16 Films to See in June
and Keith Kimbell, Metacritic Film Editor – May 31, 2023
June brings the first sequel to the animated hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the conclusion of the Indiana Jones saga, a big-screen take on The Flash, the latest from Wes Anderson, 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.
Drama | Directed by Georgia Oakley
Opens in theaters June 9
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Released in 2022 in the UK and nominated for 13 British independent Film Awards, this debut feature from writer-director Georgia Oakley took home Best Casting, Best Debut Screenwriter, Best Supporting Performance for Kerrie Hayes, and Best Lead Performance for Rosy McEwen, who plays Jean, a PE teacher forced to live a double life in 1988 Newcastle under the threat of Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government. Hayes plays Jean’s girlfriend Viv, and Lucy Halliday plays Lois, a new student who complicates Jean’s life. Thanks to its new U.S. release date, it’s one of the best-reviewed movies of 2023 so far.