“Absolution” — When a contract killer encounters a girl on the run from a well-connected mob boss, he’s torn between protecting her and remaining loyal to the government agency that hired him. With Steven Seagal, Byron Mann and Josh Barnett. Written by Keoni Waxman and Richard Beattie. Directed by Waxman. (1:36) R.
“Animals” — For a young Chicago couple stuck in the throes of addiction, a life-altering setback forces them to confront the reality of their situation. With Kim Shaw and David Dastmalchian. Written by Dastmalchian. Directed by Collin Schiffli. (1:30) NR.
“The Connection” — A Marseilles magistrate and his task force of elite cops will stop at nothing to dismantle a notorious international drug-smuggling operation. With Jean Dujardin, Gilles Lellouche and Celine Sallette. Written by Audrey Diwan and Cedric Jimenez. Directed by Jimenez. In French with English subtitles. (2:15) R.
“Dark Star: H.R. Giger’s World” — A documentary about the Swiss surrealist artist H.R. Giger, best known for designing the titular creature in Ridley Scott’s landmark sci-fi film “Alien.” Directed by Belinda Sallin. In German with English subtitles. (1:35) NR.
“Echoes of War” — In post-Civil War Texas, two neighboring families grieving their losses become embroiled in another bloody conflict. With James Badge Dale, Ethan Embry and William Forsythe. Written by John Chriss and Kane Senes. Directed by Senes. (1:44) R.
“Every Secret Thing” — A detective who has never gotten over her rookie case, in which she found a missing child an hour too late, is determined not to let the same thing happen again. With Elizabeth Banks, Diane Lane and Dakota Fanning. Written by Nicole Holofcener. Directed by Amy Berg. (1:33) R.
“Good Kill” — When an Air Force drone pilot and his crew start taking orders directly from the CIA and the stakes increase, his nerves and marriage begin to fray. With Ethan Hawke, January Jones and Zoe Kravitz. Written and directed by Andrew Niccol. (1:43) R.
“I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story” — A documentary portrait of the octogenarian puppeteer who plays Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch of “Sesame Street.” Directed by Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker. (1:27) NR.
“I’ll See You in My Dreams” — After the death of her beloved dog, a seventysomething widow pursues a new love interest, reconnects with her daughter and strikes up a friendship with her pool man. With Blythe Danner, Sam Elliott and Martin Starr. Written by Brett Haley and Marc Basch. Directed by Haley. (1:35) PG-13.
“Know How” — Five youths in foster care confront loss, heartbreak, adulthood and bureaucracy. With Deshawn Brown, Niquana Clark and Michael Kareem Dew. Written and directed by Juan Carlos Pineiro Escoriaza. (1:46) NR.
“Mad Max: Fury Road” — In a post-apocalyptic desert wasteland, a loner haunted by his past gets swept up in a battle against a ruthless warlord. With Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult. Written by George Miller, Brendan McCarthy and Nico Lathouris. Directed by Miller. In 3-D. (2 hrs.) R.
“Miles to Go” — A Los Angeles writer who doesn’t believe relationships can last tries to reconnect with his on-again, off-again ex-girlfriend. With Quincy Rose, Jen McPherson and Maggie Rowe. Written and directed by Rose. (1:25) NR.
“Pitch Perfect 2” — After a mishap mars their performance for the president, the Barden Bellas enter an international a cappella competition to redeem themselves. With Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin and Rebel Wilson. Written by Kay Cannon. Directed by Elizabeth Banks. (1:56) PG-13.
“The Seven Five” — A documentary about the rogue NYPD officer Michael Dowd, who led a ring of corrupt cops in the 1980s and ’90s and served 14 years in prison. Directed by Tiller Russell. (1:44) R.
“Slow West” — A naive 16-year-old Scotsman journeys across the American frontier in search of the woman he loves while accompanied by a mysterious traveler. With Kodi Smit-McPhee, Michael Fassbender and Ben Mendelsohn. Written and directed by John Maclean. (1:24) R.
“Time Lapse” — Three friends discover a mysterious machine that takes pictures of the future and conspire to use it for personal gain. With Danielle Panabaker, Matt O’Leary and George Finn. Written by Bradley King and B.P. Cooper. Directed by King. (1:43) NR.
“Where Hope Grows” — A former baseball player who couldn’t cut it in the big leagues finds himself in a downward spiral until he meets a young man with Down syndrome working at the local grocery store. With Kristoffer Polaha, McKaley Miller and David DeSanctis. Written and directed by Chris Dowling. (1:38) PG-13.
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.