If your festive season plans lean more towards staying in than going out, there’s no shortage of films and shows worth settling into. From buzzy releases and thought-provoking documentaries to long-awaited returns of fan-favourite shows, here are top movies and shows to add to your watch-list.
Films to stream
Goodbye June (Netflix)
From left, Andrea Riseborough, Johnny Flynn, Kate Winslet and Timothy Spall in Goodbye June. Photo: Netflix
Nothing says Christmas week like a good family drama – and this one has a top-notch cast to boot. Goodbye June also marks Kate Winslet's directorial debut, with the actress starring in it alongside Toni Collette, Andrea Riseborough and Johnny Flynn.
The four siblings are brought together right before Christmas, after their mother's health takes an unexpected turn. Along with their exasperated father (Timothy Spall), and blunt and honest mother (Helen Mirren), the group navigate messy family dynamics in the face of potential loss.
While the siblings spend fraught days at their mum's bedside in the hospital, eventually they find hope and warmth in each other as they reconnect and rebuild their family.
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