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OPENING Nothing Like a Dame (Vic Theatre) — Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith let the cameras in on a friendship that goes back more than half a century.
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Dames Maggie Smith, Joan Plowright, Eileen Atkins and Judi Dench share stories from their many years on stage and film in the documentary Nothing Like a Dame, which opens Friday at the Vic Theatre.

OPENING

Nothing Like a Dame (Vic Theatre) — Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith let the cameras in on a friendship that goes back more than half a century. PG

The Possession of Hannah Grace (SilverCity) — A morgue attendant fears a newly delivered, disfigured corpse is possessed by a demon. With Stana Katic, Shay Mitchell and Grey Damon. 14A

CONTINUING

A Star Is Born (Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore) — Bradley Cooper headlines with Lady Gaga and makes his directorial debut with this remake of the love story about rising and falling showbiz careers. With Andrew Dice Clay and Dave Chappelle. 14A

Bohemian Rhapsody (Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity, Star) — Rami Malek stars as Freddie Mercury, the late lead singer of the British rock band Queen. With Lucy Boynton, Ben Hardy and Aidan Gillen. PG

Boy Erased (Capitol 6) — The son of a Baptist preacher is forced to participate in a church-supported gay-conversion program after being forcibly outed to his parents. With Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman and Joel Edgerton. 14A

Creed II (Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) — Son of Apollo, student of Rocky Balboa, Adonis Creed climbs back into the ring to face an opponent connected to his family’s past. With Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone and Tessa Thompson. PG

Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch (Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) — Benedict Cumberbatch voices the green meanie who threatens Christmas in Who-ville in this computer-animated retelling of the holiday classic. Also with Rashida Jones and Tristan O’Hare. G

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity Imax) — Albus Dumbledore and his former student Newt Scamander must stop the dark wizard after he escapes custody in this second of five planned instalments. With Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law and Johnny Depp. PG

The Front Runner (Cineplex Odeon Victoria) — American Senator Gary Hart’s presidential campaign in 1988 is derailed when he’s caught in a scandalous love affair. With Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga and J.K. Simmons. PG

The Girl In the Spider’s Web (Capitol 6) — The Crown’s Claire Foy takes over as outcast Lisbeth Salander in the latest chapter in the Dragon Tattoo saga. With Lakeith Stanfield, Sylvia Hoeks and Stephen Merchant. 14A

Green Book (Cineplex Odeon Victoria) — A bouncer from the Bronx is hired to drive a world-class African-American pianist on a tour of the Deep South in 1962. With Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini. PG

Instant Family (Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) — Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne play a couple getting on-the-job training in parenting when they take in three foster kids. With Isabela Moner, Tig Notaro and Margo Martindale. PG

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (Cineplex Odeon Westshore) — A teenage girl must brave a magical and dangerous parallel world in this reinvention of the classic fairy tale. With Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy, Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman. PG

The Old Man and the Gun (Vic Theatre) — Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. With Robert Redford, Casey Affleck and Sissy Spacek. PG

Overlord (Capitol 6) — U.S. paratroopers landing in France in advance of D-Day face an unexpected enemy in this action-horror mashup. With Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell and Mathilde Ollivier. 18A

Ralph Breaks the Internet (Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity, Star) — The reluctant video-game villain and his pal, Vanellope von Schweetz, leave the arcade and head online in this computer-animated sequel to the 2012 hit. With the voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman and Gal Gadot. G

Robin Hood (SilverCity) — Back from the Crusades, the arrow-slinging Robin of Locksley and his Moorish commander take aim at the corrupt English crown. With Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn and Jamie Dornan. PG

Widows (Capitol 6, SilverCity) — Four Chicago women plan an elaborate heist after their late husbands leave them with devastating debt. With Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Erivo and Colin Farrell. 14A

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

A Cool Fish (Friday to Sunday at Vic Theatre)

The Metropolitan Opera: The Magic Flute Encore (Saturday at Cineplex Odeon Westshore; Saturday and Monday at Cineplex Odeon Victoria; Saturday and Wednesday at SilverCity)

Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote (2018) (Sunday at SilverCity)

Elf (Saturday at Cineplex Odeon Westshore)

Water Lilies of Monet: The Magic of Water and Light (Wednesday at SilverCity)

National Theatre Live: Antony and Cleopatra (Thursday at SilverCity)

CINECENTA

The Sisters Brothers (Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 3, 7 and 9:25 p.m.)

The House With a Clock In Its Walls (Dec. 1 and 2 at 12:45 p.m.)

Love, Gilda (Dec. 2 at 3, 5 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 3 at 7 and 9 p.m.)

True Stories (Dec. 4 at 7 and 9 p.m.)

Matangi/Maya/M.I.A (Dec. 5 and 6 at 7 and 9 p.m.)

IMAX VICTORIA

Go to imaxvictoria.com for showtimes.

Free Solo 2D

Polar Express: The Imax 3D Experience

Incredible Predators 2D and 3D

Oceans: Our Blue Planet 2D and 3D

Mysteries of Egypt 2D

The Story of Earth 3D

America’s Musical Journey 3D