Cozy Up: Top 5 Holiday Movie and TV Recommendations 2025

There's nothing quite like sleeping off a holiday food hangover in front of the warm glow of the television. As we approach the final days of 2025, Entertainment Weekly has curated a 'Must List' dedicated to the pop culture that makes us feel nice and cozy. From the rolling hills of Yorkshire to the romantic streets of New York, these picks are designed to warm your heart during the coldest week of the year.

Cozy Holiday Movie Recommendations 2025: Streaming Classics

If you're looking for the ultimate escape, All Creatures Great and Small is your best bet. What 'Downton Abbey' did for the aristocracy, this series does for English veterinary practices. Following James Herriot in the Yorkshire Dales, the show offers a blend of mentor-mentee humor and picturesque scenery. You can binge Seasons 1-5 on PBS right now, just in time for the Season 6 premiere on Jan. 11.

For those craving romance, there's no better time to revisit Rob Reiner's When Harry Met Sally. With Nora Ephron's legendary dialogue and electric performances by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, it's a holiday staple. The triumphant New Year's finale is the perfect way to wrap up the year. It's currently streaming on Starz.

Unique Holiday Finds: From Ghost Stories to Live Radio

If you prefer something a bit more unconventional, the BBC's Whistle and I'll Come to You offers a haunting alternative to traditional cheer. For a live experience, the Irish Rep in NYC is staging It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, transporting audiences back to 1946. Lastly, the podcast Beth's Dead provides a satisfying deep dive into the dangers of parasocial relationships for those who enjoy a good audio mystery.