“Broken Horses” — A music prodigy returns to his desolate hometown and discovers that the child-like brother he left behind works for a ruthless drug gang. With Vincent D’Onofrio, Anton Yelchin and Sean Patrick Flannery. Written and directed by Vindhu Vinod Chopra. (1:40) R.
“Desert Dancer” — During the volatile climate of Iran’s 2009 presidential election, a dancer risks everything to form an underground company. With Reece Ritchie, Freida Pinto and Nazanin Boniadi. Written by Jon Croker. Directed by Richard Raymond. (1:44) PG-13.
“Candlestick” — A social gathering takes a nasty turn when one of the attendees accuses his best friend’s wife of infidelity. With Andrew Fitch, Isla Ure and Nigel Thomas. Written by Christopher Presswell and Andras Forgacs. Directed by Presswell. (1:23) NR.
“Kill Me Three Times” — A mercurial assassin discovers he isn’t the only person trying to kill the siren of a sun-drenched surfing town. With Simon Pegg, Sullivan Stapleton and Alice Braga. Written by James McFarland. Directed by Kriv Stenders. (1:30) R.
“Clouds of Sils Maria” — Asked to star in a restaging of the play that made her famous 20 years ago but this time in a different role, an aging actress departs with her assistant to rehearse in the Swiss Alps. With Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart and Chloe Grace Moretz. Written and directed by Olivier Assayas. (2:03) R.
“Ex Machina” — A programmer at an Internet search giant is chosen to evaluate the capabilities and consciousness of a new experiment in artificial intelligence. With Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac and Alicia Vikander. Written and directed by Alex Garland. (1:50) R.
“The Longest Ride” — When their love is tested, a bull rider looking to make a comeback and a college student about to enter the New York art world draw inspiration from a decades-long romance. With Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson and Alan Alda. Written by Craig Bolotin. Directed by George Tillman Jr. (2:08) PG-13.
“Lost River” — In a derelict city, a single mother tries to save her childhood home and hold her family together, while her teenage son explores a mystery about the town’s origins. With Christina Hendricks, Saoirse Ronan and Eva Mendes. Written and directed by Ryan Gosling. (1:34). R.
Ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America are: (G) for general audiences; (PG) parental guidance urged because of material possibly unsuitable for children; (PG-13) parents are strongly cautioned to give guidance for attendance of children younger than 13; (R) restricted, younger than 17 admitted only with parent or adult guardian; (NC-17) no one 17 and younger admitted.