If you’re thinking of having a night out at the cinema any time soon then be sure to check out our list of what films are due to be released in October. From remakes of classics, to real life dramatisations, to the biggest and most eagerly awaited blockbusters of the year there is bound to be something here for you.
The Intern – Released October 2nd
Starting a new job can be a difficult challenge, especially if you're already retired. Looking to get back into the game, 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) seizes the opportunity to become a senior intern at an online fashion site. Ben quickly becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway), the boss and founder of the company.
Whittaker's charm, wisdom and sense of humor help him develop a special bond and growing friendship with Jules.
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Macbeth – Released October 2nd
Macbeth, a duke of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth (Michael Fassbender) murders his King (David Thewlis) and takes the throne for himself, only to now be consumed by guilt and paranoia.
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Sicario – Released October 8th
After rising through the ranks of her male-dominated profession, idealistic FBI agent Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) receives a top assignment. Recruited by mysterious government official Matt Graver (Josh Brolin), Kate joins a task force for the escalating war against drugs. Led by the intense and shadowy Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro), the team travels back-and-forth across the U.S.-Mexican border, using one cartel boss (Bernardo Saracino) to flush out a bigger one (Julio Cesar Cedillo).
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Regression – Released October 9th
Set in Minnesota in the 1980s, Regression tells the story of John Gray (David Denick) who is arrested by Detective Bruce Kenner (Ethan Hawke) and accused of having sexually abused his daughter Angela (Emma Watson). Although he doesn't remember anything from the event, he pleads guilty. With the help of a psychologist, he'll relive those moments and eventually accuse a policeman of having participated in the crime. Meanwhile, the local media hints the possibility that everything could have been a satanic cult's doing.
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Pan – Released October 16th
Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter (Levi Miller) finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook (Garrett Hedlund) and the warrior Tiger Lily (Rooney Mara). They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard (Hugh Jackman). Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan.
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Crimson Peak – Released October 16th
Set in Cumbria, in a crumbling mansion in a largely rural and mountainous region of northern England in the late 19th century, young author Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska) falls in love and marries Sir Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston) but then discovers that her charming new husband is not who he appears to be. His home harbors ghostly, mysterious entities, which he and his sister, Lady Lucille Sharpe (Jessica Chastain), desperately and fiercely try to hide.
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The Program – Released October 16th
The true story of the meteoric rise and even greater fall of one of the most celebrated and controversial men in recent history, Lance Armstrong. This tense and suspenseful thriller looks at how one of the greatest deceptions in the modern era was uncovered by Irish sports journalist David Walsh (Chris O’Dowd) who was convinced that Lance Armstrong's (Ben Foster) performances were fuelled by banned substances whilst Armstrong convinced the world he was a hero, winning the Tour de France seven times.
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The Walk – Released October 16th
As a boy, Philippe Petit dreams of performing daring feats for dazzled crowds. As an adult, his life's ambition comes true, becoming a high-wire artist who stares death in the face with every step. Under the guidance of mentor Papa Rudy (Ben Kingsley), the daredevil Frenchman devises a mad plan to walk on a tightrope attached to the north and south towers of the World Trade Center. With help from his team and against all odds, Petit attempts the seemingly impossible stunt on Aug. 7, 1974.
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Spectre – Released October 26th
A cryptic message from the past leads James Bond (Daniel Craig) to Mexico City and Rome, where he meets the beautiful widow (Monica Bellucci) of an infamous criminal. After infiltrating a secret meeting, 007 uncovers the existence of the sinister organization SPECTRE. Needing the help of the daughter of an old nemesis, he embarks on a mission to find her. As Bond ventures toward the heart of SPECTRE, he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy (Christoph Waltz) he seeks.
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