New releases
How to Train Your Dragon: As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together. Rated PG for sequences of intense action, and peril. (C14, BAY, CB, ER)
Materialists: A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. Rated R for language and brief sexual material. (C14)
The Unholy Trinity: Buried secrets of an 1870s Montana town spark violence when a young man returns to reclaim his legacy and is caught between a sheriff determined to maintain order and a mysterious stranger hell-bent on destroying it. Rated R for violence, language and some sexual material. (C14)
Showing locally
Ballerina: An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father’s death. Rated R for strong/bloody violence throughout, and language. (C14)
Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye: Momo and Okarun set out on their latest adventure, traveling to a hot springs town home rented by Jiji, Momo’s childhood friend and former crush, with the goal to solve the mystery surrounding his family. Rated R for violent content. (C14)
Final Destination: Bloodlines: Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them. Rated R for strong violent/grisly accidents, and language. (C14)
Karate Kid: Legends: After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso. Rated PG-13 for martial arts violence and some language. (C14, ER, CB)
The Life of Chuck: A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King’s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. Rated R for language. (C14)
The Last Rodeo: To save his grandson, a retired rodeo star enters a high-stakes bull-riding competition. Along the way, he confronts his past, discovers faith, and proves that true courage lies in family. Rated PG for thematic elements, language and violence. (CB)
Lilo & Stitch: A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family. Rated PG for action, peril and thematic elements. (C14, CB)
Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning: Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity — which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe — with the world’s governments and a mysterious ghost from Ethan’s past on their trail. Rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence and action, bloody images, and brief language. (C14, GAR)
The Phoenician Scheme: Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins. Rated PG-13 for violent content, bloody images, some sexual material, nude images, and smoking throughout. (C14, ST)
Information is based on data available at press time from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom 14 (C14), Elk Rapids Cinema (ER), Bay Community Theatre in Suttons Bay (BAY), the Garden Theater in Frankfort (GAR), State Theatre in Traverse City (ST) and the seasonal Cherry Bowl Drive-in Theatre in Honor (CB). AMC Classic Cherry Blossom 14 offers private theater rentals for up to 20 people. Make reservations online.