Gus as Merv, lying down in his dog bed, wearing a jacket.Image via Prime Video
By
Jake Hodges
Published 44 minutes ago
In over three years at Collider, senior author Jake has now penned over 2500 articles covering a wide range of TV and film for the resources, lists, utilities, news, and interview teams. Alongside interviewing stars such as Selin Hizli, Rose Ayling-Ellis, and Chelsea Peretti, Jake was lucky enough to visit the set of Aardman and Netflix's Wallace and Gromit: A Vengeance Most Fowl in 2024, getting the chance to chat with four-time Academy Award winner Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham. Jake has also worked for other publications, including Agents of Fandom.
Sign in to your Collider account
Add Us On
Summary
Generate a summary of this story
follow
Follow
followed
Followed
Like
Like
Thread
Log in
Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents:
Try something different:
Show me the facts
Explain it like I’m 5
Give me a lighthearted recap
There are just two weekends left in 2025, and it's important to make the most of them. This Christmas, families across the world will be packed together and looking to be kept entertained. With all of this in mind, it's time for the biggest and best streaming sites to come to your aid, with Prime Video currently boasting a smorgasbord of tantalizing options. From the brand-new arrival of a festive rom-com to an array of beloved classics, there really is something for everyone on Prime Video this weekend. So, without further ado, here's a look at the three Prime Video movies you need to catch.
For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Prime Video.
3 'Merv' (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 36% | IMDb: 5.5/10
22 years after she sang back the Christmas spirit in Elf, Zooey Deschanel is returning to the festive scene with Merv, a rom-com that joins Deschanel with Daredevil himself, Charlie Cox. The movie follows the pair as a split-up couple, Anna and Russ, whose decision to part leaves their beloved dog, Merv, without a spark.
A cute, cozy rom-com with plenty of Christmas spirit, Merv is unlikely to demand any awards attention, but neither does it want to. Instead, this makes for the perfect family viewing the weekend before Christmas. "Whether you're looking for a movie to stream while snowed in and snuggled up with your pup and a cup of hot chocolate, or looking for an inoffensive flick to watch with your grandma who's visiting from out of town, Merv will do the trick," wrote Collider's Nate Richard in his review.
2 'Joker: Folie à Deux' (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 31% | IMDb: 5.2/10
One of the newest arrivals on Prime Video this December is a movie so controversial in the 2024 theatrical line-up that many will want to watch it out of sheer morbid curiosity. Joker: Folie à Deux sees Joaquin Phoenix return as the titular nihilistic criminal, now incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital following the events of the first movie. Little does he expect to meet the love of his life, Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga).
There's no hiding from just how disappointing Joker: Folie à Deux was. However, there's still plenty one can enjoy, such as the magnetic performances of both Phoenix and Gaga. Joker: Folie à Deux also boasts some superb cinematography, with director of photography Lawrence Sher turning a problematic script into a selection of often gorgeous visuals. This weekend, for better or for worse, you should definitely give this sequel a try.
1 'The Royal Tenenbaums' (2001)
Rotten Tomatoes: 81% | IMDb: 7.6/10
Christmas is for family, so why not check out one of the most famous and enigmatic movie families of this century? The 2001 Wes Anderson film, The Royal Tenenbaums, follows the titular dysfunctional family as they reunite under the same roof one winter, forced to deal with their many issues.
Anderson at his absolute best, both visually and in emotional detail, The Royal Tenenbaums is a surprisingly tear-jerking tale. The film also boasts a superbly cast ensemble, including the late Gene Hackman in his last great performance, as well as Anjelica Houston, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bill Murray, and Owen Wilson. For a reminder of how normal and friendly your own family is this Christmas, spend some time with the Tenenbaums.
The Royal Tenenbaums
Like Follow Followed R Comedy Drama Release Date October 5, 2001 Runtime 110 Minutes Director Wes Anderson Writers Wes Anderson, Owen WilsonCast
See All-
Gene Hackman
-
Anjelica Huston
Expand
Collapse
-
Movie
-
Amazon Prime Video
-
Joker: Folie à Deux
What To Watch
July 20, 2025
The 72 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now
Trending Now
Netflix’s Sci-Fi Sequel Trounces Competition To Pass Major Streaming Milestone
From 'Avengers: Doomsday' to 'Dune: Part Three,' Alamo Drafthouse Unveils the Most Anticipated Films of 2026 [Exclusive]
The 83 Best TV Shows to Binge Watch Right Now
