Tesla What's it about: In this quirky indie, the story of genius inventor Nikola Tesla gets a new twist. The movie focuses on Tesla's strange experiments and brilliant breakthroughs, as well as his legendary rivalry with fellow inventor Thomas Edison. Who's starring: Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan, Eve Hewson, Jim Gaffigan, Hannah Gross, Josh Hamilton Release date: Aug. 21 Image Source: Getty / George Pimentel