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You've hustled and bustled your way through the month of December, and a night in is long overdue.
There's no better way to unwind over the holidays than with a good movie night. But trying to find something to watch is often like trying to find a good chocolate chip cookie recipe–there's a million of them, but only a handful are good enough to write home about. So we've compiled some of the most popular shows from 2023 you'll want to binge over your winter break.
'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' | Season 4
Up-and-coming CIA analyst, Jack Ryan, is thrown into a dangerous field assignment and uncovers a pattern in terrorist communication. "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" sets the bar high for action and political thriller series.
Available on Prime Video
Rated TV-MA for strong language and graphic violence
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'Oppenheimer'
Christopher Nolan's critically-acclaimed "Oppenheimer," starring Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., is a historical slow-burn with an explosive plot line based on events of the development and design of the atomic bomb in WW2.
Available for purchase on Apple TV+ and Amazon Video
Rated R for strong language, nudity, and mature themes
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'Air'
This docudrama follows the efforts of Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro, played by Matt Damon, to pursue a shoe contract with Michael Jordan. Starring an incredible cast and is easily one of the best sports movies in recent years.
Available on Prime Video
Rated R for strong language
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'Barbie'
Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" takes on social norms and resonates with women across the globe. This isn't your typical Barbie meets Ken story, this coming-of-age movie will embark on an unexpectedly empowering journey.
Available for Purchase on Apple TV+, Amazon Video, and Max
Rated PG-13 for language and suggestive references
'Reacher' | Season 2
Retired military police officer, Jack Reacher, is arrested for a murder he did not commit and finds himself in the middle of a deadly conspiracy. 'Reacher' builds the story arc at a solid pace with plenty of action and curve balls thrown your way to keep you watching.
Available on Prime Video
Rated R for strong language, nudity, and violence
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'The Crown' | Season 6
"The Crown" portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family, with each season highlighting a different era of her life, triumphs, and hardships. If you're scared to take on all six seasons in its entirety, start with the fourth season — the Princess Diana era.
Available on Netflix
Rated TV-MA for strong language and sexual content
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'Super Mario Bros. The Movie'
This family-friendly film is packed with voice-overs from beloved actors like Jack Black, Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, and Anya Taylor-Joy. It's nostalgic for you, entertaining for your children, and doesn't skimp out on a single detail of the Mario-verse you love.
Available on Netflix, for purchase/rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV+
Rated PG for fantasy violence and some coarse language
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'Jury Duty' | Season 1
"Jury Duty" hilariously chronicles the inner workings of an American jury trial through the eyes of juror Ronald Gladden, who doesn't realize that everyone, except for him, is an actor. It's "The Truman Show" meets "The Office." Clear your calendar.
Available on Freevee and Prime Video
Rated TV-14 for some language and sexual innuendo
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'Loki' | Season 2
The Asgardian god of mischief takes off on a mysterious time adventure and becomes the hero in this Disney+ original. The relationship between Tom Hiddleston's Loki and Owen Wilson's Mobius is one Marvel fans didn't know they wanted.
Available on Disney+
Rated TV-14 for some language and violence
'Yellowstone' | Season 5, Part 2
"The Sopranos" meets country where the good guys aren't as bad as the bad guys. The series follows the Dutton family and their efforts to defend the largest ranch in Montana. Find out for yourself why this is the most-watched series of 2023.
Available on Peacock, Paramount+, Amazon Video, FuboTV
Rated TV-MA for strong language, sexual content, and violence
Available for filtering with VidAngel
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