Winter break is a time for relaxation and a perfect excuse to stay on your couch or bed longer than usual. This year there have been many new movies and series that have become popular. To make sure you are up to date on the trends there will be a provided list along with descriptions of what could be binged over the Christmas break.
Movies Released this Year:
1. Barbie (2023) PG-13 1h 54m
Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence. [Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy] Top cast; Margot Robbie; Ryan Gosling; Issa Rae; Kate McKinnon; Alexandra Shipp.
2. The Hunger games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) PG-13 2h 37m
Coriolanus Snow mentors and develops feelings for the female District 12 tribute during the 10th Hunger Games. [Action, Drama, Adventure] Top cast; Rachel Zegler; Tom Blyth; Viola Davis; Clemens Schick; Hunter Schafer; Ashley Liao.
3. Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023) PG-13 1h 49m
A troubled security guard starts working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. On his first shift, which happens to be at night, he realizes that it won’t be easy to get through. Throughout his night he will unveil what actually happens at Freddy’s. [Horror, Mystery, Thriller] Top cast; Josh Hutcherson; Piper Rubio; Elizabeth Lail; Matthew Lillard; Mary Stuart.
4. Evil Dead Rise (2023) R 1h 36m
A twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of a flesh-possessing demons. A possession that moves the action out of the woods and into the city, now single mom Ellie faces and becomes part of the mysterious tome’s dark history. [Horror] Top cast; Anna-Maree Thomas; Mirabai Pease; Richard Crouchley; Noah Paul; Gabrielle Echol, Morgan Davies.
5. Napoleon (2023) R 2h 38m
An epic that details the rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his journey to his patriotic power, along with his addictive, but toxic relationship with his wife, Josephine. This captures his visionary military and political tactic against some of the most dynamic battle sequences. [Action, Adventure, Biography] Top cast; Juaquin Pheonix; Vanessa Kirby; Tahar Rahim; Rupert Everett; Ben Miles.
6. Oppenheimer (2023) R 3h
Tells the story and struggle of an American scientist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. [Biography, Drama, History] Top cast; Cillian Murphy; Emily Blunt; Matt Damon; Robert Downey Jr; Tony Goldwyn; Jason Clarke.
7. Priscilla (2023) R 1h 53m
When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley, the man who is already a rock-and-roll superstar becomes entirely unexpected personnel in private. [Biography, Drama, Music] Top cast; Cailee Spaeny; Jacob Elordi; Ari Cohen; Dagmara Dominczyk; Tim Post; Lynne Griffin.
8. Wonka (2023) PG 1h 56m
With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, young poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. [Adventure, Comedy, Family] Top cast; Timothee Chalamet; Gustave Die; Murray McArthur; Isy Suttie; Olivia Colman; Paul g. Raymond; Keegan-Michael Key; Rakhee Thakrar.
9. The Menu (2022) R 1h 47m
A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, along with revealing an unexpected story. [Comedy, Thriller, Horror] Top cast; Ralph Fiennes; Anya Taylor-joy; Tyler Hoult; Hong Chau; Janet McTeer; Paul Adelstein; John Leguizamo; Arturo Castro.
10. No Hard Feelings (2023) R 1h 43m
On the brink of losing her home, Maddie is desperate in finding a job. Interestingly enough wealthy helicopter parents are looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. [Comedy, Romance] Top cast; Jennifer Lawrence; Andrew Barth Feldman; Laura Benanti; Matthew Broderick; Natalie Morales; Scott MacArthur; Amalia Yoo; Hasan Minhaj.
The Christmas Classics:
1. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) PG 1h 44m
On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town. [Comedy, Family, Fantasy] Top cast; Jim Carrey; Taylor Momsen; Kelley; Jeffrey Tambor; Christine Baranski; Bill Irwin; Molly Shannon.
2. Home Alone (1990) PG 1h 43m
An eight-year-old troublemaker was mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas eve. [Comedy, Family] Top cast; Macaulay Culkin; Joe Pesci; Daniel Stern; John Heard; Catherine O’Hara.
