A Man Called Otto

Six months after the death of his wife, 63-year-old widower Otto Anderson (Hanks) no longer sees any purpose in his life. He's ready to end it all, but his plans are interrupted by the arrival of a young and lively family who moves in next door. He soon meets his match in the form of quick-witted Marisol (Treviño). She challenges him to see life differently and an unlikely friendship forms, proving that family can be found in the most unexpected places. The film is based on the 2012 New York Times bestseller by Fredrik Backman.

Director: Marc Forster. Stars: Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Cameron Britton, Truman Hanks, Alessandra Perez, Christiana Montoya. 2022. 126 mins. Drama.

The Apology

Nearly 20 years after the disappearance of her then-16-year-old daughter, Sally (Leeholland), recovering alcoholic Darlene Hagen (Gunn) has not moved on with her life, or from her missing daughter. She lives her life quietly nestled in a remote home with only her nearby neighbour Gretchen Sullivan (Garofalo) for company. But when her ex-brother-in-law Jack (Roache) arrives on her doorstep, just days away from Christmas, events are set in motion that cannot be undone. With this unexpected visit, Darlene must finally come to grips with the horrors that have been plaguing her for the past two decades.

Director: Alison Locke. Stars: Anna Gunn, Linus Roache, Janeane Garofalo, Mary Leeholland, Esmé McSherry, Zena Leigh Logan. 2022. 91 mins. Thriller.

The Locksmith

Newly released from prison, expert locksmith Miller Graham (Phillippe) is determined to repair his relationship with his ex-fiancé, Beth Fisher (Bosworth), and his teenage daughter, Lindsay (Guilbot). However, Beth has since become a detective, working directly below Miller’s nemesis, Det. Zwick (Nordling), who is the reason Miller was jailed a decade ago for the botched robbery job. Miller must navigate his new life on the outside and do everything in his power to provide for his family and stay out of trouble.

Director: Nicolas Harvard. Stars: Kate Bosworth, Ryan Phillippe, Jeffrey Nordling, Ving Rhames, Kaylee Bryant, Charlie Weber, Noel Gugliemi, Gabriela Quezada, Madeleine Guilbot, Tom Wright. 2022. 92 mins. Action.