The biggest movie releases in South Africa this week

It’s another quiet release week but there’s still plenty of movies worth watching.

Check out this week’s biggest movie releases below:

Hands of Stone

Age restriction: 16 LVSN

Run time: 1hr 51min

Starring: Edgar Ramírez, Usher Raymond, Robert De Niro

Directed by: Jonathan Jakubowicz

Synopsis:

The boxing world will never forget master in-fighter, Roberto “Hands of Stone” Durán, who made his professional debut in 1968 at the tender age of 16 only to retire decades later in 2002 at the age of 50.

This film chronicles the highs and lows of the legendary Panamanian boxer’s career with a special focus on his relationship with world champion trainer, Ray Arcel.

Trolls

Age restriction: PG

Run time: 1h 32min

Starring: Anna Kendrick, Zooey Deschanel, Gwen Stefani

Directed by: Mike Mitchell, Walt Dohrn

Synopsis:

Princess Poppy and Branch live in a colourful, wondrous world where infectiously upbeat Trolls always feel a song coming on… only to find their optimistic way of life under threat.

The crazy and cute duo embark on a hair-raising quest to save their world from the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are never happy until they have a troll in.

Jack Reacher: Never go back

Age restriction: 13 LV

Run time: 1hr 58min

Starring: Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Danika Yarosh

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Synopsis:

Four years on, Jack Reacher returns to the headquarters of his old military unit where he served as a Major in the United States Army Military Police Corps.

Instead of a salute, he’s shrouded in suspicion after being accused of a 16-year-old homicide, opening old wounds and leading him on the trail of a much bigger and darker conspiracy.

When the Bough breaks

Age restriction: 13 LVS

Run time: 1hr 47min

Starring: Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall, Romany Malco

Directed by: Jon Cassar

Synopsis:

John and Laura Taylor have always wanted to start a family.

After trying almost everything, the professional couple find and hire the seemingly perfect Anna to be their surrogate.

As the pregnancy progresses, Anna becomes obsessed with John, which quickly develops into a psychotic fixation and deadly game as the Taylors try to regain control of their lives.