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Virgin Atlantic onboard entertainment - December 2024

You'll find a wide selection of movies, TV shows and audio books when you're onboard a Virgin Atlantic plane. Take a look at our favourites for this month below, or find out more about what to expect on your next Virgin Atlantic flight over on their dedicated Vera website pages.

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12.12: The Day

Following the assassination of President Park in 1979, various military factions wrestle for controlduring a violent coup in this tense South Korean period action drama.

Am I OK?

When Lucy (Johnson) discovers that bestie Jane (Mizuno) has been offered a job in London(‘I can’t waitto get the Tube to work!’ says Jane. Yeah, that novelty will soon wear off), it causes Lucy to re-examine her life, her friendships, and – mostly – her sexuality.

Arcadian

Wear special gloves while watching Arcadian or your fingernails won’t survive the journey. With a plot thatrevolves around brothers trying to keep their wounded dad (Cage) safe while being hunted by nasty creatures, this is brilliantly nerve-jangling stuff.

Asphalt City

None-more craggy Penn stars in this cracking tale of a young paramedic, Ollie Cross (Sheridan),assigned to the NYC night shift with a seasoned partner (Penn). Not only do the dark nights reveal a city in crisis, but Ollie soon finds himself with an ethical dilemma…

Back to Black

Abela is uncanny as Amy Winehouse in this biopic from director Sam Taylor-Johnson.Telling the tale of Amy’srise to global fame – a journey that saw her demons rise to the surface – this is an unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

The world's favourite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your-seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami's finest are now on the run.

The Bikeriders

With a cast this good (Butler! Comer! Hardy!), the plot hardly matters, but here it is anyway: headstrong Kathyis drawn toBenny, a member of motorcycle club The Vandals. However, dangerous changes are afoot at The Vandals, and

Boy Kills World

As played by Skarsgård, Boy is a deaf lad with a big imagination. When his parents are murdered, he trainsfor revenge andthings soon get bloody. If your taste is for high-octane, brutal action then you need this on your list.

Civil War

The visionary writer-director Alex Garland steers this brilliantly realised dystopian mind-bender that reimagines the US in a state of modern conflict. In other words, a civil war. Awesomely staged action makes this one a thriller – but a distinctly uneasy sense of timeliness...

The Dead Don't Hurt

Best known for his work on the other side of the camera, Mortensen takes the directorial reins for this Westernset during the US Civil War. Themes of love, loss and survival crop up in a tale of Vivienne (Krieps), who must navigate the harsh realities of frontier life.

Firebrand

An historical drama revolving around Henry VIII you say? Sold. This one concentrates on the period during which Catherine Parr(Vikander) was named regent while Henry was fighting abroad. When he returns – ill and paranoid – Cath finds herself fighting for survival.

The Exorcist: Believer

Demonic sequel concerning two girls who, after going missing, return, let’s just say, ‘not quite themselves’. A concerned dadcontacts Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn), the mum from the original 1973 The Exorcist – at which point things get proper scary.

Fresh Kills

A mafia movie from a female perspective is not something you get to see often – maybe never – but here’s one.Directed by and starring Esposito, it takes place in a brilliantly realized 1980’s Noo Yawk, where it dawns on young Rose that her beloved dad is a mafia kingpin.

The Fall Guy

Gosling plays the lovestruck stuntman trying to woo Emily Blunt’s Jody – while also investigating a murder –in this supremely entertaining spin-off from the beloved TV show. It went slightly under the radar on its cinema release, but in fact it’s a joy.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Mad Max is left out of this latest in the franchise (or is he? Keep your eyes peeled and you may see him) which focuses on a young Furiosa (Taylor-Joy). The action is gobsmacking, of course, while Hemsworth as the baddie Dementus is a scene-stealing wonder.

The Garfield Movie

Garfield, the Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, Garfield is forced from his perfectly pampered life into joining a hilarious, high-stakes heist.

Gasoline Rainbow

Some critics have criticised this tale of kids who leave high school and embark on a coming-of-ageroad trip as ‘just a load of drunk teenagers talking’. Others have praised it for its insight, feeling and heart. Maybe it’s both?

Grey Matter

Funny, touching, and occasionally heartbreaking, Grey Matter follows young, free-spirited Chloe, who’s forced to becomea stay-at-home carer for her Nan, who’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Together, they’re determined to have some fun before it’s too late.

I Used to Be Funny

Rachel Sennott stars as a struggling comic dealing with PTSD, who must decide whether to join the search for a missing girlshe used to nanny. With its blend of uneasy comedy and drama, much relies on Sennott’s central performance here – and she’s more than up to the task.

The Idea of You

Rom-com massive, get ready to be happy, because this one’s a keeper. Hathaway is Solène, a 40-year-old single momwho begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes, lead singer of the hottest boy band on the planet.

Inside Out 2

Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust are disrupted by Anxiety and friends.who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes, lead singer of the hottest boy band on the planet.

Kill

High-octane Indian action-thriller with enough chases, bone-crunching fights and head-spinning plot twists to keepeven the most committed adrenalin-junkie purring. This is one that takes ‘no holds barred’ to a whole new level.

Kinds of Kindness

Kinds of Kindness is a triptych fable following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life, a policemanwho is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person, and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special...

Kneecap

Following the rise of the eponymous real-life rap group, this boisterous biopic takes us on a joyride through the streets of Belfast,showcasing beats, rebellion, and the joyous spirit of the underdog. It’s bold, it’s unapologetic, it’s very sweary – and it’s utterly...

