We seem to be hurtling through March at a rapid pace and April will be on us before we know it. Therefore, this seems like a good time to take a look at the films we can expect to be released in April and plan in viewing times for any must sees.
Sonic The Hedgehog
Released 1st April
Rated PG
Sonic is back, but unfortunately so is Dr Robotnik and this time he’s brought Knuckles to help him in his bid to find the emerald that can destroy civilisation.
Sonic, with the help of tails, must go on a journey to stop Dr Robotnik and save the day.
The Bad Guys
Released 1st April
Rated PG
When legendary criminals Mr Shark, Mr Snake, Mr Piranha, Ms Tarantula and Mr Wolf are finally caught after taking on one heist too many, there is only one thing that can save them from prison – becoming model citizens.
With the help of Professor Marmalade the gang try to pull of the biggest con of all, making people believe they have turned good.
True Things
Released 1st April
Staring Ruth Wilson as Kate, a benefit claims worker living in a sleepy seaside town. We follow Kate as she is seduced by an ex-con (Tom Burke) and jumps straight into the romance despite pressure from friends and family to find stability in her life.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Released 8th April
Rated PG-13
As dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald moves on with his plans to seize control of the wizarding world, Albus Dumbledore entrusts our favourite Magizoologist with a dangerous mission. Newt Scamander leads the witches, wizards and muggle on encounters with new and old beasts and into clashes with Grindlewald’s legion of followers. But how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?
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The Outfit
Release 8th April
Rated R
Set in Chicago we join Leonard an English Tailor who, alongside his assistant, makes clothes for the local gangster family.
When two killers appear at his door one night in need of a favour, Leonard gets caught up in deception and murder.
The Lost City
Released 15th April
Rated PG-13
Reclusive author Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock) is on tour promoting her latest book when she is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes she can lead him to the lost treasure described in her novel.
Alan (Channing Tatum) is the books cover model who is determined to prove he can be a real hero and sets of to rescue Loretta.
The Northman
Released 15th April
Set in 10th century Iceland the story revolves around a Nordic prince who witnesses the death of his farther at the hands of an enemy and sets of on a journey to seek revenge. This all star cast features Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Bjork and Willem Dafoe.
Father Stu
Released 15th April
Rated R
Following the life of Stuart Long who, following the end of his boxing career through injury, moves to Los Angeles to find money and fame. Whilst working at a supermarket he meets a Sunday school teacher and starts attending church in a bid to impress her. This starts a journey from self destruction to redemption.
Operation Mincemeat
Released 15th April
Rated PG-13
Set in the period of World War 2, Operation Mincemeat tells the story of the soldiers facing the challenge of keeping the invasion force protected from the entrenched German firepower.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Released 22nd April
A cash strapped actor, Nicolas Cage, accepts $1 million to attend a wealthy super fan’s birthday party. However, the plot twists when Cage is recruited by the CIA to go undercover. Cage finds himself channeling his characters to make it through the night in one piece.
Downton Abbey A New Era
Released 29th April
Rated PG
This follow up to the original TV series and 2019 film sees the Crawley as the Dowager Countess unexpectedly inherits a Villa. The family take a grand journey to the South of France in a bid to uncover the mystery behind the inheritence.
