Films to watch out for: September premiere

As Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder return to an 80s classic and Brad Pitt and George Clooney pair up again in a comedy thriller, here are the unmissable movies to see this month.

Apollo 13: Survival: A new Netflix documentary delves into the dramatic story of NASA’s Apollo 13 mission in April 1970, when an oxygen tank explosion nearly doomed the crew. Directed by Peter Middleton, the film uses previously unseen footage and interviews to recreate the tense moments as the astronauts fought to return safely to Earth. Released on 5 September on Netflix.

Speak No Evil: This Blumhouse thriller follows an American couple (Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy) whose European vacation turns sinister after accepting an invitation to stay with a British couple (James McAvoy and Aisling Franciosi) in their remote cottage. A remake of a 2022 Danish film, it explores themes of politeness and horror. Released from 12 September in the UK and 13 September internationally.

The Goldman Case: A French courtroom drama based on the true story of Pierre Goldman, a far-left activist appealing a 1974 murder conviction. The film, directed by Cédric Kahn, explores institutional corruption and racism, with Arieh Worthalter’s performance as Goldman receiving high praise. Released on 20 September in the UK and Ireland.

The Wild Robot: This animated film by Chris Sanders, based on Peter Brown’s books, follows Roz, a robot stranded on a deserted island who learns to live among animals. Voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, the movie explores themes of adaptation and emotion. Released on 27 September in the US, Canada, and Finland, and on 18 October in the UK and Ireland.

His Three Daughters: Azazel Jacobs’ comedy-drama features Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, and Natasha Lyonne as three estranged sisters reuniting in New York to care for their dying father. The film has garnered praise for its portrayal of grief and family dynamics. Released on 6 September in the US and 20 September on Netflix internationally.

The Substance: In this body-horror film, Demi Moore plays a former Hollywood star who clones her younger self, leading to grotesque consequences. Directed by Coralie Fargeat, the film blends satire with horror, delivering a shocking finale. Released on 19 September in Australia and 20 September in the UK and US.

Lee: Kate Winslet stars as war photographer Lee Miller in this biopic directed by Ellen Kuras. The film, based on Miller’s life, explores her transition from fashion model to a war correspondent, capturing the psychological toll of her experiences. Released on 13 September in the UK and Ireland, and on 27 September in the US, Norway, and Sweden.

Wolfs: George Clooney and Brad Pitt reunite in this comedy-thriller as rival crime scene cleaners forced to work together. Directed by Jon Watts, it promises humor and action with the chemistry of its leading men. Released on 20 September in the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, and Spain, and on 27 September on AppleTV+.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Michael Keaton returns as the mischievous ghost Betelgeuse in this long-awaited sequel directed by Tim Burton. With Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega joining the cast, the film continues the zany supernatural antics of the original. Released from 6 September internationally.
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