‘Tis the season to be jolly and SoGlos has rounded up a sackful of festive film screenings taking place across Gloucestershire that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy — with charming characters, seasonal songs and heart-warming stories set to sprinkle festive cheer this December 2023.
Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost In New York
I made my family disappear... See Kevin McCallister's capers at Cineworld at The Brewery Quarter in Cheltenham and Gloucester Quays, with both hosting back-to-back screenings of Christmas classics Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost In New York on Sunday 17 December 2023; while Studio Cinema in Coleford is showing just the original Home Alone on Saturday 2 December 2023. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!
Elf
You'd have to be a cotton-headed ninny-muggins to miss Elf on the big screen this festive season. Catch it at TIVOLI Cinema in Cheltenham on Friday 1 December; Vue Cinema in Stroud on selected dates from Friday 1 to Wednesday 27 December; Cineworld Cheltenham and Gloucester on Saturday 2, Sunday 3 and Monday 4 December; the Electric Picture House in Wotton-under-Edge on Saturday 16 and Thursday 21 December; and Studio Cinema in Coleford on Sunday 17 December 2023.
The Muppets Christmas Carol
There goes Mr Humbug, there goes Mr Grim, if they gave a prize for being mean, the winner would be him! See the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, brought to life by The Muppets, on the big screen this Christmas — with showings of this family favourite at Studio Cinema Coleford on Sunday 3 December; Vue Cinema Stroud on Saturday 16, Sunday 17, Friday 22, Sunday 24 and Wednesday 27 December; and Cineworld Cheltenham and Gloucester on Saturday 23 December 2023.
Love Actually
Classic Christmas rom com Love Actually is essential watching in many households over the festive season — and it celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Grab a bucket of popcorn, cuddle up with your loved ones and enjoy a special screening at Vue Cinema in Stroud on Sunday 10 December 2023.
The Holiday
When a London journalist swaps the English countryside for LA, and movie trailer editor leaves the City of Angels behind for the holidays, neither of them could have imagined what they'd find on the other side of the pond. See this romantic Christmas classic on Tuesday 28 November at Cineworld Cheltenham and Gloucester; or on Wednesday 6 December at Studio Cinema Coleford.
Jingle All The Way
Depicting almost every parent's Christmas nightmare, Jingle All The Way sees a workaholic dad — played by none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger — go on a mad dash for the season's hottest toy on Christmas Eve, facing down thieves, fist fights and a mad mailman, only to discover the true meaning of Christmas just in time. This chaotic caper is on the big screen at Cineworld in Cheltenham and Gloucester on Friday 8 December 2023.
Die Hard
Whether you think of it as a Christmas movie or not, Die Hard is an absolute classic, which follows New York policeman John McClane battling terrorists and rescuing hostages on a Christmas Eve he'll never forget. See it at Studio Cinema Coleford on Wednesday 13 December; and Cineworld Cheltenham and Gloucester on Friday 22 December 2023. Yippee-ki-yay!
It's A Wonderful Life
When the weight of the world gets on top of him, George Bailey is shown what things would have been like without him and his lifetime of good deeds in this heartwarming Christmas classic. It's A Wonderful Life is showing at Studio Cinema in Coleford on Sunday 17 December; and ideal for a cosy Christmas eve activity, it's on at Cineworld in Cheltenham and Gloucester on Sunday 24 December 2023, too.
Bad Santa
Is Willie the worst department store Santa Claus ever? You'll have to decide when Bad Santa comes to Cineworld in Cheltenham and Gloucester on Friday 15 December 2023, providing a hilariously tongue-in-cheek take on a Christmas movie!
Santa Claus
When the big man in red gets into an accident at Scott and Eric's house, it very quickly becomes clear that someone will need to take his place. This sweet and funny Christmas film is sure to restore your faith in Santa Claus this Christmas, so don't miss the chance to see it on the big screen at Cineworld in Cheltenham and Gloucester on Sunday 10 December 2023.
The Nutcracker Live
While not strictly a Christmas film, this live screening of The Nutcracker, performed by The Royal Ballet, is sure to be an unmissable Christmas experience. With elaborate costumes, a stunning score from Tchaikovsky and breath taking dance performances from a superbly talented cast, step into the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy on Tuesday 12 December 2023 at Gloucester Guildhall, Cineworld Cheltenham and Gloucester, Vue Cinema Stroud and Studio Cinema Coleford.
