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Here’s How to Stream Lifetime Christmas Movies Online, Including the New Taylor Swift-Inspired Romance
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Lifetime’s “It’s A Wonderful Lifetime” event kicked off on Nov. 16, while Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas started in mid-October. With new movies premiering every Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m., Christmas enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to from now until Christmas.
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Unlike Hallmark, which has a streaming partnership with Peacock, the only way to watch Lifetime live and on-demand is with a TV provider. If you’ve cut the cord, the best way to watch Lifetime will be with a live TV streaming service. The best overall package that includes Lifetime is Philo, which is also the best way to stream Yellowstone without cable, while the most affordable is frndly TV.
Quick Answers: How to Watch Lifetime Without Cable
Live TV Streaming Services: Philo, Sling, frndly TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV
One Lifetime movie that’s gotten a lot of attention is Christmas in the Spotlight, which follows a football player who falls for a pop star. The film follows “Bowyn, 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, a pro football player, backstage at her show, there’s an undeniable spark between the two of them.”
The film stars Jessica Lord, Laith Wallschleger, Jeannie Mai and Haley Kalil, and while the marketing makes no mention of Swift or Kelce, it’d be hard not to draw parallels between their real-life relationship.
Lifetime’s Christmas lineup includes other new films starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tia Mowry, Vivica A. Fox, and Teri Hatcher. Here’s what you need to know about the best ways to stream Lifetime and the channel’s upcoming Christmas movies.
How to Stream Lifetime Christmas Movies Online Without Cable
If you’ve gone the cord-cutter route, there are many ways to stream Lifetime Christmas movies online. The best options include Philo, Sling, frndly TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream, which all have their own perks. Here’s what you need to know.
Philo
One of the best ways to stream Lifetime Christmas movies is with a free trial to Philo. Philo gives you access to more than 70 TV channels, including AMC, Discovery, Food Network, Hallmark, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon and TV Land. Subscribe now and start your 7-day free trial to stream Lifetime movies online. At $28/mo, Philo is one of the more affordable live TV streaming options, although you won’t get access to local or sports channels.
Sling TV
Though it has a more limited selection, Sling TV is a great option for value. Plans start at $20/mo for the first month, or $40/mo after that. Sling has two packages, Orange and Blue, plus add-ons. Figuring out which package is best for you can be slightly confusing, but the good news is that both Orange and Blue include Lifetime, plus other popular channels like AMC, TNT, and Food Network. The Lifestyle Extra package, which costs an additional $6/mo, adds Lifetime Movie Network, plus Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, and Hallmark Family.
Frndly TV
If you’re looking for a more curated and affordable selection of family-friendly live-streaming, Frndly is one of the most economical options. Plans start at just $6.99/mo, and include three Hallmark Channels, two Lifetime channels, plus channels like History, Ion, A&E, and others.
Hulu + Live TV
You can also stream Lifetime on Hulu + Live TV, which gives you access to Disney+ and ESPN+ as well. In addition to Lifetime, Hulu + Live TV offers a wide range of other channels like Hallmark and Hallmark Mystery, plus local channels, sports channels, and more. It starts at $59.99/mo for
3 months, then is $82.99/mo.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream offers the comprehensive coverage of DirecTV’s satellite package, without the need for a satellite dish or plans. DirecTV Stream’s Choice package includes channels like Lifetime and Hallmark, plus local, sports, family, and more. The Choice plan starts at $94.99/mo for the first three months, and the regular price is $114.99/mo.
2024 Lifetime Christmas Movies List, Schedule
Here is the full list of upcoming Christmas movies premiering on Lifetime. Movies premiere at 8 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
Christmas in the Spotlight
Starring Jessica Lord, Laith Wallschleger, Jeannie Mai and Haley Kalil
November 23rd at 8 pm
Sincerely, Truly Christmas
Starring Paula Brancati, Jake Epstein, and Howard Hoover
November 24th at 8 pm
BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings
Starring BeBe Winans, Bethany Brown, Lisa Berry,
Faith Wright, Romeo Miller, and Deborah Joy Winans
November 30th at 8 pm
Make or Bake Christmas
Starring Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Jasmine Aivaliotis, Landon Moss and Corin Nemec
December 1st at 8 pm
A Very Merry Beauty Salon
Starring Tia Mowry and RonReaco Lee,
Donna Biscoe, Cocoa Brown, Ashli Auguillard
December 7th at 8 pm
How to Fall in Love by Christmas
Starring Teri Hatcher and Dan Payne
December 8th at 8 pm
The Holiday Junkie
Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brian Hallisay
December 14th at 8 pm
Christmas on the Alpaca Farm
Starring Kirsten Comerford and Matt Wells
December 15th at 8 pm
A Carpenter Christmas Romance
Starring Sasha Pieterse and Mitchell Slaggert
Written and Executive Produced by Sarah Drew
December 21st at 8 pm
Engaged by Christmas
Starring Brittany Bristow and Marcus Rosner
December 22nd at 8 pm
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