RTÉ unveils a festive feast of Christmas movies

December 05, 2024
RTÉ unveils a festive feast of Christmas movies

10 Irish television premieres

Fresh from cinema screens, That They May Face the Rising Sun, adapted from John McGahern's celebrated novel, is among the movies premiering on Irish TV this Christmas.

In Downton Abbey: A New Era, the Crawley family and their entourage head to southern France, while Maverick trains a group of elite Top Gun graduates to prepare for a high-profile mission in the thrilling Top Gun: Maverick.

Daisy Edgar-Jones in Where the Crawdads Sing

There are also some family friendly options to keep young and old alike entertained: Soul, Minions 2: The Rise of Gru and Incredibles 2.

Blockbusters

There will be plenty of blockbusters this festive season, including a trio of Indiana Jones adventures, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and the James Bond classics No Time to Die, Casino Royale and Skyfall.

Skyfall starring Daniel Craig to air this festive season

Christmas Classics

White Christmas, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and It's a Wonderful Life never fail to ignite the festive spirit. For a hilarious holiday adventure, Jingle All the Way follows a father's frantic quest to find the perfect Christmas gift, while Jack Frost delivers a touching story of family and second chances. For the season romantics, Christmas at Maple Creek and Christmas Setup are the choices for you.

James Stewart and Donna Reed in the 1946 classic It's a Wonderful Life

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