Although winter doesn’t officially start until December 21, the spirit of the holidays is already in the air.
What better way to spend some of your free time than watching classic holiday movies at your local theater?
These three movie theaters in Corpus Christi will be showing special screenings of family favorites, Christmas horrors and winter rom-coms throughout December.
Make sure you buy your tickets early as some screenings can sell out quickly.
‘Elf’ (2003)
Rated PG, 1 hour and 37 minutes
Will Ferrell (left) as “Buddy” and James Caan (right) as “Walter” in a scene from the 2003 film “Elf.”
A man who was accidentally taken to the North Pole as a child and raised as a toy elf makes the trek to Manhattan to find his real father, a workaholic.
The December 1 and 16 screenings at Alamo Drafthouse will be a Movie Party, with fun props and an immersive experience. The Dec. 7 screening at Alamo Drafthouse will be a Cereal Party with Nate’s Next Kid Up, a local nonprofit. The Cereal Party has a toy drive and every donor will receive free popcorn at the screening.
Where to watch: Alamo Drafthouse on December 1, December 7 and December 16; AMC Corpus Christi 16 on December 7 and 11; and Century 16 on December 4
‘Black Christmas’ (1974)
Rated R, 1 hour 38 minutes
A group of sorority sisters receive threatening phone calls and are ultimately stalked and murdered by a killer during the Christmas season.
Where to watch: Alamo Drafthouse on December 16 and AMC Corpus Christi 16 on December 12 and 15
‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ (1989)
Rated PG-13, 1 hour and 37 minutes
Beverly D’Angelo and Chevy Chase star in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’.
It’s Christmas and the Griswolds are preparing for a family celebration. But things never run smoothly for this family. Their bad luck is compounded with annoying family guests, snobbish neighbors and a cheap boss.
Where to watch: Alamo Drafthouse on December 17 and AMC Corpus Christi 16 on December 9
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ (1946)
Rated PG, 2 hours and 10 minutes
George Bailey spent his life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. But Mr. Potter plans to take over the entire town, including George’s construction and loan company. When George’s company loses $8,000 on Christmas Eve, his troubles begin.
The screening at Alamo Drafthouse is a Love & Brunch performance, including a special brunch menu.
Where to watch: Alamo Drafthouse on December 22 and Century 16 on December 10 and 14
‘for KING + COUNTRY: A Drummer Boy Christmas Live’ (2024)
Not rated, 1 hour and 30 minutes
For King and Country performs during their A Drummer Boy Christmas tour at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, Thursday, December 21, 2023.
Get into the Christmas spirit with the Christian pop duo’s concert for KING + COUNTRY, recorded during their sold-out show in Houston.
Where to watch: AMC Corpus Christi 16 and Century 16 on December 5 through December 9
‘The Polar Express’ (2004)
Rated G, 1 hour 40 minutes
“The Polar Express” premiered in 2004 and stars Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola and Michael Jeter.
When a young boy takes a train journey to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Where to watch: AMC Corpus Christi 16 on December 8 and Century 16 on December 7 and 11
‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000)
Rated PG, 1 hour and 44 minutes
On the outskirts of Whoville, a vicious creature known as the Grinch decides to destroy the town’s holiday spirit by stealing everything related to Christmas from the townspeople.
Where to watch: AMC Corpus Christi 16 on December 12 and Century 16 on December 14 and 18
Special screenings at Alamo Drafthouse
“Silent Night, Deadly Night”: Monday December 2
“Krampus”: Tuesday December 3
“Gremlins”: Wednesday December 4. The screening is a Movie Party, with fun props and an immersive experience.
“Klaus”: Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8
Jeff Gillen, left, and Peter Billingsley in a scene from the 1983 film “A Christmas Story.”
“Christmas with the Kranks”: Sunday December 8. The screening is a brunch screening, including a special brunch menu.
“The Holiday”: Sunday December 15th. The screening is a brunch screening, including a special brunch menu.
“A Christmas Story”: Wednesday December 18th
Movies showing in AMC theaters
“Red”: Sunday December 1 to Wednesday December 4
Andrew Lincoln and Keira Knightley star in 2003’s ‘Love Actually’.
“The Grinch”: Friday December 6
“Love Actually”: Tuesday, December 10
What’s going on at Century 16
“The Green Knight”: Wednesday December 11th
“Christmas Concert by André Rieu”: Wednesday December 11 and Saturday December 14
“I am the Immaculate Conception”: Thursday December 12; Saturday December 14; and Tuesday, December 17
“White Christmas”: Sunday December 15 to Tuesday December 17
“The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker”: Sunday December 22 and Monday December 23
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John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com or Twitter @johnpoliva.
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