14 Films to See in January
In the gallery on this page, our editors have selected the most interesting films debuting in North American theaters (or streaming services) this month, listed in alphabetical order.
Additional content by Jason Dietz.
Drama/Thriller | Directed by Mary Nighy
Opens in theaters January 20
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Written by Alanna Francis (The Rest of Us), Mary Nighy’s feature directing debut stars Anna Kendrick as Alice, a woman in a psychologically abusive relationship with her boyfriend, Simon (Charlie Carrick). When she goes on vacation with her best friends (Kaniehtiio Horn and Wunmi Mosaku), Alice gains the space and perspective she needs to see her relationship for what it is. It’s an emotionally distressing film with a startling performance by Kendrick, whose own experience with emotional and psychological abuse drew her to the script. The film begins its theatrical rollout this month following a one-week awards-qualifying debut in December.