Indie Film Release Guide: February 24th [An ONTD Original]

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This weekend’s biggest release is Universal’s one and only Cocaine Bear, and the plot for that one seems pretty self-explanatory. It’s a bit of a light release weekend overall, but as usual, there are indies to be found if you’re looking, so read on to check those out.

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: February 17th, February 10th, and February 3rd.

Luther: The Fallen Sun

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Stars: Idris Elba, Andy Serkis, Cynthia Erivo, Dermot Crowley
Writer: Neil Cross
Director: Jamie Payne
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Plot: Brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther breaks out of prison to hunt down a sadistic serial killer who is terrorizing London.
What you should know: This is a continuation of the TV series Luther.
Where to watch: In select theaters; on Netflix March 10th



Lineoleum

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Stars: Jim Gaffigan, Rhea Seehorn, Katelyn Nacon, Gabriel Rush
Writer/Director: Colin West
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Plot: When the host of a failing children's science show tries to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut by building a rocket ship in his garage, a series of bizarre events occur that cause him to question his own reality.
What you should know: Nominated for the Narrative Feature Grand Jury Award at SXSW 2022.
Where to watch: In theaters

Jesus Revolution

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Stars: Joel Courtney, Anna Grace Barlow, Jonathan Roumie, Kelsey Grammer
Writer: Jon Erwin, Jon Gunn
Director: Jon Erwin, Brent McCorkle
Genre: Drama
Plot: The true story of a national spiritual awakening in the early 1970's and its origins within a community of teenage hippies in Southern California.
What you should know: Based on the book by Greg Laurie.
Where to watch: In theaters

Bruiser

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Stars: Jalyn Hall, Trevante Rhodes, Shamier Anderson, Shinelle Azoroh
Writer: Miles Warren
Director: Miles Warren
Genre: Drama
Plot: A 14-year-old boy turns to a charismatic loner for help after being beaten up.
What you should know: This is director Miles Warren’s feature directorial debut.
Where to watch: Hulu

Juniper

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Stars: Charlotte Rampling, Marton Csokas, George Ferrier, Edith Poor
Writer/Director: Matthew J. Saville
Genre: Drama
Plot: When a self-destructive teenager is suspended from school and asked to look after his feisty alcoholic grandmother as a punishment, the crazy time they spend together turns his life around.
What you should know: Filmed in New Zealand.
Where to watch: In theaters

We Have a Ghost

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Stars: David Harbour, Anthony Mackie, Jahi Di’allo Winston, Tig Notaro
Writer/Director: Christopher Landon
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Plot: Finding a ghost named Ernest haunting their new home turns Kevin's family into overnight social media sensations. But when Kevin and Ernest investigate the mystery of Ernest's past, they become a target of the CIA.
What you should know: Based on the short story “Ernest” by Geoff Manaugh.
Where to watch: Netflix

A House Made of Splinters

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Director: Simon Lereng Wilmont
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: Children and staff in a special kind of home: an institution for children who have been removed from their homes while awaiting court custody decisions. Staff do their best to make the time children have there safe and supportive.
What you should know: Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2023 Academy Awards.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD

Bunker

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Stars: Roger Clark, Luke Baines, Kayla Radomski, Julian Feder
Writer: Michael Huntsman
Director: Adrian Langley
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Plot: Trapped in a bunker during World War I, a group of soldiers are faced with an ungodly presence that slowly turns them against each other.
What you should know: Director Adrian Langley has directed several TV movies.
Where to watch: In theaters

My Happy Ending

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Stars: Tom Cullen, Andie MacDowell, Miriam Margolyes, Tamsin Greig
Writer: Rona Tamir
Director: Tal Granit, Sharon Maymon
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Plot: Follows a famous star who finds herself in a British hospital room with three other women who help her.
What you should know: Based on a play by Anat Gov.
Where to watch: In theaters

The Strays

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Stars: Ashley Madekwe, Jorden Myrie, Bukky Bakray, Rosie Akerman
Writer/Director: Nathaniel Martello-White
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Plot: A Black woman's meticulously crafted life of privilege starts to unravel when two strangers show up in her quaint suburban town.
What you should know: This is writer/director Nathaniel Martello-White’s feature directorial debut.
Where to watch: Netflix

More New Releases

Cocaine Bear (Trailer) from Universal
Mummies (Trailer) from Warner Bros
God’s Time (Trailer)
The Quiet Girl (Trailer)
Who Are You People (Trailer)

New to Streaming

Cyrano (Trailer) on Paramount+

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