It’s the last weekend of April, which means it’s the calm before the summer storm at the box office. In May, there are all kinds of big releases coming out - Thunderbolts*, Final Destination: Bloodlines and Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. But this weekend is serving up a horror video game adaptation, a re-release of a Star War, and a bunch of indies, which you can read more about below.
The films listed are from studios other than the “Big Five” - Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., Walt Disney Pictures, and Columbia Pictures. Note that some of the movies listed are in their first week or two of limited release in the USA, so it may take them a few more weeks (or months) to show up in your local arthouse theater or on VOD. Check out the posts from the past few weeks for more movies that may have just opened near you: April 18th, April 11th, and April 4th.
On Swift Horses
Stars: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva
Writer: Bryce Kass
Director: Daniel Minahan
Genre: Drama
Plot: Muriel and her husband Lee are about to begin a bright new life, which is upended by the arrival of Lee's brother. Muriel embarks on a secret life, gambling on racehorses and discovering a love she never thought possible.
What you should know: Based on the novel of the same name by Shannon Pufahl. The character of Muriel was inspired by Pufahl's grandmother and her experiences in the world of gambling in the 1950s.
Where to watch: In theaters
Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii MCMLXXII
Director: Adrien Maben
Genre: Concert, Documentary
Storyline: British progressive rock band Pink Floyd perform at the ancient Roman Amphitheater in the ruins of Pompeii, Italy in 1971. Although the band perform a typical live set from the era, there is no audience beyond the basic film crew.
What you should know: Digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage with enhanced audio.
Where to watch: In IMAX theaters
Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie
Director: David Bushell
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Storyline: Explores Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong’s 5-decade career performing stand-up, making records, and starring in hit films, as well as their comedy partnership and lasting influence on pop culture.
What you should know: Cheech has 173 acting credits on IMDB, while Chong has 77.
Where to watch: In theaters
The Accountant 2
Stars: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, J.K. Simmons
Writer: Bill Dubuque
Director: Gavin O’Connor
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Plot: Christian Wolff applies his brilliant mind and illegal methods to reconstruct the unsolved puzzle of a Treasury chief's murder.
What you should know: The sequel to 2016’s The Accountant.
Where to watch: In theaters
April
Stars: Ia Sukhitashvili, Kakha Kintsurashvili, Merab Ninidze, Roza Kancheishvili
Writer/Director: Dea Kulumbegashvili
Genre: Drama
Plot: Nina, an OB-GYN, faces accusations after newborn's death. Her life undergoes scrutiny during investigation. She persists in her medical duties, determined to provide care others hesitate to offer, despite risks.
What you should know: Won the Special Jury Prize at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.
Where to watch: In theaters
California King
Stars: Travis Bennett, Jimmy Tatro, Victoria Justice, Joel McHale
Writer/Director: Eli Stern
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Plot: Perry, a mattress store manager, hatches a wild plan to impress the girl of his dreams, but his efforts go off the rails when his fake kidnapping of her brother gets more complicated than he expected.
What you should know: This is writer and director Eli Stern’s directorial debut.
Where to watch: In theaters
Havoc
Stars: Tom Hardy, Jessie Mei Li, Justin Cornwall, Quelin Sepulveda
Writer/Director: Gareth Evans
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Plot: After a drug deal gone wrong, a bruised detective must fight his way through the criminal underworld to rescue a politician's estranged son, unraveling a deep web of corruption and conspiracy that ensnares his entire city.
What you should know: Wrapped principal photography in 2021, but needed multiple reshoots.
Where to watch: Netflix
Neighborhood Watch
Stars: Jack Quaid, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Akerman, Cecile Cubiló
Writer: Sean Farley
Director: Duncan Skiles
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Plot: When a mentally ill young man thinks he witnesses an abduction and the police refuse to believe him, he reluctantly turns to his next door neighbor- a bitter, retired security guard- to help him find the missing woman.
What you should know: The last film from director Duncan Skiles was 2018’s The Clovehitch Killer.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall
Stars: Jenna Ortega, Percy Hynes White, Adam Rodriguez, Marisol Nichols
Writer: Dan Schoffer
Director: Tiffany Paulsen
Genre: Drama, Romance
Plot: Remi and Barnes, two very different teenagers, meet by chance in the winter of their senior year, then spend four days together over the course of a year that will change their lives forever.
What you should know: Percy Hynes White and Jenna Ortega previously co-starred in Wednesday.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD
A Normal Family
Stars: Sul Kyung-gu, Jang Dong-gun, Kim Hee-ae, Claudia Kim
Writer: Park Joon-seok, Herman Koch, Park Eun-kyo
Director: Hur Jin-ho
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Plot: Jae-wan's occupation as a lawyer includes defending killers. His brother is a religious doctor who constantly puts his patients ahead of his own interests. A circumstance involving their teenage children tests the brothers' consciences.
What you should know: It’s in Korean.
Where to watch: In theaters
Expands
The Legend of Ochi (Trailer)
The Shrouds (Trailer)
More New Releases
Until Dawn (Trailer) from Sony
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Trailer) Re-release
The Trouble with Jessica (Trailer)
Magic Farm (Trailer)
New to Streaming
Babygirl (Trailer) on Max
In a Violent Nature (Trailer) on Hulu
Azreal (Trailer) on Hulu
Conclave (Trailer) on Amazon Prime
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What have you been watching lately, ONTD? Seeing anything this weekend?
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