FREE movies for April from the Matawan-Aberdeen Library

Monday, April 1 – Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Let’s celebrate April Fool’s Day with a story about deception. Lee Israel, the best-selling celebrity biographer, made her living in the 1970's and 80's profiling the likes of Katharine Hepburn and Tallulah Bankhead. When Lee found herself unable to get published because she had fallen out of step with the marketplace, she turned her art form to deception, abetted by her loyal friend Jack.

Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant
Release Year: 2018
Rating: R (for language including some sexual references, and brief drug use)
Running Time: 107 Minutes

Monday, April 8 – Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody is a celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. As Mercury's life spirals out of control, the band has a triumphant reunion at Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music.

Starring: Rami Mallek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee
Release Year: 2018
Rating: PG-13 (for thematic elements, suggestive material, drug content and language)
Running Time: 134 Minutes

Monday, April 15 – The Favourite
In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah, setting off an outrageous rivalry to become the Queen’s favourite.

Starring: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz
Release Year: 2018
Rating: R (for strong sexual content, nudity and language)
Running Time: 119 Minutes

Monday, April 22 – Ralph Breaks the Internet
For Spring Break, an animated film for all ages. Six years after saving the arcade from Turbo's vengeance, the Sugar Rush arcade cabinet has broken, forcing Ralph and Vanellope to travel to the Internet to retrieve the piece capable of saving the game. Their quest takes them to a vast, uncharted world where they rely on the citizens of the internet--the Netizens--to help navigate their way. When Vanellope is smitten by Shank, a tough guy in a gritty auto-racing game, Ralph fears he will lose the only friend he has ever had.

Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot
Release Year: 2018
Rating: PG (for some action and rude humor)
Running Time: 114 Minutes

Monday, April 29 – Stan and Ollie
Laurel & Hardy, one of the world's great comedy teams, set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. As the charm and beauty of their performances shines through, they re-connect with their adoring fans. The tour becomes a hit, but Stan & Ollie can't quite shake the specter of Laurel and Hardy's past; the long-buried ghosts, coupled with Oliver's failing health, start to threaten their precious partnership.

Starring: Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, Nina Arianda
Release Year: 2019
Rating: PG (for some language, and for smoking)
Running Time: 97 Minutes

All movies are FREE and do not require registration.
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