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12 Round Gun
 | Genre: Drama Directed by: Sam Upton Written by: Sam Upton Starring: Sam Upton, Jared Abrahamson, Mark Boone Junior, Kate Vernon, Cassi Thomson, Laila Ali Release date: Fri 16, Nov 2018 Plot: A washed up, alcoholic ex-prizefighter (Sam Upton) makes a comeback to boxing after his top heavyweight contender son (Jared Abrahamson) is wrongfully blinded in the ring. |
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Fantastic Beasts 2 The Crimes of Grindelwald
 | Genre: Adventure/Family/Fantasy Directed by: David Yates Written by: J.K. Rowling Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudo Release date: Fri 16, Nov 2018 Plot: At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world. |
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Jonathan
 | Genre: Drama/Science-Fiction Directed by: Bill Oliver Written by: Bill Oliver, Gregory Davis, Peter Nickowitz Starring: Ansel Elgort, Patricia Clarkson, Suki Waterhouse, Matt Bomer, Douglas Hodge Release date: Fri 16, Nov 2018 Plot: Jonathan is a young man with a strange condition that only his brother understands (both portrayed by Ansel Elgort). But when he begins to yearn for a different life, their unique bond becomes increasingly tested in this twisty sci-fi drama. |
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Creed 2
 | Genre: Drama Directed by: Steven Caple Jr. Written by: Ryan Coogler Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Russell Hornsby, Florian Munteanu, Andre Ward, Phylicia Rashad, Dolph Lundgren Release date: Wed 21, Nov 2018 Plot: Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan). Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent (Florian Munteanu) with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history. |
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Ralph Breaks the Internet - Wreck It Ralph 2
 | Genre: Animation Directed by: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore Written by: Pamela Ribon, Phil Johnston Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch Release date: Wed 21, Nov 2018 Plot: Video game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) navigate the vast and dynamic world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s game, Sugar Rush. |
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Robin Hood
 | Genre: Action/Adventure Directed by: Otto Bathurst Written by: Joby Harold Starring: Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Eve Hewson, Jamie Dornan, Ben Mendelsohn, Paul Anderson, Tim Minchin, Josh Herdman, Bjorn Bengtsson Release date: Wed 21, Nov 2018 Plot: Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) a war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance. |
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Second Act
 | Genre: Comedy/Romance Directed by: Peter Segal Written by: Justin Zackham, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Milo Ventimiglia, Leah Remini, Vanessa Hudgens, Larry Miller, Dierdre Friel, Lacretta, Charlyne Yi, Dalton Harrod, Freddie Stroma, Annaleigh Ashford, Dave Foley, Treat Williams Release date: Wed 21, Nov 2018 Plot: A comedy in the vein of Working Girl and Maid In Manhattan. Jennifer Lopez stars as Maya, a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations from unfulfilled dreams. Until, that is, she gets the chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts, and that it is never too late for a Second Act. |
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The Front Runner
 | Genre: Biography/Drama Directed by: Jason Reitman Written by: Jay Carson, Jason Reitman, Matt Bai Starring: Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Mamoudou Athie, Josh Brener, Kaitlyn Dever, Tommy Dewey, Molly Ephraim, Spencer Garrett, Ari Graynor, Toby Huss, Mike Judge, Alex Karpovsky, Mark O’Brien, Sara Paxton, Kevin Pollak, Steve Zissis Release date: Wed 21, Nov 2018 Plot: Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman stars as the charismatic politician Gary Hart for Academy Award-nominated director Jason Reitman in the new thrilling drama The Front Runner. The film follows the rise and fall of Senator Hart, who captured the imagination of young voters and was considered the overwhelming front runner for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination when his campaign was sidelined by the story of an extramarital relationship with Donna Rice. As tabloid journalism and political journalism merged for the first time, Senator Hart was forced to drop out of the race -- events that left a profound and lasting impact on American politics and the world stage. |
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Welcome to Marwen
