If you have a movie fanatic in your life, you know how much they love the art of cinema. When it’s time to shop for Christmas gifts, a movie-themed present is perfect for them. We’ve gathered on this list some of our favorite stocking stuffers for movie lovers. All of these gift ideas are under $20 and sized small enough to slip into your loved one’s stocking. They’re also perfect to give as White Elephant gifts or to co-workers at the office holiday party.
Stocking Stuffers for Movie Fans
1. VHS Mini Magnets
This unique gift is customizable for the movie fan in your life. Mr Zombies Workshop makes these cool vintage-style VHS magnets. Based on classic VHS movie covers, they have hundreds of different movies available in a variety of genres so you can find the perfect one for your loved one. Each magnet is 1″ x 2″ and features the front and back covers of the VHS tape.
2. Dice-Flix Movie Decider Dice
The perfect gift for the movie lover who has too many choices. Dice-Flix is a dice set that helps you randomly select a movie to watch from your favorite streaming service. Roll the dice to get a number and a direction. Keep rolling to navigate the screen until you find a movie to watch. This gift is great for couples.
3. Buttery Popcorn Scented Candle
tWe all know that scent: when you walk into the movie theater lobby and you’re hit but that warm, mouth watering smell of buttery fresh popped popcorn. This candle recreates that scent at home. Make your home feel like a thear while you stream a movie on your couch. Available as a 4 oz or 6 oz soy candle in a tin.
4. Movie Ornament
Ornaments are a perfect Christmas gift and this one will be appreciated by any movie fan. This Kurt Adler ornament is reminiscent of a trip to the cinema with a bucket of popcorn, a soda, and a movie film reel. This glass ornament is 3.25″ tall and perfectly sized to tuck into a stocking.
5. Movie Clapboard Coaster Set
Movie lovers can enjoy a cool beverage while they stream their favorite movie with these awesome coasters. Made to look like vintage style movie clapboards, they’re the perfect accessory for a living room or home theater. Comes as a single coaster or in a set of 2 or 4.
6. Movie Buff Trivia Game
This movie themed stocking stuffer will give you an activity the whole family can enjoy while sitting around the Christmas tree. Unlike traditional movie trivia games which have specific movies, actors, etc. on the cards and can become repetitive and dated, this game is open ended. It’s based on the knowledge of the players who can reference their favorite movies to create the trivia. It has a bit of a learning curve but is tones of fun for movie lovers.
7. Personalized Photo Movie Strip Magnet
If you’re looking for a unique and personalized gift for the film lover in your life, this is perfect. Cherished Moments makes these cool photostrip magnets featuring your photos. You can choose horizontal and vertical photos and each strip features four images.
8. Single Serve Popcorn Maker
Nothing goes better with watching movies than popcorn. These awesome single serve popcorn makers are perfect for making a small batch of popcorn for movie night. It’s a set of two silicone cups that you add popcorn kernels to and microwave. Great for couples or solo movie watching.
9. Popcorn Seasoning Variety Pack
This is the perfect companion gift to the popcorn maker. While classic butter flavored popcorn is the nostalgic companion to seeing a movie at the theater, sometimes it’s fun to mix things up when you’re at home. Seasoning Solutions sells this cool variety pack of seasonings and you can select which flavors you want. Choose between two and 18 flavors and you can also get them in a festive gift bag.
10. 3D Movie Glasses Pin
This is a cute gift for fans of vintage movies. Boldfaced makes these enamel pins that look like old school 3D glasses with the red and blue lenses. Harkening back to the heyday of old 3D movies, this pin looks great on a jacket or bag.
11. Movie Critic Notebook
Every cinephile has strong opinions about the movies they watch. This journal is the perfect way to record those opinions and keep track of the movies they watch. The Movie Critic Notebook features pre-formatted pages to record details about the movies, make notes, record favorite quotes, and rate different parts of production.
12. Mini Movie Ticket Stub Stickers
This is a fun little gift perfect to tuck in a stocking. By Brynn designs these cool ticket stubs with art inspire by the movie. There’s tons of films to choose from so you can get a few of your beloved’s favorite movies. Each sticker is 2″ wide by 1″ tall.
13. “Do Not Disturb” Socks
Socks are a frequent practical Christmas gift, but this has a fun twist for film fans. These socks say “Do Not Disturb, I’m Watching Movies” on the soles. Perfect to wear when kicking back on the weekend and streaming movies.
14. Movie Projector Keychain
This fun keychain should be on any movie lover’s keychain. It features a film projector with the word “movie” on it and you can add a customized charm with your loved one’s initial.
15. I Speak Fluent Movie Quotes
This gift is for the movie fanatic whose love of films infiltrates their day to day life. The mug says “I speak fluent movie quotes.” Available in an 11 oz or 15 oz size with a white or blue handle. Include some of their favorite coffee or tea in their stocking.
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