Virtually every film coming out this holiday season
Wednesday
The Front Runner
Hugh Jackman portrays Sen. Gary Hart, whose pursuit of the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination was derailed by news of an extramarital affair. With Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Alfred Molina. Written by Matt Bai, Jay Carson, Jason Reitman; based on a book by Bai. Directed by Reitman. Columbia Pictures / Stage 6
Thursday
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Joel and Ethan Coen take on tales of the American West in this theatrical release of their six-part anthology. With Tim Blake Nelson, James Franco, Tom Waits, Liam Neeson, Zoe Kazan, Brendan Gleason, Bill Heck. Written and directed by the Coens. Netflix
Friday
Blue My Mind
An increasingly out-of-control teenage girl undergoes a shocking transformation in this imported fantasy drama. With Luna Wedler, Zoe Pastelle Holthuizen, Regula Grauwiller. Written and directed by Lisa Bruhlmann. Uncork'd Entertainment
The Delinquent Season
Two couples face marital troubles in this drama from Ireland. With Cillian Murphy, Eva Birthistle, Catherine Walker, Andrew Scott. Written and directed by Mark O'Rowe. Blue Fox Entertainment
The Divide
An aging rancher in drought-plagued 1970s-era California deals with Alzheimer's disease and a past tragedy. With Perry King, Bryan Kaplan, Sara Arrington. Written by Jana F. Brown. Directed by King. Arya Worldwide Entertainment
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
Benedict Cumberbatch voices the green meanie who threatens Christmas in Who-ville in this computer-animated retelling of the holiday classic. Voices by Angela Lansbury, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Pharrell Williams. Written by Michael LeSieur, Tommy Swerdlow; based on the book by Dr. Seuss. Directed by Scott Mosier, Yarrow Cheney. Universal Pictures
El Angel
A baby-faced teen in Argentina graduates from thievery to murder in this fact-based drama. Written by Sergio Olguin, Rodolfo Palacios, Luis Ortega. Directed by Ortega. The Orchard
The First Patient
Documentary follows first-year med students learning to dissect the human body in a gross-anatomy course. Directed by Chip Duncan. ro(ASTERISK)co Films
The Girl in the Spider's Web
"The Crown's" Claire Foy takes over as outcast Lisbeth Salander in the latest chapter in the "Dragon Tattoo" saga. With Lakeith Stanfield, Sylvia Hoeks, Stephen Merchant, Vicky Krieps. Written by Fede Alvarez, Jay Basu, Steven Knight; based on the novel by David Lagercrantz, with characters created by Stieg Larsson. Directed by Alvarez. Columbia Pictures / MGM
Here and Now
A diagnosis upends the life of a nightclub singer (Sarah Jessica Parker). With Simon Baker, Common, Jacqueline Bisset, Renee Zellweger. Written by Laura Eason. Directed by Fabien Constant. AMBI Distribution
In a Relationship
One young couple's relationship blossoms as their mutual friends' relationship falters. With Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Dree Hemingway, Patrick Gibson. Written and directed by Sam Boyd. Vertical Entertainment
Lez Bomb
Complications arise when a closeted young lesbian brings her girlfriend home for Thanksgiving. With Jenna Laurenzo, Caitlin Mehner, Cloris Leachman, Steve Guttenberg, Brandon Micheal Hall, Kevin Pollak. Written and directed by Laurenzo. (1:30) NR. Gravitas Ventures
Liz and the Blue Bird
Animated tale about two high school girls who share a love of music. Written by Ayano Takeda, Reiko Yoshida. Directed by Naoko Yamada. Eleven Arts
The New Romantic
A coed gives up on boys her own age and dates an older man instead. With Sarah Armstrong, Daina Barbeau, Jessica Barden. Written and directed by Carly Ann Stone; story by Stone and Kyle Mann. The Orchard
Outlaw King
Historical drama about 14th-century Scottish leader Robert the Bruce and his fight against the English crown. With Chris Pine, Aaron
