Hallmark Channel's Complete Countdown to Christmas Schedule
Before your pumpkin spice latte has a chance to cool down, get out your Hallmark Channel mug and fill it with some peppermint hot chocolate because the Christmas movies are coming and we have the scoop on it all as well as a scoop of egg nog ice cream to go with it!
Despite the ongoing writers and actors' strikes happening in the entertainment industry, Hallmark Media still has a great lineup of holiday movies coming for their annual Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas programming events on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, respectively as well as some exclusive content for their streaming service, Hallmark Movies Now. Luckily for fans, Hallmark Media has banked many of the movies as they film year-round. They also mostly film in Canada which has their own writers and actors guilds and don't necessarily fall under the current WGA or SAG-AFTRA strike restrictions.
Here's everything we know about what's coming to the Hallmark networks (and who's starring) this holiday season!
When does Christmas begin on Hallmark Channel?
The Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas programming events begin on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on Oct. 20.
Thanksgiving weekend also brings extra helpings with double features on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to enjoy after you brave the crowds shopping for the holidays. Films featured that weekend include Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up and A Biltmore Christmas.
How many new Christmas movies will be on Hallmark this year?
Despite the industry strikes, Hallmark Media will have 40 new holiday movie premieres this year!
Which stars are returning to Hallmark Channel?
Even though you won't see Candace Cameron Bure, Trevor Donovan or Danica McKellar on Hallmark this season (you'll find them over on Great American Family), you'll hardly miss them as there will still be plenty of familiar faces across the Hallmark channels. Look for Lacey Chabert to star in two holiday movies this year including Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up, the sequel to last year's Haul Out the Holly with Wes Brown and A Merry Scottish Christmas which reunites her with her Party of Five sibling, Scott Wolf. Three Wise Men and a Baby stars Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker all have new movies premiering this year. Also look for an extended cut of Three Wise Men and a Baby exclusively on Hallmark Movies Now.
Related: Great American Family's Christmas Lineup is Here!
Other fan favorites returning to Hallmark this year include Kristoffer Polaha, Luke Macfarlane, Bethany Joy Lenz, Andrew Walker, Tyler Hynes, Jaicy Elliot, Jessy Schram, Marcus Rosner, Ashley Newbrough, Catherine Bell, James Denton, Ryan Paevey, Kimberley Sustad, and Kevin McGarry.
Related: The Complete List of Hallmark Channel Stars Who Are Not Leaving the Network
Who are the new stars joining Hallmark Channel for Countdown to Christmas?
Look for Eureka's Erica Cerra, The Royals' William Moseley, Star Trek: Picard's Jonathan Frakes, Star Trek: Voyager's Robert Picardo, Ted Lasso's David Elsendoorn, Nashville's Chris Carmack, Doc Hollywood's Julie Warner, Suits' Rick Hoffman, Empire's Phylicia Rashad, and Heartland's Amber Marshall to join the Hallmark family this season.
Will there be any faith-based films on the schedule?
Yes! Miracle in Bethlehem, PA is a Dayspring movie premiering on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries starring Laura Vandervoort and Benjamin Ayres. Check out the details in the schedule below!
Will there be a Mahogany Christmas movie this season?
Christmas with a Kiss starring Mishael Morgan, Ronnie Rowe Jr., and Jaime M. Callica premieres on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel. In it, a woman (Morgan) returns home to help with her family’s Christmas Carnival and romance ignites. A photo journalist (Rowe) curates a surprise reunion.
How is Hallmark adding diversity and inclusion to its Christmas movie lineup?
Hallmark Media delivers on their promise to be more diverse and inclusive. Several films will feature diverse couples including Friends & Family Christmas which features an LGBTQ+ romance as its main storyline.
Are there any Easter Eggs in the films premiering this season?
Hippity-hop! Be on the lookout for some surprise appearances by familiar faces, knowing nods to favorite Hallmark movies or a wink to past iconic roles, keen Hallmark viewers will find plenty of Easter Eggs to fill their baskets!
