‘Tis the season to be jolly and SoGlos has rounded up a sack full 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 2024.
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 Saturday 14 December 2024.
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 Sunday 1 and Tuesday 3 December; Vue Cinema in Stroud on selected dates up to Thursday 26 December; Cineworld Cheltenham and Gloucester on Sunday 1 December; and Dunkertons Cinema Club on Sunday 22 December 2024.
The Muppet 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 Cheltenham's Cineworld on Thursday 19 December and Gloucester Guildhall on Saturday 14 and Thursday 19 December 2024.
Love Actually
Classic Christmas rom com Love Actually is essential watching over the festive season — and it celebrates its 21st anniversary this year. Grab a bucket of popcorn, cuddle up with your loved ones and enjoy a special screening at Cineworld Cheltenham and Gloucester on Friday 13 December; and Vue Cinema in Stroud on Friday 13 and Wednesday 18 December 2024.
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 at TIVOLI Cinema in Cheltenham on Saturday 14 December 2024.
The Polar Express
Relive the magic of The Polar Express as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this Christmas, with screenings at Cineworld in Cheltenham and Gloucester on Sunday 8 December 2024. Featuring the iconic voice of Tom Hanks, this festive tale follows a doubting young boy as he takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole and Santa Claus' home, embarking on a journey of self-discovery that shows him the wonder of life never fades for those believe.
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 Gloucester Guildhall on Friday 20 December; and Cineworld Cheltenham and Gloucester on Monday 23 December 2024. 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 Gloucester Guildhall on Thursday 19 and Saturday 21 December; The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury on Tuesday 17 and Friday 20 December; and it's on at Cineworld in Cheltenham and Gloucester on Monday 9 December 2024, too.
The Grinch
Explore what Christmas is really about in this retelling of the Dr. Seuss story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, when it comes to Cineworld in Cheltenham and Gloucester on Sunday 8 December 2024. As the people of Whoville prepare to celebrate Christmas, the cranky, cave-dwelling Grinch, played by Jim Carey, plots to ruin the festive season for everyone. But, this all changes when he meets a kind and generous young girl named Cindy Lou Who...
The Santa Clause
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. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this sweet and funny Christmas film is sure to restore your faith in Santa Claus, so don't miss the chance to see it at Cineworld in Cheltenham and Gloucester on Sunday 15 December 2024.
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 17 December 2024 — with screenings at Gloucester Guildhall, The Roses Theatre, Cineworld Cheltenham and Gloucester and Vue Cinema in Stroud.
