Festive Fun At Pictureville Cinema This December

The National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema has announced its Christmas programme, with screenings for the whole family running throughout the festive season.

From Saturday 7 December, Pictureville will be screening a selection of feel-good titles, cult classics and family favourites to get visitors in the Christmas spirit.

Pictureville’s December programme will include screenings of classic titles such as It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) and The Bishop’s Wife (1947), as well as a 70^th anniversary screening of White Christmas (1954).  The cinema will also be hosting screenings of The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker (2023), bringing the beloved ballet to the big screen with Peter Wright’s renowned production.

Other highlights across the month include anniversary screenings of Gremlins (1984) and The Polar Express (2004), as well as family favourite The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) and action blockbuster Die Hard (1988).

For cinemagoers looking for an alternative Christmas watch, Pictureville will be screening seasonal anime tragicomedy Tokyo Godfathers (2003), as well as new release Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point (2024).

Pictureville will also be hosting festive themed Kids Club screenings during weekends throughout December. With craft activities and a discounted rate of £3 per ticket, children and their grown ups can experience the magic of Christmas with screenings of Elf (2003), Arthur Christmas (2011) and Home Alone (1990). CBeebies Panto 2024: Beauty and the Beast will also be screened on selected weekends across the season, ensuring there’s something for all ages to enjoy.

For film times and to book tickets, visit: https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/cinema/christmas-pictureville