Ambler Theater
108 East Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002
Movieline: 1-(215)-345-7855
Website: http://www.amblertheater.org/

The Friend (R)
Cast: Naomi Watts, Bill Murray
Runtime: 2 hr. 0 mins.
Based on the bestselling novel, writer and teacher Iris (Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Murray) leaves her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo, she begins to come to terms with her past, and her own creative inner life in this story of healing, love, and friendship.

The Ballad of Wallis Island (PG-13)
Cast: Carey Mulligan, Sian Clifford
Runtime: 1 hr. 40 mins.
THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

The Penguin Lessons (PG-13)
Cast: Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce
Runtime: 1 hr. 50 mins.
THE PENGUIN LESSONS is inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.
