MOVIES TO WATCH THIS DECEMBER

MOVIES TO WATCH THIS DECEMBER

From heartwarming holiday classics to thrilling blockbusters, the December movie lineup offers a diverse selection to cater to every cinematic palate. Whether you're seeking festive cheer, compelling dramas, or exhilarating thrillers, this month's cinematic offerings promise to transport audiences into worlds of enchantment and excitement. Get ready to immerse yourself in a cinematic journey as we explore the must-watch movies that will light up your December with cinematic brilliance.

Animal (2023)

Directed by: Sandeep Reddy Vanga

Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Tripti Dimri

Opened on: December 1, 2023

In the film, a son (Ranvijay "Vijay") played by Ranbir Kapoor, undergoes a remarkable transformation as the bond with his father begins to fracture, and he becomes consumed by a quest for vengeance.

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Silent Night (2023)

Directed by: John Woo

Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Scott Mescudi, Harold Torres, Catalina Sandino Moreno

Opened on: December 1, 2023

Silent Night is a 2023 American action thriller film directed by John Woo and written by Robert Archer Lynn. The film does not feature any dialogue and is a silent film.

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Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

Directed by: Nadia Lee Cohen

Starring: Beyoncé

Opening on: December 1, 2023

Not to be outdone by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé dropped an unexpected trailer for a concert film documenting her Renaissance World Tour, the highest-grossing concert tour by any woman, the day after its final performance on October 1. Let the Beyhive rejoice… and show up in theaters on December 1, when the film debuts.

 

The Bikeriders (2023)

Directed by: Jeff Nichols

Starring: Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, Boyd Holbrook, Norman Reedus

Opening on: December 1, 2023

Austin Butler and Jodie Comer headline an all-star ensemble cast in this drama inspired by the eponymous nonfiction photo-book, courtesy of writer-director Jeff Nichols (Take Shelter, Mud). The story traces the history of a Midwestern motorcycle club during the 1960s through the viewpoint of a woman (Jodie Comer) married to one of its members (Austin Butler).

 

Godzilla Minus One (2023)

Directed by: Takashi Yamazaki

Starring: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki

Opening on: December 1, 2023

The latest iteration in the Japanese Godzilla franchise comes to us courtesy of writer-director Takashi Yamazaki (he also did the visual effects!) and takes place just after the end of World War II. As Japan struggles to recover from the effects of the war, the kaiju we all know and fear suddenly appears and wreaks destruction across the land.

 

The Boy and the Heron (2023)

Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki

Starring: Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Aimyon, Yoshino Kimura

Opening on: December 8, 2023

Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki’s reportedly final film was famously not promoted in any way — before the first teaser dropped just days ahead of the film’s TIFF premiere, the only thing we had to go on was a poster image and the fact that it was inspired by a 1937 novel. We now also know the film’s release date, and while those looking for a description of the film can find it online easily, we’ll choose to let audiences discover the film for themselves (and you can always check out the teaser above).

 

Poor Things (2023)

Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos

Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Willem Dafoe, Christopher Abbott, Jerrod Carmichael, Margaret Qualley, Kathryn Hunter

Opening on: December 8, 2023

Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail wrote, directed, and produced this thriller based on the novel of the same name about a family whose vacation at an Airbnb is interrupted by the property’s owners, who have arrived with news of a mysterious widespread blackout. The cast includes Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Ethan Hawke.

 

Leave the World Behind (2023)

Directed by: Sam Esmail

Starring: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Kevin Bacon, Mhya’la Herrold

Premiering on: December 10, 2023 on Netflix

Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail wrote, directed, and produced this thriller based on the novel of the same name about a family whose vacation at an Airbnb is interrupted by the property’s owners, who have arrived with news of a mysterious widespread blackout. The cast includes Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Ethan Hawke.

 

Wonka (2023)

Directed by: Paul King

Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Keegan-Michael Key

Opening on: December 15, 2023

Timothée Chalamet steps into the offbeat shoes of a young Willy Wonka in this origin story, which captures the budding chocolatier as he crosses paths with the Oompa-Loompas. Olivia Colman, Sally Hawkins, Keegan Michael-Key, and Rowan Atkinson round out the grade-A cast, while Paul King, who enjoyed massive critical success with his two Paddington films, takes the helm.

 

The Color Purple (2023)

Directed by: Blitz Bazawule

Starring: Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Louis Gossett Jr., H.E.R., Corey Hawkins, Deon Cole

Opening on: December 20, 2023

The musical, which nabbed a Tony for its revival on the Great White Way in 2016, makes its way to the silver screen just in time to close out the year. Be on the lookout for R&B phenom H.E.R., who makes her screen debut in the early-1900s-set Southern epic.

 

Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire (2023)

Directed by: Zack Snyder

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Sofia Boutella, Michiel Huisman, Cary Elwes, Corey Stoll, Jena Malone, Ed Skrein, Djiman Hounsou, Dona Bae

Premiering on: December 22, 2023 on Netflix

After the success of Army of the Dead, Zack Snyder’s next project for Netflix is this space epic based on an original story of Snyder’s own. The story centers on a peaceful colony who, threatened by a tyrant, send a young woman to neighboring planets to recruit an army. The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release before it streams on Netflix, but we don’t know when that will be yet.

 

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)

Directed by: James Wan

Starring: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Temuera Morrison

Opening on: December 22, 2023

James Wan returns to the director’s chair for another go at the world of Atlantis and the DC superhero Aquaman (Jason Momoa), who will be joined by Amber Heard (Mera), Patrick Wilson (Ocean Master), and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Black Manta).