What's On December 2018

The Old Man and the Gun 12A

Showing as part of Subtitled Mondays, Early Doors

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

19 upcoming showings between Thu 13 & Thu 20 December

Anna and the Apocalypse 15

Showing as part of Subtitled Mondays, 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.

1 showings on Sat 1 Dec

Peterloo 12A

Showing as part of Subtitled Mondays, Last Chance

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

1 showings on Sat 1 Dec

Shoplifters

Showing as part of Early Doors

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.

9 upcoming showings between Thu 13 & Thu 20 December

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

33 upcoming showings between Thu 13 & Sun 30 December

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.

1 showings on Sat 1 Dec

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.

2 showings on Sat 1 Dec

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.

1 upcoming showing - Thu 13 Dec 18.00

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.

1 upcoming showing - Thu 13 Dec 19.30

Mug 15

Showing as part of Last Chance

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

Polish

1 showings on Fri 7 Dec

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.

48 upcoming showings between Fri 14 & Sun 30 December

It's a Wonderful Life U

Showing as part of Christmas at the Showroom , Early Doors

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

23 upcoming showings between Fri 14 & Mon 24 December

Lizzie 15

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

14 upcoming showings between Fri 14 & Thu 20 December

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.

7 upcoming showings between Fri 14 & Thu 20 December

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.

11 upcoming showings between Fri 14 & Mon 24 December

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.

1 upcoming showing - Sat 15 Dec 13.00

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.

2 upcoming showings between Sat 15 & Thu 27 December

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.

1 upcoming showing - Sat 15 Dec 15.40

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.

1 upcoming showing - Sun 16 Dec 13.15

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.

1 upcoming showing - Sun 16 Dec 15.00

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.

1 upcoming showing - Mon 17 Dec 11.00

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.

1 upcoming showing - Tue 18 Dec 12.00

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.

1 upcoming showing - Tue 18 Dec 18.30

RBG + Panel Discussion PG

A dynamic portrait of an unlikely pop culture icon, RBG tells the compelling story of the extraordinary life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

1 upcoming showing - Wed 19 Dec 18.00

Mary Poppins Returns U

Showing as part of Christmas at the Showroom , Musicals Before Midnight + New Year's Eve Party!

In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by Mary Poppins following a personal loss.

49 upcoming showings between Fri 21 December & Thu 3 January 2019

The Grinch U

Showing as part of Family Films, Christmas at the Showroom

All but one of the residents of Whoville love Christmas, and that one is the Grinch.

11 upcoming showings between Fri 21 & Mon 31 December

Polina 12A

Rigorously trained in Russian ballet school from a young age, Polina is an impressive classical dancer.

15 upcoming showings between Fri 21 & Mon 31 December

The Muppet Christmas Carol U

Showing as part of Christmas at the Showroom

The Dickensian classic tale of the redemption of Mr Scrooge on Christmas Eve is taken on by Kermit, Miss Piggy, Rolf and Co (with a little help from a human Michael Caine).

4 upcoming showings between Fri 21 & Mon 24 December

Die Hard Christmas Special! 18

Showing as part of Christmas at the Showroom

John McClane (Bruce Willis) takes on a group of terrorists who have occupied the Nakatomi building on Christmas Eve. As the FBI assess the situation, McClane decides to launch a one-man war against them, picking them off one by one.

1 upcoming showing - Fri 21 Dec 20.30

Elf PG

Showing as part of KicStart, Christmas at the Showroom , Family Films

Buddy has always felt different to the other elves, so he sets out on a journey from the North Pole to New York to search for his real father and restores the festive spirit in the Big Apple.

2 showings on Sat 22 Dec

The General U

Showing as part of Comedy Genius

An imaginative masterpiece of dead-pan Buster Keaton comedy, generally regarded as one of the greatest of all silent comedies.

English

1 upcoming showing - Sat 22 Dec 13.30

Bolshoi: The Nutcracker U

Showing as part of Stage on Screen, Christmas at the Showroom

As the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve, Marie’s wooden nutcracker doll comes to life and transforms into a prince! Soon joined by her other toys that have also come to life, Marie and her prince embark on a dreamy unforgettable adventure.

