September marks the beginning of fall releases when major award contenders in Hollywood mark their theatrical premieres. This is the prime season for Oscar hopefuls to position their films between the summer’s action-packed blockbuster rush and the Holiday season family movies in winter.
Here is a mix of drama, comedy, documentary and horror to be released this month.
The Woman King
Friday, September 16
A historical epic inspired by the true events that happened in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Stars: Viola Davis, Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Moonage Daydream
Friday, September 16
A cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey, from visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate.
Director: Brett Morgen
Star: David Bowie
See How They Run
Friday, September 16
In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered.
Director: Tom George
Stars: Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan
Don’t Worry Darling
Friday, September 23
A 1950s housewife living with her husband in a utopian experimental community begins to worry that his glamorous company may be hiding disturbing secrets.
Director: Olivia Wilde
Stars: Harry Styles, Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh, Chris Pine
Smile
Friday, September 30
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality.
Director: Parker Finn
Stars: Sosie Bacon, Jessie T Usher, Kyle Gallner