Wide-release film synopses from the Los Angeles Times.

OPENING FRIDAY

“A Hard Day”

A homicide detective (Lee Sun-kyun) accidentally kills a man and tries to hide the body in his mother’s coffin. In Korean with English subtitles. (Not rated, 1:50) At Pearlridge West

“Gemma Bovery”

A British beauty (Gemma Arterton) and her husband (Jason Flemyng) move to a charming old farmhouse in France, where her life begins to parallel Flaubert’s “Madame Bovary.” With Fabrice Luchini. Written by Anne Fontaine and Pascal Bonitzer. Directed by Fontaine. (R, 1:39) At Kahala 8

“Paper Towns”

When his enigmatic crush (Cara Delevingne) disappears after taking him on an all-night adventure, a dorky high school student (Nat Wolff) follows a trail of clues to track her down. Written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber. Directed by Jake Schreier. (PG-13, 1:49)

“Pixels”

When aliens misinterpret videos of classic arcade games as a declaration of war and use them as models for an invasion of Earth, an old-school joystick jockey (Adam Sandler) is enlisted to fend them off. With Kevin James and Michelle Monaghan. Written by Tim Herlihy and Timothy Dowling. Directed by Chris Columbus. (PG-13, 1:38)

“Southpaw”

When a lefty boxing champ (Jake Gyllenhaal) known for his brutal but effective style suffers a personal tragedy, he teams with a hard-bitten former pugilist (Forest Whitaker) to fight his way back to redemption. With Rachel McAdams. Written by Kurt Sutter and Richard Wenk. Directed by Antoine Fuqua. (R, 2:04)

NOW PLAYING

‘Amy’

A documentary about the late singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, including her rise to fame and her struggles with relationship troubles, media attention and substance abuse. Directed by Asif Kapadia. (R, 2:01) At Kahala 8

“Ant-Man”

A master thief (Paul Rudd) seeking redemption dons a suit that allows him to shrink in size but increase in strength to face down a new generation of threats. With Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas and Corey Stoll. Written by Rudd and Adam McKay. Directed by Peyton Reed. (PG-13, 1:57)

“Bajrangi Bhaijaan”

(Not reviewed)

A man (Salman Khan) helps a young mute Pakistani girl (Harshaali Malthotra), who is lost in India, find her way home to her motherland. With Kareena Kapoor. (Not rated, 2:34) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

"The Breakup Playlist”

(Not reviewed)

Piolo Pascual and Sarah Geronimo star in a Filipino romantic drama about an aspiring singer and rock band leader who develop feelings for each other when they work together on a song. In Filipino with English subtitles. (Not rated, 1:30) At Kapolei and Pearlridge West

"The Gallows”

Twenty years after an accident killed the lead actor of a high school play, students at the same small-town school resurrect the failed stage production, but things don’t go as planned. With Cassidy Gifford, Ryan Shoos and Reese Mishler. Written and directed by Chris Lofing and Travis Cluff. (R, 1:20)

“Infinitely Polar Bear”

After a nervous breakdown lands him in a mental hospital, a bipolar 1970s father (Mark Ruffalo) becomes the primary caretaker for his two young daughters while his wife (Zoe Saldana) gets her MBA. With Imogene Wolodarsky. Written and directed by Maya Forbes. (R, 1:28) At Kahala 8

“Inside Out”

An 11-year-old girl and her family move to a new city, prompting her five personified emotions to help guide her through the transition in this animated film. With the voices of Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black and Mindy Kaling. Written by Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley. Directed by Docter and Ronnie del Carmen. (PG, 1:35)

“Jurassic World”

At an island theme park where dinosaurs have been resurrected through science, a new genetically engineered specimen escapes confinement and plunges the park into chaos. With Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Vincent D’Onofrio. Written by Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow. Directed by Trevorrow. In 3-D. (PG-13, 2:04)

“Magic Mike XXL”

The strip-dancing guys go on a road trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., where they plan to give their last performance. With Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Matt Bomer, Matthew McConaughey, Michael Strahan and Amber Heard. (R, 1:55)

“Minions”

The capsule-shaped creatures known as Minions search for a new evil mastermind to follow in this spinoff of the “Despicable Me” animated films. With the voices of Sandra Bullock and Jon Hamm. Written by Brian Lynch. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda. In 3-D. (PG, 1:28)

“Mr. Holmes”

