Settle in because there are some crackers.
He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, he’s gonna find out who’s naughty and nice, Santa Claus is comin’ to town you’re starting to plan your Christmas TV binge.
Granted, that lyric doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but we do have all the best films for you to enjoy this Christmas Eve in one handy place.
Here’s what’s in store.
The Spongebob Squarepants Movie -12:15 on E4
Something to distract the kids – big and small – while you’re still doing your last minute Christmas dash.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial – 12:25 on RTÉ2
We wonder if he ever bothered calling Elliott after getting home?
The Jewel of the Nile – 12:40 on More4
Not quite Indiana Jones but it’s a pretty decent adventure with Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas – 12:55 on UTV
The new animated film couldn’t match the madcap energy that Jim Carrey brought to Ron Howard’s beloved Christmas tale. It also won a few Oscars.
Monsters University – 13.20 on BBC1
The gang are all back in a very enjoyable sequel that doesn’t quite match the original but still has a few laughs.
The Muppets – 13.40 on RTÉ1
Not quite as good as The Muppet Christmas Carol – what is? – but the 2011 reboot is a pretty decent revival of the beloved show.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – 14:35 on RTÉ2
Settle in because RTÉ are showing every single Potter film over the coming days. You’re a wizard, Harry.
Zootropolis – 14:55 on BBC1
Heard the one about the best animated film in years that not enough people have seen?
Santa Claus: The Movie – 15:25 on UTV
This is the Dudley Moore version. Better than Tim Allen’s take on the character? Discuss.
Miracle on 34th Street – 15:35 on RTÉ1
The REAL Santa.
Mary Poppins – 17:00 on BBC1
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! A bonafide classic.
Jurassic World – 17:50 on RTÉ2
Life found a way.
The Lego Movie – 19:05 ITV2
It’s Christmas and everything IS awesome!
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation – 19:30 Sky One
It’s not Christmas without the Griswolds.
Kingsman: The Secret Service – 21:00 on Film4
Looking for the perfect song to soundtrack the end of the world?
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Mission: Impossible- Rogue Nation – 21:00 Virgin Media Two
Tom hangs from a plane. Tom is framed for destroying the Kremlin. Tom takes on the Syndicate. Tom runs away from stuff. Tom does good.
Fast and Furious 7 – 21:00 ITV2
Things get fast and furious. In all seriousness, one the best films in the series.
Gremlins – 21:30 UTV
GIZMO!
Sing Street – 22:20 RTE2
Still not over the fact that ‘Drive It Like You Stole It’ wasn’t nominated for an Oscar for Best Song.
Warrior – 23:35 on Film4
Tom Hardy. Joel Edgerton. Incredible film.
LA Confidential – 00:05 – RTÉ1
Set record because it’s a modern masterpiece featuring cracking performances from Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce.
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