A scene from "Gremlins," from which we learned to never feed new pets after midnight.

No doubt you have favorite holiday flicks on steady rotation every year, but that list may start to feel stagnant after so many years of watching the Muppets take on Dickens (not that I ever tire of seeing Kermit the Frog sing his Christmas scat).

You may want to expand your Yuletide options. If you’re looking for something a little different this year, check out these forgotten, missed and boundary-pushing Christmas titles.

“Gremlins” (1984) — As a warning to parents out there, don’t buy your kiddos a pet for the holidays — especially if it’s adorable, mischievous and look a bit like a Furby. But if you do, do not, I repeat, do NOT feed them after midnight. The horror-comedy about what happens when a well-meaning gift turns deadly turns 40 next year, so break out the New Coke and a pudding pie and enjoy this very ‘80s romp. Does it still hold up? No, but things rarely do that are getting over the proverbial hill. Stream it on AMC+ or rent it from your preferred video-on-demand service.

“The Holdovers” (2023) — I cannot say enough good things about this incredibly recent release which, despite its length, is an instant seasonal classic in my book. Helped in part by the vintage look director Alexander Payne chose to shoot it in, the story is funny and a touch sentimental as it follows three people with nowhere to go for the holidays. With stunning performances from its three leads (Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa) and a nostalgia-tinged plot, it’s hard to resist its charm. Unfortunately, it was given an extremely short theatrical release and hit the internet this week but there may be some screenings in theaters. Rent it on your preferred video-on-demand service starting Nov. 28.

“The Man Who Came to Dinner” (1942) — While this has more of a “traditional” approach to a holiday movie — an arrogant curmudgeon softens over the holidays when forced to face the effect of his actions — but it has a lot less specifics when it comes to Christmas. Monty Woolley stars as a brash but popular radio personality who is forced to spend the holidays with a conventional Ohio family when he breaks his leg, turning his life, and theirs, upside-down. It’s both hilarious and sweet, a perfect mix for Christmas. Stream it on Max.

“While You Were Sleeping” (1995) — More of a rom-com than a straight-up Christmas movie, it is nonetheless a delightful watch this season. Sandra Bullock is at her ‘90s romantic lead peak in a fun and sometimes emotional film full of misunderstandings and scorching chemistry between her and co-lead Bill Pulman. They don’t make scenes like the “leaning” lesson anymore. Stream it on Disney+ or rent it from your preferred video-on-demand service.

“Carol” (2015) — The elegantly shot 1950s-period romance may take place over the course of a few months, but the key moments are revealed during the holiday season. Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett star as two women who are brought together by chance and develop a deep, romantic connection as Blanchett’s Carol enters a messy divorce and fights for custody of her daughter. The luscious costumes and production design add to director Todd Haynes’ deft adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s “The Price of Salt.” Its aching melodrama is carefully crafted by Haynes and includes top-notch performances from both Blanchett and Mara. Stream it on Netflix or rent it from your preferred video-on-demand service.

“The Green Knight” (2021) — This might be a wild card for this list, but it feels indicative of a winter’s tale of yore. Based on the Arthurian legend, Dev Patel stars as King Arthur’s reckless and layabout nephew, Sir Gawain, who is tasked with challenging the mysterious Green Knight and proving himself to his family back at court. But the journey is littered with challenges and he must face more than just the dreaded knight in order to come out with his head still attached. Stream it on FuboTV or rent it from your preferred video-on-demand service.

“Spencer” (2021) — Since the first volume of the final season of “The Crown” just dropped on Netflix, Princess Diana fervor has resurfaced again (with incredible dramatic license), so if you’re looking for more Di drama, check out an incredible depiction of the late Princess of Wales as performed by Kristen Stewart. Director Pablo Larrain takes the audience on a micro view of Diana’s struggles with her mental health, and her breaking point while attending Christmas at Balmoral. Stewart delivers one of her finest performances to date and though most of the Western world knows the ultimate result of her story, Larrain lays out everything with a fresh, tense perspective. Stream it on Hulu or rent it from your preferred video-on-demand service.