How to watch all 108 new Christmas movies this year
Find out how you can watch more than 100 holiday films this season on Hallmark, OWN, Lifetime, Netflix, and more.
Hallmark, Lifetime, OWN, Great American Family, Netflix, BET+, and even more networks and streamers are making sure that everyone’s television screens stay merry and bright this holiday season with more than 100 new festive films.
Viewers will be treated to a whole medley of ho-ho-holiday films beginning on Oct. 12 all the way until Christmas Day. They range from royal meet-cutes (A Royal Christmas Ballet, A Cinderella Christmas Ball) to ranch hand romances (Christmas on the Alpaca Farm, Home Sweet Christmas) to a few films that might be inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s whirlwind relationship (Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Christmas in the Spotlight).
...Ready for it? Well, grab a pen and some hot chocolate, because you’re going to need them in order to build your very own holiday film schedule this year with so many rocking titles. Learn more about all of the films on TV and streaming services this season below.
Christmas Wreaths and Ribbons
How to watch: Oct. 12 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Kristin Wollett and Casey Elliott
Official description: "A wreath maker slips on ice and injures her arm, which puts her holiday wreath deliveries in jeopardy until a selfless neighbor steps up to keep her business afloat."
’Twas the Date Before Christmas
How to watch: Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Robert Buckley, Amy Groening
Official description: "To prevent her family from canceling the 'Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics,' Jessie (Groening) lies and says she’s inviting a date to the long-standing holiday tradition. She meets Bryan (Buckley) on a dating app, and he agrees to spend the holiday with her and her family. As Jessie and Bryan engage in eccentric activities like the search for the Christmas tree star, gift wrapping contest and snowball fight, they start to develop real feelings for each other. Soon her family begins to catch on to their secret and Bryan suspects she may be hiding the real reason for her unusual Christmas date request. As the celebrations continue, Jessie must work to keep all her stories straight and save her date with Bryan."
Holiday Crashers
How to watch: Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally, and Jag Bal
Official description: "Best friends Toni (Fonseca) and Bri (Monet) have worked at the same card shop for more years than they should as both struggle to find their true life’s path. This holiday season, Toni and Bri decide to shake up their humdrum world by creating new identities to crash the amazing Christmas parties from the shop's confidential invitations. All harmless fun! Until Toni gets mistaken for a lawyer, which isn’t too far off the mark since she did finish law school... just never completed the bar exam. Toni and Bri are then whisked away to a fancy corporate Christmas retreat in the snowy Vermont mountains by handsome business mogul, Justin (McNally), whose crush on Toni is real even if her legal career isn’t. And Bri is along for the ride as she has eyes for Vinny (Bal), a valet who may have a secret of his own. Can a distraction help Bri find what path in life she’s supposed to follow? Will Toni end up with the guy of her dreams or in a blizzard of trouble? This fun Christmas crashing romp will either end in disaster or two happily-ever-afters!"
A Vintage Christmas
How to watch: Oct. 19, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Merritt Patterson and Christopher Russell
Official description: "A dedicated preservationist battles a developer’s ambitions to tear down a historic post office with ties to her family. The choice of old versus new threatens to divide the small town unless there is a solution for the greater good of all concerned."
Scouting for Christmas
How to watch: Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Carlo Marks, and Marci T. House
Official description: "Angela (Mowry-Housley) has been a busy realtor since her amicable divorce a couple of years ago to Dakota (James Paladino), a paleontologist whose adventures kept him anywhere but home. Now, she is a devoted, if often harried, single mom to a smart and loving 10-year-old girl, Brooklyn (Audrey Wise Alvarez). Angela’s busy schedule makes it hard for her to find time for much of anything… or anyone… else. As it is, she can barely get Brooklyn to her scout meetings on time, much to the disapproval of the other mothers. When Brooklyn gets the idea to have William (Marks), the owner of her favorite bakery, cater her scout troop’s posh annual holiday event, she asks Angela to work with him on pitching the idea to the moms in charge. Despite sensing that her daughter might be trying to play cupid, she agrees to help and finds herself enjoying time with him, but is reluctant to open her heart and life to someone new. When Dakota returns, missing her, Angela must decide what is best for her daughter and best for her heart."
This Time Each Year
How to watch: Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Cast: Alison Sweeney, Niall Matter
Official description: "Lauren (Sweeney) and Kevin (Matter) were once happily married and thriving as a family, but the couple has spent almost the past year in a trial separation and are working hard to co-parent their young son Charlie (Ezra Wilson). Kevin is determined to make their family whole again and it’s clear he and Lauren still care for each other deeply. When Lauren’s mother (Laura Soltis) suddenly comes into town, she asks Kevin to pretend they’re still together as she hasn’t yet broken the news to her. As they try to keep up this ruse, they begin to remember what life was like and Lauren sees the strides Kevin has made to get back on the right path and just maybe, this holiday will be a season of healing and bring happiness back into their lives."
The Christmas Charade
How to watch: Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Rachel Skarsten, Corey Sevier
Official description: "Whitney (Skarsten), a cautious librarian raised by home security experts, finds herself in a real-life adventure when a blind date mix-up leads her into an undercover FBI operation. Forced to pose as the girlfriend of Special Agent Josh (Sevier), she helps him track down an art thief targeting the Saint Nicholas Ruby at a Christmas Eve charity ball. As the stakes rise, Whitney must embrace her inner action hero to save the day—and her family—just in time for Christmas."
A Christmas Castle Proposal
How to watch: Oct. 26, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke
Official description: "Olivia, a commoner, travels with Prince Alexander to his family's magical palace, Torovia, so their families can spend a first Christmas together. The couple's plans for an enchanted Christmas are threatened by comedic mishaps caused by cultural differences between the families."
The 5-Year Christmas Party
How to watch: Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Katie Findlay, Jordan Fisher
Official description: "Over five years, Alice (Findlay) and her old theater school rival, Max (Fisher), reunite each holiday season to work at a Chicago catering company’s Christmas parties. While their undeniable chemistry grows, the timing is never right for romance – until the company’s final season pushes them to confront their true feelings. As they say goodbye to the job that brought them together, they might finally find love in the most unexpected way."
My Sweet Austrian Holiday
How to watch: Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Cast: Brittany Bristow, Will Kemp
Official description: "Charlotte (Bristow) is an American, who has lived in Viena since inheriting a chocolate shop from her grandparents two years ago. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to grow the business into a successful enterprise. Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year and Charlotte has been selected as one of the finalists for Vienna’s chocolatier of the year. Taking home the prize could provide some much-needed money to fend off a large developer from taking over her grandparents’ shop. Charlotte soon meets and befriends Henry (Kemp), and they bond over their shared affinity for quality chocolate. But a surprising twist of fate just might end their newfound relationship on a bittersweet note."
Christmas on the Ranch
How to watch: Nov. 1, Hulu
Cast: Jade Harlow, Houston Rhines
Official description: "Christmas on the Ranch follows a talk show relationship expert (Daytime Emmy Award-winning actress Jade Harlow) with her own romantic hang-ups who gets stranded at a ranch before Christmas, and the charming rancher (Houston Rhines) who reminds her that love is always worth the risk."