In 1947, an aging Sherlock Holmes faces the end of his days in a remote seaside farmhouse, where he begins to rely on his housekeeper’s young son and revisits the unsolved case that forced him into retirement. With Ian McKellen, Laura Linney and Milo Parker. Written by Jeffrey Hatcher. Directed by Bill Condon. (PG, 1:34) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and Kahala 8

“Northern Limit Line”

A South Korean naval thriller based on the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong in 2002. Stars Kim Moo-Yeol, Jin Goo, Lee Hyun Woo and Lee Wan. Directed by Kim Hak-soon. (Not rated, 2:10) At Pearlridge West

“Spy”

When her partner (Jude Law) falls off the grid and other top agents are compromised, a desk-bound CIA analyst (Melissa McCarthy) is sent into the field to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer. With Jason Statham and Rose Byrne. Written and directed by Paul Feig. (R, 2:00) At Dole Cannery Stadium 18

“Terminator Genisys”

Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as the Terminator in a reboot of James Cameron’s sci-fi classic. With Emilia Clarke, Jason Clarke and Jai Courtney. Directed by Alan Taylor. (PG-13, 1:59)

“Trainwreck”

A hard-living men’s magazine writer (Amy Schumer) who doesn’t believe in monogamy is thrown for a loop when she starts to fall for her latest profile subject, an endearing sports doctor (Bill Hader). With Brie Larson. Written by Schumer. Directed by Judd Apatow. (R, 2:02)

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

Royal Opera House: “Guillaume Tell”

Damiano Michieletto makes his Royal Opera House directorial debut with Rossini’s masterpiece starring Gerald Finley. Antonio Pappano conducts. 7 p.m. TuesdayJuly 28 and 2 p.m. WednesdayJuly 29 at Kahala 8, $20

“Cast Party: Podcast Festival LIVE”

A celebration of podcasting with original stories and performances by some of biggest hosts, live from the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. 8 p.m. TuesdayJuly 28 at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $18.85

Met Summer Encore: “Aida”

Verdi’s Egyptian epic stars Liudmyla Monastyrska, Roberto Alagna, Olga Borodina and George Gagnidze. 7 p.m. WednesdayJuly 29 at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $13.09

“All Work All Play: The Pursuit of Esports Glory Live”

Go behind the scenes of Season 9 of the Intel Extreme Masters, a pro video game tour. The documentary is followed by a panel discussion with Michael “Carmac” Blicharz, managing director of Pro Gaming at Turtle Entertainment. 7:30 p.m. ThursdayJuly 30 at Dole Cannery Stadium 18, $15.70

ARTHOUSE

DORIS DUKE THEATRE

Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St. (532-8768, honolulumuseum.org); $10, $8 for members

Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2015

Through Aug. 1, $10, $8 for members.

’70 e Tal’

1 p.m. Friday

Modern surfers rip on classic boards. In Portuguese with English subtitles. (2014, Brazil, 1:10)

Screens with:

‘Surf’s Up in the Algarve’

Highlights the little-known surf region within Europe. (2014, Portugal, 0:05)

‘Endless Ocean’

A surfer and his grandson seek the mythical waves off the Azores. In Portuguese with English subtitles. (2014, 0:24)

‘Attractive Distractions’

7:30 p.m. Friday and Thursday

Twelve up-and-coming young surfers embark on a worldwide journey to places such as Portugal, New Zealand, Mentawais Islands in Indonesia and Australia. (2014, Hawaii, 1:02)

Screens with:

‘Bird Is the Word’

Collection of surfing clips featuring Keala Naihe on Hawaii island and Oahu’s North Shore. (2014, Hawaii, 0:08)

‘The Brothers Carvalho’

Meet surf-loving brothers Nathan and Roy Carvalho, who hail from Kauai. (2014, Hawaii, 0:03)

‘Spring Brk’

Hawaii island’s Keala Naihe enjoys spring break in Hawaii and the South Pacific. (2015, Hawaii, 0:03)

‘Kama the Surfing Pig’

Follow the adventures of the extraordinary pig that follows his surfing father’s "hoof prints" in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, surfing a secret island no pig has surfed before. Features Kai Holt, Kama and baby Kama II. (2015, Hawaii, 0:07)

‘Strange Rumblings in Shangri La’

1 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday

Shot on 16 mm film in the spirit of classics by Bruce Brown and Jacques Cousteau, Joe G. presents a mix of high-energy surfing and stunning cinematography to document a worldwide journey stemming from frigid Iceland to tropical Mozambique to dreamy French beach breaks and the exotic islands off of Brazil. Winner of Best Cinematography at the Florida Surf Film Festival. (2014, Australia, 1:00)

