15 Original Upcoming Movies That Might Save Hollywood
9. Manchester By The Sea
Release Date: November 18
What It's About: Following the death of his older brother (Kyle Chandler), Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) becomes his son's guardian, and upon returning to his titular hometown, must also confront his estranged wife Randi (Michelle Williams).
Why It Can Save Hollywood: Kenneth Lonergan has proven with his two films to date (You Can Count On Me, Margaret) that he has a unique knack for expectation-defying, character-driven drama, so why expect any different here?
The movie premiered at this year's Sundance to near-universally positive reviews, and the Oscar buzz is already building, especially for Affleck's performance and Lonergan's original screenplay.
If you're looking for a thoughtful, emotional drama that avoids sappy, melodramatic genre cliches, this could be just the ticket.