Labor Day

Strong performances by Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin propel this powerful drama, based on the novel by Joyce Maynard. Set in the 1980s, the story follows depressed divorced mom Adele Wheeler (Winslet) as she and her 13-year-old son, Henry (Gattlin Griffith), provide sanctuary for escaped convict Frank Chambers (Brolin). As Adele and Henry slowly get to know Frank, the three of them start to meld into an unexpected and unconventional family. With Clark Gregg, James Van Der Beek. 111 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.