A Carol for Two
Premieres: Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Ginna Claire Mason, Jordan Litz, and Charlotte D'amboise
Official description: "After moving to New York to make it on Broadway, Violette Wagner (Mason) gets a job at Fiore’s, a legendary theater district diner, famous for its singing wait staff, who bide their time there, while awaiting that big break. Luck seems to be on her side when she gets a coveted slot, singing during Fiore’s annual Christmas Eve concert, which is attended by a who’s who of the theatre world. But her big opportunity turns out to be a duet with Alex (Litz), who has been less than welcoming, and believes she was only given the job because the owner of Fiore’s is a family friend. They're stuck with each other, though, since people have been plucked out of that show and put right on Broadway. As they rehearse together, Alex’s cousin, Brad, takes an interest in Violette, and they begin dating but, unbeknownst to her, Alex has been feeding Brad information about her, Cyrano-style, to win her over. However, when Alex begins developing feelings for her as well, a love triangle ensues, and things come to a head when their deception is uncovered, which, in turn, threatens Violette and Alex’s big opportunity."
Our Holiday Story
How to watch: Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Nikki DeLoach, Warren Christie
Official description: "As Dave (Christie) and Nell (DeLoach) recount their love story to their daughter’s boyfriend Chris, we follow them through one special Christmas where fate routinely brought them together - and kept them apart. But as Dave and Nell tried to find one another, they were oblivious to the fact that they were work nemeses paired together to throw a Christmas festival for their town. Meanwhile in the present, Chris struggles with relationship issues of his own as he attempts to say “I love you” for the first time to his girlfriend Jo. As our two couples and storylines intersect, lessons are taught and learned about communication, honesty, and the capacity for change - in ourselves and in others."
Tails of Christmas
How to watch: Nov. 2, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Ash Tsai and Eric Guilmette
Official description: "Caleb is injured in the Army and recovers through help from shelter therapy dogs. As a sign of thanks, Caleb returns home to help Amber run the local shelter and, in the process, discovers his feelings for Amber go beyond gratitude."
Holiday Mismatch
How to watch: Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick
Official description: "When free-spirited Kath (Rhea) and uptight Barbara (Broderick) clash at a Christmas committee meeting, they’re shocked to discover they've accidentally set up their adult children via a dating app. Determined to stop the romance, the two mothers team up, only to realize they have more in common than they thought. As their kids’ love blossoms, so does an unexpected friendship between their meddling moms, bringing both families together for a festive Christmas."
Meet Me Next Christmas
How to watch: Nov. 6, Netflix
Cast: Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, Kofi Siriboe, Tymika Tafari, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, Matt Sallee, Kalen Allen, Nikki Duval, Wesley French
Official description: "In pursuit of a fairytale romance with the man of her dreams, Layla must race through New York City to get her hands on the hottest ticket in town: the sold out Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert."
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Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle
How to watch: Nov. 7, Hallmark+
Cast: Natalie Hall, Alec Santos
Official description: "Tina Mitchell (Hall), a successful business owner, meets a charming guy, Michael (Santos), just as her holiday season heats up with the town’s Christmas Gala and her busy store, All Wrapped Up. When the gala is threatened by a scrooge-like estate owner planning to sell the venue, rumors begin to threaten Tina and Michael’s newfound connection. As Tina works to keep venue’s doors open for the gala, she just might unwrap a new chapter in her life, filled with love and holiday cheer."
Five Gold Rings
How to watch: Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Cast: Holland Roden, Nolan Gerard Funk
Official description: "When New York City painter Audrey Moss (Roden) returns to her small Minnesota hometown for the holidays, she’s met with an unexpected quest from her beloved late grandmother: find the owners of five mysterious gold rings and return them to their rightful homes before Christmas morning, only nine days away. In her bequeathment, Grandma also urges Audrey to team up with local private investigator and childhood friend, Finn O’Sullivan (Funk). From gingerbread house building to the annual Giving Gala, these two begin to bond over more than just their quest. As Audrey and Finn unravel the mystery of the missing rings’ owners, they discover there is more to their relationship than they ever expected to find."
A Christmas Miracle
How to watch: Nov. 7, BET+
Cast: Noree Victoria, Blue Kimble, Victoria Rowell, Nadia Simms, Aaron D. Spears, Marc Jones, Javon Johnson, Cayen Martin, Tiffany M. Snow, Kenneth Okolie, Addie “The Bam” Benson, Michelle Lamb, Lennox Simms, Cayen Martin, Christopher A. Nolen
Official description: "When the Christmas Jubilee at the local community center is in danger of losing funding, the family must band together to make sure everyone, including the kids, have a Merry Christmas."
Trivia at St. Nick's
How to watch: Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Tammin Sursok, Brant Daugherty
Official description: "When students all flee an elite university in Vermont for winter break, the locals and faculty hunker down for their favorite time of year - the annual Christmas Bar Trivia Tournament! For Celeste (Sursok), a Type-A astronomy professor, this event combines the magic of Christmas with her greatest comfort in life: knowing the right answer. But when her colleague drops out of the tournament to do a month-long lecture tour in Asia, Celeste’s team must adopt Max (Daugherty), the football team’s new offensive coordinator. To Celeste, Max seems like nothing more than a grown-up class clown - though he brings an undeniable knowledge of sports trivia (a category their team has always fallen short in). Initial clashes between the two eventually turn into mutual appreciation as the team enjoys scavenger hunts on campus, decorating the international house with Christmas lights, baking Christmas cookies, and advancing toward the championship trivia game. Celeste can't help but delight in Max's infectious enthusiasm, love for all things Christmas, and perhaps most importantly, his comfort with the unknown. And after a romantic wintery night at the campus observatory with Max, Celeste starts to wonder if being open to life’s surprises is more important than knowing the answer to everything."
Santa Tell Me
How to watch: Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Benjamin Ayres, Christopher Russell, and Kurt Szarka
Official description: "When Olivia (Krakow), a successful interior designer, finds an old letter from Santa promising she’ll meet the love of her life by Christmas Eve—and that his name will be Nick—she’s stunned to meet not one, but three guys named Nick (Ayres, Russell, Szarka). As she navigates these holiday romances, Olivia also finds herself drawn to her charming co-worker, Chris (Lissing), throwing her magical Christmas quest into question. With the clock ticking toward Christmas Eve, Olivia embarks on a heartwarming and humorous journey to uncover her true soulmate."
A Royal Christmas Ballet
How to watch: Nov. 9, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard
Official description: "A retired ballerina is pressed into service working with a visiting team of royal ambassadors to put on the season's performance of The Nutcracker and finds herself center stage in an unexpected Christmas romance."
'Tis the Season to Be Irish
How to watch: Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Fiona Gubelmann, Eoin Macken
Official description: "Rose (Gubelmann), a nomadic house flipper, heads to Ireland to renovate and sell a cottage, but her plans are upended when she meets Sean (Macken), a local realtor determined to preserve his town’s heritage. As she works on the cottage and embraces Irish Christmas traditions, Rose finds herself falling for Sean and questioning her fear of settling down. Together, they must confront their pasts and discover if love is worth taking root."
Hot Frosty
How to watch: Nov. 13, Netflix
Cast: Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Katy Mixon Greer, Lauren Holly, Chrishell Stause, Sherry Miller, Dan Lett, Matthew Stefiuk, Heleene Lohan Cameron, Allan Royal, Sarah Desouza-Coelho, Bobby Daniels, with Joe Lo Truglio and Craig Robinson
Official description: "Two years after losing her husband, Cathy magically brings a handsome snowman to life! Through his naïveté, the snowman helps Cathy to laugh, feel and love again, as the two fall for each other just in time for the holidays...and before he melts."
Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince
How to watch: Nov. 14, Hallmark+
Cast: Kathryn Davis, Nathan Witte
Official description: "Mia (Davis), an accountant at All Wrapped Up, is stunned when local celebrity Beau Cavannagh (Witte), who looks just like her favorite romance novel hero, enters her life. Despite her doubts, Beau, an heir to a wealthy family, proves his feelings for her are real, even as his family disapproves. Mia soon finds herself swept up in a fairytale romance that’s straight out of her dreams."
