The 42 Best Hallmark Christmas Movies to Stream Right Now
Winter is officially upon us, which means it’s time to break out the holiday decor and Christmas dinner recipes. But you know what makes the season even brighter? Curling up on the couch and watching the best Hallmark Christmas movies.
Per usual, the network is releasing 40 new original movies as part of this year’s annual Countdown to Christmas event. Last year's epic lineup included titles like The Holiday Sitter (which featured the first lead LGBTQ+ couple in a Christmas movie) and Holiday Heritage (the network’s first movie about Kwanzaa). This year, fans get to enjoy new additions like Magic in Mistletoe and A Merry Scottish Christmas (which stars our favorite Hallmark Queen, Lacey Chabert).
In anticipation of the official countdown, we compiled a list of the best Hallmark Christmas movies to stream right now. (Pssst, if you're curious to know how you can watch them, check out our full breakdown on how to watch Hallmark Christmas movies online.)
What Kind of Hallmark Christmas Movies Can I stream?
Well, for one, you'll find plenty of feel-good options you can watch with the entire family, from Christmas with the Darlings to Christmas Land. And of course, we can't forget about the fairytale romances, including Candace Cameron Bure's classic A Christmas Detour. Keep reading to see the full list.
1. Checkin' It Twice (2023)
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Cast: Kim Matula, Kevin McGarry, Brittany Mitchell, Jamila Hall, Craig March
Rating: G
McGarry stars as a hockey player who meets and falls for a real estate agent after moving into a cottage in her family’s backyard. (FYI, the movie won't be available to stream on Philo until December 8.)
2. Under the Christmas Sky (2023)
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Cast: Jessica Kennedy, Ryan Paevey, Emmy Richardson, Andrew Bushell, Sarah Luby
Rating: G
Kat's dream of becoming an astronaut comes to a halt when she gets into an accident—but it doesn't stop her from volunteering at the local planetarium. When she teams up with the charming David to work on a new holiday exhibit, sparks fly.
3. Mystic Christmas (2023)
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Cast: Jessy Schram, Chandler Massey, Patti Murin, Eric Freeman, Delaney Quinn
Rating: G
Juniper heads to Connecticut for the holidays to work at a rehabilitation center and aquarium. While there, she reconnects with Sawyer, her longtime crush and owner of a pizza shop. Will their reunion lead to romance?
4. My Southern Family Christmas (2022)
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Cast: Jaicy Elliot, Ryan Rottman, Moira Kelly, Bruce Campbell, Anniston Almond
Rating: G
A young woman pretends to be a journalist and interviews her biological father for a fake magazine feature—except he has no idea that she's his daughter. Far-fetched? Sure, but the movie gets bonus points for the stellar cast.
5. Hanukkah on Rye (2022)
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Cast: Yael Grobglas, Jeremy Jordan, Lisa Loeb, Linda Darlow, David Eisner
Rating: G
Jane the Virgin's Yael Grobglas stars as Molly, a deli owner who hits it off with Jacob when a matchmaker connects them during Hanukkah. Their romance hits a bump, however, when she discovers that they're both competing business owners.
6. A Merry Scottish Christmas (2023)
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Cast: Lacey Chabert, Scott Wolf, James Robinson, Kellie Blaise, Fiona Bell
Rating: G
Estranged siblings Lindsay and Brad Morgan travel to Scotland to reunite with their mother, Jo, for the holidays. However, drama ensues when a big family secret is revealed.
7. Christmas in Vienna (2019)
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Cast: Sarah Drew, Brennan Elliott, Elisabeth Harnois, Christian Oliver
Rating: TV-G
Jess feels like she’s losing her passion for playing the violin. Hoping for some fresh inspiration and a change of scenery, she travels to Vienna for Christmas. While there, she falls for a striking European dancer. Bonus: the stunning Austrian backdrop.
