Signature Entertainment Present a host of movies heading to Amazon Prime in September
September 4th
The Captain
Synopsis Based on the astonishing true story of a teenage German solider whose sadism would eventually earn him the nickname of the Executioner of Emsland. The Captain picks up two weeks before the end of the war. A petrified soldier, fleeing military police, finds a Nazi captain’s uniform to wear and avoid execution. Thus disguised and high on the terrifying charisma of his clothing, he invents a secret mission from the Führer and embarks on a brutal odyssey of torture and slaughter.
A Kid Like Jake
Synopsis A heart-warming family drama starring Claire Danes (Homeland), Jim Parsons (Big Bang Theory) and Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures, The Shape of Water). Husband and wife, Alex and Greg, are approaching a crossroads that is all too familiar to New York City parents – finding the “right” primary school for their son, Jake. Aware that Jake has the potential to be a candidate for a scholarship at a private school, Jake’s preschool director Judy, a trusted friend of the family, encourages Alex to mention Jake’s “gender expansive” play in their applications. Despite some initial misgivings, Alex and Greg take Judy’s advice. But as the process continues, Jake’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic and perplexing, and the question of what’s really going on with Jake starts to create a rift between the two parents.
Minis
Synopsis: Heart-warming comedy starring international sports superstar Dennis Rodman. A talented team of basketball players made up of little people enters a tournament to help a teammate’s son go to college. Minis is a fast break to fun for the entire family affirming that no dream big or small is ever out of reach!
Spring 1941
Synopsis: As Nazi Germany overtakes Poland, a successful doctor Artur Planck (Joseph Finnes), his wife Clara, and their daughters search for shelter. Finding refuge at a rural farmhouse, the woman hiding them brings with her a temptation that engulfs the couple she is protecting With a horrific war at their backdrop, Artur, Clara, and Emilia find a complicated love in a time of life and death.
High Life
Synopsis Timothy Olyphant (Justified) stars in this high-octane, witty and visually arresting crime caper. A handful of drug-addicted petty criminals discover their plan to pull off the perfect crime isn’t quite perfect at all in this dark fusion of comedy and action.
Divorce Invitation
Synopsis: Elliott Gould (Schitts Creek), Jamie-Lyn n Sigler (The Sopranos) and Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls) in this feel-good rom-com. After getting married, Mike runs into Alex, his high school sweetheart, and realizes Alex is his true soul mate and they belong together. Mike wants to be with Alex, but he signed an ironclad prenuptial agreement and cannot get a divorce.
September 25th
Lost in London
Synopsis: The hilarious LOST IN LONDON is a first-of-its-kind film event which was filmed and screened live simultaneously in select cinemas around the world. The film is loosely based on Woody Harrelson’s tabloid-worthy and crazy London night-out resulting in him getting in trouble with the law. Directed and starring Woody Harrelson alongside cameos from Owen Wilson, Willie Nelson and Daniel Radcliffe, LOST IN LONDON is a crazy trip in the streets of London that will make you gasp and laugh in equal measures.