A Reason for the Season
How to watch: Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Cast: Taylor Cole, Kevin McGarry
Official description: "In order to earn her trust fund, Evie (Cole) is tasked with granting Christmas wishes to the people who saved her life on the night of her birth. To aid in her cause, she employs Kyle (McGarry), a handsome local attorney, to track down those who helped and attempts to secretly learn what they might want while maintaining her anonymity. With Christmas fast approaching, the heiress and the attorney can’t resist falling for each other's charms as they ramp up their gift giving efforts. But as time ticks down, will she be able to accomplish the mission and grant all of the wishes by Christmas Eve?"
Style Me for Christmas
How to watch: Nov. 14, BET+
Cast: Raven Goodwin, Pretty Vee, Mario
Official description: "A boutique owner facing eviction at Christmas gets the fashion assignment of a lifetime when she's chosen to style a handsome celebrity who's a playboy."
The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland
How to watch: Nov. 15, Prime Video and Hulu
Cast: Gerard Butler, Emilia Clarke, Simone Ashley
Official description: "St. Nick (Gerard Butler) receives a delayed letter on Christmas Eve from the Princess of Hearts. He and his dedicated team of reindeer set off to Wonderland, where they're greeted by the mean and miserable Queen of Hearts (Emilia Clarke), who hates all things Christmas… especially presents! Can St. Nick, aided by Alice (Simone Ashley), and the Mad Hatter and March Hare show the Queen the true meaning of Christmas and save the day before it's too late?"
An Almost Christmas Story
How to watch: Nov. 15, Disney+
Cast: Cary Christopher, Estella Madrigal, Jim Gaffigan, Mamoudou Athie, Alex Ross Perry, Gianna Joseph, Phil Rosenthal, Natasha Lyonne, John C. Reilly
Official description: "From director David Lowery and five-time Academy Award-winning producer Alfonso Cuarón, An Almost Christmas Story is inspired by the true events of a tiny owl rescued from the New York City’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in 2020. An Almost Christmas Story follows Moon, a curious young owl who unexpectedly finds himself stuck in a Christmas tree destined for Rockefeller Plaza. In his attempts to escape the bustling city, Moon befriends a lost little girl named Luna. Together, they embark on a heartwarming adventure, discovering the magic of the holiday season and forming an unlikely bond as they journey back home to their parents."
Christmas with the Singhs
How to watch: Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Anuja Joshi, Ben Hollingsworth
Official description: "For Asha Singh (Joshi), Christmas is the most important time of the year. But when she’s stuck working at the hospital during the holidays, she wishes for some much-needed Christmas magic. Enter Jake (Hollingsworth), her former high school classmate, who unexpectedly reappears in her life. After a magical year together, Jake proposes. But their first Christmas as an engaged couple isn’t exactly the fairytale they imagined. When they head home for the holidays, they quickly discover their picture-perfect romance is about to get a serious reality check: their families couldn’t be more different! Juggling various holiday traditions, big personalities, cultural differences and complicated family dynamics proves to be a challenge as Asha and Jake have to learn if they can bridge their two families and survive a Christmas with the Singhs."
Jingle Bell Run
How to watch: Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Ashley Williams, Andrew Walker
Official description: "Avery (Williams) is an unadventurous schoolteacher whose sister secretly signs her up for The Great Holiday Dash, a Christmas-themed reality competition show where she's paired with former hockey player Wes (Walker). Despite clashing at first, Avery’s puzzle-solving skills and Wes’ physical prowess help them excel as they travel from city to city and compete in festive feats that have a local flavor. It’s not long before a real connection between these opposites begins to blossom. But when Avery overhears a conversation between Wes and a show producer it threatens to derail their budding romance. Keeping their eyes on the prize, the duo continues to dash to the finish line but there may be a more personal adventure for them still in store."
A Christmas Less Traveled
How to watch: Nov. 16, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Candace Cameron Bure and Eric Johnson
Official description: "A local business owner finds an audio cassette in the player of her recently departed dad's classic red truck. The message instructs Desi to go on a holiday road trip down memory lane, where she meets a man who needs her help and who offers help in return."
Christmas at Plumhill Manor
How to watch: Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: Maria Menounos, Kyle Pryor
Official description: "Margot Stone (Maria Menounos), a beautiful rising architect in New York, discovers a magical Christmas secret in an English countryside manor she unexpectedly inherits. Experiencing Christmas across the pond may make Margot a fish out of water, but an unforeseen romance (Kyle Pryor) and sense of belonging give her a breathtaking new blueprint for love."
Confessions of a Christmas Letter
How to watch: Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Angela Kinsey, Alec Santos, plus a cameo appearance by Kinsey's Office costar Brian Baumgartner
Official description: "Settie Rose (Kinsey), a quirky family matriarch, enters her town’s annual holiday letter-writing contest but needs help, so she hires struggling novelist Juan (Santos) to craft the perfect letter. When a mix-up leads to the rumor that Juan is engaged to Settie’s daughter Lily (Lillian Doucet- Roche, The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening), the whole family scrambles to keep up the charade. As Juan bonds with the Roses and overcomes his writer’s block, Settie learns that embracing her imperfect family is what truly makes her story special."
Holidays in Happy Hollow
How to watch: Nov. 17, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: Tamara Almeida, Cody Ray Thompson
Official description: "Real estate developer Gracie's (Tamara Almeida) ambitious new project faces an unexpected roadblock when she stumbles upon a quirky detail from the past: the charming Christmas tree farm she has purchased once raffled off tiny one-foot deeds to local families, each holding a sentimental piece of the land. To salvage her vision, she must team up with local historian Jack (Cody Ray Thompson), embarking on a heartfelt quest to track down these families and persuade them to part with their cherished slices of the farm."
Jingle Bell Love
How to watch: Nov. 19, the Roku Channel
Cast: Joey McIntyre and Michelle Morgan
Official description: "'Jingle Bell Love' follows Jack Cooper (McIntyre) as he visits his late wife’s hometown for Christmas and gets more than he bargained for when his determined daughter decides to match him up with a charming local shop owner (Morgan)."
A Christmas Quilt
How to watch: Nov. 17, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Ferelith Young and Harmon Walsh
Official description: "Firefighter Liam and quilting teacher Amy come together to make the perfect quilt for Liam's sister's Christmas wedding. Two headstrong people discover the importance of putting personal differences aside to create what is most important at Christmas."
The Merry Gentlemen
How to watch: Nov. 20, Netflix
Cast: Britt Robertson, Chad Michael Murray, Marla Sokoloff, Beth Broderick, Michael Gross, Maxwell Caulfield, Hector David Jr., Colt Prattes, Marc Anthony Samuel
Official description: "To save her parents’ small-town performing venue, a former big-city dancer decides to stage an all-male, Christmas-themed revue."
Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny
How to watch: Nov. 21, Hallmark+
Cast: Ashley Newbrough, Torrance Coombs
Official description: "Lily (Newbrough), the marketing guru of All Wrapped Up, believes the universe guides us to our destiny and it appears that it’s guiding her toward a celebrity realtor. However, when she feels an unexpected spark with journalist Sean Whitlock (Coombs) during an interview, her heart starts to question everything. As her chemistry with Sean grows, Lily begins to wonder if he's the true match she’s been waiting for all along."
