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Fuelled by the intense rivalry between electricity titans Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) and George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon), 'The Current War' tells the dramatic story of the late 19th century race to light up America and power the world.

Rounding out the cast are Nicholas Hoult as the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla, Katherine Waterston as Westinghouse's outspoken wife Marguerite, Tom Holland as Edison's confident young secretary Samuel Insull, Matthew Macfadyen as the famous financier and banker J.P. Morgan, and Tuppence Middleton as Edison's supportive wife Mary.

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Patricia Clarkson and Ben Kingsley star in this feel-good, coming of (middle) age comedy about a mismatched pair who help each other overcome life's roadblocks Wendy (Clarkson) is a fiery Manhattan book critic whose husband has just left her for another woman; Darwan (Kingsley) is a soft-spoken

taxi driver from India, on the verge of an arranged marriage. As Wendy sets out to reclaim her independence, she runs into a barrier common to many lifelong New Yorkers: she's never learned to drive! When Wendy hires Darwan as her teacher, her unraveling life and his calm restraint seem like an awkward fit; but as he shows her how to take control of the wheel, and she coaches him how to impress a woman, their unlikely friendship awakens them to the joy, humor and love of starting life anew.

When CIA analyst Jack Ryan (John Krasinski) is pulled from the safety of his desk job and catapulted into a deadly game of cat and mouse throughout Europe and the Middle East, he must race to stop a terrorist's plans for a massive attack against the U.S. and her allies.

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Brother pitted against brother, this gripping saga portrays the rise and fall of the Third Reich, through the lives of two ordinary brothers who find themselves on opposite wings of the Nazi party during the Second World War.

Helmut (Bill Nighy) the brilliant but opportunistic student, and Karl (John Shea) an idealistic athlete, both come of age at the dawn of Hitler's power in 1930's Berlin. Although they follow their opposite paths under the evil Nazi banner they are still bound by the strong bond of love between brothers and their shared passion for the same woman (Carroll Baker).

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"His music inspires you, his life will surprise you", 'Rocketman' is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration set to Elton John's most beloved songs. Discover how a shy boy growing up in the suburbs of London becomes one of the most iconic figures in rock and roll.

Featuring an all-star cast, this truly spectacular and utterly electrifying ride is filled with show-stopping musical performances and is "unlike anything you've ever seen".

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They're the best of friends. Soon, they'll be the worst of enemies. John Cusack and James Spader star in this dramatic, absorbing story of two friends who move from law school to Washington's corridors of power.

John Cusack plays Peter, a lower-class go-getter who climbs to the position of congressman by betraying everyone who ever trusted him, including his idealistic blue-blooded pal Tim (James Spader). Tim, of course, would never cross a friend. Unless it was to avenge his own betrayal...

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In a role which hits close to home, ballet's Mikhail Baryshnikov plays Nikolai Rodchenko, a legendary Soviet dancer who has defected to the West - until a cruel twist of fate suddenly traps him back in Mother Russia! Acclaimed tap dancer Gregory Hines co-stars as Raymond Greenwood, a cynical U.S.

Army deserter ordered by the KGB to make Nikolai's "homecoming" permanent. Nikolai has pierced the Iron Curtain once. Now only Raymond can help him make it again.

During a rescue mission in space, Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) is transformed into the infinitely powerful and dangerous 'Dark Phoenix'. As Jean spirals out of control, the X-Men must unite to face their most devastating enemy yet - one of their own.

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"The Keeper" tells the incredible true story of Bert Trautmann (David Kross), a German soldier and prisoner of war who, against a backdrop of British post-war protest and prejudice, secures the position of Goalkeeper at Manchester City, and in doing so becomes a footballing icon.

Struggling for acceptance by those who dismiss him as the enemy, Bert's love for Margaret (Freya Mavor), an Englishwoman, carries him through and he wins over even his harshest opponents by winning the 1956 FA Cup Final, playing on with a broken neck to secure victory. But fate will soon twist the knife for Bert and Margaret, when their love and loyalty to each other is put to the ultimate test.

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Scotland. 1994. As the Criminal Justice Bill clamps down on UK rave culture, 'Beats' tells the story of two best mates discovering music, rebellion and the irresistible power of gathered youth.

Set to a soundtrack as eclectic and electrifying as the scene it gave birth to, 'Beats' is the story of the jilted generation.

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The incredible true story of legendary dancer Rudolf Nureyev (Oleg Ivenko) is brought vividly to life by Academy Awardy-nominee Ralph Fiennes and BAFTA-winning screenwriter David Hare.

From Nureyev's poverty-stricken childhood in the Soviet city of Ufa, to his blossoming as a student dancer in Leningrad, to his nail-biting escape from the KGB and defection to the West at the height of the Cold War, The White Crow is a gripping, revelatory look at a unique artist who transformed the world of ballet forever.

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Gentle, shy Mr. Hoppy (Dustin Hoffman) is retired and lives alone, with only his beautiful balcony garden for company. But Mr Hoppy has a secret. He is hopelessly, passionately in love with the lovely, effervescent Mrs. Silver (Judi Dench) who lives downstairs. But unfortunately for Mr. Hoppy, Mrs.

Silver is more interested in her beloved pet tortoise, Alfie. When Mrs. Silver confides in him that she wishes Alfie would grow, Mr. Hoppy hatches an intricate plan to win his true love's heart...with a little help from Alfie and 99 of his fellow tortoises.

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Based on a true story, 'Vita and Virginia' details the passionate relationship between literary trailblazer Virginia Woolf (Elizabeth Debicki), and enigmatic aristocrat Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton).

When their paths cross, the magnetic Vita decides the beguiling, stubborn and gifted Virginia will be her next conquest, no matter the cost. The ensuing relationship leads to the birth of Woolf's bold, experimental novel 'Orlando'. A daring celebration of an unconventional bond, and a vivid exploration of gender, sexuality, creativity and passion, 'Vita and Virginia' details the love story of two women - two writers - who smashed through social barriers to find solace in their forbidden connection.

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After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down Balthazar Bratt, the latest bad guy to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis.

But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother - a brother who desperately wishes to follow in his twin's despicable footsteps - one former super-villain will rediscover just how good it feels to be bad.

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Guy Ritchie brings his dynamic style to the classic Excalibur myth that traces Arthur's journey from the streets to the throne. When his father is murdered and his uncle seizes the crown, Arthur is robbed of his birthright and must grow up the hard way in the back alleys of the city.

But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy.