June’s movie releases take us from the quirky and stylized world of Wes Anderson to the high-octane action of the John Wick universe, and the chilling suspense of Stephen King adaptations, there’s something for every moviegoer this month.
JUNE 6
The Phoenician Scheme
Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins. From Wes Anderson, stars Benici Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father’s death. Directed by Len Wiseman. Starring Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, and Ian McShane.
Dangerous Animals
When Zephyr, a savvy and free-spirited surfer, is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer and held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below. Starring Jai Courtney, Hassie Harrison, and Josh Heuston.
The Life of Chuck
A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King‘s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. From Mike Flanagan, stars Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, and Mark Hamill. People’s Choice Award Winner at last year’s TIFF.
The Ritual
Two priests, one in crisis with his faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform a risky exorcism. Starring Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, and Ashley Greene.
I Don’t Understand You
Stranded in rural Italy without transportation or language skills, an American couple on the verge of adopting tries to reconnect during a disastrous vacation, as their fears and relationship problems threaten to boil over. Starring Nick Kroll, Andrew Rannells, and Amanda Seyfried.
Pavements
Documentary about the American indie band Pavement, which combines scripts with documentary images of the band and a musical mise-en-scene composed of songs from their discography. With Joe Keery and Jason Schwartzman.
JUNE 13
How to Train Your Dragon
As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together. Starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and Gerard Butler.
The Materialists
A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. From Celine Song. Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.
The Unholy Trinity
Buried secrets of an 1870s Montana town spark violence when a young man returns to reclaim his legacy and is caught between a sheriff determined to maintain order and a mysterious stranger hell-bent on destroying it. Starring Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson.
JUNE 20
28 Years Later
A group of survivors of the rage virus lives on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors. From Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. Starring Jack O’Connell, Ralph Fiennes, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Elio
Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be. Starring Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, and Brad Garrett.
Bride Hard
When a mercenary group takes a lavish wedding hostage, they have no idea what they are in for as the Maid of Honor is actually a secret agent ready to rain hell-fire upon anyone who would ruin her best friend’s wedding. Starring Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, and Anna Chlumsky.
JUNE 27
F1: The Movie
A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver. Starring Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, and Kerry Condon.
M3GAN 2.0
Two years after M3GAN’s rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defense contractor who stole M3GAN’s underlying tech. Starring Jermaine Clement, Allison Williams, and Ivanna Sakhno.
