Based on information provided by the Box Office Mojo and some internet research, here are just some of the movies you can expect to see in the movie theatres in November:
A Private War
Opens: November 2
Celebrated war correspondent Marie Colvin (Rosamund Pike) is a woman who is as comfortable downing martinis with high society’s elite as she is brazenly staring down warlords and fleeing from gunfire. Driven by an enduring desire to bear witness and give voice to the voiceless, Colvin charges into danger, constantly testing the limits between bravery and bravado. The cast includes Jamie Dornan, Stanley Tucci and Tom Hollander.
Bohemian Rhapsody
Opens: November 2
The film traces the meteoric rise of the band Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek). Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The band reached unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shunned Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, though Freddie managed to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie led the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. The cast includes Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joseph Mazzello, Aidan Gillen, Tom Hollander, Allen Leech and mike Myers.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Opens: November 2
Young Clara (Mackenzie Foy) needs a magical, one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box that contains a priceless gift. A golden thread leads her to the coveted key, but it soon disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. In that world, she meets a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a group of mice and the regents who preside over three realms. Clara and Phillip must now enter a fourth realm to retrieve the key and restore harmony to the unstable land. The film also stars Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Richard E. Grant, Misty Copeland, Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
Opens: November 9
The Grinch (voice by Benedict Cumberbatch) hatches a scheme with his trusted canine Max to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan to make their annual holiday three times bigger that year. Meanwhile, Cindy Lou Who plans to seek out Santa Claus to thank him for helping her widowed mother every Christmas, but little does she know she is trying to blow the Grinch’s cover. Other voices will be provided by Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Angela Lansbury and Pharrell Williams.
River Run Red
Opens: November 9
A vengeful judge takes the law into his own hands when two cops kill his young son during a routine traffic stop. The cast includes Taye Diggs, John Cusack, George Lopez, Luke Hemsworth, Briana Evigan and RJ Mitte.
The Girl in the Spider’s Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story
Opens: November 9
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. The film also stars Sylvia Hoeks, Lakeith Stanfield and Stephen Merchant.
At Eternity’s Gate
Opens: November 16
A look at the life of painter Vincent van Gogh (Willem Dafoe) during the time he lived in Arles and Auvers-sur-Oise, France. The film also stars Rupert Friend, Mads Mikkelsen and Oscar Isaac.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Opens: November 16
The film’s plot follows Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and a young Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) as they attempt to take down the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp), while facing new threats in a more divided wizarding world. Returning cast members include Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller and Carmen Ejogo as well as new additions Zoe Kravitz, Callum Turner and Claudia Kim.
Instant Family
Opens: November 16
Hoping to start a family, Pete and Ellie (Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne) turn to the foster care system to make their dream come true. The couple soon learn the joys and frustrations of parenthood when they decide to adopt three siblings, including a rebellious 15-year-old girl named Lizzy (Isabela Moner). The film also stars Octavia Spencer, Margo Martindale, Eve Harlow and Tig Notaro.
Jonathan
Opens: November 16
Jonathan is an early riser who works at an architecture firm. John is a night owl and a bit of a mess. The only problem is that they inhabit the same body (Ansel Elgort), which works through careful planning — until things start to fall apart. The cast includes Patricia Clarkson, Suki Waterhouse and Matt Bomer.
Widows
Opens: November 16
Four armed robbers are killed in a failed heist attempt, only to have their widows step up to finish the job. The ensemble cast includes Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Jacki Weaver, Carrie Coon, Robert Duvall, Liam Neeson, Jon Bernthal, Garret Dillahunt and Lukas Haas.
Creed 2
Opens: November 21
Life has become a balancing act for Adonis “Donnie” 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 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 is worth fighting for, and discover that nothing is more important than family. The film also includes Tessa Thompson, Dolph Lundgren, Phylicia Rashad, Brigitte Nielsen, Milo Ventimiglia and Russell Hornsby.
Green Book
Opens: November 21
A bouncer (Viggo Mortensen) at a New York nightclub takes a job as a famed black pianist’s (Mahershala Ali) chauffeur during a tour in the American Deep South, forging a close friendship while navigating the deep racism of the region. Linda Cardellini co-stars.
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Opens: November 21
Six years after the events of the first film, the steering wheel controller on the Sugar Rush game console breaks, forcing Mr. Litwak to unplug the machine. Wreck-It Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly) and Vanellope von Schweetz (voice by Sarah Silverman) evacuate all of the Sugar Rush residents to other games before it is shut down, placing the racers in the care of Fix-It Felix Jr. (voiced by Jack McBrayer) and Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voiced by Jane Lynch). Ralph and Vanellope then use the arcade’s new connection to the Internet to go looking for a replacement steering wheel. Other voices will be provided by Taraji P. Henson, Alan Tudyk, Gal Gadot, Bill Hader, Alfred Molina, James Corden, Ana Ortiz and Susan Lucci.
Robin Hood
Opens: November 21
A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander (Taron Egerton and 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. The cast includes Ben Mendelsohn, Eve Hewson and Jamie Dornan.
The Favourite
Opens: November 23
The close relationship between Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) and Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz) is threatened by the arrival of Sarah’s cousin, Abigail Masham (Emma Stone), resulting in a bitter rivalry to be the Queen’s favourite. The film also stars Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn and Mark Gatiss.
Head Full of Honey
Opens: November 30
Tilda takes her beloved grandfather on one last adventure before he is put in an old people’s home due to Alzheimer’s disease. The film stars Eric Roberts, Claire Forlani, Emily Mortimer, Matt Dillon, Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Nolte and Til Schweiger.
If Beale Street Could Talk
Opens: November 30
A woman in Harlem (KiKi Layne) desperately scrambles to prove her fiancé (Stephan James) innocent of a crime while carrying their first child. The cast includes Regina King, Colman Domingo, Brian Tyree Henry, Ed Skrein, Michael Beach, Aunjanue Ellis, Finn Wittrock, Diego Luna, Pedro Pascal and Dave Franco.
Movies coming out in December will be posted at the end of November.
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