8 Movies to See Over Thanksgiving Weekend—Whatever Mood You're In

Moana
Disney will introduce its first Polynesian protagonist this fall in a coming-of-age tale that everyone in your family will enjoy. It tells the story of a young girl, Moana (Auli'i Cravalho), who embarks on an epic adventure of self-discovery and empowerment. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson plays her companion and powerful demigod, Maui. (Out Wednesday, Nov. 23.)

Lion
Slumdog Millionaire’s Dev Patel stars as Saroo Brierley, a man who sets out to find his birth parents after getting lost on a train as a child and being separated from them for more than two decades. It’s a heart-wrenching puzzle full of scant clues and seemingly insurmountable obstacles, based on the bestselling non-fiction novel, A Long Way from Home. Rooney Mara and Nicole Kidman also star. (Out Friday, Nov. 25.)

Allied
Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard star in this historical drama as a couple who find themselves under the government microscope during the WWII era. It's a timeless tale that depicts the pressure and the politics that pull at the fabric of relationships in times of war. (Out Wednesday, Nov. 23.)

Almost Christmas
If The Preacher's Wife, Last Holiday, or This Christmas are among your favorite holiday flicks, then get ready to add this one to that list! It follows a hilariously dysfunctional family as they gather for their first holiday since the death of their beloved matriarch. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and in the end, you'll get the warm and fuzzies as you're reminded of the true meaning of family. Gabrielle Union, Danny Glover, and Oscar-winner Mo'Nique star. (Now playing.)

Bad Santa 2
Even though it's been more than a decade since the first installment of this comedy franchise debuted in 2003, the image of a Santa-suit clad Billy Bob Thornton spouting off profanities with a cigarette hanging from his lips will forever be ethched into our memories. Thornton is back for part two, which also stars Christina Hendricks and Kathy Bates. (Out Wednesday, Nov. 23.)

Rules Don't Apply
This isn't a conventional love story, but it will tug at your heart strings, nonetheless. The vintage Hollywood flick stars the stunningly beautiful Lily Colins as an aspiring actress, Alden Ehrenreich as her driver and love interest, and Warren Beatty as the illusive billionaire, Howard Hughes—the man both the youngsters work for. Bring your tissues! (Out Wednesday, Nov. 23.)

Miss Sloane
Art seriously imitates life in this Washington D.C. set thriller, which stars Jessica Chastain as Elizabeth Sloane, a powerful lobbyist working to get an amendment passed that would enforce more strict gun control laws. But, as we've seen in real life, this is no easy feat against her merciless opponents. Gugu Mbatha-Raw also stars (Out limited on Friday, Nov. 25, before going wide on Friday, Dec. 9.)

Bleed for This
We’ve seen our fair share of true boxing stories over the last few years, but we’re especially excited about this one. Miles Teller stars as the brute Rhode Island fighter Vinny "The Pazmanian Devil" Pazienza, whose hard-earned ascension to stardom is derailed by a near-fatal car accident. Against all odds, Vinny must fight his way back to the top. Katey Sagal and Aaron Eckhart also star. (Now playing.)