This website uses cookies. Read more about our cookie/privacy policy.

Accept and Close

The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Film picks

Grab the popcorn and scroll down for details of our picks of the films on the big screen in Sheffield this month, compiled by Joe.

FFStival 2024

Sat. 23 November 2024

Showroom

FFS (Females Films Screens) showcases the creativity of filmmakers from all over the world who identify as women or non-binary. The day-long programme includes family-friendly short films, feature films, a panel discussion and much more.

Bird

Fri. 8 November 2024 — Mon. 25 November 2024

12-year-old Bailey lives with her reckless dad in a rundown squat, when she encounters a mysterious stranger who helps her see the world in a new light. A tender, striking, surprising coming-of-age tale from Andrea Arnold (American Honey, Fish Tank).

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Multiple dates

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

A brilliantly imaginative, dark fantasy stop-motion animated musical. Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and attempts to bring Christmas under his control. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

Die Hard

Fri. 13 December 2024 — Tue. 24 December 2024

It's that time of year again... where friends, families and strangers on the internet argue over whether Die Hard is a Christmas film. Seeing John McClane take on Hans Gruber at this time of year is almost as much of a tradition as Christmas itself.