Exciting Movies Hitting the Cinema This Week, December 11-17, 2023

Looking for some cinematic adventures this week? Check out our week-by-week guide to every new movie premiering in UAE theaters. Find out about their release date, plot, movie ratings, and more!

Wonka

The Story will focus on a young Willy Wonka and his adventures before opening the world’s most famous chocolate factory.

Release Date: 14 December 2023

Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Timothee Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Jim Carter, Olivia Colman

Language: English

The Boy and The Heron

A young boy named Mahito yearning for his mother ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship, from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.

 

Release Date: 14 December 2023

Starring: Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Takuya Kimura

Language: Japanese

Boudica: Queen of War

In an action film inspired by true events, Boudica's husband, the noble King Prasutagus, is slain, and her children are brutally taken from her by ruthless Roman conquerors. Stripped of her land and forced into subservience, Boudica, consumed by grief and burning with a desire for justice, ignites a fiery spirit within her and vows to reclaim her homeland from the clutches of the Romans. Boudica leads her army in a desperate assault against the Roman forces, where the fate of her people and her own destiny hang in the balance.

Release Date: 14 December 2023

Starring: Olga Kurylenko, Peter Franzén, Clive Standen

Language: English

Little Bone Lodge

Set during a vicious storm, two criminal brothers on the run seek refuge in a desolate farmhouse. Taking the resident family captive, they find the household's dark secrets of its own.

Release Date: 14 December 2023

Starring: Joely Richardson, Neil Linpow, Sadie Soverall

Language: English

Role Play

A young married couple’s story whose past life's secrets turn their life upside down.

Release Date: 14 December 2023

Starring: Connie Nielsen, David Oyelowo, Kaley Cuoco

Language: English

Mandoob El lil

In the heart of Riyadh, where desperation and opportunity collide, Mandoob brings forth the gripping tale of Fahad Algadaani, a mentally fragile man racing against time to save his ailing father.

Release Date: 14 December 2023

Starring: Mohamed Aldokhei, Mohammed Altawyan, Hajar Alshammari

Language: Arabic

Rajni

In the gripping bilingual thriller "Rajni," siblings Naveen and Gowri find themselves entangled in a web of chaos and danger. As Naveen endeavors to shield Gowri from a looming life threat, the film unravels a mysterious quest to uncover the enigmatic identity of Rajni, weaving a tale of suspense, protection, and family bonds.

Release Date: 14 December 2023

Starring: Namitha Pramod, Kalidas Jayaram, Saiju Kurup, Reba Monica

Language: Malayalam

Marivillin Gopurangal

"Marivillin Gopurangal" is an urban drama infused with situational humor, following the lives of Shinto and Sherin, a modern married couple striving to realize their dreams. The arrival of Shinto's brother Rony and his girlfriend Meenakshi brings a transformative journey, exploring family dynamics, expectations, and acceptance. The film weaves rich moments, from falling in love with life to overcoming fears, fostering healing, and celebrating growth. Ultimately, it's a tale of togetherness and the positive evolution of each character.

Release Date: 15 December 2023

Starring: Indrajith Sukumaran, Shruti Ramachandran, Sarjano Khalid

Language: Malayalam

Saba Nayagan

The protagonist Saba is arrested on public nuisance charges but he realises that the cop who had arrested him is sympathetic to people who are heartbroken in their love life. So, Saba narrates his past breakup stories and what happens next is the twist to the entire plot.

Release Date: 15 December 2023

Starring: Megha Akash, Ashok Selvan, Karthika Muralidharan

Language: Tamil

Marita

Marita, a deceased theater actress, is rumored to have taken her own life on stage out of jealousy. The university's theater group, Sinag Diwa, is being revived by Sandra, a new professor. Strange occurrences haunt the theater as They prepare for a play, and rumors of Marita's vengeful spirit emerge. As opening night approaches, terrifying incidents unfold. The group learns that Marita caused the theater's closure by taking lives. They seek help from a survivor of her attacks to confront and end her malevolent presence.

Release Date: 15 December 2023

Starring: Rhen Escaño, Ashtine Olviga

Language: Tagalog

Fight Club

A young boy Selva chasing his football sports dreams suffers a major setback, and grows into an angry young man who is drawn into conflicts by evil forces involving him and his family, which he must navigate and reform.

Release Date: 15 December 2023

Starring: Vijay Kumar, Kaarthekeyen Santhanam, Shankar Thas

Language: Tamil