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THE KING Prince Hal leads a playboy lifestyle until he takes the throne as Henry V, and is provoked into waging war with the Dauphin of France. See review, page 92. Out Fri 1 Nov.
THE REPORT Drama based on the true story of an idealistic staffer determined to uncover government secrets enacted following the 9/11 terror attacks. See review, page 93. Out Fri 15 Nov.
21 BRIDGES Thriller about a disgraced New York cop given a chance to redeem himself. Out Fri 22 Nov.
SORRY WE MISSED YOU HARRIET
A freelance delivery driver finds that the financial toll on himself and his wife starts to destroy their family life. No easy answers, no triumph against the odds, just a gruelling portrait of the damage the system can do. See review, page 92. Out Fri 1 Nov.
DRIVEN Comedy drama bringing to life the extraordinary story of motor magnate John DeLorean. Out Fri 8 Nov.
THE GOOD LIAR Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen finally together on screen: Bill Condon directs this suspenseful, smart and intriguing thriller-drama from Nicholas Searle’s bestseller. Out Fri 8 Nov.
LUCE A couple adopt a seemingly perfect boy from a war-torn country, but he’s not all he seems to be. Out Fri 8 Nov.
The true story of abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman who escaped from slavery and carried out numerous rescue missions to help family, friends and others. See review, page 94. Out Fri 22 Nov.
JUDY & PUNCH This fictional origin story of the puppet show is a dark, funny, highly impressive feature debut by writer-director Mirrah Foulkes, and despite a few stumbles it shows clarity of vision and mastery of tone. See review, page 94. Out Fri 22 Nov.
THE PUBLIC A member of staff at a public library refuses to leave the building to help homeless people get out of the cold. This act of rebellion turns into a peaceful sit-in that shows social divisions and public hypocrisy. Out Fri 22 Nov.
MIDWAY CHARLIE’S ANGELS
The crime-fighting trio are re- imagined yet again, this time under the stewardship of director Elizabeth Banks. Out Fri 29 Nov.
KNIVES OUT When mystery writer Harlan Thrombey is found with his throat slit, puffed-up private detective Benoit Blanc gets on the case. A wickedly knowing, flamboyantly bitchy take on the whodunnit. See review, page 94. Out Fri 29 Nov.
Big-budget recreation of WWII’s Battle of Midway. Out Fri 8 Nov.
BACK ROADS Writer-director Alex Pettyfer helms this tale about a man having to look after his family under dire circumstances. Out Fri 15 Nov.
LE MANS ‘66 The true story of how Ford tried to beat Ferrari at Le Mans in 1966. The race scenes are directed with thrilling energy and it’s an effective story about dreamers who risked everything. See review, page 93. Out Fri 15 Nov.
H I T L I S T
98 THE LIST 1 Nov 2019–31 Jan 2020
Jumanji 3: The Next Level
beloved US television host Fred Rogers, arriving with cynicism but finding himself charmed and disarmed by Rogers’ unexpected complexity. See review, page 96. Out Fri 6 Dec.
LITTLE WOMEN Another starry adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s tale of four sisters coming of age following the American Civil War. Out Thu 26 Dec.
LUCY IN THE SKY JUST MERCY
An astronaut, back from her first space mission, finds herself attracted to a fellow astronaut and recently divorced dad. See review, page 96. Out Fri 6 Dec. Old-fashioned, crusading legal drama confronting the abiding racism in American society. See review, page 97. Out Fri 24 Jan.
JUMANJI 3: THE NEXT LEVEL THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF
Another instalment in the popular fantasy adventure series. Out Wed 11 Dec.
BLACK CHRISTMAS Remake of the 1974 horror about a group of students stalked by a festival maniac. Out Fri 13 Dec.
PINK WALL An examination of life’s struggles through six moments within a relationship. Out Fri 13 Dec.
DAVID COPPERFIELD Armando Iannucci brings out the lighter side of Dickens, and the result is sprightly, breezy and colourful. See review, page 96. Out Wed 24 Jan.
THE LIGHTHOUSE A slow-burn psychological thriller set in 19th century Maine with unexpected shards of black comedy, filmed in shadowy monochrome. See review, page 97. Out Fri 31 Jan.
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
A journalist is assigned to interview
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s adaptation of the TS Eliot tale is brought to life by a starry cast. Out Fri 20 Dec. A woman avenges the people responsible for the plane crash that killed her family. Out Fri 31 Jan.
CATS THE RHYTHM SECTION
THE AERONAUTS In 1862, meteorology pioneer James Glaisher takes flight in a hot air balloon piloted by Amelia Wren. Old-school adventure with spectacular effects and a neatly layered screenplay. See review, page 91. Out Mon 4 Nov.
FROZEN 2 Sequel to Disney’s
massive hit animated film. Out Fri 22 Nov. irreverent. See review, page 93. Out Fri 6 Dec.
MARRIAGE STORY STAR WARS:
A married couple are separating, squabbling over their son. Noah Baumbach’s approach is variously cool, clean, hilarious, devastating, discreet and confrontational. Authentic, naturalistic yet
THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
The Star Wars Skywalker saga, which began in 1977, comes to an end, nine films later. Out Thu 19 Dec.
JOJO RABBIT A 10-year-old, obedient
Nazi boy in WWII Germany reinvents Hitler as his oddball imaginary friend. Taika Waititi ridicules Nazi ideology with aplomb, and as Jojo journeys towards enlightenment and reconnects with his humanity, it’s even rather beautiful. See review, page 96. Out Fri 3 Jan.