Cue the Cozy: Build Your Holiday Watchlist with TiVo

The holidays can be as busy as they are joyful, with relatives coming over, big meals to prep, and travel plans to tackle. When you’re ready for a break, TiVo makes it easy to kick back with your favorite shows. Rom-coms, thrillers, cooking shows, holiday specials—whatever you’re into, it’s streaming and ready for your watchlist! Here’s a lineup to start planning Holiday viewing.

YULETIDE YUCKS

Laughter is a great way to cut through holiday stress, and these comedies offer plenty of laughs to get you through:

• Elf: Will Ferrell shines as a North Pole elf on a quest to find his real family in New York City. Streaming on Prime Video.
• National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: Join the Griswolds for a family holiday that’s everything but “perfect,” thanks to a few unexpected guests. Streaming on Prime Video.
• Home Alone: A forgotten kid, a couple of dim-witted burglars, and a house full of traps make for an unforgettable holiday classic. Streaming on Disney+.

If you’re in the mood for something with a bit of suspense, we’ve got chills for the season too…

FESTIVE FRIGHTS

For fans of the darker side of the holidays, these thrillers add a dose of spooky cheer to your lineup:

• Krampus: A disappointed kid accidentally invites an ancient creature into his home, making for a night of scares. Streaming on Max.
• Black Christmas: What starts as a prank call turns sinister for a group of sorority sisters on Christmas break. Streaming on Tubi.
• Gremlins: A last-minute Christmas gift leads to mayhem when the rules aren’t followed. Streaming on Max.

TOTALLY NOT TRADITIONAL

These movies might not be typical holiday flicks, but they’re great to watch this time of year—and they might even surprise you:

• Die Hard: A holiday party, an LA skyscraper, and a surprise heist make for a wild night in this action classic. Streaming on Hulu.
• Edward Scissorhands: Tim Burton’s tale of a gentle outsider finding family and love in a snowy town. Streaming on Disney+.
• The Ref: A family’s Christmas Eve bickering turns into a hilarious hostage situation. Denis Leary stars. Streaming on Prime Video.

Hopefully, these watchlist picks give you a break from holiday stress, whether it’s kitchen cleanup or endless family small talk. Wishing you an entertaining start to the season and see you next month for December’s must-watch holiday picks on TiVo!