Movies opening Friday: 'Ben-Hur,' 'War Dogs' and more

August 12, 2016 at 12:30PM

Movies opening Friday

Ben-Hur (PG-13) A remake of the Biblical action epic.

Gleason (R) A documentary about former NFL star Steve Gleason, whose terminal illness has offered him a new perspective on life.

Kubo and the Two Strings (PG) An animated film about a boy reaching out to his lost parents and battling vengeful spirits of the past. Voice acting by Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey and Ralph Fiennes.

Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World (PG-13) Werner Herzog's exploration of the internet, through conversations with the likes of Tesla entrepreneur Elon Musk and hacker Kevin Mitnick.

War Dogs (R) Jonah Hill and Miles Teller star as young amateurs who net a $300 million arms contract with the Defense Department at the height of the Iraq war.

Czech That Film (Unrated) The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul's annual series showcasing the best of Czech cinema at St. Anthony Main.

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