November is set to deliver an incredible array of star-studded cinema to Canadian theatres, offering diverse options for every movie fan. The month kicks off strongly on November 7th with the return of a classic sci-fi franchise in Predator: Badlands, the intense historical drama Nuremberg starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, and the psychological thriller Die My Love with Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Later in the month, cinematic spectacles include the highly anticipated second part of the musical adaptation, Wicked: For Good, on November 21st, and the family-friendly return of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in Zootopia 2 on November 26th. From the dystopian action of the Edgar Wright-directed The Running Man to the festival-acclaimed drama Rental Family, Canadian audiences have a jam-packed schedule of must-see films to enjoy this November.
NOVEMBER 7
Predator: Badlands
A young Predator outcast from his clan finds an unlikely ally on his journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Starring Elle Fanning.
Nuremberg
A WWII psychiatrist evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Göring. Starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, and Michael Shannon. Screened at TIFF.
Die My Love
Grace, a writer and young mother, is slowly slipping into madness. Locked away in an old house in and around Montana, we see her acting increasingly agitated and erratic, leaving her companion, Jackson, increasingly worried and helpless. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, and Sissy Spacek.
Christy
Tells the story of Christy Martin, the most successful female boxer of the 90s. Directed by David Michod and starring Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, and Merritt Wever. Screened at TIFF.
NOVEMBER 14
The Running Man
A man joins a game show in which contestants, allowed to go anywhere in the world, are pursued by “hunters” hired to kill them. Directed by Edgar Wright and written by Stephen King. Starring Glenn Powell, Emilia Jones, and Josh Brolin.
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
A diamond heist reunites retired Horsemen illusionists with new performers Greenblatt, Smith and Sessa as they target dangerous criminals. Directed by Ruben Fleischer and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco.
Keeper
A romantic anniversary trip to a secluded cabin turns sinister when a dark presence reveals itself, forcing a couple to confront the property’s haunting past. Starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland.
NOVEMBER 21
Wicked: For Good
Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Directed by Jon Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Rental Family
An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the beauty of human connection. Written and directed by Hikari. Starring Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, and Mari Yamamoto. Screened at TIFF.
NOVEMBER 26
Zootopia 2
Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers. Starring Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman.
Eternity
In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive. Directed by David Freyne. Starring Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner. Screened at TIFF.
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