It’s the most wonderful time of the year to online shop for loved ones near and far.
Well, maybe it’s not so wonderful. With so many options, it can be hard to find just the right thing.
We’re here to bring you some of the best unique gifts made for film buffs so you can bring some of the magic of Hollywood into your holidays, without spending hours upon hours scrolling. If you’re looking for white elephant gift ideas, Christmas gift ideas, a last-minute Hanukkah gift, or something special “just because”, you’ve come to the right place.
So put on some holiday tunes, grab your ugly sweater, and sip on some hot cocoa as you cozy up to this roundup of gift ideas for movie and TV lovers. Add them to your shopping list so you can get back to your Netflix queue.
Movie gifts for when you need a break from watching movies
Movies are a great escape from reality, but sometimes you need a break from the screens. Here are some fun gifts to keep you entertained between binge-watch sessions.
Cinephile is a card game for “movie geeks, film nerds, and cinephiles.” Each card in the 150-card deck illustrates a prominent Hollywood actor. With five different ways to play the same deck based on your movie knowledge and even more ‘remixes’ of the game rules, this is a movie gift that will keep on giving, year after year. Serious film buffs will love the ‘Six Degrees’ expert-level game, where you connect actors through the films where they both appeared. Hollywood stars Uma Thurman and Scarlett Johansson are just some of the cards you’ll find in the deck.
More time at home means more time to watch movies, including all of the classics. This movie bucket list poster features 100 iconic movie titles to watch with scratch-off squares revealing unique illustrations as a reward for watching. As Audrey Hepburn said, “Everything I learned I learned from the movies.” Consider this poster your syllabus to Classic Films 101.
The Blockbuster Party Game lets you relive the glory days of video rentals at home. The game is described as “the movie game for anyone who has ever seen a movie,” so it’s not just for those who remember the glory days of heading to Blockbuster prior to a wild Friday night in. Using a board inspired by a Blockbuster parking lot, you compete to collect a VHS card from every movie genre through multiple rounds of quick-fire trivia and charades. This game includes over 200 classic movies and only requires four players, making it perfect for families looking for something to play together that gets everyone to put their devices down for a bit.
What Do You Meme isn’t movie-themed, but you can get expansion packs from hit TV shows and movies that keep the game fresh and funny. Each pack includes a mix of 100 photo and caption cards to add to the core game. On Wednesdays, play with the Mean Girls expansion pack. The Spongebob expansion pack should be a staple considering how there’s a relatable Spongebob meme for every life situation. There’s even a pack for fans of The Real Housewives. Of course, there’s one for Game of Thrones too.
Movie gifts that add some flavor to your at-home watch parties
Up your at-home popcorn game with this spice collection from The Spice House. This gift box includes four distinct spices perfect for flavoring freshly popped popcorn. The hardest part is deciding which one to use: the salty Cheddar Cheese Powder, the sweet maple garlic seasoning, the spicy Vulcan’s Fire Salt, or the savoury Taylor Street Garlic & Herb seasoning.
Give the gift that keeps on giving with a monthly popcorn subscription. This one delivers three unique and freshly popped flavors each month. This is not your average popcorn, either– flavors range from ghost pepper kettle corn to strawberry lemonade.
For the movie buff who craves more than just popcorn and soda, this unique cookbook features over 100 recipes recreated from dishes that appear in well-loved films and TV shows. Recipes include the beef bourginon from Julie & Julia, babka from an iconic Seinfeld episode, and Bubba’s shrimp from Forrest Gump. This cookbook comes from Youtube creator Andrew Rea of Binging with Babish, a channel sharing new recipes each week as seen in TV shows and movies, but your gift recipient doesn’t need to watch his videos to enjoy this mouthwatering collection of recipes.
Not everyone feels like cooking. Add some variety to the pantry with a global snack subscription box. This subscription service sends a box of snacks from a different country each month. Each box includes a mix of sweet and savory snacks, with an educational booklet themed for whatever country is featured that month. We could see a movie buff pairing each snack with a film or TV show from the corresponding country.
If healthy snacks are more your jam, this Movie Night Snack Box from Naturebox has delicious options including turmeric black pepper popcorn, gluten-free pretzels, and shortbread cookies. The Less Stress Box includes tasty snacks like banana maca energy bites and lemon turmeric cookies. According to Naturebox, adaptogens such as maca and turmeric are “known to help bring your body back into balance no matter where the stress is coming from while not interfering with your body’s normal functions.” Sounds like a pretty chill way to enjoy a snack while watching whatever suits your mood.
Movie (and TV) gifts inspired by cult favorites
We all have that one friend, significant other, or family member that can’t shut up about that one TV show or movie. We have just the right gift in mind for some of the most well loved cult favorites. Lucky for you, each one of these movie gifts and gifts for TV lovers is under $50.
Ew, David! For fans of Schitt’s Creek, this sticker set features 11 stickers with original illustrations inspired by the Emmy Award-winning show. A personal favorite: the sticker of Moira Rose that says “the world is falling apart around us and I’m dying inside,” which perfectly encapsulates how many of us feel about 2020. We also love this “The Bébé” baby onesie, for “the bébé who enjoys the theater, going to the spa or relaxing in their chambers.”
This one’s for Pulp Fiction fans: gift the official replica version of the “bad mother f*cker” wallet used by Jules Winnfield (played by Samuel L. Jackson) in the legendary diner scene. “I want you to go in that bag, and find my wallet…it’s the one that says bad mother f*cker.”
“Santa? I know him!” These festive crew socks honor Will Ferrell’s performance in the 2003 holiday film Elf. While no one can truly claim that these are the “world’s best” pair of socks, Stance is known for their high-quality performance socks featuring arch support and targeted cushioning.
No need for a Warner Brothers studio tour– this LED neon sign brings Central Perk right into your house, perfect for anyone still mourning the loss of Friends from Netflix.
More movie gifts, in book form
Coffee table books make great gifts that act as decor and entertainment. Here are a handful of movie-themed coffee table books that take you behind-the-scenes.
Hollywood Black celebrates the films, the stars, and the filmmakers who defined Black Hollywood, “from the silent era through Black Panther.” The 264 page hardcover book includes striking photos, classic movie posters, and enlightening stories.
This coffee table book is the perfect movie gift idea for fans of Coen brothers fans (known for The Big Lebowski and No Country for Old Men). Film critic Adam Nayman combines striking photography, in-depth film critiques, biographies, interviews, infographics, and more across 320 pages.
Letters from Hollywood is a hefty 352-page book compiling rare notes, memos, and other correspondence from Hollywood greats including Humphrey Bogart and Jane Fonda. 135 letters are included, all organized chronologically from the silent era all the way to the 1970s. Anyone who loves classic Hollywood will appreciate this book.
The Art of Pixar is a collection of the colorscripts used in the development of Pixar films, from the 1995 classic Toy Story to the 2020 film Soul, a new movie coming soon exclusively for Disney+ subscribers on Christmas Day. Colorscripts are the paintings that visualize “key moments story from each film and set the lighting, color, and tone during the filmmaking process.” This version is a revised and expanded version celebrating 25 years of Pixar films.
Timeless is a coffee table book for beauty lovers looking to recreate iconic makeup and hairstyles from the past 100 years. Described as “a beauty bible for the golden ages of style,” this hardcover book provides step-by-step photos and instructions for each look, including 1930s Hollywood glamour and 90s grunge chic. The book is authored by Louise Young, a celebrity makeup artist, and Louila Sheppard, a hairstylist that has worked on several award-winning films.
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