With an always-expanding entertainment catalog to find what you want to watch, the Movies & TV category of the Microsoft Store on Windows has a myriad of content for you to choose. You can rent and purchase directly from Microsoft Movies & TV. Plus, you can download your favorite streamers (e.g., Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sling TV, and Pluto TV) and access their respective content libraries. Feel confident knowing you’ve been able to safely access your movies and TV shows, while easily managing them in the app’s library.
TV SHOWS
The month of December brings holiday cheer, time with family, and moments of reflection. With Microsoft Movies & TV, this month also has become the gift that keeps on giving as some of your favorite TV shows roll out their latest or final seasons. If there’s a series you’ve heard about and want to understand the hype, now’s the time to play catch up, then watch in real-time or binge with your crew.
Hawkeye
Stream on Disney+
In the mood for a good “passing of the torch” story? “Hawkeye” offers just that in the spirit of a former Avenger who simply wants to be with his family on Christmas Day. With tons of flaming arrows, explosive car scenes, and the witty repartee we’ve grown to love within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jeremy Renner’s titular superhero character goes on an unexpected adventure with a budding, yet brilliant archer who’s ready to take the world of crime by storm as the newest Hawkeye. This original Disney+ series is now streaming.
Money Heist (Final Season)
Stream on Netflix
Do you love a good caper plot? With heist stories seemingly only reserved for the big screen, this Spanish TV series explores the in-depth plan of boosting 2.4 billion euros from the Royal Mint of Spain. This ambitious tale unites the plan of a mysterious man (The Professor) and eight random participants with varied skillsets and backgrounds. The tale leads to a second heist, which focuses on the Bank of Spain. With an interesting mix of storytelling, the plot unfolds through a series of time jumps, introspective points of views, and real-time hijinks through the narration of one of the thieves. If you haven’t already, get caught up on Parts 1-4 as you dive into Part 5.
The Expanse (Final Season)
Stream on Amazon Prime Video for Windows
Lovers of science fiction will miss this series as it draws to a close in its sixth and final season. Based on a novel series of the same name, the series gives us a look into the future after the Solar System has been colonized by humanity. At the brink of a system-wide cold war, you’ll find yourself rooting for a band of potential, unexpected saviors who seek to bring order to a space of ongoing, yet potentially catastrophic unrest. Amid an untimely cancellation on Syfy, fans rallied to save the series. See why this critically acclaimed series was worth saving now.
MOVIES
Are you enjoying partaking in the most highly anticipated movies in the coziness of your own home? Hang back. Prepare the popcorn and snacks. Call the gang in. And if anyone needs to take a quick break, there’s always the pause button. Microsoft Movies & TV and the leading streamers have something for everyone.
No Time to Die
Buy on Microsoft Movies & TV
In his fifth and final turn as James Bond, Daniel Craig leads the 25th movie (with Eon Productions) in the 007 series. Having left active service as an M16 agent to enjoy a relaxing new life on the beaches of Jamaica, Bond finds himself recruited by the CIA to find an abducted scientist. As expected, a 007 adventure is never that simple and our suave protagonist finds himself tangled in a treacherous, unraveling mystery filled with action, exciting allies, shocking foes, and eye-opening technology. Let’s celebrate Craig’s swan song as the ultimate man of intrigue.
Being the Ricardos
Stream on Amazon Prime Video on Windows
Fans of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz through their “I Love Lucy” fame will be pleased to watch this biographical adaptation of their relationship. Described as “complex,” the couple’s romantic and professional standing was put into question as they faced a crisis that could end both. See Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem’s turn as the Hollywood Golden Age couple as they experienced very human trials. “Being the Ricardos” will be available to stream on December 21st.
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Buy or rent on Microsoft Movies & TV
Eddie Brock, an investigative journalist harboring the deep secret of being the host of an extraterrestrial symbiotic lifeform, is requested to interview a serial killer at his own behest. As a result, Eddie and Venom (his symbiote) uncover pertinent details to the killer’s overall case, which leads to an unfortunate follow-up meeting, a prison escape, the “birth” of Carnage, and a high-packed adventure between an unlikely set of buddies. Fans of Tom Hardy and Woody Harrelson will enjoy this superhero story and its bevy of twists and turns.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Buy on Microsoft Movies & TV
Biting off more than one can chew takes on a whole-new meaning in this live-action adaption of the beloved story of one big, red dog. Struggling to find her place, a middle-school girl, Emily, finds a small puppy from a magical animal rescuer. His size, ultimately, determined by the size of her love, attracts the wrong attention by a genetics firm, leading Clifford, Emily, and her uncle on a journey across New York City to protect him from greed and power. Along the way, the pup has a positive impact on every life he encounters while helping Emily and her uncle uncover the meaning of unconditional love. Gather the family together now for this heartwarming tale.
Don’t Look Up
Stream on Netflix
This sci-fi comedy explores the notion of “no one seeming to care” about facts regarding an impending doom. Two astronomers—a graduate student and her professor—discover a comet the size of Mount Everest heading toward planet earth. The story comically unfolds as they attempt to alert the powers that be and the media that earth is the target of the planet-ending comet. The star-studded cast includes Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and more.
Mother/Android
Stream on Hulu
In a world where androids are deeply planted in the daily lives of humans, a young, pregnant woman and her boyfriend are on the run to seek asylum and safety for their unborn child in No Man’s Land. Perseverance, grit, and determination are the only things that will save them as they battle to escape a world at war with artificial intelligence. Chloe Grace Moretz and Algee Smith star in this sci-fi drama.
Power On: The Story of Xbox
Watch on Microsoft Movies & TV
As the little gaming console that could, watch the story of how gaming behemoth Xbox came to be. This documentary shows how Microsoft went from making “freakin’ Windows and a spreadsheet” to “no longer being in the Microsoft playbook.” See the grit, grime, and sheer determination of a rebellious, renegade team that was adamant about creating a console that would deliver the “very best games”—and did just that.