"The Book Thief"
A young girl transforms the lives of those around her when she is sent to live with a foster family in Nazi Germany in this adaptation of the novel by Markus Zusak. With Sophie Nelisse, Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson. Written by Michael Petroni. Directed by Brian Percival. (PG-13)

"Nebraska"
Having received a sweepstakes letter in the mail, a cantankerous father thinks he’s struck it rich and wrangles his son into taking a road trip to claim the fortune. With Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb and Stacy Keach. Written by Bob Nelson. Directed by Alexander Payne. (R)

"Oldboy"
Director Spike Lee’s version of Chan-wook Park’s searing 2003 hit, "Oldboy," about a man seeking revenge after being mysteriously drugged, kidnapped and locked up, with no human contact, for 20 years. With Josh Brolin and Elizabeth Olsen. (R)

"Philomena"
An Irish woman enlists a journalist to help her track down the out-of-wedlock son she was forced by her Catholic community to give away for adoption in this drama based on Martin Sixsmith’s 2009 book "The Lost Child of Philomena Lee." With Steve Coogan and Judi Dench. Written by Coogan and Jeff Pope. Directed by Stephen Frears. (R)