Screens with:

‘The Hunt for Hipmasama’

Follow British pro surfer Oli Adams as he stumbles upon a grainy picture of a mysterious wave on a remote British island, sparking an eight-year journey to track down the mythical phenomenon. Winner of Best British Film at the London Surf Film Festival. (2014, U.K., 0:30)

‘Arctic Swell: Surfing the Ends of the Earth’

Photographer Chris Burkard captures pro surfers Patrick Millin, Brett Barley and Chadd Konig in action as they brave subzero temperatures in the Arctic Circle. (2014, 0:08)

‘The Winter Surf’

Unbeknownst to many, South Korea has its share of beautiful waves. Directed and produced by Donggi Kim and Seong Eun Kim. (2014, South Korea, 0:06)

‘California Dreaming’

Surfer James Perry manages to escape to "the dreamier side of the pond" in the midst of one of Britain’s stormiest winters. Directed by Simon Cotter. (2014, U.K., 0:05)

‘Unpredictable Happiness’

Join big-wave surfer Ollie O’Flaherty during winter on the west coast of Ireland. Directed by James Skerritt. (2014, Ireland, 0:04)

‘Oney Anwar: Chasing the Dream’

4 p.m. Sunday

The inspiring story of the Indonesian pro surfer. (2014, Australia/U.K./Indonesia, 0:41)

Screens with:

‘Gathering’

Dave Rastovich rides the far-north coast of New South Wales. (2014, Australia, 0:20)

‘Still Swell at 85’

The story of Australia’s oldest competitive surfer, Barry "Magoo" McGuigan. Winner of Best International Short at the London Surf Film Festival. (2014, Australia, 0:04)

‘Chasing Unicorns’

Maori-Australian-Indonesian surfer Tai "Buddha" Graham chases swells, or "unicorns," throughout the archipelago. (2014, Indonesia, 0:07)

‘Black + Blue’

Director Eugenio Barcelloni offers an interesting perspective that contrasts nature, pollution, culture and surf on the island of Bali. Multiple award winner at the Recco International Surf Film Festival. (2014, Indonesia, 0:10)

‘Breaking the Wave’ (‘Rompiendo la Ola’)

7:30 p.m. Sunday

One of the first documentaries out of Panama, this film recounts the struggles of Alejandro "El Cholito" Alfonso, Deivis Godoy and Juan Carlos "Oli" Gonzalez. In Spanish with English subtitles. (2014, Panama/Brazil, 1:14)

Screens with:

‘The Fisherman’s Son: The Spirit of Ramon Navarro’

Thanks to a surfer who gave him his board, Ramon makes his way to the top of the big-wave surfing world. In Spanish with English subtitles. (2015, U.S./Chile, 0:29)

‘Deja Vu’

A surf journey along the Basque Coast. (2014, Spain, 0:04)

‘Rail to Rail’

A Salvadoran grows up with a borrowed bodyboard. In Spanish with English subtitles. (2014, Australia/Guatemala, 0:04)

‘Expencive Porno Movie’

7:30 p.m. Monday

Tin Ojeda’s movie, shot entirely on 16 mm film, features surfers including Dane Peterson, Kassia Meador, Alex Knost and Ryan Burch. Winner of the Factor Award at the London Surf Film Festival. (2014, 0:45)

Screens with:

‘The Fortune Wild’

Explores the shores off British Columbia. (2014, Canada, 0:22)

‘De Passage: Just Passing Through’

Stars surfers Taylor Knox, Alana Blanchard, Shane Dorian, Paige Maddison, Rob Machado, Kai Otton, Luke Davis, Nick Rozsa, Mick Fanning and Mikala Jones. Directed by Russell Brownley and Mark Tesi. (2014, 0:23)

‘Invasion. The Right Pointbreak: Safi’

This sci-fi surf adventure finds Jerome Sahyoun and Axi Muniain taking on night surfing in Morocco. (2014, France, 0:06)

‘If in Doubt, Paddle Out’

Andrew Blackman’s Scandinavian take on the cult classic "Point Break." (2014, New Zealand/Denmark/Portugal, 0:08)

‘Wake Unto Blue’

5 p.m. Tuesday, with special guest filmmaker/curator/author Anna Trent Moore, who will discuss the making of the film and birth of surf filmmaking.