 | Genre: Biography/Drama Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Written by: Robert Zemeckis, Caroline Thompson Starring: Steve Carell, Leslie Mann, Merritt Wever, Janelle Monae, Gwendoline Christie, Diane Kruger, Eiza Gonzalez Release date: Wed 21, Nov 2018 Plot: Welcome to Marwen tells the miraculous true story of one broken man's fight as he discovers how artistic imagination can restore the human spirit. When a devastating attack shatters Mark Hogancamp (Steve Carell) and wipes away all memories, no one expected recovery. Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous town where he can heal and be heroic. As he builds an astonishing art installation—a testament to the most powerful women he knows—through his fantasy world, he draws strength to triumph in the real one. In a bold, wondrous and timely film from this revolutionary pioneer of contemporary cinema, Welcome to Marwen shows that when your only weapon is your imagination… you'll find courage in the most unexpected place. |
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The Favourite
 | Genre: Biography/Drama Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos Written by: Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Mark Gatiss, Joe Alwyn, Nicholas Hoult Release date: Fri 23, Nov 2018 Plot: Yorgos Lanthimos's bawdy, acerbic tale of royal intrigue, passion, envy and betrayal in the court of Queen Anne in early 18th century England. At the center of the story is the Queen herself (Olivia Colman), whose relationship with her confidante, adviser and clandestine lover Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (Rachel Weisz) is turned upside down by the arrival of the Duchess's younger cousin Abigail (Emma Stone). Soon the balance of power shifts between the women as they jockey for influence with the Queen and the court. |
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Outlaw King
 | Genre: Action/Biography/Drama Directed by: David Mackenzie Written by: David Mackenzie Starring: Chris Pine, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Florence Pugh, Billy Howle,Tony Curran, Stephen Dillane, James Cosmo, Sam Spruell Release date: Fri 09, Nov 2018 Plot: The film tells the untold, true story of Robert the Bruce who transforms from defeated nobleman to outlaw hero during the oppressive occupation of medieval Scotland by Edward I of England. Despite grave consequences, Robert seizes the Scottish crown and rallies an impassioned group of men to fight back against the mighty army of the tyrannical King and his volatile son, the Prince of Wales. Filmed in Scotland, OUTLAW KING reunites director David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) with star Chris Pine alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Florence Pugh and Billy Howle. |
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Overlord
 | Genre: Action/Science-Fiction/Thriller Directed by: Julius Avery Written by: Billy Ray, Mark L. Smith Starring: Wyatt Russell, Iain De Caestecker, Pilou Asbaek, Bokeem Woodbine, Jacob Anderson, John Magaro, Jovan Adepo, Marc Rissmann, Éva Magyar, Ben Tavassoli, Dominic Applewhite, Michael Epp, Andy Wareham, Shawn Dixon, Mathilde Ollivier, Matt Lindquist, Mickey Lewis, Ryan Wiseman, Nick Roeten, James Thomas Scott, Peter Dawson, Shane Buddington Release date: Fri 09, Nov 2018 Plot: On the eve of D-Day, American paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines to carry out a mission crucial to the invasion's success. But as they approach their target, they begin to realize there is more going on in this Nazi-occupied village than a simple military operation. They find themselves fighting against supernatural forces, part of a Nazi experiment. |
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The Girl in the Spider's Web
 | Genre: Crime/Drama Directed by: Fede Alvarez Written by: Steven Knight, David Lagercrantz Starring: Claire Foy, Sverrir Gudnason, Sylvia Hoeks, Claes Bang, LaKeith Stanfield, Cameron Britton, Stephen Merchant Release date: Fri 09, Nov 2018 Plot: Discover what made her the Girl. The next chapter in the Dragon Tattoo series. Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander (Claire Foy) and journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Sverrir Gudnason) find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials. |
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The Grinch
 | Genre: Animation/Comedy/Family Directed by: Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier Written by: Dr. Seuss, Michael LeSieur Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kaitlyn Maher Release date: Fri 09, Nov 2018 Plot: The Grinch (Benedict Cumberbatch) hatches a scheme with his trusted canine Max to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. Meanwhile, Cindy Lou Who plots to seek out Santa Claus to thank him for helping her single mother every Christmas, something which will interfere with the Grinch's plans. |
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