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Former US Marine and scout sniper Levi accepts a covert mission from high-ranking government operative Bartholomew to travel to an undisclosed European location and protect the western flank of a mysterious fog-shrouded gorge. Levi's predecessor, Royal Marines Commando JD, discloses the chasm contains strange creatures known as the Hollow Men that will attempt to escape by scaling the cliff walls and must be stopped at all costs. Contact with the eastern tower is strictly forbidden. Lithuanian assassin Drasa begins her year-long assignment on the same day as Levi on the eastern wall and she flouts rules to strike up a long-distance flirtation with him using binoculars and a whiteboard. As seasons pass, love blossoms but denizens of the deep are waiting for their chance to storm the battlements

Wartime drama directed by Steve McQueen, starring Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson and Elliott Heffernan. Nine-year-old George is living with his mother, Rita, at her father's house in Stepney, while London suffers from German bombing raids. Rita is persuaded to evacuate George to the countryside with other children, but the boy leaps from the train and returns to London where a series of adventures awaits.

Epic historical crime drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone. In 1920s Oklahoma, the discovery of oil on Osage land has made its inhabitants extremely wealthy - and attracted the unwelcome attention of greedy white interlopers. A series of murders sends shock waves through the community, prompting the arrival of an FBI agent to investigate.

Biographical war drama starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. In 1793, Napoleon Bonaparte witnesses the guillotining of Marie Antoinette and begins to rise through France's military ranks as a strategist and leader. As he accrues power, he meets aristocratic widow Josephine, and the two begin a passionate, volatile relationship.

Documentary. In August 2021, following a short offensive, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan falls to the ultra-conservative Taliban group. The new regime soon introduces restrictions on everyday activities for women and girls. Citizens are warned not to protest or attempt to flee, but many are determined to resist their oppression.

Action crime comedy from the director of The Bourne Identity, starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck. Just out of prison and down on his luck, army veteran Rory, who's struggling to support his ex-wife and son, is persuaded by career thief Cobby to help heist a corrupt mayor. But their best-laid plans go awry and the hapless pair are soon being chased across Boston by cops, mobsters and other felonious types.

Documentary about the haenyeo, a community of women in South Korea who free-dive to harvest seafood. It's a centuries-old tradition, but their livelihood has come under threat from warming seas, floating waste and, now, a proposal by the Japanese government to dump treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.

Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era's avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.

Following her sister's disappearance, Jax (Lily Gladstone) and her niece Roki must stick together. Desperate to keep what's left of their family intact, Jax and Roki defy the law and hit the road on a journey to the Grand Nation Powwow in Oklahoma City

Futuristic romantic drama starring Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed and Jeremy Allen White. Lovers and spouses everywhere have been thrown into anxiety and turmoil by a test that measures romantic compatibility, resulting in either a pass or fail. Anna takes a job at a company that aims to coach couples into passing the test. But she soon begins to doubt the positive result that she and her own husband achieved. Maybe she's supposed to be with her new co-worker instead?

The beloved children's book penned by Margery Williams, which celebrates the power of unconditional love, is brought vividly to life in a magical 40-minute journey of self-discovery combining live action and animation. Seven-year-old William (Phoenix Laroche) receives a toy animal for Christmas that becomes his lifelong friend and favourite companion. This Velveteen Rabbit (voiced by Alex Lawther) sparks William's imagination and introduces the boy to colourful characters on two and four legs including Wise Horse (Helena Bonham Carter), Playroom Fairy (Nicola Coughlan) and Lion (Clive Rowe). Jennifer Perrott and Rick Thiele direct the live action and animates sequences respectively, working from a script penned by Tom Bidwell

Music drama starring Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Dublin-based single mother Flora has a troubled relationship with her wayward teenage son. When she has a discarded guitar restored as a late birthday gift for him, he rejects it. Undeterred, she decides to learn how to play herself, and turns to LA-based online tutor Jeff for help.

Biographical documentary that narrates the life and career of Michael J Fox, whose Hollywood stardom took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991, at the age of 29. Meanwhile, in the present day, Fox talks through his experiences with the condition and his tireless work as a public advocate and charity fundraiser.

The story of how inventor Alexey Pajitnov and businessman Henk Rogers found a way to bring Tetris to players around the globe. Biopic drama, starring Taron Egerton, Toby Jones, Alexey Pajitnov and Sofya Lebedeva

No one is who they seem in this neo-noir New York City thriller of ruthless manipulations and high-stakes power games. Crime drama, starring Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith and Briana Middleton

Set in the 1860s, Emancipation follows a black slave who makes a perilous journey north to escape from his plantation owners in Louisiana and join the Union Army. Action thriller, starring Will Smith, Gilbert Owuor, Ben Foster and Charmaine Bingwa

After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light

Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong's life from his perspective. From musical phenom to civil rights activist to world-renowned artist, this illuminating film shows sides of Armstrong few have seen.

Chickie wants to support his friends fighting in Vietnam by doing something wild-personally bringing them American beer. What starts as a well-meaning journey quickly changes Chickie's life and perspective. Biographical war comedy starring Zac Efron, Russell Crowe and Jake Picking.

Documentary. A host of A-listers contribute to this celebration of pioneering actor, film-maker and activist Sidney Poitier. Released shortly after Poitier's death in 2022 at the age of 94, the film features interviews with collaborators and admirers including Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Robert Redford and Oprah Winfrey - as well as insights and reminiscences from Poitier himself.

Comedy drama starring Cooper Raiff and Dakota Johnson. Back at home with his family in New Jersey, aimless graduate Andrew needs to find work. Then the perfect vacancy opens up: "motivational dancer" at bar and bat mitzvahs, a job that introduces Andrew to local mum Domino and her autistic daughter Lola. Could his life be about to change?

Oscar-winning comedy drama starring Emilia Jones. Ruby is in her senior year at high school, with her whole life ahead of her. However, she is also the sole hearing child of deaf adults, and her spare time is spent helping with the family fishing business. Ruby's priorities begin to change when she joins the school choir, leading to an important life decision affecting her loved ones and her own future happiness.

Shakespearean tragedy starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. War hero Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, encounters three witches who predict he will soon become Thane of Cawdor, then King of Scotland. When the first prophecy comes true, Macbeth and his wife concoct a treasonous plot that will have far-reaching and bloody consequences.

A young apprentice hunter and her father journey to Ireland to help wipe out the last wolf pack, but everything changes when she befriends a free-spirited girl from a mysterious tribe rumoured to transform into wolves by night. Animated adventure, with the voices of Honor Kneafsey and Sean Bean