Feeling left out in the hustle and bustle of the Sundance Film Festival? You’ll soon be able to watch some of this year’s must-see movies.
While many of the 2022 festival’s biggest hits went straight to streaming, a majority of the first films with firm release dates will go to theaters first as the industry aims to rebuild the cinematic experience. Others are expected to appear on streaming sites later this year.
These are the Sundance movies set to be released as early as next year. (This story will be updated as more films are purchased from distributors and release dates announced during the festival.)
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“Infinity Pool” (January 27)
If you can’t get enough of the rich fancy vacation gets worse genre right now, Brandon Cronenberg’s gory NC-17 sci-fi horror film is your next fix. Alexander Skarsgård plays a novelist staying at an all-inclusive island resort who meets a fan (Mia Goth) and faces extreme consequences in a hit-and-run accident.
Where to see: In theatres
“The Amazing Maurice” (February 3)
The animated The Amazing Maurice promises a hilarious take on fairy tales and fables, starring cheeky cat Maurice (Hugh Laurie), a group of rats, Pied Piper friend Keith (Himesh Patel) and the mayor’s daughter Malicia (Emilia Clarke). himself into an investigation of an underlying evil.
Where to see: In theatres
“Judy Blume Forever” (April 21)
Lena Dunham, Molly Ringwald and Samantha Bee are among the stars and authors who celebrate Judy Blume in this documentary that chronicles the best-selling young adult author’s rise to fame, her grappling with controversy and her urge to speak out on life issues that matter to her after children deserve to learn examined.
Where to see: Amazon Prime
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“Polite Society” (April 28)
A Pakistani London teenager (Priya Kansara) aspires to be a famous stuntwoman, but her first call to action is a mission to kidnap her sister (Ritu Arya) from their suddenly arranged marriage. In this energetic action comedy written and directed by Nida Manzoor.
Where to see: In theatres
Little Richard: I Am Everything (April)
A celebration of the rock legend’s career goes hand-in-hand as the music industry whitewashed the considerable influence of “Little” Richard Penniman in this candid and essential documentary. Using archival footage and interviews, the film traces the flamboyant performer’s beginnings as a drag act and his superstar status amidst a complex life struggling with his queerness and religion.
Where to see: In theaters, on CNN and at a later date via streaming
‘Kokomo City’ (Summer 2023)
Shot in black and white, this documentary tells the stories of four black transgender sex workers living in New York and Georgia. It is the directorial debut of Grammy-nominated producer, singer-songwriter D. Smith.
Where to see: In theatres
“Quiet: A Michael J. Fox Movie” (2023)
Popular ‘Back to the Future’ star Michael J. Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, has spoken openly about his personal struggles with alcohol abuse and depression.
Where to see: AppleTV+
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“Stephen Curry: Underrated” (2023)
This coming-of-age documentary chronicles the career of Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry and his rise to become one of the greatest NBA players of all time. Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is co-producing the film.
Where to see: AppleTV+
‘Landscape with Invisible Hand’ (2023)
Teenage artist Adam (Asante Blackk from This is Us) faces an unusual task: amid the alien takeover of Earth, he must livestream moments from his relationship with new girlfriend Chloe (Kylie Rogers) for the amusement of alien viewers make endings for their respective families (including Tiffany Haddish, William Jackson Harper, Josh Hamilton, and Michael Gandolfini).
Where to see: In theatres
“Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields” (2023)
The career of model and actress Brooke Shields, including her harrowing and traumatic experiences when she was sexualized as a child model, is retold in this two-part documentary directed by Lana Wilson, whose previous work includes Taylor Swift’s Netflix documentary Miss Americana year 2020 belongs.
Where to see: Hi
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‘Run Rabbit Run’ (2023)
Sarah Snook (“Succession”) plays a divorced Australian mother who is forced to confront dark secrets and repressed trauma from her family’s past. Her 7-year-old daughter (Lily LaTorre) adopts a stray pet rabbit for her birthday, leading to a series of bizarre twists and truths revealed as the girl begins to engage in increasingly dangerous bad behavior.
Where to see: Netflix
‘Birth/Rebirth’ (2023)
Frankenstein is given a contemporary reinterpretation in this horror film that follows a nurse Celie (Judy Reyes) who discovers her daughter has become a resuscitation experiment for a pathologist Rose (Marin Ireland) after the child dies of a sudden bacterial infection.
Where to see: Shudder
‘Fair Play’ (2023)
Phoebe Dynevor (“Bridgerton”) returns to Netflix in this psychosexual thriller (starring Alden Ehrenreich) about two Wall Street analysts who hide their office relationship. The film explores gender dynamics, ambition and ego inside and outside of the workplace.
Where to see: Netflix
Contributor: Brian Truitt
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