Indie Film Release Guide: February 3rd [An ONTD Original]

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It’s possible that Avatar: The Way of Water has spent its last weekend atop the box office. This weekend, Paramount brings us 80 for Brady, while Universal opens Knock at the Cabin, which is the biggest threat to Avatar’s reign. There are also a bunch of indies, which you can check out below.

The films listed are from studios other than the “Big Five” - Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., Walt Disney Pictures, and Columbia Pictures.. Note that some of the movies listed are in their first week or two of limited release in the USA, so it may take them a few more weeks (or months) to show up in your local arthouse theater or on VOD. Check out the posts from the past few weeks for more movies that may have just opened near you: January 27th, January 20th, and January 13th.

Godland

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Stars: Elliott Crosset Hove, Ingvar Sigurdsson, Vic Carmen Sonne, Jacob Lohmann
Writer/Director: Hlynur Pálmason
Genre: Drama
Plot: In the late 19th century, a young Danish priest travels to a remote part of Iceland to build a church and photograph its people. But the deeper he goes into the unforgiving landscape, the more he strays from his purpose, his mission and morality.
What you should know: It’s in Danish and Icelandic
Where to watch: In theaters



Who Invited Charlie

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Stars: Reid Scott, Jordana Brewster, Adam Pally, Peter Grosz
Writer: Nicholas Schutt
Director: Xavier Manrique
Genre: Comedy
Plot: Follows a New York City family hiding out in the Hamptons whose bubble is popped when a Bloody Mary-swilling, pot-smoking 'Charlie' comes to bring a lifetime of hurt that might heal them all.
What you should know: This is director Xavier Manrique’s second feature film, after 2016’s Chronically Metropolitan.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD

The Amazing Maurice

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Stars: Hugh Laurie, Emilia Clarke, David Thewlis, Himesh Patel
Writer: Terry Rossio, Robert Chandler
Director: Toby Genkel, Florian Westermann
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Plot: This story follows Maurice, a goofy streetwise cat, who has the perfect money-making scam. He finds a dumb-looking kid who plays a pipe and has his very own horde of rats, who are strangely literate.
What you should know: Based on the book by Terry Pratchett.
Where to watch: In theaters

The Locksmith

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Stars: Ryan Phillippe, Kate Bosworth, Ving Rhames, Charlie Weber
Writer: John Glosser, Ben Kabialis, Blair Kroeber
Director: Nicolas Harvard
Genre: Thriller
Plot: A thief fresh out of prison, tries to work his way back into the life of his daughter and ex-fiancé. Determined, he is forced to use the skills he has as a gifted locksmith. Things take a tumultuous turn after an unexpected disappearance.
What you should know: Filmed in New Mexico.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD

True Spirit

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Stars: Anna Paquin, Cliff Curtis, Teagan Croft, Josh Lawson
Writer: Sarah Spillane, Rebecca Banner, Cathy Randall
Director: Sarah Spillane
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama
Plot: The story of Australian teenager, Jessica Watson, the youngest person ever to sail solo, non-stop around the world.
What you should know: Jessica Watson was allowed to keep the replica of her boat used for filming after production had completed.
Where to watch: Netflix

Baby Ruby

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Stars: Noémie Merlant, Kit Harington, Meredith Hagner, Reed Birney
Writer/Director: Bess Wohl
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Plot: The tightly scripted world of a vlogger and influencer unravels after she becomes a mother.
What you should know: This is the directorial debut from writer and director Bess Wohl.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD

Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over

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Writer: Dave Wooley
Director: David Heilbroner, Dave Wooley
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: Set against a music world profoundly divided between black and white, the film tells the dramatic story of Dionne Warwick's meteoric rise from New Jersey gospel choirs to international cross-over super stardom.
What you should know: Received a Special Tribute Award at TIFF 2021.
Where to watch: HBO Max

Full Time

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Stars: Laure Calamy, Anne Suarez, Geneviève Mnich, Nolan Arizmendi
Writer/Director: Eric Gravel
Genre: Drama
Plot: Julie finally gets an interview for a job where she can raise her children better only to run into a national transit strike.
What you should know: Won the Venice Horizons Award at the 2021 Venice Film Festival.
Where to watch: In theaters

Let it Be Morning

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Stars: Alex Bakri, Juna Suleiman, Salim Daw, Ehab Salami
Writer/Director: Eran Kolirin
Genre: Drama
Plot: A gently satirical tale of a man and his family trapped by military blockade inside a tiny Arab village in Israel.
What you should know: Based on the novel by Sayed Kashua
Where to watch: In theaters

The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic

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Stars: Petri Poikolainen, Marjaana Maijala, Samuli Jaskio, Hannamaija Nikander
Writer/Director: Teemu Nikki
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Plot: The brightest moments in movie lover Jaakko's day are shared on the phone with Sirpa, the woman he loves even though they've never met in person. When Sirpa gets difficult news, Jaako decides he must go to her immediately, but will need the help of kind strangers between home and her... what could go wrong?
What you should know: It’s in Finnish
Where to watch: In theaters

More New Releases

80 for Brady (Trailer) from Paramount
Knock at the Cabin (Trailer) from Universal
Ocean Boy (Trailer)
A Lot of Nothing (Trailer)
She is Love (Trailer)

New to Streaming

Skinamarink (Trailer) on Shudder
Viking Wolf (Trailer) on Netflix

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What have you been watching lately, ONTD? Seeing anything this weekend?