Newborn
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| AMC Theaters | Release Date: April 10, 2026 |
Summary:
After seven years in solitary confinement, Chris Newborn (David Oyelowo) seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family only to find that freedom has become a terrifying psychological battleground.
Genre(s):
Drama, Thriller
Runtime:
102 min
Apr 9, 2026
Parker the writer has tended to overload his screenplays with messages. He does some of that here, as well. Parker the director, however, is gifted with crews and capable actors and that shows, too. The members of his ensemble — especially Oyelowo — find ways to keep us guessing, and caring, to the end.
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Apr 8, 2026
Nate Parker’s film isn’t always successful at balancing empathy with suspense or its prison reform message with character development. But there are engaging moments from start to finish, with a plot that, while not as surprising as writer-director Parker may have thought, wracks nerves multiple times.
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