Starring: Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa Director: Antoine Fuqua Rating: R Run Time: 2 hours, 12 minutes The main character in Emancipation is inspired by a real escaped slave. However, the film takes historical liberties that turn his story into an action movie. Starring: Zac Efron, Russell Crowe, Bill Murray Director: Peter Farrelly Rating: R Run Time: 2 hours, 6 minutes Sound crazy? Believe it or not, it really happened. Thanks to a superb cast, The Greatest Beer Run Ever delicately walks a fine line between comedy and serious social commentary. Starring: Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Jane Fonda Director: Peggy Holmes Rating: TV-G Run Time: 1 hour, 37 minutes Apple TV+ has plenty of kid-friendly content, but there aren’t many movies for families, so Luck is a welcome addition to the platform. Luck is an Apple original, so you won’t find it on Disney Plus or any other streaming service. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Brian Tyree Henry, Linda Emond Director: Lila Neugebauer Rating: R Run Time: 1 hour, 32 minutes Starring: Ethan Hawke, Ewan McGregor, Vondie Curtis-Hall Director: Rodrigo García Rating: R Run Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Raymond & Ray tells a simple story with a superb cast. While its central themes are trauma and grief, the movie forefronts the healing power of humor. Starring: Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, Marlee Matlin Director: Sian Heder Rating: PG-13 Run Time: 1 hour, 51 minutes Starring: Cooper Raiff, Dakota Johnson, Evan Assante Director: Cooper Raiff Rating: R Run Time: 1 hour, 47 minutes Not quite a rom-com, Cha Cha Real Smooth is likely to make you laugh and cry. The movie was released simultaneously in theaters and on Apple TV+. Starring: Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Alex Hassell Director: Joel Cohen Rating: R Run Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Starring: Petrina Bromley, Jenn Colella, De’Lon Grant Director: Christopher Ashley Rating: TV-14 Run Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Starring: Billie Eilish Director: R.J. Cutler Rating: R Run Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes Starring: Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo, Jack Reynor Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Rating: R Run Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes Starring: Tom Hanks, Caleb Landry Jones Director: Miguel Sapochnik Rating: PG-13 Run Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Starring: Hattie Kragten, Rob Tinkler, Jacob Soley Director: Raymond S. Persi Motion Picture Rating: TV-G Run Time: 38 minutes Apple TV+ has tons of exclusive Charlie Brown and Snoopy cartoons that are appropriate for all ages. As an added bonus, this one has a positive environmental message. Starring: David Attenborough Director: Tom Beard Rating: TV-PG Run Time: 48 minutes Starring: Justin Timberlake, Ryder Allen, June Squibb Director: Fisher Stevens Rating: R Run Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Starring: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Glenn Close Director: Benjamin Cleary Rating: R Run Time: 1 hour, 56 minutes Starring: Honor Kneafsey, Eva Whittaker, Sean Bean Director: Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart Rating: PG Run Time: 1 hour, 43 minutes Starring: Mary Woronov, Lou Reed, Johnathan Richman Director: Todd Haynes Rating: R Run Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Starring: Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult Director: George Nolfi Rating: PG-13 Run Time: 2 hours The Banker tells the true story of a pair of Black real-estate entrepreneurs in 1950s Los Angeles and Texas. Facing challenges due to racism, the pair recruit a White man to pose as the head of their company. The trio buy properties and integrate neighborhoods, fighting racism along the way, until a suspicious executive and missteps by the White partner bring the business down.
