Holiday Gift Guide for Movie Lovers 2025

 
 

Curated for the cinephile in your life, our 2025 holiday gift guide is ready for its close-up. Roll camera!

NBC Universal Wicked: For Good Merch

Wicked: For Good Movie Merch

Buy now: US│UK

Visit the NBCUniversal Shop for all things Wicked, including official apparel, decor, accessories and more. You’ll be popular… 
Images courtesy of NBCUniversal.

The Making of Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood book

The Making of Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Buy now: US│UK

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and author Jay Glennie reveal the never-before-told behind-the-scenes making of one of the most iconic films of all time, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood. The volume marks the first of an Insight Editions series covering each of Tarantino’s films.
Image courtesy of Insight Editions.

Academy Museum Store Jaws Merch

Jaws: The Exhibition Exclusives from The Academy Museum

Buy now: US│UK

The Academy Museum Store’s Jaws: The Exhibition merchandise collection includes licensed products from Universal as well as exclusives created just for The Academy Museum. Jaws: The Exhibition, which runs until 26 July 2026, is the largest mounted exhibition ever for the Oscar-winning film. Read our interview with exhibition curator Jenny He.
Images courtesy of The Academy Museum. 

W&P Peak Popcorn Popper Bowl

W&P The Popper

Buy now: US │ UK

The Popper pops nine cups of popcorn in an infinitely reusable, dishwasher-and microwave-safe collapsable silicone bowl. No oil is necessary, and the lid doubles as a measuring cup.
Image courtesy of W&P.

theory11 puzzles

theory11 Puzzles

Buy now: US│UK

Adapting fully custom artwork from theory11’s best-selling playing cards, these 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles bring iconic characters and movies to life in vivid detail. The puzzle pieces themselves feature a mix of elegant foils and arrive nestled inside a premium carrying pouch.
Images courtesy of theory11.

Making Monsters book

Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood's Most Iconic Creatures

Buy now: US│UK

Academy Award-winning make-up effects artist Howard Berger and acclaimed journalist Marshall Julius celebrate monsters, monster movies and monster movie makers, delivering an illuminating, entertaining and accessible oral history of the genre. Read our interview with Howard Berger and Marshall Julius.
Image courtesy of Welbeck. 

Film Review 80th anniversary merch

Official Film Review 80th Anniversary Merch

Buy now: US│UK

As the world's longest-running film annual, Film Review published 70 volumes between 1944-2015 before moving digital in 2015. For our 80th anniversary year, Film Review presents limited-edition merch to celebrate the occasion. 

Film Pin Society lens candle

Cinema Lens Candle

Buy now: US│UK

Set the scene with the Film Pin Society’s Cinema Lens Candle featuring a blend of firewood, sandalwood and sage. Once enjoyed, the can transforms into a storage accessory perfect for cinephiles. Hand-poured in Brooklyn, NY using 100% vegan soy wax that is phthalate free, with a burn time of up to 35 hours.
Image courtesy of The Film Pin Society. 

TCM Library books from Running Press

Turner Classic Movies Library

Buy now: US│UK

TCM and Running Press partner to create books that explore the rich history of Hollywood cinema and to celebrate the stars and filmmakers who brought indelible stories to life. The newest entries of the TCM library include Pre-Code Essentials and Rewinding The ’80s.
Images courtesy of Running Press.

Storyboard Sticky Notes

Storyboard Sticky Notes

Buy now: US│UK

Specifically designed with filmmakers and creatives in mind, 200 self-adhesive notes can be used for everything from designing your next film to remembering this week’s grocery list.
Image courtesy of The Film Pin Society. 

theory11 playing cards

theory11 Playing Cards

Buy now: US│UK

Featuring custom artwork, gold foil card boxes, premium embossing, and high-quality finishes, theory11 playing cards are magic for movie lovers. 
Images courtesy of theory11.

Silver Screens book

Silver Screens: Spectacular Cinemas from Hollywood to Hong Kong

Buy now: US│UK

Part travel guide, part love letter to cinema, Silver Screens captures the magic of moviegoing, celebrating remarkable movie houses, drive-ins and theatrical exhibition spaces around the world. Celebrate the world’s most cherished cinemas, from vintage movie houses to quirky start-ups. Read our interview with author Jane Crowther. Image courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers.

Filmland Spirits bottles

Filmland Spirits

Buy now: US│

Filmland Spirits invites movie lovers to immerse themselves in award-winning, great-tasting spirits featuring original film-inspired characters and stories.
*Film Review is a proud Filmland Spirits affiliate. Drink responsibly.
Images courtesy of Filmland Spirits.

Del Toro Frankenstein book

Frankenstein: Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro

Buy now: US│UK

Explore the enchanting artistry and visionary storytelling behind Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro. This volume offers an extensive behind-the-scenes look at the creative genius of del Toro and his collaborators, with stunning visuals and insightful commentary.
Image courtesy of Insight Editions.

Masterclass

MasterClass Annual Subscription

Buy now: US│UK

MasterClass is the streaming platform where the world’s best come together so anyone, anywhere, can learn from and be inspired by their knowledge and stories. With an annual membership, members get unprecedented access to 150+ instructors and classes across a wide variety of fields, including Arts & Entertainment.
*Film Review is a proud MasterClass affiliate. Images courtesy of Masterclass.

Reflections on Cinematography by Roger Deakins

Buy now: US│UK

From a two-time Academy Award winner widely regarded as the greatest cinematographer of all time comes a one-of-a-kind visual memoir, telling his life’s story by way of his iconic, beloved films. Read our interview with Sir Roger Deakins. Image courtesy of Grand Central Publishing.

1990 Film Review annual

Vintage Film Review Annuals

Buy now: US │UK

Own a piece of our history! The official Film Review shop includes a selection of vintage annuals. Never reissued, these annuals were only published once for the year of their release. Read more about our history.

Paramount+ streaming

Paramount+ Subscription

Buy now: US│UK

Get ready for ‘A Mountain of Entertainment’. Enjoy peak streaming from the studio’s extensive library, which spans over 100 years of film history!
*Film Review is a proud Paramount+ affiliate. Images courtesy of Paramount. 

 
Chad Kennerk

With a passion for classic film, Chad collaborates with the families of stage and screen legends to shine a light on their legacy and bring their work to new generations. As a film historian and critic, Chad has covered the world of cinema through reviews and conversations with filmmakers for such publications as Film Review, Boxoffice Pro, and Man of Many. He serves as the Digital Editor of Film Review and hosts the podcast Classic Movie Club. Chad holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from The Actors Studio Drama School, a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Purdue University, and studied at USC's School of Cinematic Arts.

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