1 upcoming showing - Sun 23 Dec 15.00

Mary Poppins Returns (Baby Friendly Screening)

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

In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by Mary Poppins following a personal loss.

1 upcoming showing - Mon 24 Dec 11.00

Everybody's Talking About Jamie 12A

Inspired by a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is the new award-winning five-star hit musical for today.

3 upcoming showings between Wed 26 & Sun 30 December

Faces Places 12A

Showing as part of Best of 2018

At 90 years old, after a ten-year hiatus, Varda returned to her cameras and created this Oscar nominated documentary, a film that is as expressive and free as her very first film.

French

1 upcoming showing - Wed 26 Dec 15.15

A Star Is Born 15

Oscar-nominated Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper star in this passionate tale of two musicians in love.

6 upcoming showings between Wed 26 & Mon 31 December

A Matter of Life and Death U

Showing as part of Christmas at the Showroom

Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger 1946 classic.

4 upcoming showings between Wed 26 & Mon 31 December

Bohemian Rhapsody 12A

Showing as part of Subtitled Mondays

A foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury.

6 upcoming showings between Wed 26 & Mon 31 December

Leave No Trace PG

Showing as part of Best of 2018

A father and his thirteen year-old daughter are living an ideal existence in a vast urban park in Portland, Oregon, when a small mistake derails their lives forever.

1 upcoming showing - Thu 27 Dec 17.20

They Shall Not Grow Old + Pre-Recorded Q&A with Peter Jackson 15

On the centenary of the end of First World War, Academy Award-winner Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) presents the World Premiere of an extraordinary new work showing the Great War as you have never seen it.

4 upcoming showings between Thu 27 & Sun 30 December

BlacKkKlansman 15

Showing as part of Best of 2018

Ron Stallworth: black, police officer and member of the Ku Klux Klan.

1 upcoming showing - Fri 28 Dec 20.00

The Red Shoes U

Showing as part of Christmas at the Showroom

A young student shows great potential as a ballet star. A famous impresario takes her under his wing and makes her a star but she is torn between her love for dance and a fellow student. A beautifully restored print, courtesy of Martin Scorsese

3 upcoming showings between Sat 29 & Mon 31 December

Isle of Dogs PG

Showing as part of Best of 2018

An outbreak of dog flu rips through the city of Megasaki. Mayor Kobayashi issues emergency orders calling for a hasty quarantine.

1 upcoming showing - Sat 29 Dec 15.30

National Theatre Live: Allelujah! 15

Showing as part of Stage on Screen

Alan Bennett’s sharp and hilarious new play is ‘just what the doctor ordered’ (Daily Telegraph). Filmed live at London’s Bridge Theatre during its limited run, don’t miss this ‘rousing chorus line for the NHS’ (Observer) in your local cinema.

1 upcoming showing - Sat 29 Dec 20.00

Lady Bird 15

Showing as part of Best of 2018

Greta Gerwig’s multi award-winning debut follows Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson, as she hurtles towards womanhood to a soundtrack of Alanis Morissette and Justin Timberlake

1 upcoming showing - Sun 30 Dec 18.00

Berliner Philharmoniker Live: NYE Concert

Showing as part of Stage on Screen

Celebrate the end of 2018 with the Berliner Philharmoniker's glittering New Year's Eve Concert.

1 upcoming showing - Mon 31 Dec 16.00

Les Demoiselles de Rochefort PG

Showing as part of Musicals Before Midnight + New Year's Eve Party!

A charming, bright and effervescent musical starring Catherine Deneuve, Gene Kelly and Françoise Dorleac.

French

1 upcoming showing - Mon 31 Dec 19.30

The Greatest Showman (Sing-a-long) PG

Showing as part of Musicals Before Midnight + New Year's Eve Party!

Grab your tall top hat, get on your trapeze and get ready to experience the greatest show ever! This star-studded musical extravaganza tells a story about the early days of circus, travelling shows, big tops and the people that inhabited them.

1 upcoming showing - Mon 31 Dec 19.45

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 15

Showing as part of Musicals Before Midnight + New Year's Eve Party!

On the way to visit an old college professor, two clean-cut kids, Brad and his fiancée Janet, run into tyre trouble and seek help at the sight of a light down the road.

1 upcoming showing - Mon 31 Dec 20.00