It’s getting chilly and Mariah Carey is on the radio, which can only mean one thing – Christmas is coming.
Whether you’re an at-home film fanatic, ready to wrap up in a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate or a regular at your local cinema, there are plenty of festive movies to tide you over this winter.
We've teamed up with Sky VIP to show you how all Sky customers can enjoy screenings across the country just for being with Sky, all via the VIP section of the My Sky app. From new releases to all-time classics, there’s something for everyone (yes, even the Scrooges) in our handy round-up.
A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
Finding a festive film that the entire family will enjoy is often a strategic negotiation that can take hours, but luckily, withA Boy Called Christmas, there shouldn't be any objections from young or old.
Based on a novel written by author Matt Haig (of Midnight Library fame), it's a Father Christmas origin story that features a boy called Nikolas, who is on a journey to find his dad in the snow-filled north with a reindeer by his side. And with an award-winning cast featuring Dame Maggie Smith, Jim Broadbent, Stephen Merchant, Sally Hawkins and Kristen Wiig, it's a film full of magic that will warm your Christmas cockles
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Love Actually (2003)
Is it even Christmas if you don’t comfort-watch Love Actually? This cult favourite follows eight couples as they figure out what love, in all its highs and lows, looks like. Featuring an ensemble of British actors that includes Keira Knightly, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Colin Firth and, er, Martine McCutcheon, there’s plenty to love about this modern-day hit, actually.
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Die Hard (1988)
There’s the ongoing debate as to whether Die Hard is technically a Christmas film. But, it does take place on Christmas Eve, so that’s good enough for us. John McTiernan’s 1988 action film, starring Bruce Willis mostly in a vest, is perfect for balancing out the Christmas schmaltz. With plenty of quotable lines, explosions galore and some kick-ass scenes, Die Hard will definitely snap you out of that chocolate-coin coma.
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What Happens Later (2023)
So, you’ve found yourself snowed in at an airport overnight with an ex-lover – what could possibly go wrong? Well, Meg Ryan is here to give you the answer. The beloved actress makes her return to the rom-com arena with this new release. Also starring David Duchovny and Hal Liggett, What Happens Later is a humorous reunion flick packed with magic and mayhem.
What Happens Later is coming to UK cinemas soon
Elf (2003)
As we wrap up our list of Christmas movies, it would be a crime to miss out on Jon Favreau’s iconic 2003 movie, Elf. Buddy (Will Ferrell) is an elf – or so he thinks until the age of 30, when he discovers he’s actually human and sets off to New York to find his dad, Walter (James Caan). Along the way, he falls in love, causes chaos and totally steals our hearts. The perfect watch to get the whole family into the Christmas spirit.
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