Best Culture of 2025: Guardian Critics' Picks
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
As Christmas 2025 approaches, we count down the five best festive films to watch with loved ones, from timeless classics to modern favourites. Get ready for your holiday movie marathon!
Mstyslav Chernov's harrowing documentary on the Ukrainian frontline battle for Andriivka is named the UK's second-best film of 2025. Discover this essential record of war.
From a 1940s festive farce to a gritty anime and a forgotten Capra classic, discover the under-the-radar Christmas films that deserve a place in your holiday viewing. Explore our curated list and find your new festive favourite.
The Dardenne brothers' film 'Young Mothers' is ranked No.3 in the UK's best films of 2025. Discover how their empathetic storytelling captures the lives of ill-equipped teen mothers.
Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, is named the UK's 4th best film of 2025. This cautionary fable explores fantasy, idolisation, and the perils of art. Read our full review.
As 2025's best-of lists flood in, we escape the new release deluge to celebrate forgotten classics in film, TV, music, books and retro gaming. Discover the timeless gems that defined our year.
Not feeling festive yet? Dive into our curated list of the 10 best Christmas movies streaming on Netflix, from magical animations to heartwarming rom-coms, to spark your holiday spirit.
Film critics have named the greatest Christmas movie of all time, a classic that beats Home Alone and Elf. Discover the surprising winner and the rankings.
ITV unveils a festive campaign with Ant & Dec, Tom Jones and more playing charades to highlight over 400 Christmas movies, including premieres and classics, on ITV and ITVX.
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Discover three 'heartwarming' Netflix Christmas films perfect for your 2025 watchlist. From tear-jerking romcoms to magical animations, find your next festive favourite.
Discover the definitive ranking of the 20 greatest films set on ships, boats and barges. From Jaws to Titanic, find your next maritime movie night pick and dive in!
The BBC announces nine blockbuster premieres for Christmas, featuring Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on Boxing Day, Elvis, Oppenheimer and more family treats. Don't miss the festive TV event!
Discover 10 highly praised free films streaming across BBC iPlayer, ITVX and Channel 4 this month, including Oscar-winning musicals and cult classics for your perfect night in.
Discover the top Christmas films for 2025 on Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime. From rom-coms to festive heists, our guide has your holiday viewing sorted.
Discover this week's top TV films including Taiwanese drama Left-Handed Girl, Julia Roberts in After the Hunt, and Fellini's classic Nights of Cabiria. Stream now!
The British Independent Film Awards nominations are out with unexpected frontrunners challenging established favourites. Discover which films and performances made the cut in this year's most exciting race for independent cinema glory.
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
A beloved 1990s film has surprisingly beaten holiday favourites to claim the title of ultimate Christmas movie, according to new streaming data that's shocking fans worldwide.
Discover the perfect Halloween movie marathon on Netflix UK with our curated selection of terrifying films guaranteed to deliver maximum scares this October.
Discover which horror masterpieces have been officially crowned the most terrifying films ever made, from psychological thrillers to supernatural nightmares that continue to haunt audiences worldwide.
Horror franchise favourite Neve Campbell announces her emotional return as Sidney Prescott in the next Scream instalment, reuniting with original co-star Courteney Cox.
Discover the definitive ranking of cinema's most soothing films that offer perfect escapism without a single jump scare. From gentle animations to heartwarming dramas, these are the movies to watch when you need cinematic comfort.
Discover the most terrifying and critically acclaimed horror movies that have earned their place in cinematic history, from timeless classics to modern masterpieces.
Discover Film4's spectacular lineup of the finest World War II films, from Dunkirk's heroic evacuation to Schindler's powerful redemption story. Your ultimate guide to wartime cinema excellence.
The original 1978 Halloween film is making a terrifying comeback to UK cinemas this spooky season, giving horror fans the chance to experience John Carpenter's classic on the big screen.
Discover why Julia Roberts' iconic romantic comedy continues to charm audiences decades later, from its unconventional ending to its timeless appeal.
Discover the perfect short films that deliver maximum impact in minimal time. From animated gems to psychological thrillers, these cinematic masterpieces prove great things come in small packages.
Discover the most captivating historical dramas and epic period pieces available to stream online today, from Tudor court intrigue to World War II survival stories.