20 Films to See in December
The final month of 2022 brings the first sequel to the highest-grossing movie in history, potential Oscar contenders from Damien Chazelle, Sarah Polley, Sam Mendes, Darren Aronofsky, and Antoine Fuqua, arthouse fare from Hirokazu Kore-eda, Joanna Hogg, and Jafar Panahi, and more. In the gallery on this page our editors have selected the most interesting films debuting in North American theaters this month, listed in alphabetical order.
Additional content by Jason Dietz.
Documentary | Directed by Chris Smith
Streams on Netflix December 2
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Documentarian Chris Smith (American Movie, Fyre, Operation Varsity Blues) profiles rebellious, counterculture filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. in this intimate look at his relationship with his son, Robert Downey, Jr. Shot over three years, Smith’s film captures Senior as he embarks on his own final film project, once again weaving his art and life together even to his last days. It’s a family portrait, a tribute, a farewell, and a celebration of rule-breaking art.
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