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FREE movies for March from the Matawan-Aberdeen Library

Every Monday @ 2pm: 3/5: Wonder; 3/12: Murder on the Orient Express; 3/19: Darkest Hour; 3/26: Resurrection of Gavin Stone

Monday, March 5Wonder

Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to find their compassion and acceptance, Auggie's extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.

Starring: Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson
Release Year: 2017
Rating: PG (for thematic elements including bullying, and some mild language)
Running Time: 113 Minutes

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Monday, March 12Murder on the Orient Express
What starts out as a lavish train ride through Europe quickly unfolds into one of the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mysteries ever told. From the novel by best-selling author Agatha Christie, "Murder on the Orient Express" tells the tale of thirteen strangers stranded on a train, where everyone's a suspect. One man must race against time to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.

Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Penelope Cruz
Release Year: 2017
Rating: PG-13 (for violence and thematic elements)
Running Time: 114 Minutes

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Monday, March 19Darkest Hour
During the early days of World War II, with the fall of France imminent, Britain faces its darkest hour as the threat of invasion looms. As the seemingly unstoppable Nazi forces advance, and with the Allied army cornered on the beaches of Dunkirk, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the leadership of the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. While maneuvering his political rivals, he must confront the ultimate choice: negotiate with Hitler and save the British people at a terrible cost or rally the nation and fight on against incredible odds.

Starring: Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas
Release Year: 2017
Rating: PG-13 (for some thematic material)
Running Time: 125 Minutes

Monday, March 26Resurrection of Gavin Stone
Gavin Stone, a washed-up former child star, is forced to do community service at a local megachurch, pretends to be a Christian to land the part of Jesus in their annual Passion Play, only to discover that the most important role of his life is far from Hollywood.

Starring: Brett Dalton, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Release Year: 2017
Rating: PG (for thematic elements including a crucifixion image)
Running Time: 92 Minutes

All movies are FREE and do not require registration.
Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library
165 Main Street, Matawan, NJ
732-583-9100
www.matawanaberdeenlibrary.com

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