November / December Highlights
It is that time of year when people start making lists, and checking them twice, trying to decide who has been naughty and who has been nice. We aren’t talking about Christmas countdowns, but that other important festive period, Award season! There are some possible contenders already, but could any of the films you see in the next few months beat them to the nomination? We think they just might.
How’s this for a stellar winter line-up: Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen, Daniel Day Lewis’ long awaited return to the big screen, Jennifer Lawrence in a Lynne Ramsay film, George Clooney playing a movie star (okay, so that’s not really a stretch) and let’s not forget Timothée’s epic commitment to ping-pong! You will also have a chance to get a jump on the Best International Feature category with three of the most talked about films from Cannes: Palme d’Or winner Jafar Panahi’s funny/sobering It Was Just An Accident, Joachim Tier’s heartfelt Sentimental Value and Julia Ducournau’s unforgettable Alpha.
Naughty or Nice returns for all your festive cheer, you can expect our line-up to be announced in early November. We love being part of your festive season and welcoming so many of you back for your Christmas film traditions, as well as some new wild card selections in the mix this year. If you have cinema-lovers on your shopping list – don’t forget to pick up a Light House gift voucher as a stocking filler!
– Alice Black, Head of Cinema, Light House Cinema
Anemone (Dir. Ronan Day-Lewis)
November 7
Daniel Day Lewis is back, thanks to the atmospheric directorial debut of son
Ronan. Co-written by both, Lewis excels as the troubled, reclusive Ray reluctantly forced to confront his past and the family he left behind.
Die My Love (Dir. Lynne Ramsay)
November 7
After 8 years, Ramsay returns with a dark, surreal take on motherhood. This feral festival darling is led by a top-of-her-game Jennifer Lawrence, with brilliant supporting performaces from Robert Pattinson & Sissy Spacek.
The Running Man (Dir. Edgar Wright)
November 12
Edgar Wright updates Stephen King’s The Running Man for the modern age with Glen Powell and Colman Domingo taking the reigns from Arnie and Richard Dawson.
Alpha (Dir. Julia Ducournau)
November 12
Julia Ducournau’s third feature is an unforgiving and personal tale of a mysterious epidemic in France. Visually stunning and thought provoking, just as you’d expect from the director of Titane and Raw.
Wicked: For Good (Dir. Jon M. Chu)
November 21
Return to the land of Oz for the finale of the stage-to-screen sensation. When Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) reunite, they are joined by some familiar faces from Kansas.
Jay Kelly (Dir. Noah Baumbach)
November 21
George Clooney plays a charming legend of the silver screen, looking back at a life
lived in the public eye and all that was left behind, as he travels across Europe with Adam Sandler, Laura Dern and the rest of the film’s all-star cast.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Dir. Rian Johnson)
November 28
Our favourite drawling detective, Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is back on the case. This time in a churchyard. Star-studded as ever, the cast includes Josh O’Connor, Andrew Scott & Glenn Close.
Pillion (Dir. Harry Lighton)
November 28 - On Sale Soon
When shy Colin (Harry Melling) meets dominant biker Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) his life is transformed. Charming and sweet, Pillion explores BDSM, identity, and love.
Pillion is November’s Loyalty+ member preview.
Blue Moon (Dir. Richard Linklater)
November 28
An unrecognisable Ethan Hawke shines in Richard Linklater’s intimate portrait of the charismatic, but troubled genius, Broadway composer Lorenzo Hart.
Hackers (Dir. Iain Softley)
November 29
Johnny Lee Miller, Matthew Lillard and Angelia Jolie star in this iconic 90s tale of tech misfits featuring one of the finest soundtracks of the decade including Orbital and Underworld.
It Was Just An Accident (Dir. Jafar Panahi)
December 5 - On Sale Soon
Winner of the 2025 Palme d’Or, Jafar Panahi’s film begins with a minor accident that sets in motion escalating consequences, blending together tough moral questions, sly humour and shocking revelations.
Eternity (Dir. Richard Linklater)
December 5 - On Sale Soon
Joan (Elisabeth Olsen) has a big decision to make; Will she spend the afterlife with
her husband of many years (Miles Teller) or her first love (Callum Turner) who has waited decades for her?
Lurker (Dir. Alex Russell)
December 12 - On Sale Soon
Archie Madekwe plays emerging pop star Oliver, whose inner circle is infiltrated by the opportunistic Matthew (Théodore Pellerin) in this sharp, confident debut from The Bear writer Alex Russell.
Sentimental Value (Dir. Joaquim Trier)
December 27 - On Sale Soon
Joachim Trier (Worst Person in the World) reunites with muse Renate Reinsve for this
sharp family drama about two adult sisters who must navigate their emotional wounds
when their absentee father returns. See it at an exclusive preview on 9 December.
Marty Supreme (Dir. Josh Safdie)
December 27 - On Sale Soon
In the second solo Safdie film this year, Marty (Timothée Chalamet) dreams of greatness in his sport, table tennis. Like any good Safdie protagonist, he is willing to go to hell and back for it.