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Best films out: Christmas 2017

By Daniel J Lewis on 16/11/2017

The festive season is here which means heartwarming family-friendly flicks. From a remake of Jumanji to the latest instalment of Star Wars, here are the best films out this Christmas

The Man Who Invented Christmas

Chances are you'll know the story of A Christmas Carol even if you've never read the book – or seen the 1992 Muppets adaptation. This film takes us into the life and mind of its famous Victorian author, Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) as he writes the quintessential Christmas tale. No Scrooges allowed.

WHEN

01 Dec 2017 – 01 Dec 2018, TIMES VARY

WHERE

Various Locations

Ferdinand

Ferdinand is a loveable Spanish bull who's not all that into fighting. When he's banished to the wild, he recruits a team to help him find his way home. Adapted from an illustrated children's book by Munro Leaf, Ferdinand will beam a ray of sunshine into mid-December.

WHEN

On 15 Dec 2017, TIMES VARY

WHERE

Various Locations

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The unstoppable force which is the Star Wars franchise takes us on yet another ride to a galaxy far away in The Last Jedi, the sequel to last year's intergalactic romp The Force Awakens. Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver are both back for another round and Rian Johnson takes the helm as director.

WHEN

16 Dec 2017 – 16 Feb 2018, Times vary

WHERE

Various Locations

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan join forces in this reboot of the 1995 blockbuster Jumanji. A group of kids find themselves transformed into this comic cast of characters when they play a hexed game. Prepare for a hefty slice of 90s nostalgia.

WHEN

20 Dec 2017 – 20 Dec 2018, TIMES VARY

WHERE

Various Locations

Best films out: Christmas 2017

The festive season is here which means heartwarming family-friendly flicks. From a remake of Jumanji to the latest instalment of Star Wars, here are the best films out this Christmas

The Man Who Invented Christmas

Ferdinand

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Cinema

Kids

Drama

Fantasy

Sci-fi

Animation

A Christmas Carol: Immersive Dining Experience

Scents of Christmas at The Savoy

Champagne and Carols at Claridge's Christmas Afternoon Tea

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