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If you are undecided about which film to choose this evening, here are some prime time proposals not to be missed today. December 25, 2025 brings 32 films to TV, with alternatives for every taste: from the animation of Soul on Rai 3, to the magic of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on Italia 1, up to the adrenaline of Mission: Impossible – Fallout their Sky Cinema.

The magic of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: the proposals of the free-to-air networks

Rai 2: all 21:30 Mary Poppins Returns (2018, 124’). Regia: Rob Marshall. Cast: Ben Whishaw, Emily Blunt, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Genere: Musicale.

Rai 3: all 21:20 Soul (2020, 100′). Director: Pete Docter, Kemp Powers. Intense and refined animation: a music teacher passionate about jazz sees his life turned upside down when his soul separates from his body after an accident. A journey begins that can make you reflect on what really matters in life.

Network 4: all 21:34 Christmas at all costs (2022, 90′). Director: Giovanni Bognetti. Cast: Christian De Sica, Angela Finocchiaro, Dharma Mangia Woods, Claudio Colica, Fioretta Mari, Iaia Forte. What it’s about: in order to reunite their children for the holidays, two parents plan a fake millionaire inheritance. The plan works, but complications are not long in coming. Genre: Comedy.

Italia 1: all 21:31 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001, 152’). Regia: Chris Columbus. Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Richard Harris, Robbie Coltrane, Tom Felton, e altri. Genere: Fantasy.

La7: all 21:30 Snake relatives (1992, 105′). Director: Mario Monicelli. Cast: Alessandro Haber, Cinzia Leon, Marina Confalone, Paolo Panelli. Genre: Drama. At 11.25pm I Tenenbaum (2001, 109′). Director: Wes Anderson. Cast: Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson. The story: the eccentric patriarch reunites the family after years, triggering problems, revelations and new dynamics. Genre: Comedy.

TV8: all 21:35 Jumanji (1995, 100′). Director: Joe Johnston. Cast: Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce, Bonnie Hunt. A magical board game transforms the lives of those who start it, catapulting players into a breathtaking adventure until the end of the game. At 11.25pm Ladyhawke (1985, 116′). Director: Richard Donner. Cast: Matthew Broderick, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rutger Hauer and others. Genre: Fantasy.

Adventure and fantasy with Dragon trainer: Sky Cinema’s proposals

Sky Cinema 1: all 21:15 Dragon trainer (2025, 125′). Director: Dean Deblois. Hiccup forms a unique bond with the dragon Toothless, challenging prejudices and traditions when an ancient threat looms over Vikings and dragons. At 11.25pm Bad Boys: ride or die (2024, 115′). Director: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah. Cast: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Rhea Seehorn, Eric Dane, Alexander Ludwig. In Miami, Mike and Marcus end up at the center of a corruption ring and must race against the clock with chases and double-crosses. Genre: Action.

Sky Cinema Action: all 21:00 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989, 127’). Regia: Steven Spielberg. Cast: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliott, Alison Doody. Alle 23:10 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008, 124′). Director: Steven Spielberg. Cast: Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf, John Hurt. Genre: Adventure.

Sky Cinema Collection: all 21:15 The first Christmas (2019, 100′). Director: Salvo Ficarra, Valentino Picone. Cast: Salvo Ficarra, Valentino Picone, Massimo Popolizio, Roberta Mattei, Giacomo Mattia. A thief of sacred art and a priest find themselves in Palestine in the year zero, a few days after the birth of Jesus. At 11.05pm Escape from Christmas (2004, 98′). Director: Joe Roth. Cast: Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd. A couple decides to skip the holidays, but will have to plan a last minute celebration when their daughter announces her arrival. Genre: Comedy.

Sky Cinema Comedy: all 21:00 Like a cat on the ring road (2018, 98′). Director: Riccardo Milani. Cast: Paola Cortellesi, Antonio Albanese, Claudio Amendola, Sonia Bergamasco. Two polar opposite parents try to sabotage their children’s love story and discover how their worlds are less distant than expected. At 10.45pm Like a cat on the ring road – Return to Coccia di Morto (2021, 110′). Director: Riccardo Milani. Cast: Paola Cortellesi, Antonio Albanese, Sonia Bergamasco, Claudio Amendola, Luca Argentero. The story continues between misunderstandings, unexpected events and feelings that come back to the surface. Genre: Comedy.

