13 Movies You Need to Watch in June
Summer plans? Cancel them. Because you're up for at least 13 killer movie nights this month. June brings with it the most exciting all-female-led action movie in years, Ocean's 8, starring Rihanna, Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, and—if you can imagine it—even more badass ladies. And while Claire Danes and Jim Parsons give emotional performances as the parents of a gender-fluid toddler in A Kid Like Jake, Jon Hamm, Jake Johnson, Ed Helms lighten the mood with the hilarious buddy comedy Tag (yes, it's about a game of tag).
Read on for more of the best blockbusters, indie darlings, and long-awaited sequels you need to catch on the big screen this month.
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Action Point
This one is quite literally a wildĀ ride. It centers on D.C. (played by Johnny Knoxville), a kooky daredevil who runs a second-rate amusement park called Action Point, where theĀ main philosophy is fun at all costs—even safety. But when aĀ corporate mega-park comes to town, jeopardizingĀ the future of Action Point, it's up to D.C. and his band of misfit friends to save his happy place. Fans of the old MTV series JackassĀ will recognize the crazy, almost cringe-worthy stunts. (June 1)
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Adrift
A young couple's sailing adventure turns from a joy ride into a horrific encounter in thisĀ big-screen re-telling of a true story. Shailene WoodleyĀ and Sam ClaflinĀ play Tami and Richard, the loversĀ who sets out on aĀ leisurely boat trip fromĀ from Tahiti to San Diego and unknowingly sailĀ directly into one of the most Catastrophic storms in recorded history. (June 1)
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A Kid Like Jake
The emotionalĀ story of two parents (played by Claire Danes and Jim Parsons) navigating the challenges of raising a gender-fluid child who challenges societal norms. With both support and criticism from those in their lives, the duoĀ must traverse the tricky business of modern child rearing, while also keeping their own relationship in-tact. Ann Down, Priyanka Chopra and Octavia Spencer also star. (June 1)
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Alex Strangelove
A funny and heart-warming tale of love, sex, and camaraderieĀ among teensĀ just trying to figure it all out.Ā It follows Alex (played by Daniel Doheny), a high school student who must face his sexuality head-on once the opportunity to lose that ever-illusive v-card presents itself. It's the coming-of-age story we need right now. And bonus points: You can stream this one right from your couch, on Netflix. (June 8)
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Hereditary
This fright film follows the Grahams, a familyĀ that, after the passing of their beloved matriarch,Ā begins to unearth terrifying and sinister truths about their ancestry. The more they learn, the more danger they seem to be in. Yikes.Ā Toni Collette and Ann Dowd star. (June 8)
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Ocean's 8
Move over, Danny—it's your sister's turn to take the lead. Debbie Ocean (played byInStyle's June cover star Sandra Bullock) is fresh out of jail, so what's the first thing she does?Gather a motleyĀ crew of badass women to pull off a jewelry heist at the Met Gala, of course! Helena Bonham Carter, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling,Ā Rihanna, and AwkwafinaĀ comprise the girl gang, but keep your eyes peeled for the dozens upon dozens of A-list cameos.Ā If you only see one movie this month, it should probably be this one. (June 8)
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The Incredibles 2
It's been 14 long years sinceĀ The IncrediblesĀ hit theaters, and fans have been patiently waiting for part two everĀ since word of a sequel got out. The wait is finally over. This time around, the superhero fam is dealing with a new family dynamic, where mom ElastigirlĀ (voiced by Holly Hunter) is busy saving the world, while dad Mr. Incredible (voiced by Craig T. Nelson), is holding down the household. It's a family friendly option that parents will enjoy, too. (June 15)
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Tag
Every friend group has its traditions, and the squad in this flickĀ is no different.Ā One month out of every yearĀ is dedicated to an elaborate game of tag thatĀ sees every participant traversing the countryĀ andĀ risking it all for the game. Who says you have to grow up?Ā Jon Hamm, Jake Johnson, Ed Helms, Isla Fisher, Rashida Jones and Jeremy Renner are just a few of the facesĀ you'll recognize. (June 15)
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are back as paleontologists Owen Grady and Claire DearingĀ for another bout of dino madness. This time, the island's dormant volcano begins to erupt, promptingĀ Owen and Claire to spring into action to saveĀ the remaining dinosaurs from danger. OG Jeff Goldblum also reprises his role as Ian Malcolm. (June 22)
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Under the Silver Lake
This indie crime drama centers on a young man named Sam (playedĀ by Andrew Garfield)Ā who becomes enchanted by an enigmatic woman namedĀ Sarah (played by Riley Keough). When SarahĀ suddenly disappears, Sam sets out on a quest across Los Angeles to find her, but it turns out to be way more than he bargained for. (June 22)
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Sicario: Day of the Soldado
Josh BrolinĀ is back as agent Matt Graver, facing off once again against Alejandro GillickĀ (played by Benicio Del Toro) and his cartel as they start trafficking something extremely dangerousĀ across the U.S. border: terrorists. (June 29)
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Uncle Drew
Buckle up for the road trip of the summer! Disgraced basketball coach Dax (played by the hilariousĀ Lil Rel Howery) sets out to reunite aĀ group of aging street ball playersĀ so that he can enter into a prestigious tournament and redeem himself to his rivals. NBA star Kyrie Irving stars as the legendary Uncle Drew, the leader of the pack and the glue needed to pullĀ the team back together. If you look past the prosthetics and graying wigs, you might also recognize Shaq, Nate Robinson, J.B. Smoove, Reggie Miller, and Chris Webber. Tiffany Haddish also stars. (June 29)
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Woman Walks Ahead
If you're a fan of period pieces, then this is the movie you'll love the most this month. Jessica Chastain stars as Catherine Weldon, a portrait painter in the 1890s who travels from New York to Dakota for the opportunity to paint Lakota leaderĀ Sitting Bull (played byĀ Michael Greyeyes). But as the struggle of the Lakota people heightens, Weldon finds herself entangled in the dispute between the tribe and the American government. Sam Rockwell also stars. (June 29)