A Wesley South African Christmas
How to watch: Nov. 21, BET+
Cast: Dorien Wilson, Jasmine Guy, Terrence “TC” Carson, Jesse Suntele, Ayanda Banda-Ngubane, Kiki Haynes, Rolonda Rochelle, Judi Johnson, Novi Brown, Terayle Hill, Bheki Mkhwane, Baby Cele, Dineo Langa, Bohang Moeko, Trevor Gumbi, Nay Maps, Chazitear
Official description: "When his international business venture comes to a screeching halt, Todd must stick around Durban, South Africa during the Christmas holiday to close the deal, but not without the Wesley family and all their holiday shenanigans."
A Novel Noel
How to watch: Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Cast: Julie Gonzalo, Brendan Penny
Official description: "A successful New York City book editor (Gonzalo), who is losing touch with her passion after a few setbacks this year, learns she was chosen to run a bookstore in the small town of Saint Ives for the month of December. While realizing a childhood dream, but butting heads with the handsome son (Penny) of the bookstore owners, she comes to realize that her love for bringing out the creativity of others is still her true calling, and untapped talent (and love) can be found anywhere... even in the writings of a cranky business-minded man, especially at Christmas."
Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story
How to watch: Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT, CBS
Cast: Vic Zerbst
Official description: "When her beloved family dog, Nugget, falls sick over Christmas, Steph Stool (Vic Zerbst) must abandon her very elegant holiday plans with her boyfriend’s family, and return instead to her small Australian coastal hometown to confront the chaos of her own…less elegant family. In the week leading up to Christmas, each member of the Stool family must grapple with the mortality of the one thing that unifies them."
Christmas On Call
How to watch: Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Sara Canning, Ser'Darius Blain, plus a cameo appearance by Donna Kelce
Official description: "In the lead-up to Christmas, emergency room doctor Hannah Michaels (Canning) juggles her demanding job and a budding romance with EMT Wes Sullivan (Blain) in Philadelphia. They spend time together as Wes helps her become more acquainted with the sights, sounds and tastes of Philadelphia, it’s clear that they’re starting to fall for each other. As the local First Responders balance duty with holiday celebrations, they come together to face challenges, support each other and find moments of joy."
Three Wiser Men and a Boy
How to watch: Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, and Margaret Colin
Official description: "The story begins five years later with the Brenner brothers preparing for another memorable Christmas. In a crazy turn of events, possibly brought on accidently by the brothers themselves, the director of Luke’s (Walker) son Thomas’ (Miles Marthaller, Round and Round) school holiday musical steps down. Luke is desperate to make his son’s stage dreams come true, so he enlists the help of his brothers Taylor (Hynes) and Stephan (Campbell). Meanwhile, the trio navigates meeting their mom Barbara’s (Colin) new boyfriend and the brothers grapple with their own feelings about this relationship. In true Brenner brother fashion, they are all in for a Christmas they will never forget."
Christmas in the Spotlight
How to watch: Nov. 23, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: Jessica Lord, Laith Wallschleger, Jeannie Mai, and Haley Kalil
Official description: "Christmas in the Spotlight follows Bowyn (Jessica Lord), a popular musician and celebrity, who despite always singing about love and relationships, hasn’t found Mr. Right yet. Her fame and busy recording schedule make it nearly impossible to date, but when she meets Drew (Laith Wallschleger), a pro football player, backstage at her show with his niece, there’s an undeniable spark between the two of them. When Drew publicly declares he has a crush on Bowyn, they decide to give dating a shot, much to the excitement of her manager Mira (Jeannie Mai). With each passing day they spend together, their feelings grow stronger… but can it last in the limelight, especially when they both have such hectic schedules? With people questioning if their feelings for each other are real or just for show, the pressure mounts from the press, paparazzi, their fans and even their family, including Drew’s sister-in-law, Nicole (Haley Kalil). The pair has until the end of the holiday season to decide if they want to stay together, or let it go down in flames."
A Little Women's Christmas
How to watch: Nov. 23, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Trevor Donovan, Jen Lilley, Jillian Murray, Laura Osnes, Julia Reilly, Jesse Hutch, and Gladys Knight
Official description: "A modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel."
Festival of Trees
How to watch: Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. ET, UPtv
Cast: Kate Miner, Greg Perrow, Josie Davis
Official description: "Jacquie Miller is an interior designer desperate to catch a break. The city’s annual Festival of Trees decorating competition, known for putting local artists on the map, may be just the answer! But competing with the city’s top designers is not for the faint of heart. With the help of her quirky assistant, a charming stranger and an inspirational young girl, Jacquie embarks on a humor-filled and heart-warming journey to create a tree that will knock the stockings off Santa himself."
To Have and To Holiday
How to watch: Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi, and Eric Close
Official description: "When Celeste (Arthur) gets engaged to Jason (Bazzocchi) after just a few months of dating, her father and the couple’s would-be officiant, Pastor Mark (Close), insists on putting them through a pre-wedding 'bootcamp' filled with Christmas-themed challenges. As the couple grows stronger through the festive activities, Celeste considers following her dreams in the fashion industry. Meanwhile, Pastor Mark learns to trust his daughter’s choices, leading to a heartwarming holiday season for the whole family."
Sincerely, Truly Christmas
How to watch: Nov. 24, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: Paula Brancati, Howard Hoover, Jake Epstein
Official description: "When event planner Christina (Paula Brancati) is fired just before Christmas, she makes a wish that magically comes true. Armed with the ability to hear what people want for Christmas, Christina learns that bringing reclusive one-hit-wonder Dan Copen (Howard Hoover) out of retirement could help get her job back. But to get to Dan, she’ll need to go through handsome realtor Robert (Jake Epstein) who needs help finding the perfect Christmas gift for his son."
Christmas by Candlelight
How to watch: Nov. 24, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Erin Agostino and Harmon Walsh
Official description: "Juliet pitches Christmas candles to her boss to earn a promotion and enlists the help of a candle store owner, Tom, who refuses at first but reluctantly agrees when he realizes the money will help make his daughter's Christmas wish come true."
Our Little Secret
How to watch: Nov. 27, Netflix
Cast: Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky, Henry Czerny, Judy Reyes, Chris Parnell, Kristin Chenoweth, Dan Bucatinsky, Katie Baker, Jake Brennan, Ash Santos, Brian Unger
Official description: "Two resentful exes are forced to spend Christmas under the same roof after discovering that their current partners are siblings."
Christmas Under the Lights
How to watch: Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Cast: Heather Hemmens, Marco Grazzini
Official description: "Emily (Hemmens) is always reluctant to return home to her family’s animal rescue ranch — but when her mother passes away, her brother Nick requests her help organizing the annual Christmas Carnival. When she arrives, she discovers Nick’s friend, Luke (Grazzini), staying at the ranch — and that Luke was once a successful artist who works with light. Though initially reluctant to collaborate, Emily and Luke work hard to pull off the best, most light-filled carnival the town has ever seen, a healing celebration of Emily’s mother’s legacy and the magic of Christmas — and along the way feel sparks of romance as radiant as the lights themselves."
Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion
How to watch: Nov. 28, Hallmark+
Cast: Cindy Busby, Jake Epstein
Official description: "Olivia (Busby), the gift-wrapping expert at All Wrapped Up, makes a delivery to a remote cabin only to find her ex-boyfriend Benjamin (Epstein) on the other side of the door. After the pair have a minor spat, an unexpected storm traps them together. Neither of them is happy to be forced to spend time together. However, as talk turns to shared memories, old feelings and warmth begins to resurface and they are left wondering if it’s possible to get it right a second time."
Momma Said Come Home for Christmas
How to watch: Nov. 28, ALLBLK
Cast: K.D. Aubert
Official description: "The matriarch of a family calls all her children home for Christmas, but this will be a vacation full of surprises as lovers bond and family members collide."
Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle
How to watch: Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Rachel Boston, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tanner Novlan, Matthew James Dowden, and Max Lloyd-Jones
Official description: "Three adult siblings (Lamothe-Kipnes, Dowden, Lloyd-Jones) return to their childhood home at Christmas to honor their late grandmother’s wishes and try to agree on new leadership for the family’s company. Enter Annie Merkel (Boston) – also known as Mrs. Miracle – who poses as an estate planner and uses her special brand of Christmas magic to help the family find common ground and rekindle their bonds. As the siblings try to sort things out, Charlotte (Lamothe-Kipnes) also finds herself reconnecting with Austin (Novlan), the manor’s caretaker and her first love."
I Heard the Bells
How to watch: Commercial free, one-night-only presentation on Nov. 28, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Stephen Atherholt, Jonathan Blair, and Rachel Day Hughes
Official description: "I Heard the Bells is the inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and the song's author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Known as America's Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life... until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by the Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it's the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet's lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith."
Nutcrackers
How to watch: Nov. 29, Hulu
Cast: Ben Stiller, Linda Cardellini, Edi Patterson, Tim Heidecker, Toby Huss, and siblings Homer, Ulysses, Atlas, and Arlo Janson
Official description: "Nutcrackers is a heartfelt comedy which follows strait-laced and work-obsessed Mike (Ben Stiller) as he is suddenly thrust into being a caregiver for his rambunctious, orphaned nephews."
The Day Before Christmas
How to watch: Nov. 28, BET+
Cast: Tristan Wilds, Candace Maxwell, Finn Maloney, Ava Marie Threat, Gerard Catus, Palmer Williams Jr., Ashley Forrestier, Perri L. Camper, Trell Woodberry, Heiress Harris, Ace Tucker, Joyce Glenn, Towanda Braxton, Chinai Routte, Darren Brand
Official description: "When two single parents accidentally swap phones and their children's backpacks on a hectic Christmas Eve, they find themselves covering for each other in a series of chaotic yet heartwarming events, leading to unexpected romance."
A ’90s Christmas
How to watch: Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey, and Katherine Barrell
Official description: "Workaholic lawyer Lucy Miller (Bourne) is celebrating her promotion alone on Christmas Eve when a mysterious rideshare experience transports her back to 1999. Reliving the holiday with her mom, sister, and best friend – not to mention her high school crush – Lucy gets a second chance to understand where her relationships went wrong. Will this magical journey help her rewrite her future or leave her destined to be alone?"
Deck the Walls
How to watch: Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Ashley Greene, Wes Brown, and Danny Pellegrino
Official description: "Rose (Greene) is a Chicago-based interior designer, whose brother Sal (Pellegrino) is responsible for a Christmas Charity House Flip back in their suburban Ohio hometown. When a budget crisis puts this important project in danger, Rose reluctantly returns during the holidays to try to save the day. Not ready to face the ghosts of her past, Rose’s plan is to get in, get it done, and get out ASAP. But before she knows it, she is face-to-face with Brysen (Brown), her brother’s best friend, contractor and who just so happens to be the bane of Rose’s youth. With the help of friends and family, and buoyed by the season of giving, the trio figures out a way to work together for this worthy cause. As Rose works, she discovers unexpected love and deeper purpose along the way."
A Cinderella Christmas Ball
How to watch: Nov. 29, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Danica McKellar and Oliver Rice
Official description: "With only the Internet, a plane ticket, and a lifelong determination to find her birth family, Chelsea travels to royal hamlet Havenshire at Christmas. Along the way, Chelsea sneaks into a castle, teaches a stubborn prince how to dance, and looks to be in the perfect place when the bells toll Christmas Eve."
Believe in Christmas
How to watch: Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Meghan Ory, John Reardon
Official description: "When Beatrice (Ory) reluctantly joins her best friend on a trip to the enchanting Christmasland, she’s skeptical of the holiday magic surrounding them. But as she experiences festive traditions and meets a charming stranger named Ethan (Reardon), she begins to question what’s real and what’s part of the experience. In the end, Christmasland helps Beatrice rediscover hope, love, and the magic of new beginnings."
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story
How to watch: Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Hunter King, Tyler Hynes, Ed Begley Jr., Richard Riehle, Diedrich Bader, Christine Ebersole, and Megyn Price
Official description: "Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick (Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfather’s (Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs good-luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary."
BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings
How to watch: Nov. 30, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: BeBe Winans, Deborah Joy Winans, Lisa Berry, Faith Wright, Bethany Brown
Official description: "In BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings, Bebe plays Lincoln, retired musician turned record store owner, and proud father to the three King sisters, Lydia (Lisa Berry), Gracie (Faith Wright) and Abigail (Bethany Brown). For the first time since their mother’s death, the three estranged King sisters return home for the holidays. Lincoln hatches a plan with family friend Genelle (Deborah Joy Winans) to bring his girls back together again this Christmas. Living under the same roof and hearing their father sing joyful Christmas melodies sparks old family memories. Holiday love songs and mistletoe are found around every corner, and the sisters end up finding love in the very town they tried so hard to leave behind. It isn't long before the sisters face the facts; life's better when they are together."
A Creature Was Stirring
How to watch: Dec. 1, Shudder
Cast: Chrissy Metz, Scout Taylor-Compton, Annalise Basso
Official description: "Faith (Chrissy Metz) keeps her troubled teenage daughter on a tightly controlled but illicit pill regimen in order to ward off a terrifying affliction. But after a Christmas burglary, their family secret may finally be exposed."
The Finnish Line
How to watch: Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff, and Nichole Sakura
Official description: "Inspired by her father’s acclaimed legacy in dog sled racing, Anya (Matula) decides to follow in his footsteps. After his passing, she heads to Finland to participate in the 40th annual Joulurauha race, her father’s final race where he fell short of the victory. Following an injury to her lead dog during the qualifying race, Anya finds herself partnered with a new canine companion owned by journalist and former racer Cole, (Mirchoff) who aims to pen a story about her journey. Struggling to build trust with her new dog and facing her father’s rival, Monty, (Páll Sigþór Pálsson, Mr. Murphy) Anya must navigate many challenges as she strives to win the race."
A Bluegrass Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. ET, UPtv
Cast: Amanda Jordan, David Pinard, Shaun Johnston
Official description: "Katie’s family’s horse sanctuary is on the brink of closure, but in a last-ditch effort to raise the money, Katie must coax her reclusive grandfather, Bluegrass legend Ben Pendleton, back onto the stage for a Christmas benefit concert."
The Christmas Quest
How to watch: Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Lacey Chabert, Kristoffer Polaha
Official description: "An archeologist (Chabert) and her ex-husband (Polaha), an expert in ancient Norse languages, are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for the legendary treasure of the Yule Lads. When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands."
Make or Bake Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 1, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Landon Moss, Jasmine Aivaliotis
Official description: "With Christmas fast approaching, Leslie (Vivica A. Fox), known for her expertise in all things domestic and top lifestyle brands, is looking to expand her business. She sets her sights on the bakery, Sugar Bakers, owned by Denise Sugarbaker (Jackée Harry) and run by her son, David (Landon Moss). Determined to make a deal before the end of the year, Leslie sends one of her top employees, Emma (Jasmine Aivaliotis), to go undercover as a seasonal employee in order to convince them to sell. Emma unexpectedly finds herself falling in love with the quaint bakery with its Christmas spirit, staff, and, especially, David. 'Tis the Season to make or bake Christmas and discover everything sweet during the holidays, including love."
This Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 4, Netflix
Cast: Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown, Zazie Hayhurst, Sienna Sayer, Jack Wisniewski, Rosie Cavaliero, Paul Kaye, Guz Khan, Andy Nyman, Kuhu Agarwal, Bronte Smith, Freddie Spry, Ava Talbot, with Bill Nighy and Rhys Darby
Official description: Based on the charming trilogy of children's books by beloved multi award-winning writer/director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Yesterday),That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys!
Home Sweet Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 1, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison
Official description: "Two former childhood friends reunite after a beloved family member passes, leaving the future of his magical maple sugar farm in their hands."
Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane
How to watch: Dec. 5, Hallmark+
Cast: Jonathan Bennett, Annabelle Borke, Corey Cott, Sarah Dugdale, Shannon Kook, and Vincent Rodriguez III
Official description: "In 1951, a doctor (Cott) wants to make the holiday special for his worried wife (Borke) before he is shipped out to serve in Korea, but when she suffers a minor fracture to her arm his carefully planned out Christmas Eve plans are upended. In 2003, a newly married couple (Dugdale, Kook) who are always in agreement about everything hosts two sets of in-laws for Christmas Eve for the first time and find that they may not have had as much in common as they thought they did. And in 2024, a couple (Bennett, Rodriguez III) tries to arrange special Christmas surprises for each other but keeping them a secret may be harder than they thought."
A Dance in the Snow
How to watch: Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Cast: Erica Cerra, Mark Ghanimé, Vanessa Burghardt, and Dorian Giordano
Official description: "Melanie’s (Cerra) 17-year-old autistic daughter Jenny (Burghardt) is a senior in high school and looking forward to college. After a bad experience her junior year, Jenny is not interested in attending her final Christmas dance before graduating. Melanie decides to surprise Jenny by getting involved in the school’s planning committee to create a welcoming dance for all students. Meanwhile, Jenny and her friends secretly plan their own party, in part to honor Melanie. Melanie works with Jenny’s literature teacher (Ghanimé) on the dance and starts to fall for him while Jenny develops something special with a new classmate (Giordano) at school. When their secrets snowball, however, their plans begin to drive a wedge between the usually tight-knit mother and daughter at the holidays."
Brewster’s Millions: Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 5, BET+
Cast: China Anne McClain, Romeo Miller, Sierra McClain, Rain Pryor, Richard Pryor Jr., Tequan Richmond, Rico Simonini, Bennie Taylor, Joseph Nasser, Telma Hopkins
Official description: "When Monica Brewster, a wealthy heiress who has lost her way, faces a Christmas challenge to inherit her uncle Monty Brewster’s grandfather's fortune, she must learn the true meaning of love, faith, and family by giving instead of receiving, all while navigating the charming chaos, and the true meaning of the holiday season."
Private Princess Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Ali Skovbye, Derek Klena
Official description: "Vi (Skovbye), better known as Princess Violet of Wingravia, adores the privileges of being a royal, if none of the responsibilities. After being disappointed by Vi one time too many, the Queen decides to test her daughter’s mettle once and for all and issues an ultimatum: Vi must pass a vigorous leadership boot camp in Colorado or lose the throne to her uncle. At boot camp, Vi and her fellow cadets are put through a rigorous grind under the uncompromising supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas (Klena)."
Sugarplummed
How to watch: Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Maggie Lawson, Janel Parrish
Official description: "Emily (Lawson) has always dreamed of creating the perfect Christmas, meticulously planning every detail year after year, only to feel like she’s falling short. Hoping to bring her family closer together, she makes a wish for a holiday as picture-perfect as the ones she sees in a made-for-TV holiday movie. To her shock, Sugarplum (Parrish), the film’s relentlessly optimistic main character, magically steps off the screen to make Emily’s wish come true — whether she’s ready for it or not. As Sugarplum applies her movie-world rules to real life, Emily gets caught up in the possibility of finally achieving the flawless family Christmas. But when Sugarplum's magical fixes start to backfire one by one, Emily begins to question what an ideal holiday really is. With time running out, Emily and Sugarplum find themselves on a heartwarming adventure – one that might just amount to an entirely different kind of Christmastime perfection."
A Very Merry Beauty Salon
How to watch: Dec. 7, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: Tia Mowry, Donna Biscoe, RonReaco Lee, Cocoa Brown, Ashli Auguillard
Official description: "In A Very Merry Beauty Salon, Sienna (Tia Mowry), the owner of the bustling Divine Beauty Salon, is preparing for Atlanta’s Tinsel Ball, where she will be honored for her charitable work in the community. The annual event takes a glamorous turn with the arrival of Lawrence, a charismatic CEO whose family’s wine brand is now co-sponsoring the Ball. Sparks fly between them, but Sienna’s mother Georgia (Donna Biscoe), who is the head of the Ball’s committee, worries his involvement may ruin the event’s traditions. As Sienna and Lawrence are unexpectedly paired as dance partners, romance blooms, setting the stage for a steamy romance that challenges Sienna’s thoughts on love and family and makes this year’s Tinsel Ball the most memorable yet."
Once Upon a Christmas Wish
How to watch: Dec. 7, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez
Official description: "A local mayor discovers his childhood Christmas wishes are coming true. With his childhood friend, the pair can inspire residents to showcase the town's warmth and values while pushing back a major developer's desire to take the community in a different direction."
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A Season to Remember
How to watch: Dec. 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, OWN
Cast: Michele Weaver and Nathan Owens
Official description: "Sports reporter Symone Gibson (Michele Weaver) is ambitious and good at her job, but often has to navigate being a woman in a male-dominated field. She gets a crash course in how to be more assertive after teaming with freelance sports photographer Iggy Love (Nathan Owens), who knows a thing or two about going after what’s really important in life. She has just a week before Christmas to find an attention-grabbing story that could take her career to the next level. With Iggy’s assistance, Symone chases down a story and finds romance, courage and a new sense of direction along the way."
The Primrose Railway Children
How to watch: Dec. 8 at 6:15 pm PT/9:15 pm ET, BYUtv
Cast: Kevin McKidd
Official description: "In this heartwarming reimagining of The Railway Children, young Phoebe (Ava McCarthy) and her siblings are uprooted from city life when their mother unexpectedly moves them to a remote Scottish village. With no cell service and their dad mysteriously absent, Phoebe is determined to uncover the truth. But is Phoebe's imagination running away with her, or is Dad actually in deep trouble? With its beautiful Scottish scenery and iconic steam railway sequences, The Primrose Railway Children promises to be an emotional, warm, and uplifting drama for the whole family."
Leah’s Perfect Gift
How to watch: Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Emily Arlook, Evan Roderic, and Barbara Niven
Official description: "Leah Meyer (Arlook) is a bonafide lover of Christmas – the trees, the ornaments, the eggnog! But she has always admired the holiday from afar because she’s Jewish. Though her family celebrates Hanukkah, Leah has longed to experience a traditional Christmas. When her boyfriend Graham (Roderick) invites her to spend the holidays with his classic Connecticut family, she eagerly accepts. Excited to dive into the quintessential Christmas she’s always dreamed of, Leah quickly discovers that fitting in with Graham’s uptight family and his not-so-welcoming mom (Niven) is easier said than done. As holiday traditions clash and awkward moments pile up, it is not quite the cozy Christmas that she expected."
Let It Snow
How to watch: Dec. 8, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Candace Cameron Bure, Jesse Hutch, and Alan Thicke
Official description: "An executive evaluates her company's property and begins to draw up plans for transforming the rustic old lodge into a hot tourist attraction."
Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane
How to watch: Dec. 12, Hallmark+
Cast: Benjamin Ayres, Catherine Bell, James Denton, Erica Durance, Julie Gonzalo, and Ryan Rottman
Official description: "In 1960, Eli (Ayres) and Penny (Durance) take in Eli’s curmudgeonly father, Walter (Serge Houde, Chesapeake Shores), and are forced to navigate some tricky family waters to get through the holidays while also working on a Christmas themed time capsule for son Alex’s school project. In 1998, we see Regina (Bell) and Nelson’s (Denton) first meeting: stuck together when a blizzard strands Nelson in Regina’s home on Christmas Eve. In 2015, Jessie (Gonazlo) faces a big challenge while planning her sister’s last-minute Christmas Eve wedding - the officiant is Tim (Rottman), her high school sweetheart, whom she hasn’t seen in almost 20 years."
Too Many Christmases
How to watch: Dec. 12, BET+
Cast: Denzel Whitaker, Porscha Coleman, Jackie Harry, Michael Colyar, Valarie Pettiford, Adele Givens, DeShawn Bowens, Juhahn Jones, Russell G. Jones, Willie C. Carpenter, Jordan Babbs, Ratoya Banks, Jonath Davis
Official description: "Jerome and Kayla are excited to spend their first Christmas together as husband and wife. The only problem is that they’ve never celebrated Christmas without their respective families. This Christmas, instead of deciding on one event, they agree to attend two at the same time, to appease their families."
All I Need for Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Cast: Mallory Jansen, Dan Jeannotte
Official description: "Maggie (Jansen) has been trying for years to break in as a singer/songwriter. Now faced with challenges of new apps and social media, Maggie fears she’s outdated and unable to compete in a tech-savvy world. While helping her parents on their farm at Christmastime, she meets Archer (Jeannotte), an entrepreneur who has come back to town to spend the holidays alone. Archer is developing large-scale apps and is a tech enthusiast. At first, Maggie blames him for all of her songwriting woes. To her surprise, he encourages her to get back in touch with music that really matters and write from the heart; tech can be used in a supportive role to help her achieve her dreams without replacing the art of songwriting. Archer is dealing with loss of family, and through her tight family bonds, Maggie helps Archer find ways of moving beyond years of family feuding. In this holiday romance, Maggie and Archer both discover there is merit in preserving the tried and true while making room for new ideas and methods to bring people together and help make dreams come true."
Joe Bob's Christmas Carnage
How to watch: Dec. 13 on Shudder TV, AMC+ TV
Cast: Joe Bob Briggs, Darcy the Mail Girl
Official description: "Snow is falling and the bodies are piling up for Joe Bob's Christmas Carnage, when Joe Bob and Darcy host two holiday horror flicks featuring so much bloodshed that Santa will think twice before coming down this chimney."
A Sudden Case of Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 13, Hulu
Cast: Antonella Rose, Danny DeVito, Lucy DeVito, Andie MacDowell, Wilmer Valderrama
Official description: "An American couple bring their 10-year-old daughter, Claire, to her grandfather Lawrence's hotel in The Dolomites, Italy. They usually come for Christmas but this year it’s August. The fact is they are breaking up, and once Claire realizes there’s not going to be a family Christmas this year, she insists on everyone making it out for Christmas in August. Claire, in collusion with her grandfather, plan activities that are designed to re-unite her parents. A fun, warm, touching family comedy, all shot in the glorious Dolomites, Italy."
Hanukkah on the Rocks
How to watch: Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Stacey Farber, Daren Kagasoff, and Marc Summers
Official description: "One week before Hanukkah, corporate lawyer Tory (Farber) finds herself unexpectedly unemployed and questioning the career she’s dedicated years to. As she helps her Bubby prepare for the holiday, she embarks on a quest across Chicago to find the last box of coveted Hanukkah candles. Her search leads her to Rocky’s, an Old Town bar, where she encounters Jay (Kagasoff), a charming doctor from Florida, his grandfather Sam (Summers) and a cast of quirky regulars who make her rethink everything. Torn between keeping her job loss a secret and embracing a newfound sense of belonging, Tory ends up bartending at Rocky’s, transforming it into the vibrant “Hanukkah on the Rocks” celebration. Through festive food, drinks, and games, she revitalizes the bar, bonds with Jay, and finds the courage to pursue her true calling. As Tory navigates the holiday, she learns that sometimes a detour can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be, lighting the way to a future filled with joy, romance, and self-discovery."
Mistletoe & Matrimony
How to watch: Dec. 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, OWN
Cast: Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut and Etienne Maurice
Official description: "Olivia Morris (Ashlei Sharpe) is a successful wedding planner who plays it safe in life and love. She is forced to reckon with her timid tendencies when she’s unwillingly tasked with planning her vivacious younger sister’s Christmas Eve wedding. Things get even more complicated when Olivia’s ex-boyfriend, Isaiah (Etienne Maurice), returns from overseas to help with the wedding. When sparks fly with her former flame amidst unfolding family drama, Olivia contemplates if she is finally ready to live life on her own terms this holiday season."
The Santa Class
How to watch: Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Kimberley Sustad, Benjamin Ayres
Official description: "Kate North (Sustad) finds herself reluctantly taking over her father’s once acclaimed and now struggling Santa School. In the weeks leading up to Christmas and the school’s next session, Kate and her new co-worker Dan (Ayres) discover who they believe to be the real Santa Claus, lost and without his memories after his sled steered off course and crashed near the school. They decide to help him remember who he is by inviting him to participate in the intense Santa training program. There’s a lot at stake this year; Kate’s school needs to best the rival St. Nicholas School or be forced to close their doors, and Nick (Santa Claus) needs to remember who he is, or the fate of Christmas might be at stake."
The Holiday Junkie
How to watch: Dec. 14, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Brian Hallisay
Official description: The Holiday Junkie follows the decorating and planning service company run by Andie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and her mother Mimi. After Mimi passes away, Andie is forced to face her first Christmas without her mother and carry The Holiday Junkie torch on her own. Despite the challenges, Andie may also find some love at Christmas along the way with the handsome house manager, Mason (Brian Hallisay), who has his own holiday secrets.
Christmas Under the Northern Lights
How to watch: Dec. 14, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Jill Wagner and Jesse Hutch
Official description: "A historian seeks inspiration for her next project in her family's hometown of Aurora, which is famous for experiencing the Northern Lights. While there, she bonds with a local tour guide who shows her the town's Christmas traditions and witnesses a harbinger of miracles to come."
Following Yonder Star
How to watch: Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Brooke D’Orsay, John Brotherton
Official description: "Abby Marshall (D’Orsay), once celebrated for her role as an inspirational mother on TV, is finding her real life in shambles after dealing with a scandal. She retreats to a luxury Vermont resort for Christmas only to find herself without a room due to a booking mishap. All the local hotels are booked up due to a rare astronomical event – a beautiful star said to mirror the Star of Bethlehem will appear on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, Abby finds a room at a quaint B&B, owned by Tom Maguire (Brotherton), who is also a high school astronomy teacher. Since his wife’s passing, Tom has taken on a lot of extra responsibilities, including running the inn and directing the local church’s Christmas pageant. Empathizing with Tom, Abby offers to help with the pageant and various activities around the inn and finds herself enjoying both the projects and Tom’s company. Through newfound community, family and love, Abby discovers that hope sometimes comes in the most unexpected ways."
