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The Aeronauts

In 1862 headstrong scientist James Glaisher and wealthy young widow Amelia Wren mount a balloon expedition to fly higher than anyone in history. As their perilous ascent reduces their chances of survival, the unlikely duo soon discover things about themselves -- and each other -- that help both of them find their place in the world.

Director: Tom Harper

Produced by: Todd Lieberman; David Hoberman; Tom Harper

Cast: Felicity Jones, Eddie Redmayne, Himesh Patel

Distributor: Amazon Studios

Release Date: December 6, 2019

Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes

Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography

Rated: PG-13

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Produced by: Véronique Cayla, Bénédicte Couvreur

Cast: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami

Distributor: Pyramide Films

Release Date: December 6, 2019

Runtime: 2 hour 12 minutes

Genre: Drama

Rated: R

The Banker

The Banker is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by George Nolfi. The film stars Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Mackie, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long, Jessie Usher and Colm Meaney. The story follows Joe Morris and Bernard Garrett, two of the first African-American bankers in the United States.

Director: Céline Sciamma

Produced by: Nnamdi Asomugha

Cast: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami

Distributor: Apple TV +

Release Date: TBD

Runtime: 2 hour 01 minutes

Genre: Drama, Romance

Rated: R