All the Ways You Can Watch Hallmark Christmas Movies With and Without Cable
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year—Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” event is already underway, which means figuring out how to watch Hallmark Christmas movies is crucial—especially if you don’t have cable.
The channel is airing 40 (yes, 40!) new holiday films leading up to December 25. Whether you’ve been missing out and need to catch up or haven’t nailed down your favorite way to watch, we’re breaking down how to watch Hallmark Christmas movies—with or without cable—for your convenience. So all you have to do this weekend is pop the corn, frost the cookies, and press play.
Keep reading for all the ways you can view Hallmark holiday films, new and old.
How to watch Hallmark Christmas movies live
Having begun in October, the Hallmark channel is launching a new festive film every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at 8 p.m. EST. Additionally, there are the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ “Miracles of Christmas” programs dropping on Saturday nights at 10 p.m. EST.
How to stream Hallmark Christmas movies
If you don’t have cable, most streaming services offer a live TV package these days, which you can treat just like ye ole DirectTV box. Pull up the guide, find Hallmark Channel, and watch new-runs and reruns to your heart’s content. The streamers that offer this service are:
Peacock: Peacock offers a “Hallmark Hub” that not only streams new holiday movies live, but offers them on-demand three days after they premiere. The hub also grants access to a vault of old Hallmark Christmas favorites. Subscriptions start at $6 per month.
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Hulu + Live TV: If you have an upgraded Hulu subscription that includes Hulu Live ($70 per month), you can watch “Countdown to Christmas” on the Hallmark Channel, record movies, and browse 90+ other channels.
YouTube TV: Access to all of Hallmark’s channels is part of YouTube TV’s $73 monthly base plan. A subscription also includes unlimited DVR space.
Sling TV: Sling’s Lifestyle Extra package, which comes with a Sling Orange Service subscription, grants users access to 30+ live channels, including Hallmark, for $40 per month.
Philo: Philo claims to be “the most affordable cable streaming service on the internet.” For $25 a month, you can stream Hallmark live, along with 70+ other channels.
fuboTV: Fubo’s starter package includes 172 channels (including Hallmark), 1,000 hours of DVR space, and screen-sharing capabilities, and rates begin at $75 monthly.
Hallmark Channel Everywhere: Hallmark’s app typically requires a cable login to access, but every year, the network unlocks a few holiday films for everyone’s viewing pleasure, so it’s worth keeping an eye out (or nabbing a family member‘s log-in).
How to watch Hallmark Christmas movies for free
PlutoTV is your best bet for paying nothing upfront to watch Hallmark. The free cable-streaming service offers live TV and Hallmark movies on-demand—watch on a smart TV, tablet, phone, or computer.
How to watch Hallmark Christmas movies after they air
Between recording DVR abilities and on-demand options, all of the cable streamers mentioned above offer a way to ensure you don’t miss a “Countdown to Christmas” special. Just make sure to plan ahead and explore your options. (Nothing is worse than forgetting to schedule a recording!)
How to watch older Hallmark Christmas movies
It’s almost guaranteed that the Hallmark Channel will re-air some holiday classics in the off hours of the day and week, but if you have a special interest in watching a particular old favorite, there are a few ways to make that happen.
Depending on the title you’re looking for, you might be able to rent it on Amazon Prime for around $7. You can also access a vault of Hallmark movies with Hallmark Movies Now for $6 a month, or you can watch re-runs on demand on either Peacock or PlutoTV.
No matter how you decide to watch, we hope the tradition of snuggling up and zoning out in the name of holiday cheer brings you more joy this year than ever before.
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