A number of movie theaters around the D.C. area are showing Christmas classics on the big screen. From "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Miracle on 34th Street" to "Die Hard," check out what's playing when.
This is the perfect time of year to curl up by the fire with some eggnog and watch a classic Christmas movie.
But if you’re craving a bit more of a communal experience with your holiday favorites, you’re in luck. A number of movie theaters around the D.C. area are showing Christmas classics on the big screen. From “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Miracle on 34th Street” to “Die Hard,” check out what’s playing when.
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It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
The Frank Capra classic starring Jimmy Stewart is a perennial holiday viewing favorite. If you want to see it on the big screen, you’ll have plenty of options this year.
When and where to watch:
Dec. 16, 18, and 23 at Miracle Theater
Dec. 16-22 at AFI Silver Spring
Dec. 13-15 and 17-21 at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
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Home Alone (1990)
The modern holiday classic. Kevin!!!
When and where to watch: Dec. 21 and 23 at Suns Cinema
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A Christmas Story (1983)
All he wanted for Christmas was an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot range model air rifle!
When and where to watch: Dec. 24 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
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Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
“Christmas isn’t just a day,” wise Kris Kringle played by Academy Award-winning Edmund Gwenn says. “It’s a frame of mind.” Hear hear.
When and where to watch: Dec. 23 at Miracle Theater
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Jingle All the Way (1996)
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the frustrated father on a last-minute quest to get his son a coveted “Turbo Man” action figure.
When and where to watch: Dec. 22 at Suns Cinema
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Elf (2003)
Will Farrell stars as Buddy the elf who teaches store clerk Zooey Deschanel the best way to spread Christmas cheer.
When and where to watch: Dec. 19 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
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The Muppet Christmas carol (1992)
Kermit, Miss Piggy and the rest of the gang put a singing-dancing spin on Charles Dickens’ classic story.
When and where to watch: Dec. 16-22 at AFI Silver Spring.
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Love Actually (2003)
You either love this schmaltzy, mid-2000s celebrity-filled extravaganza or you love it. Case closed.
When and where to watch: Dec. 26 at Alamo Drafthouse
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Gremlins (1984)
Sentimental fare not your cup of tea? Try this cheesy horror classic.
When and where to watch: Dec. 19, 21 at AFI Silver Spring
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
The big-budget live-action adaptation of the Dr. Seuss fable was a big hit in 2000.
When and where to watch: Dec. 17 at National Harbor
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Die Hard (1988)
When did this late ’80s action movie become a Christmas classic? That conundrum began roiling the internet a few years ago. And for what it’s worth, Entertainment Weekly says the film is actually the “perfect” Christmas movie.
When and where to watch:
Dec. 15 and 17 at Suns Cinema
Dec. 20 and 22 at AFI Silver Spring
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WASHINGTON — A number of movie theaters around the D.C. are showing Christmas classics on the big screen. From “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Miracle on 34th Street” to “Die Hard,” check out what’s playing when.
Click through the gallery to see a preview of the flick as well as when and where to catch them.
Jack Moore joined WTOP.com as a digital writer/editor in July 2016. Previous to his current role, he covered federal government management and technology as the news editor at Nextgov.com, part of Government Executive Media Group.
