Nyad
NYT Critic’s Pick | PG-13 | Biography, Drama, Sport | Directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Annette Bening plays the long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad as a woman who doesn’t pity herself. Neither does the film.

Annette Bening as Diana Nyad in “Nyad.”
By AMY NICHOLSON

In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50
NYT Critic’s Pick | Not Rated | Documentary, Comedy, Horror, Music | Directed by Toby Amies
Toby Amies’s documentary dives into the history of the British progressive rock band King Crimson and its chief disciplinarian, Robert Fripp.

Bill Rieflin offers another perspective on the staying power of King Crimson. He chose to spend his last years alive touring with the band.
By GLENN KENNY

All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt
NYT Critic’s Pick | PG | Drama | Directed by Raven Jackson
Raven Jackson’s film offers a rich portrait of growing up in rural Mississippi and heralds a fresh, poetic talent.

Jayah Henry and Kaylee Nicole Johnson in “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt.”
By LISA KENNEDY

Beyond Utopia
NYT Critic’s Pick | PG-13 | Documentary, Biography, History, News | Directed by Madeleine Gavin
This film, directed by Madeleine Gavin, documents the experiences of defectors from North Korea.

Members of the Ro family in the documentary “Beyond Utopia.”
By BEN KENIGSBERG

Fingernails
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi | Directed by Christos Nikou
Jessie Buckley and Riz Ahmed play confused lonely-hearts torn between science and emotion in this adorable near-future romance.

Jessie Buckley and Riz Ahmed in “Fingernails.”
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS

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Quiz Lady
R | Comedy | Directed by Jessica Yu
Sandra Oh shines in this road trip buddy comedy about a pair of sisters getting on a TV quiz show to pay the ransom for their stolen dog.
By BRANDON YU