I'm a TV writer – these are the 5 must-watch movies worth your subscription fee this December

Two British icons, Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch, play husband and wife in this satirical comedy about a seemingly perfect couple, Theo and Ivy. When Theo's career takes a turn for the worse just as Ivy's takes off, all hell breaks loose in a chaotic game of one-upmanship that becomes wonderfully destructive.

The synopsis reads: "Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing. As Theo's career nosedives while Ivy's own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites in this wonderfully wry, dark comedy."

This one has been on my watchlist for a while. With George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Laura Dern leading the cast, it is no surprise the cinematic release has already earned an audience score of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes.

From Oscar-nominated director Noah Baumbach (Marriage Story, Frances Ha), the film follows a famous movie actor called Jay Kelly (Clooney) who, along with his devoted manager Ron (Sandler), embarks on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey through Europe.

The synopsis continues: "Along the way, both men are forced to confront the choices they've made, the relationships with their loved ones and the legacies they'll leave behind."

Whether you love, like or loathe her, Taylor Swift is without question one of the most famous and hard-working artists in the business right now. Those seeking a behind-the-scenes look at her epic, record-breaking Eras Tour are in for two treats.

First is the full concert film of her final show in Vancouver, featuring the complete set from The Tortured Poets Department, which was added later in the tour.

Second, and the one I'm most excited about, is a six-episode docuseries exploring the inner workings and cultural impact of the Eras Tour. 

The synopsis describes: "An illuminating docuseries on Disney+ that gives an intimate look at Taylor's life as her record-breaking tour thrilled fans around the world. In addition, the series features Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Travis Kelce, Ed Sheeran and Florence Welch, along with her band, dancers, crew and family members – offering never-before-seen insight into what it took to create a phenomenon." 

Two episodes will debut each week beginning 12 December.

Declared "the highest-grossing sports film of all time" by Apple, F1 The Movie tore through records this summer, debuting at No. 1 and surpassing $629 million at the global box office. 

It also became the highest-grossing original feature of the year, the biggest opening for an original live-action film in the US in the last five years and Brad Pitt's most successful film to date. Oh, and it boasts a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes… Need I go on?

The synopsis reads: "Dubbed 'the greatest that never was,' Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was Formula 1's most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he's a nomadic racer-for-hire when he's approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling Formula 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. 

"Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to Formula 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He'll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team's hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny's past catches up with him and he finds that in Formula 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition – and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone."

If this isn't already at the top of your watchlist, consider this your official prompt to bump it up. HELLO!'s Acting TV Editor Nicky Morris said: "I seriously cannot wait for this one. I absolutely loved the first two films. It's a refreshing take on the classic murder mystery format, with plenty of twists, thrills and humour, mostly provided by Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc. Plus, the ensemble cast is seriously impressive." 

According to the official synopsis: "Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third and darkest chapter of Rian Johnson's murder mystery opus. When young priest Jud Duplenticy (Josh O'Connor) is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin), it's clear that all is not well in the pews. 

"Wicks's modest-but-devoted flock includes devout church lady Martha Delacroix (Glenn Close), circumspect groundskeeper Samson Holt (Thomas Haden Church), tightly-wound lawyer Vera Draven, Esq. (Kerry Washington), aspiring politician Cy Draven (Daryl McCormack), town doctor Nat Sharp (Jeremy Renner), best-selling author Lee Ross (Andrew Scott), and concert cellist Simone Vivane (Cailee Spaeny). 

"After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic."