Twenty Movies from 2019 That You Should Catch Up On Over Summer

Tick 'em off.
Sarah Ward
Published on December 22, 2019
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    The Hate U Give

    Thu, 31 Jan - Wed, 27 Mar 2019

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    This compelling race-relations drama offers a perceptive, impassioned insight into America today.

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    Fighting with My Family

    Thu, 21 Mar - Wed, 15 May 2019

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Based on the true tale of WWE wrestler Paige and produced by The Rock, this big-hearted crowd-pleaser packs an emotional punch.

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    The Guilty

    Thu, 28 Feb - Wed, 24 Apr 2019

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Set in a police call centre and making the most of its single location, this gripping Danish thriller doesn't disappoint.

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    Destroyer

    Thu, 21 Mar - Wed, 15 May 2019

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Featuring an almost unrecognisable Nicole Kidman, this gritty Los Angeles noir is both a scorching character study and a gripping action movie.

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    Free Solo

    Thu, 24 Jan - Wed, 27 Mar 2019

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    This Oscar-nominated documentary chronicles the stunning tale of rock-climber Alex Honnold and his historic attempt to scale Yosemite's El Capitan without ropes.

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    Mid90s

    Thu, 4 Apr - Wed, 29 May 2019

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Jonah Hill makes an impressive directorial debut with this nostalgic, naturalistic skateboarding drama.

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    Long Shot

    Thu, 2 May - Wed, 29 May 2019

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen make a relatable pair in this heartfelt and hilarious political rom-com.

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    Gloria Bell

    Thu, 25 Apr - Wed, 19 Jun 2019

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Julianne Moore is luminous in this captivating film from Chilean director Sebastián Lelio.

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    John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum

    Thu, 16 May - Wed, 12 Jun 2019

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    The third time is still the charm in this action-packed assassin franchise, with Keanu Reeves and his former stunt double-turned-director doing what they do best.

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    Rocketman

    Thu, 30 May - Wed, 26 Jun 2019

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Elton John gets the biopic treatment in this gloriously vivid musical, complete with a spot-on performance by Taron Egerton.

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    Who You Think I Am

    Thu, 1 Aug - Wed, 28 Aug 2019

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Juliette Binoche goes catfishing in this twisty online dating thriller.

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    Wild Rose

    Thu, 13 Jun - Wed, 10 Jul 2019

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Another star is born in this music-driven drama, with Jessie Buckley putting in a powerful performance as an aspiring country singer.

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    The Australian Dream

    Thu, 22 Aug - Wed, 18 Sep 2019

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    2019's second documentary about champion AFL player Adam Goodes proves powerful and essential viewing.

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    The Farewell

    Thu, 5 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct 2019

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Awkwafina stars in this nuanced and affecting drama, which charts a Chinese American woman's trip home to see her terminally ill grandmother.

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    Animals

    Thu, 12 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct 2019

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Starring Holliday Grainger and Alia Shawkat, this film about a fracturing friendship feels both dynamic and authentic.

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    Late Night

    Thu, 8 Aug - Wed, 4 Sep 2019

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling star in this smart, perceptive, endearing look at the world of late-night television.

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    Crawl

    Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug 2019

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Pitting a father and daughter against snapping alligators during the middle of a hurricane, this creature feature is unnervingly effective.

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    Amazing Grace

    Thu, 29 Aug - Wed, 25 Sep 2019

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    This stunning concert documentary finally makes its way to the big screen — 47 years after it was shot.

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    Kursk

    Thu, 29 Aug - Wed, 25 Sep 2019

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Matthias Schoenaerts, Léa Seydoux and Colin Firth star in this tense and moving recreation of the 2000 Kursk submarine disaster.

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    Brittany Runs a Marathon

    Thu, 31 Oct - Wed, 20 Nov 2019

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Jillian Bell puts her heart, soul and gift for witty quips into this hilarious and highly relatable feel-good comedy.

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