3. Christmas Vacation (1989) PG-13 1 h 37m
The Griswold family’s plans for big family Christmas predictability turn into a big disaster. [Comedy] Top cast; Chevy Chase; Beverly D’Angelo; Juliette Lewis; Johnny Galecki; John Randolph.
4. Scrooged (1988) PG-13 1h 41m
A selfish, Cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve. [Comedy, Drama, Fantasy] Top cast; Bill Murray; Karen Allen; John Forsythe; John Glover; Bobcat Goldthwait; Carol Kane.
5. Nightmare before Christmas (1993) PG 1h 16m
Jack Skellington, the king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, and his attempts to bring Christmas back to his home which causes confusion and chaos. [Animation, Family, Fantasy] Top cast; Danny Elfman; Chris Saradon; Catherine O’Hara; William Hickey; Glenn Shadix; Ken page; Edwards Ivory.
6. Krampus (2015) PG-13 1h 38m
A boy who has a bad Christmas accidentally summons a festive German demon to his family home. [Fantasy, Comedy, Horror] Top cast; Adam Scott; Toni Collette; Emjay Anthony; David Koechner; Allison Tolman; Krista Stadler.
7. Edward Scissor Hands (1990) PG-13 1h 45m
The solitary life of an artificial man, who was completely constructed and has scissors for hands makes his way to a suburban family and discovers a new part of himself. [Drama, Fantasy, Romance] Top cast; Johnny Depp; Winona Ryder; Kathy Baker; Conchata Ferrell; Alan Arkin; Vincent Price; O-Lan Jones.
8. A Christmas Story (1983) PG 1h 33m
A young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and even Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. [Comedy, Family] Top cast; Peter Billingsley; Melinda Dillion; Darren McGavin; Scott Schwartz; Zack Ward; R.D Robb; Tedde Moore; Ian Petrella.
9. Little Women (2019) PG 2h 15m
Jo March reflects back and forth on her life, telling the beloved story of March sisters- four young women, each determined to live their life on their own terms. [Drama, Romance] Top cast; Saoirse Ronan; Emma Watson; Florence Pugh; Eliza Scanlen; Laura Dern; Timothee Chalamet; Bob Odenkirk; James Norton; Louis Garrel; Meryl Streep.
10. Elf (2003) PG 1h 37m
Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, who doesn’t know he exists. He’s on the naughty list for being heartless and a jerk. [Adventure, Comedy, Family] Top cast; Will Ferrell; James Caan; Bob Newhart; Zooey Deschanel; Edward Asner; Mary Steenburgen; Peter Dinklage.
11. The Polar Express (2004) G 1h 40m
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the polar express. He gains different friendships, bravery, and the power of Christmas spirit. [Animation, Adventure, Comedy] Top cast; Tom Hanks; Michael Jeter; Eddie Deezen; Nona Gaye; Peter Scolari; Chris Coppola.
Binge Worthy Shows:
1. Breaking Bad (2008-2013) TV-MA
A chemistry teacher Diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student in order to secure his family’s future. [Crime, Drama, Thriller] Top cast; Bryan Cranston; Aaron Paul; Anna Gunn; Betsy Brandt; RJ Mitte; Dean Norris; Giancarlo Esposito; Bob Odenkirk.
2. Better Call Saul (2015-2022) TV-MA
The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer Jimmy McGill in the years leading up to his fateful run-in with Walter White and Jesse Pinkman. [Crime, Drama] Top cast; Bob Odenkirk; Johnathan Banks; Rhea Seehorn; Michael Mando; Giancarlo Esposito; Patrick Fabian.
3. Jury Duty (2023-) TV-14
Following the workings of an American jury trial through the eyes of Ronald Gladden, a juror who is unaware the entire cast is fake. Everyone but him is an actor, and everything that happens was carefully planned out. [Comedy] Top cast; James Marsden; Alan Barinholtz; Susan Berger; David Brown; Cassandra Blair; Edy Monica.