A Novel Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. ET, UPtv
Cast: Brigitte Kingsley, Landy Cannon, Alys Crocker
Official description: "When successful children's book author Chloe Anderson heads to the cozy town of Noelville to spend time with her sister's family and help care for her recently widowed father, she didn't expect the instant connection with the local bookstore owner and single dad, Ethan; or find her number one fan in his daughter, Alex. Will the small town's charms be enough to rekindle a grieving family's Christmas spirit along Chloe's dreams of writing her first novel - let alone a chance at love?"
Christmas on the Alpaca Farm
How to watch: Dec. 15, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: Kirsten Comerford, Matt Wells
Official description: "Jess (Kirsten Comerford), the “Queen of Christmas Sweaters,” quits her job at the hottest fashion label in NYC, intent on winning a Christmas competition with her own line of sustainable luxury knits. Getting her hands dirty, she teams up with Andrew (Matt Wells), a single dad and struggling alpaca farmer, as she helps bring Christmas joy to the farm and love into both of their hearts."
Christmas in Scotland
How to watch: Dec. 15, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters
Official description: "A New York installation designer helps a small Scottish community create a dazzling light display to win the Best Christmas Village festival. The designer is forced to work with a wealthy heir who doesn't like Christmas, though feelings may change if the pair succeeds in creating joy for the community."
The Chelsea Detective Christmas Special
How to watch: Dec. 16, Acorn TV
Cast: Adrian Scarborough
Official description: "DI Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough) investigates the murder of singer Chloe Carmichael whose biggest hit, 'Nobody Wants to be Alone at Christmas' reaches #1 again after her death."
Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane
How to watch: Dec. 19, Hallmark+
Cast: John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, Brooke D'Orsay, Matt Dusk, Chelsea Hobbs, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and Sam Page
Official description: "In 1966, single guy David’s (Hollingsworth) plans for a simple Christmas are dashed when his neighbor Stephanie (Hobbs) arrives with news that she won a contest to have Tommy Saunders’ (Dusk) Christmas Eve TV special broadcast live from her house – but used his address. In 1981, John (Brotherton) and Lizzie (Cahill) learn that this will be their last Christmas on Cherry Lane after John receives a job offer in Michigan and Lizzie finds out she’s pregnant. In 2000, best friends Matt (Page) and Rebecca (D’Orsay) find unexpected feelings developing as they try to find out who is behind a series of Christmas-themed random acts of kindness."
Trading Up Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Cast: Italia Ricci, Michael Xavier
Official description: "Michelle (Ricci) is the dreamer of her family, always brimming with imaginative ideas to make the world a better place. This Christmas, her sister Keri desperately needs a new home, and Michelle hatches a creative plan to help. Starting with just a Christmas stocking, she sets out to trade her way up to something far greater—a house for Keri. While Keri dismisses it as a far-fetched idea, local reporter Dan (Xavier) is intrigued. Assigned to cover Michelle's story, Dan follows her closely, and as her plan gains attention, he starts to see the world through her hopeful eyes. As Michelle and Dan grow closer, so do their feelings for each other. But when it seems her plan has failed and she fears ruined her relationship with Keri, Michelle is ready to give up. It's Dan’s love and belief in her that reignites hope just when she needs it most."
Queens of Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 19, BET+
Cast: Terri J. Vaughn, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Essence Atkins, Hannah Whitley, Tyler Whitley, Aasha Davis, Gary Budoff, Bear Jackson, Isaiah Romain, Carl Gilliard, Russell G. Jones
Official description: "Doris and Julia, life-long friends and feuding neighbors, learn the true meaning of 'sisterhood' and Christmas while hilariously competing for the annual title of 'Queen of Christmas.'"
Happy Howlidays
How to watch: Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Hallmark Channel
Cast: Jessica Lowndes opposite the to-be-announced winner of Finding Mr. Christmas
Official description: "Mia (Lowndes), a meticulous webpage editor for the Seattle Tourism Board, finds herself unexpectedly navigating the holidays alone. As the only one working, she's drawn into an unusual encounter when she encounters a stray dog. Unsure how to handle the situation, she crosses paths with Max (Winner of Finding Mr. Christmas), a dog shelter owner. Mia agrees to let Max's ailing dog find solace with her newfound companion, in exchange for Max showing her the hidden gems of Seattle. Through their journey together, they both step out of their comfort zones, discovering new perspectives and forming a meaningful connection."
Related: Hallmark's Finding Mr. Christmas reality show seeks holiday movie hunk
A Carpenter Christmas Romance
How to watch: Dec. 21, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: Sasha Pieterse, Mitchell Slaggert
Official description: "When novelist Andrea (Sasha Pieterse) hints her upcoming book may be taking a heartbreaking turn, her fans begin protesting, demanding their favorite character doesn’t get killed off. Needing a haven where she can finish her novel, Andrea flees to her family’s farmhouse in the town of Wildwood. Much to her surprise, she ends up running into her ex-crush, Seth (Mitchell Slaggert), an artisanal woodworker who's helping rebuild the town after it was nearly destroyed by a fire. It doesn’t take long for sawdust and sparks of romance fill the air once the two team up and work together to reignite the town's Christmas spirit. Is this romance just a holiday fling that ends when her trip is over? Or can the two build a love that is made to last?"
Get Him Back for Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 21, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega, with special appearances by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Mario Lopez, Victoria Jackson, and Natasha Bure
Official description: "Bella made it big in music. Jack stayed behind in his hometown working at the Salvation Army to help his family after his dad passed. Bella returns home after a heartbreaking split with her chart-topping singing partner and asks Jack to write the perfect song to get her boyfriend back."
24-Karat Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, OWN
Cast: Samantha Marie Ware and Curtis Hamilton
Official description: "When Trish (Samantha Marie Ware), an unlucky-in-love jewelry designer, accidentally sends a set of Christmas wedding bands off with the wrong person, she and the charming best man, Book Mosely (Curtis Hamilton), must work together to track them down and get them to the wedding on Christmas Eve – in the process learning that you can’t wait for love to find you, you have to go out and find it."
Engaged by Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 22, 8 p.m. ET/PT, Lifetime
Cast: Brittany Bristow and Marcus Rosner
Official description: "When Zoe (Brittany Bristow) writes to advice columnist “Dear Adora” to help save her relationship before the holidays, she puts the advice into practice, and it's disastrous — her boyfriend breaks up with her! When she tracks down Dear Adora to confront her, she discovers it's actually a man named Adam (Marcus Rosner). Zoe vows to keep Adam’s identity a secret if he helps her to repair her life via a series of Christmas-themed events publicized by his column. When the interest in their activities gains huge traction, will they also find love?"
Coupled Up for Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 22, 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Great American Family
Cast: Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner
Official description: "Two heartbroken strangers pretend to be dating others to win the affection of their true soulmates."
North by North Pole: A Dial S Mystery
How to watch: Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. ET, UPtv
Cast: Abby Ross, Joey Scarpellino, Andrea Reindel
Official description: "Santa is back to help a new couple solve a mystery and find romance. Zoey has one Christmas wish... to produce the perfect Christmas Festival for her hometown of Willow Creek. That wish becomes more difficult when Dalton, the sponsor’s handsome but aggravating son, becomes her partner and his modern ideas clash with Zoey’s more traditional vision. However, when suspicious things start happening, they realize someone is trying to stop the festival. They must team up to save it and soon find that they have a lot more in common than they thought."
Blended Christmas
How to watch: Dec. 25, BET+
Cast: Jennifer Freeman, Anthony Dalton, Dream Doll, Victoria Rowell
Official description: "After a freak accident, a new bride cancels her tropical Christmas honeymoon to take care of her husband's ex-wife and kids with a little help from a holiday angel."
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