LaRoy, Texas

There’s a hint of the Coen Brothers – especially Fargo – in this thriller-comedy-drama. Zahn stars as Ray,who discovers that his wife is cheating on him and decides to top himself. However, his plans suddenly change when a stranger mistakes him for a low-rent hitman.

A Quiet Place: Day One

Prequel instalment catapulting us back to the first invasion, where silence is golden and screams are a death wish. Needless to say, the cast is a fresh one, but with series writer Krasinski onboard you can be sure it’s got all the nail-biting scares you’ve come to expect.

Sting

Edge-of-seat, genuinely creepy horror in which an eight-legged nasty begins to hunt the occupants of an apartment building.The only person who can stop it is little Charlotte, who has a strange unearthly connection with the stinger.

Tuesday

A mother (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, in a profoundly moving performance) and her teenage daughter (Lola Petticrew)must confront Death when it arrives in the form of an astonishing talking bird. From debut filmmaker Daina O. Pusić, Tuesday is a heart-rending fairy tale about the echoes...

Lisa Frankenstein

Described as a ‘coming of rage’ love story with definite shades of Tim Burton, writer Diablo 'Juno' Cody’s latesttells of a teen who, thanks to her proximity to a haunted graveyard, becomes involved with a reanimated corpse. Soon, the lovestruck couple are hunting for fresh...

Reverse the Curse

Duchovny directs and stars in this comedy-drama. When Ted moves in with his terminally ill dad Marty, he’s determinedto make Marty’s final months meaningful. Marty’s wish? For the Red Sox to end their losing streak. Ted’s solution is as creative as it is joyful.

Summer Camp

Nora, Ginny, and Mary, three childhood best friends who used to spend every summer at a sleep away camp together,seize the opportunity to get back together for a reunion at the camp - full of food fights, river rafting and emotional revelations.

The Watched, (aka The Watchers)

From Ishana Night Shyamalan (daughter of M Night) comes this horror-shrouded tale of a young artist(Fanning) who becomes stranded in a forest in western Ireland. Taking shelter with three strangers, the group find themselves stalked by mysterious nocturnal creatures.

The Present

Family comedy about Taylor, a quirky kid who fixes a clock that lets him rewind time. When his parents announce a separation,he tries – and hilariously fails – to keep them together, and what follows is a charming mix of humour, family antics, and squishy heartfelt moments.

Someone Like You

Grab your hankies for this tale of a grieving architect, Dawson (like the creek), who after the death of his best friend(London, like the city), goes in search of London’s secret twin sister – only to fall in love along the way.

The Roundup: Punishment

Action fans we’re looking at you for this fourth in the saga of Ma Seok-do, the unstoppable force of justice who clobberscrime syndicates like it’s his day job. Already a series with a gold-plated reputation, this instalment is a worth addition.

Young Woman and the Sea

This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel.Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks...

For People In Trouble

Jenny and Paul meet at a pub. Quickly, they fall in love. The beginnings of their relationship blossom against a worldthat's falling apart - Jenny becomes radicalised; Europe moves further to the Right; martial law is in place.

The Snip

Determined to not have any more kids, a dim witted dad reluctantly goes for a vasectomy.following the reunion of estranged brothers Turlough and Lorcan following the untimely death of their mother.

Favours

In a bustling train station, Sonja struggles to get help to take care of a baby she claims has been abandoned. he knows best - his lifelong barber, The Therapist.

They Grow Up So Fast

Fast and frantic, this comedy follows Brian the morning after meeting Amy during a night out on the town. When he wakes upand things seem oddly more serious between them, he realizes that life is moving much faster than he anticipated.

The Therapist

Lost in the midst of an unexpected crisis, Jaydon goes in search for the answers to his problems in the place he knows best - his lifelong barber, The Therapist.

Meat Puppet

On the day he promised his girlfriend he’d grow up, a man-child inadvertently traps himself inside a puppet. he knows best - his lifelong barber, The Therapist.

In Too Deep

Mourning the death of his young daughter, a grieving father goes to extreme measures, using A.I technologyto relive their fondest memories. A story with an ominous warning to society.

Favourites

When their family camping trip turns deadly, two parents face an impossible choice. he knows best - his lifelong barber, The Therapist.

Entitled

Filmmaker Adeyemi Michael pays homage to his mother, Abosede Ajao, who travelled from Nigeria to England more than 30 years ago.In this fantasy documentary he re-imagines her first immigrant experience. Wearing traditional Yoruba ceremonial attire, she rides majestically on horseback...

The Honeys and Bears

The Honeys and Bears is a synchronised swimming team for people 55 and older. In this feel-good documentary, we witness the freedomthat comes from being in the water. These performers can do all kinds of things that they can’t do on land. As one member puts it, swimming with...

Swim

In this charming animation, an older woman longs to learn how to swim but when she dips her toe in the water, she awakens creatures deep in the ocean. Is she brave enough to take the plunge, or will she retreat to the safety of dry land? An enchanting film with no words is accompanied...

Eulogy for the Dandelion

A dandelion struggles to grow from a seed but doesn't hesitate to shelter and feed a caterpillar. The new butterfly doesn't forget this loveand offers an act of support in return. The cycle of life is marked by small gestures until the circle is complete.

Lay Me Low

Lay Me Low brings people together in music and movement. Individual voices are woven together to make one song; steps are taken in rhythmto make one dance. This beautiful traditional Shaker lament is performed by dancers and singers. Each person expresses something different...

Walks With Me

80-year-old Sanna lives alone with her memories and houseplants. One day she looks out her window and sees something that remindsher of her friends. Reality and memories become intertwined as a playground game of “Statues” - or “Grandma's Footsteps” - leads Sanna on a...