmon, Kordell “KD” Johnson, Dontrell Bright. Written by Amman Abbasi, Steven Reneau. Directed by Abbasi. FilmRise
Sept. 15 Against the Night
Filming a ghost-hunting video in an abandoned prison, nine friends sense they are not alone. With Hannah Kleeman, Tim Torre, Frank Whaley. Written and directed by Brian Cavallaro. Gravitas Ventures
American Assassin
A black ops recruit and a Cold War veteran are recruited by the deputy director of the CIA to stop a mystery operative hitting civilian and military targets. With Dylan O’Brien, Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, Shiva Negar, Scott Adkins, Taylor Kitsch. Written by Stephen Schiff and Michael Finch and Edward Zwick & Marshall Herskovitz; based on the novel by Vince Flynn. Directed by Michael Cuesta. CBS Films / Lionsgate
Brad’s Status
Ben Stiller stars as a middleaged man questioning his life while visiting Boston with his college-bound musical prodigy son. With Austin Abrams, Michael Sheen, Luke Wilson, Jemaine Clement, Jenna Fischer. Written and directed by Mike White. Amazon Studios / Annapurna Pictures
First They Killed My Father
A 5-year-old girl and her family are driven out of
Phnom Penh and terrorized by the Khmer Rouge. With Sareum Srey Moch, Phoeung Kompheak, Sveng Socheata. Written by Angelina Jolie, Loung Ung, based on her memoir. Directed by Jolie. Netflix
In Search of Fellini
Inspired by the famous director’s films, a small-town Ohio girl travels to Italy to find him. With Ksenio Solo, Maria Bello and Mary Lynn Rajskub. Written by Nancy Cartwright, Peter Kjenaas. Directed by Taron Lexton. AMBI Media Group Inf inity Chamber Sci-fi. XLrator Media
Justice
While investigating the murder of his brother in 1870, a U.S. marshal uncovers a town’s plot to reignite the Civil War. With Nathan Parsons, Stephen Lang, Robert Carradine, JamieLynn Sigler. Written by John Lewis, Shawn Justice, D.C. Rahe, Jeff Seats. Directed by Richard Gabai. Chasing Butterfly Pictures
Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards
Documentary goes behindthe-scenes with the worldfamous footwear designer. Featuring Anna Wintour, Rihanna, Paloma Picasso. Directed by Michael Roberts. Music Box Films
mother!
Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer star in this psychological thriller where unexpected guests cause turmoil in a couple’s relationship. Written and directed by Darren Aronofsky. Paramount Pictures
Neary’s — the Dream at the End of the Rainbow
Documentary about the New York Irish pub. Directed by Neil Leifer. Double Exposure Distribution
No Maps on My Taps
1979 dance documentary directed by George T. Nierenberg; with the 1985 short “About Tap.” Milestone Films
Red Trees
Director Marina Willer examines the current refugee crisis through her own family’s experience fleeing Prague during World War II in this documentary. Narrated by Tim Pigott-Smith. Cohen Media Group
Ryde
Horror. Gravitas Ventures
Strong Island
The path of an African American family leads from the Jim Crow South to Long Island, N.Y., and their son’s 1992 murder in this documentary. Directed by Yance Ford. Netflix
Til Death Do Us Part
Thriller with Taye Diggs. Novus Content / 51 Millimeter
Trophy
The effects of big-game hunting, breeding and wildlife conservation on endangered African animals are investigated in this documentary. Directed by Shaul Schwarz; co-directed by Christina Clusiau. The Orchard
Vengeance: A Love Story
Action thriller with Nicolas Cage, Don Johnson. FilmRise
The View From Here
Romantic drama. Indie Rights
Wetlands
Drama starring Heather Graham, Christopher McDonald, Jennifer Ehle, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. Abramorama
The Wilde Wedding
Comedy with Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Patrick Stewart. Vertical Entertainment
Woodpecker
Dominican drama. Outsider Pictures / Strand Releasing
Year by the Sea
Drama with Karen Allen. Real Women Make Waves
Sept. 22 Battle of the Sexes
In 1973, 55-year-old “chauvanist pig” Bobby Riggs challenges top women’s pro Billie Jean King, 29, to a tennis match that captivated the world while each deals with personal issues. With Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Elisabeth Shue, Bill Pullman, Alan Cumming. Written by Simon Beaufoy. Directed by Jonathan Drayton and Valerie Faris. Fox Searchlight
Big Bear
Comedy with Pablo Schreiber, Adam Brody, Joey Kern. Blue Fox Entertainment
Boston
Documentary on the history of the famed marathon. LA Roma Films
Elizabeth Blue
Drama. Global Digital Releasing
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
Documentary directed by Frederick Wiseman. Zipporah Films
The Force
Documentary on the Oakland Police Department. Kino Lorber
Gaga: Five Foot Two
Documentary portrays eight months in the life of multifaceted performer Lady Gaga. Directed by Chris Moukarbel. Netflix
The Houses October Built 2
Horror. RLJE Films
The King’s Choice
Norwegian World War II drama. Samuel Goldwyn Films
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Sequel to the 2014 hit finds the secret organization teaming with a group of U.S. spies to thwart a common enemy. With Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, Channing Tatum, Jeff Bridges. Written by Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn; based on a comic book by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons. Directed by Vaughn. 20th Century Fox
Last Rampage
True crime thriller with Robert Patrick, Heather Graham. Epic Pictures
The Lego Ninjago Movie
Lloyd and his ninja friends move to the big screen to battle his father, the evil warlord Garmadon. Voices by Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, Fred Armisen, Abbi Jacobson, Olivia Munn, Kumail Nanjiani. Directed by Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher, Bob Logan. Warner Bros.
