Movie guide alt: Independent, limited release and foreign-language films

Ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America are: (G) for general audiences; (PG) parental guidance urged because of material possibly unsuitable for children; (PG-13) parents are strongly cautioned to give guidance for attendance of children younger than 13; (R) restricted, younger than 17 admitted only with parent or adult guardian; (NC-17) no one younger than 17 admitted.

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“A.C.O.D.” — A seemingly well-adjusted “adult child of divorce” is forced to once again confront his chaotic childhood when his younger brother’s impending wedding reunites their bitterly divorced parents. With Adam Scott, Richard Jenkins and Catherine O’Hara. Written by Ben Karlin and Stuart Zicherman. Directed by Zicherman. (1:27) R.

“After Tiller” — This documentary follows the four remaining doctors in the United States who perform late-term abortions in the wake of the 2009 murder of practitioner Dr. George Tiller. Directed by Martha Shane and Lana Wilson. (1:28) PG-13.

“Aka Doc Pomus” — A documentary portrait of the Brooklyn-born blues singer and songwriter Jerome Felder, better known as Doc Pomus. Directed by William Hechter and Peter Burke. (1:39) NR.

“All Is Bright” — Two French Canadians travel to New York City during the holidays and try to make a quick buck selling Christmas trees. With Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti and Sally Hawkins. Written by Melissa James Gibson. Directed by Phil Morrison. (1:47) R.

“All Is Lost” — When his boat is wrecked in the middle of the Indian Ocean, a lone sailor must rely on his limited resources and strength of will to survive. With Robert Redford. Written and directed by J.C. Chandor. (1:47) PG-13.