The critically acclaimed drama, playing in select theaters now before its Netflix bow, keeps you on your toes before its startling, clarifying final twist will have you wanting to get on the ride all over again. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch in a career-best turn as a macho cowboy in 1920s Montana, the film tracks his collisions with a lonely widow who marries into his family ( Kirsten Dunst), and her quiet, sensitive son ( Kodi Smit-McPhee), who makes a narrative-turning discovery. Give the family something to talk about with Jane Campion’s rich, textured neo-Western. Catch up now and figure out why Jamie Dornan singing "Everlasting Love" will be the hit single of the holiday season! Power of the Dog (in limited release November 17, on Netflix December 1) It’s also, as you might have heard, an extremely likely Oscar contender in many categories, especially best picture. Featuring supporting performances from two generations worth of stellar grown-ups ( Judi Dench, Ciarán Hinds, Caitriona Balfe, and Jamie Dornan) as well as the winning 11-year-old Jude Hill in the lead, it’s a family-friendly story but with heft, taking place at the beginning of the troubles in Northern Ireland. Kenneth Branagh’s wistful, black-and-white coming of age tale based on his own childhood is probably the next closest thing to a slam dunk for a family movie outing over the holiday. Powered by JustWatch Belfast (in 580 theaters as of November 21)