Motherland
Documentary focuses on the experiences of three women in a busy maternity hospital in the Philippines. Directed by Ramona Diaz. CineDiaz / Kidlat / The Film Collaborative
1 Buck
Crime thriller. Gravitas Ventures
Scarycrows
Comedy horror. Indie Rights
Shot
Drama with Noah Wyle. Directed by Jeremy Kagan. Paladin
Stronger
Jake Gyllenhaal plays Jeff Bauman, a man severely injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, who helped identify one of the suspects and battled back against physical and emotional adversity. With Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson, Clancy Brown. Written by John Pollono, based on the book by Jeff Bauman and Bret Witter. Directed by David Gordon Green. Roadside Attractions
The Tiger Hunter
Comedy-drama with Danny Pudi. Shout! Factory Films
Victoria & Abdul
The Queen of England develops a deep and trusting friendship with an Indian clerk. With Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Adeel Akhtar, Simon Callow, Michael Gambon, Eddie Izzard. Written by Lee Hall; based on the book by Shrabani Basu. Directed by Stephen Frears. Focus Features
Welcome to Willits
Horror with Dolph Lundgren. IFC Midnight
Woodshock
Tormented from within and troubled by the effects of a powerful drug, a young woman loses her grip on reality. With Kirsten Dunst, Joe Cole, Pilou Asbaek. Written and directed by Kate & Laura Mulleavy. A24
Sept. 27 Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Documentary on the music impresario and founder of Arista Records. Featuring Davis, Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston. Directed by Chris Perkel. Apple Music
Sept. 29 American Made
Tom Cruise stars as an unlikely pilot flying secret missions for the CIA. With Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, E. Roger Mitchell, Jesse Plemons, Lola Kirke. Written by Gary Spinelli. Directed by Doug Liman. Universal Pictures
Bobbi Jene
An American dancer gives up her career and lover in Israel to return to the U.S. and create challenging art in this documentary. Directed by Elvira Lind. Oscilloscope Laboratories Don’t Sleep Thriller with Cary Elwes, Drea de Matteo. Freestyle Digital Media
Flatliners
The fine line between life and death becomes a dangerous obsession for five medical students. With Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev, James Norton, Kiersey Clemons. Written by Ben Ripley; story by Peter Filardi and Ripley. Directed by Niels Arden Oplev. Columbia Pictures
Heartstone
Icelandic drama. Breaking Glass Pictures
Literally, Right Before Aaron
Comedy-drama with Justin Long, Cobie Smulders, John Cho. Screen Media Films
Loving Vincent
Animated feature on Vincent Van Gogh. Directed by Dorota Kobiela & Hugh Welchman. Good Deed Entertainment
Lucky
Harry Dean Stanton plays a desert-dwelling atheist staring down the end of life. With David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr., Tom Skerritt. Written by Logan Sparks, Drago Sumonja. Directed by John Carroll Lynch. Magnolia Pictures
Mark Felt — The Man Who Brought Down the White House
“Deep Throat,” Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein’s Watergate informant and the associate director of the FBI, risks his family and career and keeps his identity secret for more than 30 years. With Liam Neeson, Diane Lane, Marton Csokas, Josh Lucas, Tony Goldwyn, Michael C. Hall. Written and directed by Peter Landesman. Sony Pictures Classics
Our Souls at Night
Jane Fonda and Robert Redford star as longtime neighbors who reach out to each other to bridge the loneliness of their twilight. With Bruce Dern, Judy Greer, Matthias Schoenaerts, Iain Armitage. Written by Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber, based on the noel by Kent Haruf. Directed by Ritesh Batra. Netflix
Prosperity
Documentary on conscious consumerism. Directed by Mark van Wijk. Well.org
Realive
Sci-fi with Tom Hughes, Charlotte le Bon. Written and directed by Mateo Gil. Syfy Films
The Sound
Horror with Rose McGowan, Christopher Lloyd. Samuel Goldwyn Films
Spettacolo
Documentary on Teatro Povero di Monticchiello, an endangered annual event in a town in Tuscany, where villagers turn their lives into drama. Directed by Jeff Malberg and Chris Shellen. Grasshopper Film
Super Dark Times
A tragedy drives a wedge between high school best friends leading to horrific violence in upstate New York in the early 1990s. With Owen Campbell, Charlie Tahan, Elizabeth Cappuccino, Max Talisman, Sawyer Barth, Amy Hargreaves. Written by Ben Collins, Luke Piotrowski. Directed by Kevin Phillips. The Orchard
Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton
Documentary on the surfing legend. Directed by Rory Kennedy. Sundance Selects
Thirst Street
Comedy-drama directed by Nathan Silver. Samuel Goldwyn Films
Unrest
Documentary on chronic fatigue syndrome. Shella Films
White Sun
Nepalese drama directed by Deepak Rauniyar. KimStim
Youth
Chinese drama. China Lion Film September TBD
Company Town
Documentary on Arkansas paper and chemical plant and the town’s high rate of cancer and illness. First Run Features
The Long Night of Francisco Santis
Argentine drama. Breaking Glass Pictures