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 October:
Left Behind
Opens: October 3
Based on the book of the same name, Nicolas Cage stars as Ray Steele, a jumbo jet pilot who tries to calm his hysterical passengers who saw loved ones vanish before their eyes; and it seems millions of other people around the globe have simply vanished. The cast includes Chad Michael Murray, Cassi Thomson, Lea Thompson, Jordin Sparks, Nicky Whelan and Quinton Aaron.
Gone Girl
Opens: October 3
Based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn, Ben Affleck stars as Nick Dunne, a man whose wife – Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pike) – has disappeared. Her disappearance becomes the focus of an intense media circus with Nick becoming a prime suspect. The cast includes Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), Tyler Perry, Scoot McNairy, Casey Wilson (Happy Endings) and Sela Ward
Men, Women & Children
Opens: October 3
The film follows the story of a group of high school teenagers and their parents as they attempt to navigate the many ways the internet has changed their relationships, their communication, their self-image and their love lives. The cast includes Adam Sandler, Jennifer Garner, Judy Greer, Emma Thompson, Ansel Elgort, Dean Norris, Rosemarie DeWitt, Dennis Haysbert, Kaitlyn Dever and J.K. Simmons.
The Good Lie
Opens: October 3
Reese Witherspoon stars as employment agency counselor who has an encounter with Sudanese refugees, given a chance to resettle in, of all places, Kansas. The film co-stars Corey Stoll and newcomers Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany and Emmanuel Jal.
Dracula Untold
Opens: October 10
This film is an origins story of a man – Vlad III Tepes (the man who becomes the mythological Dracula), who strikes a deal with dark forces in order to protect his family and battle the sultan Mehmed (Dominic Cooper) hell-bent on conquering everything in his path. The cast includes Sarah Gadon and Charlie Cox.
Kill the Messenger
Opens: October 10
The film is based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb (James McAvoy), taking place in the mid-1990’s when Webb uncovered the CIA’s past role in importing huge amounts of cocaine into the U.S. that was aggressively sold in ghettos across the country to raise money for the Nicaraguan Contras rebel army. Despite pressure not to, Webb chose to pursue the story and went public, experiencing a vicious smear campaign fueled by the CIA, making Webb defend his integrity, his family and his life. The cast includes Barry Pepper, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ray Liotta, Paz Vega, Oliver Platt, Michael Sheen, Richard Shiff, Andy Garcia and Robert Patrick.
The Judge
Opens: October 10
Big city lawyer Henry “Hank” Palmer (Robert Downey, Jr.), a successful lawyer, returns to his hometown of Carlinville, Indiana for his mother’s funeral only to discover that his estranged father, Judge Joseph Palmer (Robert Duvall) is suspected of murder. He has to now defend his father in court against Dwight Dickham (Billy Bod Thornton), a prosecutor determined to see Joseph put away. The cast includes Vera Farmiga, Dax Shepard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Leighton Meester, David Krumholtz, Balthazar Getty and Sarah Lancaster.
Whiplash
Opens: October 10
Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is a 19-year-old jazz drummer, dreaming of greatness but unsure if his dream will ever come true. Haunted by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew is determined to rise to the top of the country’s most elite music conservatory. He is discovered by Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), a conductor known for his talent for teaching and for his terrifying method of instruction. He ignites a passion in Andrew to achieve his goals. He cast includes Melissa Benoist (Glee), Austin Stowell, Jayson Blair and Paul Reiser.
Birdman
Opens: October 17
A washed-up actor (Michael Keaton) – famous for portraying an iconic superhero – struggles to mount a Broadway play while battling his ego and family trouble. The film also stars Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Edward Norton, Amy Ryan, Merritt Wever and Zach Galifianakis.
Fury
Opens: October 17
It is April 1945. The Allies make their final push in the European Theatre where a battle-hardened Army Sergeant named Wardaddy (Brad Pitt) commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. The cast includes Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Scott Eastwood, Jon Bernthal, Jason Isaacs, Xavier Samuel, Michael Pena and Jim Parrack.
Rudderless
Opens: October 17
Sam (Billy Crudup) is a former high-profile advertising executive whose life has been torn apart by the tragic death of his son. Off the grid, living on a docked sailboat, he drowns his pain in alcohol. When Sam discovers a box filled with his son’s demo tapes and lyrics, he learns each song and eventually musters the will to play one at a local bar. When Quentin (Anton Yelchin), a young musician in the audience, is captivated by the song, the unlikely duo forms a rock band that becomes surprisingly popular and changes both of their lives. The cast includes Selena Gomez, Jamie Chung, Laurence Fishburne, Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy (who also directed the film).
The Best of Me
Opens: October 17
This Nicholas Sparks film focuses on two former high school sweethearts Amanda Collier (Liana Liberato) and Dawson Cole (Luke Bracey) who are reunited after 20 years for a funeral in their hometown. This tragedy just may be the spark that reignites their loved. The adult versions of the characters will be played by Michelle Monaghan and James Marsden. The cast also includes Gerald McRaney and Jon Tenney.
The Book of Life
Opens: October 17
This animated film is about Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Voices will be provided by Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Ron Perlman, Christina Applegate, Danny Trejo, Ice Cube and Cheech Marin.
Laggies
Opens: October 24
When 28-year-old Megan (Kiera Knightley) visits her 11-year high school reunion, she realizes that very little has changed in her life. She still lives with her high school boyfriend Anthony, and works as a sign flipper for her father’s accounting company. When her boyfriend proposes, she panics and crosses paths with 16-year-old Annika (Chloe Grace Moretz). The cast includes Sam Rockwell, Gretchen Mol and Kaitlyn Dever.
St. Vincent
Opens: October 24
Bill Murray stars as St. Vincent, a drunken, gambling war veteran retiree, who gets recruited by his single-mom neighbor Maggie (Melissa McCarthy) to watch over her undersized 12-year-old son Oliver (newcomer Jaeden Lieberher); but his ideas of after-school activities involve racetracks and strip clubs, but eventually the mismatched pair begin to help each other grow up. The cast also includes Naomi Watts and Chris O’Dowd.
White Bird in a Blizzard
Opens: October 24
Kat Connor (Shailene Woodley) is very close to her mother Eve (Eva Green); close enough that Kat could never imagine what she would do if something ever happened to her. One day, Kat was waiting for a call from her mother and it was a call that never came. Kat’s life is turned upside down as she vows to find her mother no matter what, which changes her life forever. The film also stars Christopher Meloni, Shiloh Fernandez, Angela Bassett, Gabourney Sidibe, Sheryl Lee and Thomas Jane.
Movies coming out in November will be posted at the end of October.
Enjoy!
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