Get ready to sip on your soda and dive into a bucket of popcorn because December in L.A. is all about amazing movie screenings. Whether you’re into action-packed blockbusters with jaw-dropping special effects or heartfelt indie gems, theaters like Regal Cinema, AMC Theaters, and the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre have you covered. Check out the top movies playing now in Los Angeles and snag your tickets!
1. Nosferatu
Robert Eggers’ highly anticipated Nosferatu is a supernatural horror film that reimagines F. W. Murnau’s iconic 1922 silent movie, which was originally inspired by Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula. This gothic tale explores the dark obsession between a tormented young woman and the fearsome vampire who becomes dangerously infatuated with her, unleashing a wave of terror.
🎭 Genre: Horror, fantasy, mystery
⏳ Duration: 2h 12m
🔞 Rated: R
2. Se7en: 30th Anniversary
Experience David Fincher’s iconic thriller Se7en in IMAX for the first time! Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman star as two cops tracking a brilliant killer whose murders are tied to the Seven Deadly Sins. Set in a grim, rain-soaked city, Fincher’s masterpiece brings a chilling mix of physical, mental, and spiritual terror.
🎭 Genre: Thriller, drama, mystery, crime
⏳ Duration: 2h 10m
🔞 Rated: R
3. A Complete Unknown
In 1961, a 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in New York with his guitar, ready to transform American music. Amid the vibrant music scene and cultural upheaval, he forms deep connections with Greenwich Village icons. His meteoric rise culminates in a groundbreaking performance that changes the world. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A Complete Unknwon, telling the electric true story of his ascent.
🎭 Genre: Drama, biography, music
⏳ Duration: 2h 20m
🔞 Rated: R
4. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
Sheriff Big Nick O’Brien, played by Gerard Butler, relentlessly hunts down Donnie Wilson, who has fled to Europe and is planning another daring heist. O’Shea Jackson Jr. also stars in this high-stakes crime thriller.
🎭 Genre: Thriller, drama, crime, action
⏳ Duration: 2h 24m
🔞 Rated: R
5. Baby Girl
An ambitious CEO risks her career and family when she embarks on a passionate affair with her much-younger intern. Starring iconic Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde, and Antonio Banderas, Babygirl premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2024, where Kidman won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress.
🎭 Genre: Thriller, mystery, crime
⏳ Duration: 1h 54m
🔞 Rated: R
6. Better Man
Better Man tells the true story of Robbie Williams’ rise, fall, and comeback as one of Britain’s greatest entertainers. Directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his wit and spirit. It traces his journey from childhood to his time in Take That and record-breaking solo success.
🎭 Genre: Drama, biography, music
⏳ Duration: 2h 15m
🔞 Rated: R
7. The Last Showgirl
When her show unexpectedly ends after a 30-year run, a seasoned showgirl is forced to plan for her future. Directed by Gia Coppola and written by Kate Gersten, the film stars Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, Billie Lourd, and Jason Schwartzman.
🎭 Genre: Drama
⏳ Duration: 1h 25m
🔞 Rated: R
8. The Fire Inside
The Fire Inside tells the inspiring true story of Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, who becomes the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. With the support of her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, she overcomes immense challenges to reach the top. Yet, even at her peak, Claressa faces new battles, realizing that the real fight is just beginning.
🎭 Genre: Drama, biography, sport
⏳ Duration: 1h 49m
🔞 Rated: PG-13
9. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
The story highlights Gromit’s worry that Wallace has become too reliant on his inventions, a concern that proves valid when Wallace creates a “smart gnome” that appears to develop a mind of its own.
🎭 Genre: Animation, comedy, sci-fi, adventure, family
⏳ Duration: 1h 19m
🔞 Rated: PG
10. Maria
Directed by Pablo Larraín and starring iconic Angelina Jolie, the film follows the legendary opera singer Maria Callas during the final days of her life in 1970s Paris. As she reflects on her identity and past, she confronts the complexities of her life and legacy.
🎭 Genre: Drama, biography,
⏳ Duration: 2h 3m
🔞 Rated: PG-13
11. September 5
Stay after the feature for a pre-recorded Q&A with the cast of September 5. The film reveals the pivotal moment that transformed media coverage and still influences live news today. Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, it follows an American sports broadcasting team as they shift from covering sports to reporting on the Israeli athletes taken hostage.
🎭 Genre: Drama
⏳ Duration: 1h 48m
🔞 Rated: R
12. Homestead
A nuclear bomb detonates in Los Angeles, plunging the nation into unparalleled chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family flee to The Homestead, a quirky prepper’s sanctuary in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions close in, the inhabitants of The Homestead are left questioning how long they can withstand the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed looming at their doorstep.
🎭 Genre: Drama, action
⏳ Duration: 1h 50m
🔞 Rated: PG-13
13. The Room Next Door
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar and starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, the film follows Ingrid and Martha, once close friends who worked together at the same magazine in their youth. After years of separation, they reunite in an intense yet unexpectedly tender situation.
🎭 Genre: Drama
⏳ Duration: 1h 47m
🔞 Rated: PG-13
14. Hard Truths
After his epic historical films Mr. Turner and Peterloo, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Mike Leigh returns to the present with a gritty yet empathetic exploration of family life.
🎭 Genre: Comedy, drama
⏳ Duration: 1hr 37m
🔞 Rated: R
15. The Damned
Starring Odessa Young and Joe Cole, The Damned tells the story of a 19th-century widow faced with an impossible decision after a shipwreck occurs off the coast of her remote fishing outpost during a harsh winter.
🎭 Genre: Horror, drama, mystery
⏳ Duration: 1h 29m
🔞 Rated: No rating