FREE Movies for the month of August from the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library

Monday, August 3rd at 2pm

Movie: Danny Collins

Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can’t give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager uncovers a 40 year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act.

Starring: Robert DeNiro, Christopher Plummer
Release Year: 2015
Rating: R (for language, drug use and some nudity)
Running Time: 106 Minutes

Monday, August 10th at 2pm

Movie: Belle

BELLE is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Captain. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield and his wife, Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents her from fully realizing her social standing. Wondering if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar’s son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield’s role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.

Starring: Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson
Release Year: 2013
Rating: PG (for thematic elements, some language and brief smoking images)
Running Time: 102 Minutes

Monday, August 17th at 2pm

Movie: While We’re Young

As their friends start having children, a childless couple in their mid-forties gravitates toward a young hipster couple. He’s an aspiring documentary filmmaker, the same a vocation as the older man. Though the older couple begins enjoying the energy of hanging out with the younger generation, they begin to suspect their new best friend might not be as straightforward and trustworthy as he thought.

Starring: Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts
Release Year: 2015
Rated: R (for language)
Running Time: 94 Minutes

Monday, August 24th at 2pm

Movie: Far from the Maddening Crowd

The story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene, who attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy, a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William, a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love - as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance.

Starring: Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts
Release Year: 2015
Rated: PG-13 (for some sexuality and violence)
Running Time: 119 Minutes

Monday, August 31st at 2pm

Movie: 5 Flights Up

Realizing the Brooklyn apartment they bought 40 years ago is now worth a small fortune, long-time spouses let their niece talk them into listing. On the eve of their open house, Brooklyn is shaken by a terrorist threat, putting doubt on their ability to sell. On top of it all, their beloved dog is ill. As the world around them seems to mirror their own chaos and confusion, the couple realizes the same bond of love that has kept them together all these years will allow them to see their way through this crazy weekend as well.

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton
Release Year: 2015
Rated: PG-13 (for language and some nude images)
Running Time: 92 Minutes

All movies are FREE and do not require registration.

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