The holidays are here, and nothing beats settling in with a great movie while the snow falls outside. Whether you’re hunting for the newest releases or revisiting beloved classics, finding the right deal can make your movie night even better. Here’s everything you need to know about scoring the best rental prices and subscription offers in the US and UK this December.
Fresh Holiday Releases to Warm Your Season
Premium rentals usually cost a small fortune, but smart timing can save you serious cash. These fresh titles are drawing crowds and occasionally dropping to reasonable prices:
Oh. What. Fun. starring Michelle Pfeiffer leads the pack as the holiday comedy everyone’s talking about. In the US, watch for Apple TV and Vudu to drop the rental price to $9.99 for 48 hours. UK viewers should check Sky Store and Apple TV for similar deals around £7.99 late December.
The Family Plan 2 offers action-packed family entertainment. After its Apple TV exclusive window ends, Prime Video and Google Play typically offer rentals at $5.99. UK platforms like Amazon Video and Rakuten TV match this with £4.99 deals.
For those seeking something darker, Silent Night, Deadly Night remake targets the cult horror crowd. Vudu might push this down to $4.99 in the US, while UK viewers can find it around £3.49 on Amazon Video.
Beloved Christmas Classics at Unbeatable Prices
The real savings live in the catalog titles. Digital retailers slash prices on holiday favorites during the final two weeks of December:
- Elf drops to $3.99 (from $5.99) on Vudu, Apple TV, and Prime Video. UK price hits £2.99.
- Home Alone becomes a steal at $3.99 individually or $0.99 for the entire 4-film bundle. UK viewers find it at £1.99 or can buy outright for £4.99.
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation hovers around $4.99 in the US and £3.49 on Sky Store in the UK.
- Love Actually costs $3.99 on YouTube Movies and Apple TV, while UK platforms compete hard at £2.49.
Holiday Streaming Bundles Worth Unwrapping
If you plan to watch multiple films, subscriptions beat individual rentals every time.
Disney Plus bundles The Santa Clause Collection and Home Alone films. US viewers get Disney Plus and Hulu together for $12.99 monthly, saving over 37%. UK subscribers can grab 12 months for the price of 10 or try £1.99 for the first month.
HBO Max houses Christmas classics like Elf and The Polar Express. Annual plans in the US hit $99.99 for ad-supported tiers, cutting 40% off monthly costs. UK viewers access Max content through Sky Cinema and NOW TV, often with 50% off introductory offers.
Paramount Plus brings Hallmark content and holiday specials. First month deals drop to $2.99 from $5.99 in the US. UK subscribers find 50% off for three months at £3.49 monthly after a free week.
The math is simple. Three rental films cost roughly the same as one month of streaming access to hundreds of titles. Choose based on your viewing habits, but don’t sleep on these holiday promotions. They disappear faster than leftover cookies.
