Monthly pick of films to watch - December 2023
Here is our monthly pick of films to watch for December 2023.
Here are our pick of the films being released in Britain during December 2023.
Friday 1st December 2023
Battle Over Britain (15)
During the height of the Battle of Britain, a Flight of exhausted Spitfire pilots fight to the last man in defence of their country.
During the height of the Battle of Britain, a Flight of exhausted Spitfire pilots fight to the last man in defence of their country.
Eileen (15)
Based on the book of the same name by literary powerhouse Ottessa Moshfegh, Eileen follows a peculiar young woman whose dreary life stretches on toward unending misery. In frigid 1960s Boston, Eileen (Thomasin McKenzie) shuffles between her father's dingy, emotionally haunted home and the prison where she works alongside colleagues who have ostracized her. When an intoxicating woman (Anne Hathaway) joins the prison staff, Eileen is taken. Just when the possibility of a salvational friendship (or maybe more) takes hold and forms a singular glimmer in Eileen's darkness, her newfound confidant entangles her in a shocking crime that alters all.
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Based on the book of the same name by literary powerhouse Ottessa Moshfegh, Eileen follows a peculiar young woman whose dreary life stretches on toward unending misery. In frigid 1960s Boston, Eileen (Thomasin McKenzie) shuffles between her father's dingy, emotionally haunted home and the prison where she works alongside colleagues who have ostracized her. When an intoxicating woman (Anne Hathaway) joins the prison staff, Eileen is taken. Just when the possibility of a salvational friendship (or maybe more) takes hold and forms a singular glimmer in Eileen's darkness, her newfound confidant entangles her in a shocking crime that alters all.
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Femme (18)
Follows Jules, who is targeted in a horrific homophobic attack, destroying his life and career. Some time after that event he encounters Preston, one of his attackers, in a gay sauna. He wants revenge.
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Follows Jules, who is targeted in a horrific homophobic attack, destroying his life and career. Some time after that event he encounters Preston, one of his attackers, in a gay sauna. He wants revenge.
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There's Something in the Barn (15)
An American family fulfills their dream of moving back after inheriting a remote cabin in the mountains of Norway.
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An American family fulfills their dream of moving back after inheriting a remote cabin in the mountains of Norway.
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Wednesday 6th December 2023
NCT NATION: To the World in Cinemas (U)
NCT's first-ever offline concert as a full group, held in Incheon on August 26. In addition to capturing the excitement of NCT's live performances, the film will also include behind-the-scenes footage from the concert.
NCT's first-ever offline concert as a full group, held in Incheon on August 26. In addition to capturing the excitement of NCT's live performances, the film will also include behind-the-scenes footage from the concert.
Friday 8th December 2023
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (PG)
Having pulled off an escape from Tweedy's farm, Ginger has found a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a new threat, and Ginger and her team decide to break in.
Having pulled off an escape from Tweedy's farm, Ginger has found a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a new threat, and Ginger and her team decide to break in.
Earth Mama (15)
An intimate coming of age story of a pregnant single mother who embraces her Bay Area community as she determines the fate of her family.
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An intimate coming of age story of a pregnant single mother who embraces her Bay Area community as she determines the fate of her family.
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Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (15)
It follows three friends who live together. When they realize that they don't like their life trajectory, they set off to find a gold treasure that is rumored to be buried in the nearby mountain.
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It follows three friends who live together. When they realize that they don't like their life trajectory, they set off to find a gold treasure that is rumored to be buried in the nearby mountain.
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Tarrac (15)
Tarrac. is a contemporary drama set on the coastlines of Kerry in the tough world of Naomhóg racing.
Tarrac. is a contemporary drama set on the coastlines of Kerry in the tough world of Naomhóg racing.
The Inseparables (U)
An animated buddy movie following the misadventures of two unlikely friends - a puppet and an abandoned stuffed animal toy - as they cross paths in Central Park and pair up for an epic adventure in New York City.
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An animated buddy movie following the misadventures of two unlikely friends - a puppet and an abandoned stuffed animal toy - as they cross paths in Central Park and pair up for an epic adventure in New York City.
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Wonka (PG)
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl's most iconic children's book and one of the best-selling children's books of all time, "Wonka" tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
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Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl's most iconic children's book and one of the best-selling children's books of all time, "Wonka" tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
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Saturday 9th December 2023
The Origin
In the Old Stone Age, a disparate gang of early humans band together in search of a new land. But when they suspect a malevolent, mystical, being is hunting them down, the clan are forced to confront a danger they never envisaged.
In the Old Stone Age, a disparate gang of early humans band together in search of a new land. But when they suspect a malevolent, mystical, being is hunting them down, the clan are forced to confront a danger they never envisaged.
Friday 15th December 2023
Every Body (12)
Focuses on three individuals who overcame shame, secrecy, and unauthorized surgery throughout their childhoods to enjoy successful adulthoods. Choosing to ignore medical advice to conceal their bodies and coming out as who they truly were.
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Focuses on three individuals who overcame shame, secrecy, and unauthorized surgery throughout their childhoods to enjoy successful adulthoods. Choosing to ignore medical advice to conceal their bodies and coming out as who they truly were.
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Monica (15)
The intimate portrait of a woman who returns home to care for her dying mother. A delicate and nuanced story of a fractured family, the story explores universal themes of abandonment, aging, acceptance, and redemption.
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The intimate portrait of a woman who returns home to care for her dying mother. A delicate and nuanced story of a fractured family, the story explores universal themes of abandonment, aging, acceptance, and redemption.
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Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire (15)
When a peaceful settlement on the edge of a distant moon finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, a mysterious stranger living among its villagers becomes their best hope for survival.
When a peaceful settlement on the edge of a distant moon finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, a mysterious stranger living among its villagers becomes their best hope for survival.
The Shift (12A)
After meeting a mysterious stranger, a man must escape a "dystopian" world to return to his wife.
After meeting a mysterious stranger, a man must escape a "dystopian" world to return to his wife.
The Three Musketeers: Milady
D'Artagnan is forced to join forces with Milady to save Constance, who was kidnapped before his eyes. But as war is declared and Athos, Porthos and Aramis have already joined the front, a secret from the past shatters old alliances.
D'Artagnan is forced to join forces with Milady to save Constance, who was kidnapped before his eyes. But as war is declared and Athos, Porthos and Aramis have already joined the front, a secret from the past shatters old alliances.
What Happens Later
Willa and Bill are ex-lovers that will see each other for the first time in years when they both find themselves snowed in, in-transit, at an airport overnight.
Willa and Bill are ex-lovers that will see each other for the first time in years when they both find themselves snowed in, in-transit, at an airport overnight.
Thursday 21st December 2023
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (12A)
Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father's death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman's family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.
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Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father's death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman's family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.
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Friday 22nd December 2023
Sweet Sue (15)
A woman back on the dating scene embarks on a relationship with a mysterious biker at her brother's funeral, whose son turns out to be a social media influencer.
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A woman back on the dating scene embarks on a relationship with a mysterious biker at her brother's funeral, whose son turns out to be a social media influencer.
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Tuesday 26th December 2023
Anyone But You
In the edgy comedy Anyone But You, Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) look like the perfect couple, but after an amazing first date something happens that turns their fiery hot attraction ice cold - until they find themselves unexpectedly thrust together at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple.
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In the edgy comedy Anyone But You, Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) look like the perfect couple, but after an amazing first date something happens that turns their fiery hot attraction ice cold - until they find themselves unexpectedly thrust together at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple.
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Cats in the Museum (PG)
A young cat named Vincent, in the company of Maurice the mouse, escapes from the flood in an old harpsichord, which is picked up by sailors and sent to St. Petersburg, where it ends up in the Hermitage. There, Vincent meets an elite feline squad that has been protecting artwork from mice and other pests for centuries.
A young cat named Vincent, in the company of Maurice the mouse, escapes from the flood in an old harpsichord, which is picked up by sailors and sent to St. Petersburg, where it ends up in the Hermitage. There, Vincent meets an elite feline squad that has been protecting artwork from mice and other pests for centuries.
Ferrari (15)
Set in the summer of 1957, with Enzo Ferrari's auto empire in crisis, the ex-racer turned entrepreneur pushes himself and his drivers to the edge as they launch into the Mille Miglia, a treacherous 1,000-mile race across Italy.
Set in the summer of 1957, with Enzo Ferrari's auto empire in crisis, the ex-racer turned entrepreneur pushes himself and his drivers to the edge as they launch into the Mille Miglia, a treacherous 1,000-mile race across Italy.
Next Goal Wins (12A)
Directed by Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok), NEXT GOAL WINS follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the world's worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy.
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Directed by Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok), NEXT GOAL WINS follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the world's worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy.
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Friday 29th December 2023
Jules (12A)
Small town living has Milton (Ben Kingsley) stuck in a rut. Old, forgetful and isolated in his retirement, his life takes an incredible turn when a UFO crash lands in his backyard. With his beloved garden destroyed and an extraterrestrial in his living room, Milton needs to keep his new friend and his gifts a secret from the outside world- not easy in a small town. What starts out as an out-of-this-world shock turns into the most unlikely friendship.
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Small town living has Milton (Ben Kingsley) stuck in a rut. Old, forgetful and isolated in his retirement, his life takes an incredible turn when a UFO crash lands in his backyard. With his beloved garden destroyed and an extraterrestrial in his living room, Milton needs to keep his new friend and his gifts a secret from the outside world- not easy in a small town. What starts out as an out-of-this-world shock turns into the most unlikely friendship.
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Raging Grace (15)
An undocumented Filipina immigrant lands a job as a care-worker for a terminal old man, securing a better life for her and her daughter. But a dark discovery threatens to destroy everything she's strived for and holds dear.
An undocumented Filipina immigrant lands a job as a care-worker for a terminal old man, securing a better life for her and her daughter. But a dark discovery threatens to destroy everything she's strived for and holds dear.