FREE movies for January from the Matawan-Aberdeen Library

Monday, January 7 – Paddington 2
Annie is stuck in a long-term relationship with Duncan- an obsessive fan of obscure rocker Tucker Crowe. When the acoustic demo of Tucker's hit record from 25 years ago surfaces, its release leads to a life-changing encounter with the elusive rocker himself. Based on the novel by Nick Hornby, JULIET, NAKED is a comic account of life's second chances.

Starring: Rose Byrne, Chris O'Dowd Ethan Hawke
Release Year: 2018
Rating: R (for language)
Running Time: 98 Minutes

Monday, January 14 – Hearts Beat Loud
Native New Yorker Rachel Chu accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick's family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country's wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick's arm puts a target on Rachel's back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick's own disapproving mother taking aim. And it soon becomes clear that while money can't buy love, it can definitely complicate things.

Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding
Release Year: 2018
Rating: PG-13 (for some suggestive content and language)
Running Time: 120 Minutes

Monday, January 28 – Lean on Pete
Teen Charley Thompson arrives in Portland, Oregon with his father, both of them eager for a fresh start after a series of hard knocks. While Ray descends into personal turmoil, Charley finds acceptance and camaraderie at a local racetrack where he lands a job caring for an aging Quarter Horse named Lean On Pete. The horse's owner Del Montgomery and his seasoned jockey Bonnie help Charley fill the void of his father's absence-until he discovers that Pete is bound for slaughter, prompting him to take extreme measures to spare his new friend's life. Charley and Pete head out into the great unknown, embarking on an odyssey across the new American frontier in search of a loving aunt Charley hasn't seen in years. They experience adventure and heartbreak in equal measure, but never lose their irrepressible hope and resiliency as they pursue their dream of finding a place they can call home.

Starring: Charlie Plummer, Travis Fimmel, Steve Buscemi
Release Year: 2018
Rating: R (for language and brief violence)
Running Time: 121 Minutes

All movies are FREE and do not require registration.
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