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List of Movies Hitting Theaters This Week: December 23 – December 27

Movies opening in theaters this week:

47 Ronin, starring Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada and Tadanobu Asano, opens in theaters Wednesday, December 25. The sci-fi action film follows a band of samurai as they seek to avenge the death of their leader. Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes, Rated: PG 13

Grudge Match, starring Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Kim Basinger, Alan Arkin and Kevin Hart, opens in theaters on Christmas Day. The comedy tells the story of two aging boxers who come out of retirement for one last fight. Runtime: 1 hour 54 minutes, Rated: PG 13

Justin Bieber's Believe, starring Justin Bieber, Scooter Braun, Pattie Mallette, Usher and Ludacris, opens in theaters on Christmas Day. The documentary focuses on Justin Bieber's life on and off the stage. Runtime: 1 hour 31 minutes, Rated: PG

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Patton Oswalt, Shirley MacLaine, Adam Scott and Kathryn Hahn, opens in theaters Christmas Day. The comedy centers on a day dreamer who finally gets his shot at a real adventure when Life magazine sends him to get a photo for the last print issue. Runtime: 1 hour 54 minutes, Rated: PG

The Wolf of Wall Street, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Jean Dujardin, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler and Jon Bernthal, opens in theaters Christmas Day. The biographical film tells the story of the rise and fall of former stockbroker Jordan Belfort. Runtime: 2 hours 59 minutes, Rated: R

August: Osage County, starring Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Juliette Lewis, Ewan McGregor and Abigail Breslin, opens in limited theaters on Christmas Day. The drama/comedy focuses on the reunion of the strong-willed women of the Weston family. Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes, Rated: R

Lone Survivor, starring Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster, Emile Hirsch, Taylor Kitsch and Eric Bana, opens in limited theaters on Christmas Day. The action/drama film tells the story of the failed "Operation Red Wings" mission in which 3 Navy SEALS were ordered to capture or kill Taliban leader Ahmad Shahd. Runtime: 2 hours 1 minute, Rated: R

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, starring Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Riaad Moosa and Zolani Mkiva, expands to all theaters Christmas Day. The drama chronicles the life of Nelson Mandela. Runtime: 2 hours 19 minutes, Rated: PG 13

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