Santa's Big Screen
Get ready for a Christmas classic at Vue Cinema Thanet, a heartwarming tale of faith and kindness that's perfect for the holiday season. On Thursday, 24 December 2026, Miracle on 34th Street will be screened, bringing joy and cheer to audiences of all ages.
Dir: George Seaton
Cast: Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn, Gene Lockhart, Natalie Wood, Porter Hall, William Frawley, Jerome Cowan
96 mins · 1947 · United States of America · Cert U · English
IMDb 7.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 88/100 · TMDB 7.4/10 · Trakt 79%
Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 10 wins & 1 nomination total
On Thursday, 24 December 2026, at Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross, Cross, the 1947 Christmas comedy-drama film Miracle on 34th Street will be screened, telling the story of a department store Santa who claims to be the real deal. • The film features a talented cast, including Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O'Hara, and John Payne, and is directed by George Seaton. • With a runtime of 96 minutes and a U certificate, this classic film is suitable for all ages and is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. • Miracle on 34th Street has received widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 7.9/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 88/100 on Metacritic, and has won three Academy Awards.
The venue's post describes the film as a "timeless classic" that "captures the spirit of Christmas", and with its rich history and cultural significance, it's an event not to be missed. Tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article. With its perfect blend of comedy, drama, and family-friendly entertainment, Miracle on 34th Street is the perfect way to spend a winter's evening, and its screening at Vue Cinema Thanet is an event that's sure to delight audiences of all ages.
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What viewers say
AndrewBloom · 7/10
7.4/10. I have a weird habit of seeing sequels and remakes before I see the originators. It wasn’t by design, but I saw *Kingdom of the Crystal Skull* before I saw any of the other Indiana Jones films; I watched *Live Free or Die Hard* before I watched any of the other films in the franchise, and I watched the 1994 *Miracle on 34th Street* remake before I’d ever seen the original. And when you come into these sorts of things backwards, you can’t…
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caitlin12231
I watch this every Thanksgiving (my family's decided the opening scene with the parade makes this a Thanksgiving movie, not a Christmas movie), and I quote it the rest of the year - especially drunk Mrs. Shellhammer. Only gets better with age.
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drqshadow · 9/10
It takes a lot for me to fall for a sentimental Christmas movie, but this one has excellent balance, charming actors and an original angle that still remains pertinent seventy years after the fact. It all thrives on Edmund Gwenn's definitive performance as Kris Kringle, of course, the man who professes to be the true St. Nick despite the protests of his bosses and coworkers at a busy New York Macy's. His warmth is enveloping and genuine, from…
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SkinnyFilmBuff · 8/10
>I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe. This was one of my family's favorites growing up and I can practically quote it from start to finish. This means I probably have a strong positive bias, but after re-watching this year for the first time in quite a while, I can confidently say that it absolutely holds up and is in fact just a great movie. The premise is clever/hilarious, the pacing is perfect, and the performances are almost…
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jarvis-8243417 · 8/10
_Miracle on 34th Street_ is the greatest Christmas film ever made, and my friend Oscar agrees. It’s the most celebrated Christmas film of all time, winning 3 Academy Awards; including one for Santa Claus himself (Edmund Gwenn). The story is brilliantly written and has a wonderfully charming air about it: after filling in as Santa Claus for Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, Kris Kringle goes to work for them and starts a good will campaign the sweeps…
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Bradym03 · 7/10
"I believe... I believe... It's silly, but I believe." Miracle on 34th Street (1947) has been on my watch-list for a while, but I never had time to watch it. It was the same with It's a Wonderful Life. Now that I have seen it, I can see why. But I watched the 1947 version before the 1994 one with Richard Attenborough because I wanted to start with the original and not leave it in the dust. So, the 1947 Mircale on 34th Street lives up to the hype…
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nmahoney416 · 7/10
I enjoyed the first half more than the courtroom drama.
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juliosoft · 7/10
Cine Paco 2. Image 3.5/5 sound 3/5. Christmas classic with a touch Capra, good actors
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