In Theaters: ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD, MOLLY'S GAME, PHANTOM THREAD and FILM STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL

This week in theaters there are no new wide releases, just more limited releases hoping to nab a couple of Oscar nominations. Among these hopefuls are Ridley Scott's "All the Money in the World", Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut "Molly's Game", Paul Thomas Anderson's "Phantom Thread" and Paul McGuigan's "Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool".

Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.

ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD

Official Synopsis

ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD follows the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer) and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother Gail (Michelle Williams) to convince his billionaire grandfather (Christopher Plummer) to pay the ransom. When Getty Sr. refuses, Gail attempts to sway him as her son's captors become increasingly volatile and brutal. With her son's life in the balance, Gail and Getty's advisor (Mark Wahlberg) become unlikely allies in the race against time that ultimately reveals the true and lasting value of love over money.

Film Details

• Director: Ridley Scott
  
  
• Starring: Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg, Timothy Hutton, Charlie Plummer
  
  
• Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
  
  
• Running Time: 132 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for language, some violence, disturbing images and brief drug content
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 77% (89 fresh, 27 rotten, score: 7.1/10)
  
• Metacritic: 73 out of 100 (35 positive, 5 mixed, 1 negative).

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MOLLY'S GAME

Official Synopsis

MOLLY'S GAME is based on the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally, unbeknownst to her, the Russian mob. Her only ally was her criminal defense lawyer Charlie Jaffey, who learned that there was much more to Molly than the tabloids led us to believe.

Film Details

• Director: Aaron Sorkin
  
  
• Starring: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Chris O'Dowd
  
  
• Genre: Biography, Drama
  
  
• Running Time: 140 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for language, drug content and some violence
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 80% (114 fresh, 28 rotten, score: 7.2/10)
  
• Metacritic: 71 out of 100 (32 positive, 8 mixed, 1 negative).

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PHANTOM THREAD

Official Synopsis

Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love. With his latest film, Paul Thomas Anderson paints an illuminating portrait both of an artist on a creative journey, and the women who keep his world running. Phantom Thread is Paul Thomas Anderson's eighth movie, and his second collaboration with Daniel Day-Lewis.

Film Details

• Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
  
  
• Starring: Vicky Krieps, Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, Sue Clark, Joan Brown
  
  
• Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
  
  
• Running Time: 130 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for language
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 90% (74 fresh, 8 rotten, score: 8.4/10)
  
• Metacritic: 92 out of 100 (32 positive, 1 mixed, 0 negative).

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FILM STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL

Official Synopsis

Based on Peter Turner's memoir, the film follows the playful but passionate relationship between Turner (Bell) and the eccentric Academy Award (R)-winning actress Gloria Grahame (Bening) in 1978 Liverpool. What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme fatale and her young lover quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort. Their passion and lust for life is tested to the limits by events beyond their control.

Film Details

• Director: Paul McGuigan
  
  
• Starring: Jamie Bell, Annette Bening, Julie Walters, Vanessa Redgrave, Stephen Graham
  
  
• Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
  
  
• Running Time: 105 min.
  
  
• Rating: R for language, some sexual content and brief nudity
  
  

Critical Reception

• Rottentomatoes: 81% (50 fresh, 12 rotten, score: 7.0/10)
  
• Metacritic: 66 out of 100 (12 positive, 5 mixed, 0 negative).

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