Critically Acclaimed Inspiring True Story '50/50' Opens in Theaters

50/50 has already received critical acclaim, and the true story about a man battling cancer should have a strong opening weekend. 

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50/50 — Inspired by a true story, 50/50 is an original story about friendship, love, survival and finding humor in unlikely places. Where to see it: , Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling, Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Dream House — Some say that all houses have memories. For one man, his home is the place he would kill to forget.  Where to see it: ,Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling, Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg. 

What's Your Number? — Inspired by author Karyn Bosnak's novel 20 Times a Lady, director Mark Mylod's freewheeling comedy tells the tale of one hopelessly single women who's convinced she's passed up the man of her dreams. Where to see it: , Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling, Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Courageous — As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners are confident and focused. They willingly stand up to the worst the streets have to offer. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

Force — Bollywood action thriller. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

Abduction — For as long as he can remember, Nathan Harper (Taylor Lautner) has had the uneasy feeling that he's living someone else's life. When he stumbles upon an image of himself as a little boy on a missing persons website, all of Nathan's darkest fears come true: he realizes his parents are not his own and his life is a lie, carefully fabricated to hide something more mysterious and dangerous than he could have ever imagined. Where to see it: , Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling, Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Dolphin Tale — 'Dolphin Tale' is inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life.  Where to see it: ,Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling, Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg, . In 3D: , Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling, Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Killer Elite — Based on a true story, 'Killer Elite' races across the globe from Australia and the Middle East to Paris and London in the action-packed account of an ex-special ops agent who is lured out of retirement to rescue his mentor. Where to see it: , Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling, Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Moneyball — Brad Pitt stars in the real-life tale of Major League Baseball general manager Billy Beane, who built up a winning team despite a decreased budget thanks to his sly use of statistical data to calculate the best -- and cheapest -- players for his roster. Where to see it: , Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling, Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Drive — Ryan Gosling stars as a Los Angeles wheelman for hire, stunt driving for movie productions by day and steering getaway vehicles for armed heists by night.  Where to see it: , Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling, Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

The Lion King in 3D — One of the most popular Disney animated musicals, The Lion King presents the story of a lion cub's journey to adulthood and acceptance of his royal destiny. Where to see it: , Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling, Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Contagion — A look at what happens when an infectious disease threatens humanity through varied viewpoints from an ensemble cast. Where to see it: ,Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling, Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

The Debt — Three retired Mossad secret agents have been venerated for decades by their country because of the mission that they undertook back in 1966, when the trio tracked down a Nazi war criminal in East Berlin. At great risk, and at considerable personal cost, the team's mission was accomplished -- or was it? Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling, Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World— A retired spy is called back into action, and to bond with her new step-children, she invites them along for the adventure to stop the evil Timekeeper from taking over the world. Where to see it: , Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

The Help — A look at what happens when a southern town's unspoken code of rules and behavior is shattered by three courageous women who strike up an unlikely friendship. Where to see it:, Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling, Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg, .

Rise of the Planet of the Apes — An origin story set in present day San Francisco, where man's own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 — The final chapter begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest of finding and destroying the Dark Lord's three remaining Horcruxes, the magical items responsible for his immortality. But as the mystical Deathly Hallows are uncovered, and Voldemort finds out about their mission, the biggest battle begins and life as they know it will never be the same again. Where to see it: .

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan — Indian thriller film. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

Mausam —  A romantic story set in a time of political hostility and religious conflict. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

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