8. A Timeless Christmas (2020)
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Cast: Ryan Paevey and Erin Cahill
Rating: TV-G
Charles Whitley, a handsome man from the early 1900s, travels to the year 2020. For the first time ever, he celebrates Christmas in the 21st-century and finds love in the process.
9. A Nashville Christmas Carol (2021)
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Cast: Jessy Schram, Wes Brown, Wynonna Judd, Sara Evans, RaeLynn, Kix Brooks
Rating: NR
A Christmas Carol meets Hallmark in this quintessential romance. Vivian, an ambitious but overworked TV producer, receives a visit from her late mentor and learns that her current path doesn’t lead to the best future.
10. The Christmas House (2020)
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Cast: Robert Buckley, Jonathan Bennett, Ana Ayora, Treat Williams, Sharon Lawrence
Rating: G
Married couple Bill and Phylis are ringing in another holiday with their special family tradition, where they transform their home into a dazzling “Christmas House” and invite their relatives over. But this year, several family secrets are lurking beneath the surface.
11. Christmas Land (2015)
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Cast: Rochelle Aytes and Mark Taylor
Rating: NR
When her beloved grandmother passes away, Jules Cooper inherits her family’s holiday-themed village and Christmas tree farm, dubbed Christmas Land. When she visits the property, she realizes it’s nothing like the magical place she remembers. Can she bring Christmas Land back to life?
12. Merry & Bright (2019)
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Cast: Jodie Sweetin, Andrew W. Walker, Sharon Lawrence
Rating: G
When Cate, CEO of the Merry and Bright Candy Cane Company, meets a handsome guy named Gabe, she assumes that he’s just another innocent suitor sent by her mother. Little does she know that he’s a corporate recovery consultant, who was hired to take a closer look at her company’s operation.
13. A Christmas Melody (2015)
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Cast: Mariah Carey, Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott
Rating: TV-G
All we want for Christmas is Mariah Carey's directorial debut. The heartwarming drama follows mom and widow Kristin, who moves back to her hometown during the holidays. It’s not the smoothest transition, since she’s constantly at odds with her high school nemesis, Melissa. Bring on the festive tunes.
14. Christmas by Starlight (2020)
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Cast: Kimberley Sustad and Paul Campbell
Rating: TV-G
When Annie Park learns that her family’s favorite spot, The Starlight Café, is going to be destroyed, she vows to save it before Christmas—even if she must pose as a lawyer for a really cute stranger.
15. The Christmas Waltz (2020)
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Cast: Lacey Chabert, Will Kemp, JT Church
Rating: TV-G
After calling off her fairytale Christmas wedding, Avery decides to continue her ballroom dancing lessons, which were supposed to prepare her for her first dance. As she hones her skills, Avery also finds herself falling for her dance instructor, Roman.
16. If I Only Had Christmas (2020)
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Cast: Candace Cameron Bure, Warren Christie
Rating: TV-G
In this fun tribute to The Wizard of Oz, Bure plays Darcy, a bubbly Kansas City publicist who joins forces with a business owner to help a charity in need during the holidays. Get ready for countless Oz-inspired references.
17. Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing (2020)
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Cast: Holly Robinson Peete, Colin Lawrence, Rukiya Bernard, Antonio Cayonne, Barbara Niven
Rating: G
As Michelle Lansing prepares for her upcoming wedding, she enlists the help of her pal Hannah to finish the launch of the Evergreen Museum. Meanwhile, she starts to have second thoughts about her dreamy fiancé, Elliot.
18. Tis the Season for Love (2015)
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Cast: Sarah Lancaster, Brendan Penny, Gwynyth Walsh
Rating: TV-G
Beth Baker is a struggling actress, who returns to her quaint hometown for the holidays. To her surprise, she gets more than she bargained for when she lands a new opportunity and finds love.
19. Cross Country Christmas (2020)
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Cast: Rachael Leigh Cook, Greyston Holt
Rating: TV-G
Lina and Max are former classmates, who are trying to make it home in time for Christmas. When a massive snowstorm hits, they have no choice but to work together to get to their destination.
20. Broadcasting Christmas (2016)
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Cast: Melissa Joan Hart, Dean Cain
Rating: PG-13
Two bitter exes discover that they still have feelings for each other when they compete for a co-host position at the most popular morning show in New York. Prepare for snappy dialogue and plenty of laughs.
21. My Christmas Dream (2016)
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Cast: Danica McKellar, David Haydn-Jones, Deidre Hall
Rating: TV-G
Christina Masters, a department store manager, is on a mission to create the best Christmas display her boss has ever seen, hoping it will earn her a promotion. In the process, she seeks help from a talented artist, and it’s not long before they fall in love.
22. Love, Lights, Hanukkah! (2020)
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Cast: Mia Kirshner, Ben Savage, Marilu Henner
Rating: NR
Disney alum Ben Savage is the charming love interest of restaurateur Christina, a Christmas fan who’s stunned to find out that she’s actually Jewish. The new discovery leads to a wild adventure and, naturally, a sweet romance.
23. Christmas Tree Lane (2020)
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Cast: Alicia Witt, Andrew Walker, Drake Hogestyn, Briana Price
Rating: TV-G
Meg is convinced that she’s falling for the perfect guy, but her world is turned upside-down when she learns that her romantic interest is working for the company that intends to shut her business down.
24. Deliver by Christmas (2020)
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Cast: Alvina August, Eion Bailey
Rating: TV-G
When Molly meets a charming single father and gets swept off her feet by an anonymous client, she’s convinced that she’s stuck in a love triangle. Unbeknownst to her, both men are the same person.
25. Christmas Next Door (2018)
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Cast: Jesse Metcalfe, Fiona Gubelmann
Rating: NR
John Tucker Jesse Metcalfe is Eric Randall, a successful author of bachelor lifestyle books. When he’s left in charge of his niece and nephew for the holidays, he turns to his neighbor and Christmas enthusiast, April.
26. Holly & Ivy (2020)
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Cast: Janel Parrish, Jeremy Jordan, Sadie Coleman, Piper Rubio, Marisol Nichols
Rating: TV-G
When Melody learns that her neighbor is ill, she promises to care for her two children, Holly and Ivy. But before she can do so, Melody must renovate her home. Lucky for her, there’s a swoon-worthy contractor who’s willing to help.
27. Ice Sculpture Christmas (2015)
Crown Media
Cast: Rachel Boston, David Alpay, Brenda Strong
Rating: TV-G
Holiday charm, romance, food and ice sculpting are just some of the things you’ll find in this cozy film, which follows a passionate young cook as she competes in a holiday-themed competition against her boss.
28. The Christmas Bow (2020)
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Cast: Lucia Micarelli, Michael Rady, James Saito
Rating: TV-G
A violinist’s career comes to a halt when she suffers an unfortunate accident. But thanks to an optimistic family friend, she finds a new way to heal.
29. A Christmas Detour (2015)
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Cast: Candace Cameron Bure, Sarah Strange, David Lewis, Marcus Rosner
Rating: TV-G
Paige Summerlind is eager to meet her fiancé’s family for Christmas, but when her flight gets detoured, she worries that she won’t make it in time. During her journey, she strikes up an unlikely romance with a bartender who has given up on love. Is she about to marry the wrong man?
30. Christmas at Holly Lodge (2017)
Crown Media
Cast: Alison Sweeney, Jordan Bridges, Sheryl Lee Ralph
Rating: NR
At first glance, the Holly Lodge is a dreamy destination and thriving business, but beneath the surface, the Lodge is in dire need of financial assistance. A developer drops by to help save the property, but things get complicated when he falls in love with the property’s owner, Holly.
31. Switched for Christmas (2017)
Crown Media
Cast: Candace Cameron Bure, Mark Deklin and Eion Bailey
Rating: NR
Think The Parent Trap, but with adults and a whole lot of holiday cheer. Bure stars as a pair of estranged identical twins, who agree to swap places with each other until Christmas day.
32. My Christmas Love (2018)
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Cast: Meredith Hagner, Bobby Campo and Megan Park
Rating: NR
A secret admirer sends Cynthia a series of anonymous “12 Days of Christmas” gifts, prompting her to investigate the mystery man’s identity. Of course, her search is more difficult than she expected.
33. USS Christmas (2020)
Crown Media
Cast: Jen Lilley, Trevor Donovan, Barbara Niven
Rating: TV-G
Set in Norfolk, Virginia, a young reporter embarks on a holiday Tiger Cruise with her family. During her journey, she stumbles upon an old journal that belongs to a sailor who fell in love on the ship several decades ago.
34. Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas (2019)
Crown Media
Cast: Josh Henderson, Megan Park
Rating: TV-G
Following her mother’s passing, Cara flies to Oklahoma for the holidays. During her trip, she meets and bonds with a famous musician named Heath, who’s also grieving a heartbreaking loss. Could this be the start of a new romance?
35. Project Christmas Wish (2020)
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Cast: Amanda Schull, Travis Van Winkle, Averie Peters
Rating: TV-G
Meet the modern-day Santa Claus: Lucy. When she agrees to help grant a little girl’s Christmas wish, Lucy winds up with an unexpected gift of her own.
36. Northpole (2014)
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Cast: Tiffani Thiessen, Josh Hopkins, Bailee Madison
Rating: G
The magical town of Northpole—better known as the home of Santa and Mrs. Claus—is in big trouble when everyone starts to focus on their busy lives and lose their Christmas spirit. But not all hope is lost, thanks to one young boy who's determined to remind his mom of the magic of the season.
37. Jingle Bell Bride (2020)
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Cast: Julie Gonzalo and Ronnie Rowe Jr.
Rating: TV-G
After learning that her celebrity client wants to use an extremely rare type of flower for her wedding, Jessica Perez travels to a small Alaskan town to find it. When she arrives, she’s immediately drawn to the charming new area—including a handsome young botanist who agrees to help her.
38. Chateau Christmas (2019)
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Cast: Merritt Patterson and Luke Macfarlane
Rating: TV-G
A famous pianist returns to her hometown to spend the holidays with her family. During her stay, she crosses paths with her ex-boyfriend and former bandmate, who encourages her to headline the town’s annual Christmas show. But when they start working together, old feelings resurface.
39. Christmas with the Darlings (2020)
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Cast: Katrina Law and Carlo Marks
Rating: TV-G
Shortly after Jessica leaves her job as an executive assistant, she offers to help her wealthy boss’s charming (and seemingly reckless) younger brother, Max. Naturally, they start to fall for each other as Jessica realizes there’s more to Max than meets the eye.
40. One Royal Holiday (2020)
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Cast: Laura Osnes, Aaron Tveit, Krystal Joy Brown, Victoria Clark and Tom McGowan
Rating: TV-G
Anna’s simple act of kindness pays off in the best possible way when she discovers that the people she sheltered during a blizzard are actually members of the Gadwick Royal Family. Royal enthusiasts are in for a treat with this fairytale romance.
41. On the 12th Date of Christmas (2021)
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Cast: Mallory Jansen and Tyler Hynes
Rating: NR
Two competitive game designers team up to create a romantic, city-wide scavenger hunt during the holiday season, but it’s not long before their rivalry turns into romance.
42. Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater (2020)
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Cast: Ashley Williams and Niall Matter
Rating: TV-G
While on her way to volunteer at a military base during the holiday season, Maggie, a single mom, accidentally injures a stranger named Lucas, who ends up in the hospital. Eager to make it up to him, Maggie offers to let him recover at her art studio. Could this be the beginning of a budding romance?
