2 Days in New York
A Frenchwoman and her American boyfriend, each with a child from a previous relationship, try to survive a surprise visit from her family in this sequel to the 2007 film "2 Days in Paris." With Julie Delpy and Chris Rock. Written by Delpy, Alexia Landeau and Alexandre Nahon. Directed by Delpy. Magnolia Pictures
The Awakening
In post-World War I England, an expert at debunking supernatural hoaxes visits a boarding school to investigate a series of ghost sightings. With Rebecca Hall, Dominic West and Imelda Staunton. Written by Stephen Volk and Nick Murphy. Directed by Murphy. Cohen Media Group
The Campaign
When a long-running congressman commits a public gaffe ahead of an upcoming election, two wealthy CEOs arrange for a puppet candidate to challenge him. With Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis and Jason Sudeikis. Written by Chris Henchy and Shawn Harwell. Directed by Jay Roach. Warner Bros. Pictures
Hope Springs
Decades into a devoted marriage, a wife persuades her skeptical husband to see a renowned couple's therapist in hopes of re-igniting their spark. With Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell. Written by Vanessa Taylor. Directed by David Frankel. Columbia Pictures
Aug. 15
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
A childless married couple who can't conceive fantasize about what their child would be like, and shortly afterward a mysterious young boy enters their lives. With Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, Dianne Wiest and C.J. Adams. Written and directed by Peter Hedges. Walt Disney Pictures
Aug. 17
The Expendables 2
After a seemingly routine mission is botched, a band of mercenaries seek revenge against an adversary and discover a global threat along the way. With Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li and Dolph Lundgren. Written by Richard Wenk, Ken Kaufman, David Agosto and Stallone. Directed by Simon West. Lionsgate
Higher Ground
This documentary follows 11 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans as they attempt to scale a Himalayan mountain and cope with their traumatic experiences on the battlefield. Directed by Michael Brown. Red Flag Releasing
ParaNorman
In this animated film, a misunderstood boy who can communicate with the dead is called upon to save the day when his small town is overrun by zombies. With the voices of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tucker Albrizzi and Casey Affleck. Written by Chris Butler. Directed by Butler and Sam Fell. In 3-D. Focus Features
Sparkle
In Motown-era Detroit, a talented young singer tries to balance a new romance with her manager, her family life and her ambition to become a star. With Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke and Mike Epps. Written by Mara Brock Akil. Directed by Salim Akil. TriStar Pictures
A Frenchwoman and her American boyfriend, each with a child from a previous relationship, try to survive a surprise visit from her family in this sequel to the 2007 film "2 Days in Paris." With Julie Delpy and Chris Rock. Written by Delpy, Alexia Landeau and Alexandre Nahon. Directed by Delpy. Magnolia Pictures
In post-World War I England, an expert at debunking supernatural hoaxes visits a boarding school to investigate a series of ghost sightings. With Rebecca Hall, Dominic West and Imelda Staunton. Written by Stephen Volk and Nick Murphy. Directed by Murphy. Cohen Media Group
The Campaign
When a long-running congressman commits a public gaffe ahead of an upcoming election, two wealthy CEOs arrange for a puppet candidate to challenge him. With Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis and Jason Sudeikis. Written by Chris Henchy and Shawn Harwell. Directed by Jay Roach. Warner Bros. Pictures
Hope Springs
Decades into a devoted marriage, a wife persuades her skeptical husband to see a renowned couple's therapist in hopes of re-igniting their spark. With Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell. Written by Vanessa Taylor. Directed by David Frankel. Columbia Pictures
Aug. 15
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
A childless married couple who can't conceive fantasize about what their child would be like, and shortly afterward a mysterious young boy enters their lives. With Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, Dianne Wiest and C.J. Adams. Written and directed by Peter Hedges. Walt Disney Pictures
Aug. 17
The Expendables 2
After a seemingly routine mission is botched, a band of mercenaries seek revenge against an adversary and discover a global threat along the way. With Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li and Dolph Lundgren. Written by Richard Wenk, Ken Kaufman, David Agosto and Stallone. Directed by Simon West. Lionsgate
Higher Ground
This documentary follows 11 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans as they attempt to scale a Himalayan mountain and cope with their traumatic experiences on the battlefield. Directed by Michael Brown. Red Flag Releasing
ParaNorman
In this animated film, a misunderstood boy who can communicate with the dead is called upon to save the day when his small town is overrun by zombies. With the voices of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tucker Albrizzi and Casey Affleck. Written by Chris Butler. Directed by Butler and Sam Fell. In 3-D. Focus Features
Sparkle
In Motown-era Detroit, a talented young singer tries to balance a new romance with her manager, her family life and her ambition to become a star. With Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke and Mike Epps. Written by Mara Brock Akil. Directed by Salim Akil. TriStar Pictures
