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So many new movies to see, so little (vacation) time!


Between opening gifts, stuffing your face and hanging out with family, there sure are a lot of movies to see on Christmas Day.

No, seriously, the theaters will be stuffed with new films on Wednesday, thanks to six buzzy and (mostly) awards season-y offerings.

Here's what you need to make plans to see:

Unbroken

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Trailer: 'Unbroken'
2014's 'Unbroken' was directed by Angelina Jolie and starred Jack O'Connell as Louis Zamperini.
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This is Angelina Jolie's latest directorial effort.

Into the Woods

It's chock-full of stars, led by a witchy Meryl Streep.

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Trailer: 'Into the Woods'
Meryl Streep plays a witch who tasks a childless baker and his wife with gathering magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse a curse put on their family tree in 'Into the Woods.'
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American Sniper

Bradley Cooper is almost unrecognizable, which usually means awards bait.

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Trailer: 'American Sniper'
Bradley Cooper plays Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL sniper, in 'American Sniper.' The film is based on Kyle's autobiography detailing his time serving on the battlefield.
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Selma

This Oprah-produced MLK flick racked up four Golden Globe nominations.

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Trailer: 'Selma'
'Selma' is based on the true story of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights marches of Selma, Alabama. David Oyelowo stars as Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The Gambler

Mark Wahlberg's really skinny — and kind of a mess here.

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Trailer: 'The Gambler'
Mark Wahlberg stars as a college professor by day and gambler by night in 'The Gambler.' His rising debt forces him to borrow money from his mother and a loan shark.
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Big Eyes

Stars — and Oscar winners — Christoph Waltz and Amy Adams both nabbed Golden Globe nominations for this one.

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Trailer: 'Big Eyes'
'Big Eyes' is based on the true story of painter Margaret Keane, played by Amy Adams. Christoph Waltz plays her husband who attempts to claim credit for her art.
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