Sky Cinema Drama: all 21:00 Every damn Sunday (1999, 146’). Regia: Oliver Stone. Cast: Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, James Woods, Jamie Foxx, Jim Brown. Genere: Drammatico.

Sky Cinema Family: all 21:00 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009, 153′). Director: David Yates. Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman. During the sixth year at Hogwarts, a mysterious book and the shadow of the Death Eaters shock the school. Genre: Fantasy.

Sky Cinema Romance: all 21:00 Notting Hill (1999, 124′). Director: Roger Michell. Cast: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville, Emma Chambers. A Hollywood star and a London bookseller live a love story between the spotlight and the unexpected. At 11.10pm I run from you (2022, 113′). Director: Riccardo Milani. Cast: Miriam Leone, Pierfrancesco Favino, Vanessa Scalera, Michele Placido, Giulio Base. Genre: Comedy.

Sky Cinema Suspense: all 21:00 Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018, 147′). Director: Christopher McQuarrie. Cast: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames. After a failed mission, Ethan Hunt must prevent a global catastrophe through betrayal and breathtaking chases. At 11.30pm Mission: Impossible (1996, 115′). Director: Brian De Palma. Cast: Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Jean Reno, Vanessa Redgrave. Mole hunt and twists to recover a top secret list of agents. Genre: Action.

Futuristic suspense with Minority Report: the proposals of specialized networks

Iris: all 21:16 Minority Report (2002, 145′). Director: Steven Spielberg. Cast: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Max von Sydow, Kathryn Morris. In the near future, the police prevent crimes thanks to Pre-Cogs. When Commander Anderton is accused of a future murder, he begins his escape to prove his innocence. Genre: Science Fiction.

Cine34: all 21:00 Guess who’s coming to Christmas? (2013, 94′). Director: Fausto Brizzi. Cast: Diego Abatantuono, Angela Finocchiaro, Claudio Bisio, Raoul Bova, Gigi Proietti, Cristiana Capotondi, Claudia Gerini, Carlo Buccirosso, Rosalia Porcaro. Genre: Comedy. At 11.17pm Dad’s girlfriend (2008, 89′). Director: Enrico Oldoini. Cast: Massimo Boldi, Simona Ventura, Elisabetta Canalis, Biagio Izzo, Enzo Salvi, Nino Frassica. An extended family between Miami and unexpected Christmas events finds harmony and complicity. Genre: Comedy.

Rai Movie: all 21:10 Gandhi (1982, 180′). Director: Richard Attenborough. Cast: Ben Kingsley, Rohini Hattangady, Candice Bergen, John Gielgud, Edward Fox. From his commitment in South Africa to the leadership of the Indian independence movement, the portrait of the Mahatma between non-violence, historical conquests and tragic epilogue. Genre: Biographical.

Rai 4: all 21:20 Krampus – Christmas isn’t always Christmas (2015, 98′). Director: Michael Dougherty. Cast: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, Allison Tolman, David Koechner, Emjay Anthony. During the holidays, a disappointed boy awakens the Krampus, a demonic creature from European folklore: the family will have to learn to stay together to survive. At 11pm Exceptional transport – A Christmas tale (2010, 90′). Director: Jalmari Helander. Cast: Onni Tommila, Jorma Tommila, Tommi Korpela. In Lapland a disturbing “Santa Claus” re-emerges and with him disappearances and terror: an ancient legend hides the key to stopping him. Genre: Horror.

20: all 21:10 Sherlock Holmes (2009, 128′). Director: Guy Ritchie. Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong. After the capture of Lord Blackwood, the detective must face mysteries, black magic and a seductress capable of confusing the cards. Genre: Action.

Mediaset Italia2: all 21:05 Black Christmas (2019, 92′). Director: Sophia Takal. Cast: Imogen Poots, Aleyse Shannon, Lily Donoghue, Cary Elwes, Brittany O’Grady. A killer is wandering among the sororities of Hawthorne College, but the girls decide to fight back. Remake of the 1974 cult. Genre: Horror. At 10.58pm The Final Destination (2009, 82′). Director: David R. Ellis. Cast: Bobby Campo, Shantel VanSanten, Nick Zano, Mykelti Williamson, Krista Allen and more. Genre: Horror.

Cielo: all 21:15 Maximum Conviction (2012, 98′). Director: Keoni Waxman. Cast: Steven Seagal, Steve Austin, Michael Paré, Bren Foster. In a maximum security prison, two officers must protect two inmates while elite mercenaries assault the facility for a bigger-than-expected objective. Genre: Action.

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