FREE movies for September from the Matawan-Aberdeen Library

Monday, September 9 – Storm Boy

A beautiful and contemporary retelling of Colin Thiele's classic Australian tale. 'Storm Boy' has grown up to be Michael Kingley, a successful retired businessman and grandfather. When Kingley starts to see images from his past that he can't explain, he is forced to remember his long-forgotten childhood, growing up on an isolated coastline with his father. He recounts to his grand-daughter the story of how, as a boy, he rescued and raised an extraordinary orphaned pelican, Mr Percival. Their remarkable adventures and very special bond has a profound effect on all their lives.

Starring: Jai Courtney, Geoffrey Rush, Finn Little
Release Year: 2019
Rating: PG (for some thematic elements, mild peril and brief language)
Running Time: 98 Minutes

Monday, September 16 – Aladdin
Disney’s live-action adaptation of its animated classic. A kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin vies for the love of the beautiful princess Jasmine, the princess of Agrabah. When he finds a magic lamp, he uses a genie's magic power to make himself a prince in order to marry her. He is also on a mission to stop the powerful Jafar who plots to steal the magic lamp that could make his deepest wishes come true.

Starring: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott
Release Year: 2019
Rating: PG (for some action, peril)
Running Time: 128 Minutes

Monday, September 23 – Dog’s Journey
A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through reincarnation and the lives of the humans he meets. Bailey is living the good life on the Michigan farm of his "boy," Ethan and Ethan's wife Hannah. He even has a new playmate: Ethan and Hannah's baby granddaughter, CJ. The problem is that CJ's mom, Gloria, decides to take CJ away. As Bailey's soul prepares to leave this life for a new one, he makes a promise to Ethan to find CJ and protect her at any cost. Thus begins Bailey's adventure through multiple lives filled with love, friendship and devotion as he, CJ, and CJ's best friend Trent experience joy and heartbreak, music and laughter, and few really good belly rubs.

Starring: Dennis Quaid, Marg Helgenberger, Kathryn Prescott
Release Year: 2019
Rating: PG (for thematic content, some peril and rude humor)
Running Time: 108 Minutes

Monday, September 30 – Don’t Talk to Irene
Our last film of August was seniors being cheerleaders. We have a different twist here. When Irene, the fattest girl in high school, gets suspended, she must endure two weeks of community service at a retirement home. Following her passion for cheer-leading, she secretly signs up the senior residents to audition for a talent-search reality show to prove that you don't need to be physically "perfect" to be perfectly AWESOME. “There's a warm-hearted tale here suffused with wit and a positive and life-affirming message about having the confidence to achieve your goals in the face of adversity." - Bruce DeMara, Toronto Star

Starring: Anastasia Phillips, Bruce Gray, Geena Davis
Release Year: 2016
Rating: not rated (suggested TV-14)
Running Time: 82 Minutes

All movies are FREE and do not require registration.
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