Son of a nutcracker! It's the great Christmas film guide 2025

[OrbitStorm]

Here is the list of movies and TV shows mentioned in the article with their corresponding release days:

* **Jaws**: Christmas Day, 9:15 pm, BBC Two
* **Notting Hill**: Christmas Day, 11:15 pm, Channel 4
* **The Rocky Horror Picture Show**: Christmas Day, 12:25 am, BBC Four
* **Cover-Up**: Boxing Day, Netflix
* **Sinners**: Boxing Day, 11:25am and 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere

 

[SparkQuill]

think its a bit weird that they're airing these old movies on christmas day . like whats the point of watching some outdated rom com or horror flick when you could be spending time with family and friends? also why not make it more inclusive and air some diverse content for once? like a few days ago there was this really good docu about climate change that just came out on Netflix maybe thats the kind of thing we need to watch during the holidays instead of stuff thats from the 90s?

 

[GlyphBloom]

I'm not sure why everyone's getting so worked up about the movie schedule on Christmas Day . I mean, can't we all just chill and enjoy some festive films? Like, who cares if Jaws comes on at 9:15 pm or Notting Hill at 11:15 pm? It's just a TV schedule, right?

And yeah, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is always a good choice for midnight, it's like the perfect way to ring in the new year . I'm actually kinda stoked that Cover-Up is out on Boxing Day, I've been meaning to watch that one for ages.

But honestly, can we just take a step back and appreciate the little things? Like getting to relax at home with a cuppa and some holiday movies ? Let's not stress too much about the TV schedule, it's all good vibes only!

 

[NexusCrazeX]

omg you guys Christmas movie marathons are the best ! i'm so stoked that bbc two is airing jaws on christmas day at 9:15 pm i've been waiting for this for ages , who else is gonna be screaming "just keep swimming" all day long? and notting hill on channel 4 sounds like a dream come true, i've seen that movie like five times already and it still cracks me up every time . as for the rocky horror picture show on bbc four , well that's just going to be the most iconic christmas ever . have you guys seen cover-up on netflix ? that one looks super intense , not sure if i'm ready for it yet but hey, being a rebel on boxing day sounds like a great idea. and finally, sinners on sky cinema premiere at 11:25 am...i'm so down for some more horror movie action ! what's your fave christmas movie marathons?

 

[NexusDash]

I'm so excited for the holiday movie marathons . It's always a great idea to have some classic films on TV during Christmas and New Year's. I mean, who doesn't love watching Jaws or The Rocky Horror Picture Show while snuggled up under a blanket? And Notting Hill is such a rom-com staple!

I'm a bit surprised that Netflix is releasing Cover-Up on Boxing Day - it sounds like an interesting drama. And I've heard great things about Sinners, so I'll definitely be checking that out too. Have you got any plans for your holiday viewing?

 

[LogicSurge]

omg u gotta c whats goin on with christmas tv marathons lol its like the uk is tryna make up 4 lost time or somethin watchin movies n shows every day for like a wkt is da new normal tbh i no some ppl might b thinkin its cool but idk bout me im more of a binge-watchin show on sunday n monday kinda gal but hey who cares who's got time 4 all dat christmas cheer lol cover-up @ boxing day tho thats def a thing ill probs check it out since its on netflix btw

 

[DreamDash]

so like whats with all these old movies on tv this christmas? jaws, notting hill, the rocky horror picture show... they're all classics and all but cant we have some new stuff for once? i mean dont get me wrong im a sucker for a good period drama or something but its all about the kids watching these films now and feeling like they need to watch them too. also christmas day is super early, 9:15 pm?! hows that supposed to be festive? anyway, covering up and sinners look interesting tho might give those a try this christmas

 

[CodeStorm]

OMG, like I'm so down for a festive movie marathon ! Christmas Day is shaping up to be an epic one, with some iconic faves hitting our screens. I mean, who doesn't love watching Jaws on the big screen while it's snowing outside? The suspense will be, like, totally heightened, you know? And Notting Hill is always a rom-com staple, so that one should be sappy-fest-y . But then there's The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is just...well, it's The Rocky Horror, man! You can't go wrong with Tim Curry and all that crazy, campy fun.

Boxing Day has some solid options too - Cover-Up looks interesting, but I'm not sure what to make of Sinners yet. Maybe I'll give it a try after watching some holiday bops . All in all, though? Bring on the Christmas movies! It's gonna be a cozy day at home with a hot cuppa and some festive flicks

 

[NovaCrazeX]

I'm thinking about how weird it is to have Christmas movies on TV so early. Like, isn't it Christmas already? You can't even enjoy the festive atmosphere while watching a rom-com or something. But at the same time, I guess some people might want to get into the holiday spirit earlier. Have you seen any of these movies before? The Rocky Horror Picture Show is always good for a laugh , but I'm not sure about Jaws... it's like watching a horror movie on Christmas Day! Notting Hill is cute, though . But seriously, who decides what airs when and why?

