Hidden Gem Christmas Films: Readers' Ultimate Guide
Discover the festive films flying under the radar, from dark comedies to heartwarming animations, as recommended by Guardian readers. Find your next Christmas classic.
Discover the festive films flying under the radar, from dark comedies to heartwarming animations, as recommended by Guardian readers. Find your next Christmas classic.
Mstyslav Chernov's harrowing documentary, following Ukrainian soldiers' brutal advance, is named one of the best films of 2025 in the UK. Discover this vital piece of frontline reporting.
Discover a festive tour de force of overlooked Christmas movies, from 1940s comedies to dark thrillers, as recommended by Guardian film critics. Find your new holiday tradition.
The Dardenne brothers' 'Young Mothers' is named the UK's 3rd best film of 2025. A powerful return to form, it explores teen mums with empathy and dignity. Read the full review.
Abbey Road DLR station in East London has put up a sign for tourists searching for the famous Beatles crossing. Find out why they end up in Newham and how to get to the real site.
Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, is named the 4th best film of 2025 in the UK. This cautionary fable explores fantasy, idolisation, and the perils of art. Read our full review.
Pluto TV is streaming every official 007 film for free this December. From 'Dr. No' to 'No Time To Die', enjoy a festive Bond marathon. Find out which films are new to the service and the latest on the next 007.
Your weekly guide to the top films on UK television and streaming, featuring Robert De Niro in a gripping mafia drama and Toni Collette in a sun-drenched Italian romance. Tune in from Sunday 7 December.
From 'Home Alone' to 'The Holiday', fake films within movies are a fascinating art form. Discover how they're made and why audiences wish they were real.
Your essential guide to December's streaming highlights, including Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Fallout season 2, and classic film anniversaries. Plan your viewing now.
Tonight's TV guide features a deep dive into festive classics The Muppet Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life, plus the finale of The Ridge and Nick Cave's Bunny Munro. Discover what to watch.
TV's Fred Sirieix recreates iconic scenes from Love Actually and more in a series of festive parodies for Boursin, blending food and film for Christmas. Discover the nation's favourite festive moments.
Backyard Cinema transforms a London Bridge warehouse into an enchanted forest for a festive film and live performance extravaganza, running until 31 December 2025.
A new BBFC survey settles the debate: Die Hard is not a Christmas film for Brits. Discover the UK's favourite festive movies and what makes the perfect holiday watch.
A heartwarming video capturing a North London father filming his daughters walking downstairs every Christmas morning for three decades has gone viral, inspiring families nationwide.
Discover 18 terrifying Christmas horror films streaming now in the UK, from festive slashers to supernatural thrillers. Perfect for horror fans seeking alternative holiday entertainment.
Discover six compelling Guardian stories including Free Birth Society investigation, changing Beatles perceptions, and Britain's disappearing living rooms. Perfect weekend reading.
Explore this week's essential stories including a Patagonian hiking tragedy, Buddhist extremism in Sri Lanka, a parent WhatsApp group scandal, fascia health, and the enduring Beatles legacy.
Stream all 25 official James Bond movies completely free on Pluto TV from December 1. Perfect for a festive 007 marathon. Discover which classic films are available for the first time!
Discover this week's top TV picks including Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly starring George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer's Christmas film Oh. What. Fun. Streaming now across major platforms.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, hailed as one of modern cinema's greatest musicals, is now streaming for free on ITVX featuring Meryl Streep and Cher.
The production company behind Netflix's hit F1 series 'Drive to Survive' reports a near 70% turnover increase to £73.1m, creating 90 new jobs. Discover the story behind the success.
Dive into our definitive ranking of the 20 greatest films set on ships, boats and barges. From Jaws to Titanic, discover which aquatic masterpiece claims the top spot.
Celebrated German actor Udo Kier, known for his iconic roles in cult classics and collaborations with legendary directors, has passed away at 80. Discover his remarkable legacy.
The complete Kingsman trilogy - The Secret Service, The Golden Circle and The King's Man - is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Dive into the explosive spy franchise today!
The newly expanded Beatles Anthology reissue cobbles together old DVD extras with few genuine revelations. Has Apple Corps finally exhausted the Fab Four's archive? Explore the tension and diminishing returns.
The updated Beatles Anthology on Disney+ offers an authoritative history with stunningly remastered audio. Discover why the world fell for the Fab Four's raw, thumping energy.
Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin was booed by fans after stating Die Hard is not a Christmas film during a 35th-anniversary event. Discover the festive debate that divided the crowd.
Expanded Beatles Anthology with unseen footage and Sam Mendes biopics promise to reshape our understanding of the legendary band. Discover how perspectives continue evolving.
The deeply moving 2025 drama 'Train Dreams', starring Joel Edgerton, is now streaming on Netflix. Hailed as 'one of the best films of the year' with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score.