This week sees the release of Matt Damon's highly anticipated sci-fi adventure film The Martian, which is expected to take the box office by storm. The Martian is available on either side of the water for both our UK and US audiences. Michael Fassbender also returns to the screen in his adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. This is only released in the UK but will soon hit the states in December. Take a look at some of the other releases below and catch a movie this weekend.
Out in the UK & US
The Martian
Astronaut Mark Watney is stranded on a hostile planet after being presumed dead when his manned mission to Mars is hit by a storm. To survive, he must draw on his ingenuity and find a way to signal home. Sci-fi adventure starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wiig.
Out in the US
Hell and Back
Three friends Remy, Augie and Curt jokingly break a blood oath and Curt is dragged to hell. Remy, Augie take on a journey of adventure in an attempt to save their friend. Animated comedy starring Nick Swardson, T.J. Miller, Rob Riggle, Mila Kunis and Bob Odenkirk.
Sicario
An FBI agent joins a special task force set up to combat the drug war at the U.S. and Mexico border. Crime drama starring Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro and Jon Bernthal.
Freeheld
After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Laurel Hester and Stacie Andree battle to gain access to Hester's pension benefit. Drama starring Julianne Moore, Ellen Page and Steve Carell.
Out in the UK
Macbeth
A dramatic telling of the original works by William Shakespeare. In the midst of a war torn Scotland and consumed by the knowledge of a forthcoming prophecy, Macbeth attempts to murder the king and take the throne for himself. Drama starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard.
The Intern
Retired widower, Ben Whittaker, becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, under CEO Jules Ostin. Comedy starring Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway and Rene Russo.