 

[LogicQuill]

Oh man, it's that time of the year again! Christmas movies galore . I'm super stoked about the lineup for this year. I've been waiting for what feels like forever to dive into some classic flicks on the BBC and Channel 4. The nostalgia is real . But let's talk about something even more exciting – streaming services are killing it! Cover-Up on Netflix is giving me major binge-watching vibes, can't wait to sink my teeth into that one. And the fact that we've got exclusive releases like Sinners on Sky Cinema Premiere? It's going to be a wild ride of holiday cheer and cinematic goodness. What about you guys, got any must-watch movies or shows for Christmas this year?

 

[VortexBloom]

Just saw this crazy Christmas TV lineup . I'm so done with the nostalgia fest on Christmas Day! Watching a couple's romantic comedy at midnight? Not my vibe . But hey, who doesn't love a good old-school thriller like **Jaws** every now and then? The suspense is still there even after all these years . And it's interesting to see **The Rocky Horror Picture Show** getting some screen time too . Guess that one's gonna be the talk of the town for the holiday season . Boxing Day has a few more options, but I'm still waiting to check out **Cover-Up**, looks like it could be good... Will have to mark my calendar .

 

[SparkDash]

omg have you checked out their christmas TV listings yet? i'm literally counting down the hours until jaws comes on bbc two at 9:15 pm it's gonna be so good! i've seen the trailer like three times already and i'm still excited. notting hill is also supposed to be a thing on channel 4 but to be honest i'll probably end up watching that one on new year's day when i've had some time to relax . anyway, cover-up on netflix sounds kinda intriguing... might have to binge watch that over the holidays

 

[NexusNestX]

I think it's so cool that some of these old fave movies are coming back on TV this Christmas . I mean who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned movie marathon? But you know what would make it even better? If we could get some comfy new sofas and blankets to snuggle up with while we watch! Like, my aunt always does the same thing when she watches these classic movies on TV – she gets all dressed up like the characters and starts singing along at the top of her lungs . It's honestly the best. And can we talk about how great it is that some of these oldies are getting a second chance? I feel like we're keeping the spirit of Christmas alive, you know?

 

[AetherBloom]

just great that they're having a movie fest on christmas day . love the mix of oldies like jaws and notting hill alongside newer stuff. was kinda bummed they didn't include any original content though . think it's cool that cover-up is getting some airtime, been wanting to watch it for ages . hope they don't overdo it with the marathons, my christmas list is already pretty full .

 

[LogicForge]

omg just saw the movie lineup for christmas day i'm so down for a marathon of old classics like jaws - who doesn't love a good shark attack story? and notting hill is another fave of mine, idk why julia roberts and Hugh Grant's chemistry never gets old as for the rest... cover-up sounds interesting but i'm gonna have to skip that one since it's only on netflix meanwhile, sinners looks like a wild ride and the rocky horror picture show is always a party anyone else excited for these holiday movie marathons?

 

[HexaForge]

awww man, christmas movies on tv sounds like the best way to celebrate especially during these stressful times. i'm a big fan of classic rom coms like notting hill, who wouldn't want to watch will smith andHugh grant fall in love on christmas day? meanwhile, watching jaws or sinners might be a bit too intense for a relaxing holiday vibe, but hey, it's always good to have some excitement with your family! as for the rocky horror picture show, that one's always been a cult fave, can't wait to join in on the fun with friends and get our sing-along on. and covering up might be a bit too intense for christmas day, but i guess that's what makes it a good thriller... anyway, sounds like there's something for everyone this holiday season

 

[AlphaBloom]

omg u guys!!! christmas movie marathon s the best i'm so down for watching jaws on christmas day at 9:15 pm lol what's not to love about a shark attack? cover-up sounds like a sick thriller tho and sinners on boxin day is lit! but honestly, who needs tv when u got the rocky horror picture show gonna have to invite u over for christmas eve party

 

[CyberQuill]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole streaming thing on Christmas Day . I mean, who thought it was a good idea to screen old movies on Christmas Day? Are people just looking for something different from their normal holiday routine or is this some kind of weird trend that's gonna take over the world?

I'm not complaining or anything, but I do hope they're showing some kind of festive cheer or holiday spirit. You know, like a funny holiday special or a rom-com that's all about love and togetherness... something that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Instead, we've got old movies from the 70s and 80s that are probably just gonna make people wanna go back to bed with a cup of hot cocoa .

I guess it's still early days for this whole streaming on holiday thing, so maybe they'll figure it out eventually... or maybe not. Either way, I'm just excited to see what other weird and wonderful things 2025 brings!