What's On Wednesday 12 - Tuesday 18 December 2018

The House That Jack Built + pre-recorded Q&A 18

Showing as part of Special Screenings

Lars von Trier's latest follows the enigmatic Jack over 12 years, viscerally illustrating the murders that establish him as a ‘sophisticated’ serial killer.

The Old Man and the Gun 12A

Showing as part of Early Doors, Subtitled Mondays

An enchanting drama based on the story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), a charming bank robber of a surprisingly mature age.

Peterloo 12A

Showing as part of Last Chance

Written and directed by Mike Leigh, Peterloo is an epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre.

Shoplifters

When Osamu and his son happen upon a little girl, alone in the cold, they take her back to their ramshackle home. Although the family are themselves relying on petty theft to make ends meet, they welcome this forgotten child as one of their own.

Anna and the Apocalypse 15

Showing as part of Last Chance

A zombie apocalypse (at Christmas) threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven. Anna and her friends are forced to fight, slash and sing their way to survival, facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones.

Sorry to Bother You 15

Showing as part of Subtitled Mondays

A fresh, funny and outrageously audacious political comedy starring Lakeith Stanfield (Get Out), Tessa Thompson (Creed) and Armie Hammer (Call Me By Your Name).

English

The Wild Pear Tree 15

Showing as part of Last Chance

Aspiring writer Sinan reluctantly returns home to his small town and attempts to scrape together the money he needs to publish his work.

Disobedience 15

Showing as part of Last Chance

When her estranged father dies suddenly, New York based photographer Ronit returns to London, and the Orthodox Jewish community that turned its back on her years earlier for her attraction to a female childhood friend.

Phantom Thread 15

Showing as part of Philosophy at the Showroom

Set in 1950s London, Daniel Day-Lewis is Reynolds Woodcock, a renowned dressmaker to the rich and famous. After falling in love with his young, strong-willed muse, Alma, Woodcock finds his meticulously tailored life slowly beginning to unravel.

The King and I: From The London Palladium 12A

Showing as part of Stage on Screen

The multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And I comes to cinemas in this unmissable event presented from London’s iconic Palladium.

Mug 15

Showing as part of Last Chance

A man undergoes a face transplant and experiences ensuing identity issues.

Polish

Free Solo 12A

Free Solo is a stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock, the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, without a rope.

It's a Wonderful Life U

Showing as part of Christmas at the Showroom

George Bailey is saved from despair by Clarence, an elderly angel. The quintessential Hollywood Christmas film.

Lizzie 15

Chloë Sevigny stars as Lizzie Borden, the notorious woman at the heart of one of the most enduring mysteries in American history.

Three Identical Strangers 12A

In 1980 New York, three young men who were all adopted meet each other and find out they're triplets who were separated at birth. Then they discover why.

The House That Jack Built 18

Lars von Trier's latest follows the enigmatic Jack over 12 years, viscerally illustrating the murders that establish him as a ‘sophisticated’ serial killer.

Home Alone PG

Showing as part of Family Films, Christmas at the Showroom

8 year-old Kevin is accidentally left behind during the Christmas holidays and it's down to him to defend the family home against two incompetent burglars.

CBeebies Christmas Show: Thumbelina U

Showing as part of Family Films, Christmas at the Showroom

Laugh and sing along with your favourite CBeebies Stars and be part of a fabulous interactive show for all the family this Christmas.

Free Solo + Live Q&A 12A

A stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, without a rope. Featuring a Q&A with co-director Jimmy Chin.

An Elephant Sitting Still

They say there is an elephant that simply sits and ignores the world. Manzhouli becomes an obsession for the central characters of this film - a longed-for escape from their suffering - as their stories are told over one single suspenseful day.

Sidewalk Stories 15

Showing as part of Comedy Genius

Sidewalk Stories has all the elements of the great silent comedies: physical grace, perfect timing and sly social commentary. Most of all, it’s very, very funny. The difference: Sidewalk Stories wasn’t made in 1919, but 1989.

It's A Wonderful Life (Baby Friendly Screening) U

Showing as part of Kino Bambino! For parent/guardians + babies under 1 only

This screening is only for parents, carers and guardians and their babies. George Bailey is saved from despair by Clarence, an elderly angel. The quintessential Hollywood Christmas film.

Funny Face U

Showing as part of Dementia Friendly Screenings

Jo Stockton is a bookshop clerk who might just have what it takes to be a modelling sensation. After inadvertently being discovered by fashion photographer Dick Avery, she is offered the chance to become the next big thing.

The Marvellous Mabel Normand U

Showing as part of Comedy Genius

Everyone knows Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, but where are the women in silent film comedy? The trailblazing Mabel Normand – who starred in 167 shorts and 23 features – gets her long-overdue moment in the spotlight as part of our Comedy season.