Moore, the daughter of big-wave surfing pioneer Buzzy Trent, uses archival footage from surf-film pioneer Bud Browne to create this film about surfing in the early 1950s and ’60s. (2009, 0:45)

‘Ocean Driven’

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, with special appearances by surfer and co-director Chris Bertish and co-director Nadia Tarlow.

Focuses on South African big-wave surfing champion Chris Bertish with action footage from the start of a new era in surfing up until 2010, when he surprised the world by taking on the biggest waves ever paddled into and surfed at Mavericks Big Wave Invitational Event in Half Moon Bay, Calif., minutes after nearly drowning. (2015, South Africa, 0:56)

Screens with:

‘Much Better Now’

A forgotten book is knocked over by the wind, and a bookmark that has been stuck in its pages gets to enjoy the ride of its life. (2011, Portugal/Austria, 0:06)

‘What the Sea Gives Me’

1 p.m. Wednesday

Pierce and Petra Kavanagh showcase man’s relationship with the sea through the eyes of 12 individuals whose destinies are connected to the ocean. Winner of Best Cinematography at the London Surf Film Festival. (2014, 1:03)

Screens with:

‘Surf Town’

Matt Luttrell, editor of the surf magazine called trim, directs this short film that focuses on Todd Pinder. (2015, 0:07)

‘Into the Mind of Greg Long’

Showcases the decorated big-wave surfer. (2010, 0:05)

‘The Coast’

Surfer Hayden Peters awaits the diagnosis of his life-threatening condition. (2015, 0:07)

‘ICON: Mike Coots on Loving the Tiger Shark That Took His Leg’

Even after being attacked by a tiger shark, Mike Coots continues living graciously. (2014, 0:05)

‘Ode to California’

The ocean off Northern California is not always what it seems. (2010, 0:08)

‘Beyond the Surface’

1 p.m. Thursday

This surf documentary follows India’s first female surfer, Ishita Malaviya, and fellow wave riders Crystal Thornburg-Homcy, Liz Clark, Lauren Hill, Emi Koch and Kate Baldwin, who journey through southern India. (2014, U.S./India, 0:46)

Screens with:

‘Saturday 6:27 a.m.’

A collection of animated events that could take place at any given break on any given day. Winner of Best Short Film at the San Diego Surf Film Festival. (2014, Australia, 0:03)

‘A Rising Tide: The India Surf Story’

India’s first documentary surf film. (2014, India, 0:13)

MOVIE MUSEUM

3566 Harding Ave. (735-8771); $5, $4 members

‘Imagine’

Noon, 4 and 8 p.m. Friday and Sunday; and 3:15 and 7 p.m. Monday

A blind instructor encourages his students at an institute for the blind in Lisbon, Portugal, to use echo-location and to rely on their senses and imagination to find their way. Meanwhile, adult patient Eva ventures out of her room for the first time and explores the outdoor world after overhearing lessons by the instructor from under her window. For ages 13 and older. In English, French and Portuguese with subtitles. (2012, Poland/Portugal/France/U.K., 1:45)

‘The Adopted’ (‘Les adoptes’)

2 and 6 p.m. Friday; and 11:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday

The close relationship between a mother and her two daughters begins to unravel when one daughter falls in love while the other must learn about growing up after being sheltered for many years by her loving family. For ages 15 and older. In French with subtitles. (2011, France, 1:40)

‘Hitokiri’ (‘Tenchu’)

11 a.m., and 3:15 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday

At the end of the Tokugawa shogun period, many factions are left struggling for power, except for the loyalist Tosa clan. While leader Takechi has his own agenda, his best assassin is torn between two factions after hearing of his master’s plans. For ages 15 and older. In Japanese with English subtitles. (1969, Japan, 2:15)

‘Hartenstraat’ (‘Heart Street’)

1:30, 5:45 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1:30 and 5:15 p.m. Monday

A single dad who owns a deli on a charming street in Amsterdam tries his romance luck online, while a beautiful self-absorbed fashion designer moves her boutique next door. They instantly dislike each other, but perhaps Heart Street will begin to work its magic. For ages 13 and older. In Dutch with English subtitles. (2014, Netherlands, 1:30)

‘Jinnah’

2 and 6 p.m. Sunday

Christopher Lee portrays the controversial Mohammed Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan, who is considered a key architect of the partition of India. For ages 13 and older. (1998, U.K./Paki