4. Cunk on Earth (2022) TV-MA
Follows Philomena Cunk as she comically explains the story of our greatest inventions and asks experts hard—hitting questions about humanity’s progression. [Comedy] Top cast; Diane Morgan
5. Shrinking (2023-) TV-MA
A grieving therapist starts to tell his clients exactly what heh thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge changes to people’s lives- including his own. [Comedy, Drama] Top cast; Jason Segel; Harrison Ford; Jessica Williams; Luke Tennie; Michael Urie; Lukita Maxwell; Christa Miller; Ted McGinley.
6. Love and Death (2023) TV-MA
Two churchgoing couples enjoy small town family life in Texas, until somebody picks up and axe. [Biography, Crime, Drama] Top Cast; Elizabeth Olsen; Patrick Fugit; Lily Rabe; Jesse Plemons; Krysten Ritter; Tom Pelphrey.
7. You (2018-2024) TV-MA
A dangerously charming, intensely obsessive young man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by. [Romance, Crime, Drama] Top cast; Penn Badgley; Victoria Pedretti; Tati Gabrielle; Ambyr Childers; Elizabeth Lail; Charolette Ritchie.
8. Black Mirror (2011-) TV-MA
An anthology series exploring Twisted, high-tech multiverse where humanity’s greatest innovations and darkest instincts collide. [Drama, Mystery, Sci-fi] Top cast; Daniel Kaluuya; Rory Kinnear; Aaron Paul; Hannah John-Kamen; Wunmi Mosaku; Monica Dolan.
9. Beef (2023) TV-MA
Two people let a road rage incident burrow into their minds and slowly consume their everyday thoughts and actions. [Comedy. Drama] Top cast; Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, Joseph Lee, Young Mazino; Remy Holt.
10. Bridgerton (2020) TV-MA
Eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness, living in a London high society. [Drama, Romance] Top cast; Golda Rosheuvel; Simone Ashley; Pheobe Dynevor; Jonathan Bailey; Julie Andrews; Nicola Coughtlan; Indi Ria; Claudia Jessie; Luke Newton.
11. Wednesday (2022-) TV-14
Following Wednesday Addams’ years as a student, when she attempts to master her emerging her psychic ability through solving a mystery that embroiled her parents. [Comedy, Crime, Fantasy] Top cast; Jenna Ortega; Catherine Zeta-jones; Luis Guzman; Emma Myers; Christina Ricci; Percy Hynes White; Hunter Doohan; Gwendoline Christie.
12. Money Heist (2017-2021) TV-MA
An unusual group of robbers attempt to carry out the most perfect robbery in Spanish history. The plan is to steal 2.4 billion euros from the Royal mint of Spain. [Action, Crime, Drama] Top cast; Álvaro Morte; Itzar Ituno; Pedro Alonso; Miguel Herrán; Jamie Lorente; Esther Acebo; Darko Peric; Úrsula Corbero; Enrique Arce; Mario de la Rosa; Fernando Soto; Alba Flores.
13. Ted Lasso (2020) TV-MA
American college football coach Ted Lasso heads up to London to manage AFC Richmond, a struggling English Premier League soccer team. Wholesome and comedic with his attempts to further the team to success. [Comedy, Drama, Sport] Top cast; Jason Sudeikis; Hannah Waddingham; Juno Temple; Bett Goldstein; Nick Mohammed; Brendan Hunt; Phil Dunster; Colin Mochrie.
14. The Witcher (2019) TV-MA
Geralt of Riva, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world of people that are more wicked than beasts. [Action, Adventure, Drama] Top cast; Henry Cavill; Freya Allan; Anya Chalotra; MyAnna Buring; Eamon Farren; Joey Batey; Mimi Ndiweni.
15. The Queens Gambit (2020) TV-MA
Orphaned at nine, Beth Harmon discovers and masters the game of chess in 1960s USA. But being a prodigy and coming into a new type of attention comes at a price. [Drama] Top cast; Anya Taylor-Joy; Chloe Pirrie; Bill Camp; Marcin Dorocinski; Thomas Brodie-Sangster; Marry Melling; Moses Ingram.
