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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Film picks

Grab the popcorn and scroll down for details of our picks of the films on the big screen in Sheffield this month, compiled by Joe.

Grand Theft Hamlet

Tue. 10 December 2024 — Thu. 19 December 2024

As venues close during lockdown, two out-of-work actors attempt the impossible task of delivering a full production of Shakespeare's Hamlet inside the online world of Grand Theft Auto 5. Shot entirely in game, this documentary charts their adventure.

Queer

Fri. 13 December 2024 — Thu. 19 December 2024

1950, Mexico City. An American ex-pat leads a solitary life, until a new arrival gives new value to intimate relationships. A lush adaptation of the William S. Burroughs novel by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name) with a mesmerising Daniel Craig.

Die Hard

Fri. 13 December 2024 — Tue. 24 December 2024

It's that time of year again... where friends, families and strangers on the internet argue over whether Die Hard is a Christmas film. Seeing John McClane take on Hans Gruber at this time of year is almost as much of a tradition as Christmas itself.

Perfect Days

Thu. 26 December 2024 — Tue. 31 December 2024

Showroom

Tokyo cleaner Hirayama lives alone, never deviating from routine. He cherishes cassettes, books and photographing trees – until unexpected things happen in Wim Wenders' moving reflection on the beauty of the everyday. Part of Showroom's Best of 2024.

Net picks

We know December can be a tricky time of year around what can be expected for Christmas. So we've assembled some free online viewing options that don't come with the cost of a trip out to the cinema, or the pressure of company.

Sensoria

Thu. 2 October 2025

Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity.