An eclectic, post-holiday set of new releases this week (Jan. 3-7) includes The 355, a gripping spy thriller from director Simon Kinberg, featuring Jessica Chastain, Diane Kruger, Penelope Cruz and Lupita Nyong'o as an all-female foursome of international agents working to recover a very dangerous top-secret weapon—and the latest finely wrought drama from the two-time Oscar winning Iranian master Asfghar Farhadi, A Hero.
Plus, Mickey Rourke highlights The Commando, starring as a DEA agent struggling to protect his family amidst a bout of PTSD, while Noni Hazlehurst takes a memorable turn in JJ Winlove's comedy-drama June Again.
Here's a rundown of the films premiering in theaters and on streaming platforms this week.
355
Director: Simon Kinberg
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Sebastian Stan, Diane Kruger, Penelope Cruz, Edgar Ramirez, Lupita Nyong'o
Where to Watch: In theaters only
June Again
Director: JJ Winlove
Cast: Noni Hazlehurst, Claudia Karvan, Stephen Curry (no, not the basketball player)
Where to Watch: Streaming on Apple TV+
A Hero
Director: Asghar Farhadi
Cast: Amir Jadidi, Mohsen Tanabandeh, Sahar Galdoost
Where to Watch: Limited theatrical release—streaming on Amazon Jan. 21st.
The Commando
Director: Asif Akbar
Cast: Mickey Rourke, Brendan Fehr, Michael Jai White
Where to Watch: In theaters only
The Legend of La Llorona
Director: Patricia Harris Seeley
Cast: Autumn Reeser, Antonio Cupo, Zamia Fandiño, Danny Trejo
Where to Watch: Limited theatrical release—available VOD Jan. 11th.