How to keep up with which Christmas movies you have or have not watched
Download the Hallmark Movie Checklist app and track not only Christmas movies but all original movies that air on the Hallmark networks throughout the year! The app is available in the App Store on Apple and on Google Play for Android users.
Hallmark Channel Christmas movies schedule 2023 (Countdown to Christmas)
Checkin' It Twice
Premieres Friday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Kim Matula, Kevin McGarry
A journeyman hockey player (Kevin McGarry) falls for a real estate agent (Kim Matula) in a career crisis when he’s traded to her hometown and moves into the cottage in her hockey loving family’s backyard.
Where Are You, Christmas?
Premieres Saturday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Lyndsy Fonseca, Michael Rady, Jim O'Heir, Julie Warner
When Addy (Lyndsy Fonseca) wishes for a year without Christmas, she wakes up in a world of black and white. She must work together with the town mechanic (Michael Rady) to restore Christmas.
Under the Christmas Sky
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Jessica Parker Kennedy, Ryan Paevey
Kat (Jessica Kennedy) is an esteemed astrophysicist, who is scheduled for her first trip into space next year until an accident grounds her. While on leave, coming to terms with the reality that her dream of being an astronaut is over, she volunteers at the local planetarium. There, she is paired up with by-the-book David (Ryan Paevey) to work on an exhibit opening right before Christmas. Will the stars align to bring these two together at the holidays?
Christmas By Design
Premieres Friday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Rebecca Dalton, Jonathan Keltz
A fashion designer (Rebecca Dalton) gets accepted into a Christmas challenge to create a new holiday-themed collection and not only finds the inspiration for her next line but decides to redesign her approach to what’s most important in life.
Mystic Christmas
Premieres Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Jessy Schram, Chandler Massey, Patti Murin, William R. Moses
In this sort-of sequel to the popular film, Mystic Pizza, Juniper (Jessy Schram) travels to Mystic, Connecticut during the holidays to work at the rehabilitation center and aquarium. She reconnects with Sawyer (Chandler Massey), the owner of the pizza shop. William R. Moses from the original film also stars.
Joyeux Noel
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Jaicy Elliot, Brant Daugherty
When a romantic painting of a Christmas market captures the imagination of copy editor Lea (Jaicy Elliot), she is sent to France with pragmatic reporter Mark (Brant Daugherty) to uncover the mystery behind the artist.
Flipping for Christmas
Premieres Friday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Ashley Newbrough, Marcus Rosner
It’s almost Christmas when busy realtor Abigail (Ashley Newbrough) agrees to help her sister with the “simple flip” of a recently inherited home. Unfortunately, co-beneficiary Bo (Marcus Rosner) has other plans in mind.
Never Been Chris’d
Premieres Saturday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Janel Parrish, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tyler Hynes
Home for the holidays, BFFs Naomi (Janel Parrish) and Liz (Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes) reconnect with high school crush Chris Silver (Tyler Hynes). A complex love triangle forms, forcing them to take stock of their lives and find the value of friendship.
The Santa Summit
Premieres Sunday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Hunter King, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Amy Groening, Stella Sy
It’s time for the annual Santa Summit, in which revelers put on Santa suits and hop around designated locations in town to eat, drink, and be merry. Three best friends decide to go together: Jordin (Hunter King), a recently dumped art teacher looking to cut loose; Ava (Amy Groening), a shy woman hoping to run into her crush; and Stella (Stella Sy), a Christmas cynic with no interest in the Santa Summit whatsoever. At the start of the night, Jordin meets and bonds with Liam (Ben Hollingsworth), but doesn’t get his name before getting separated and lost in a sea of Santas. As the night progresses and hijinks ensue, amidst the chaos, celebration, and a sea of Santas, they all find what they’re looking for: Christmas spirit, potential romance, and a strengthened bond of friendship.
Everything Christmas
Premieres Friday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Katherine Barrell, Cindy Busby, Corey Sevier, Matt Wells
Lori Jo’s (Cindy Busby) love for Christmas takes her on a road trip to Yuletide Springs with her roommate Tori (Katherine Barrell), where Christmas is celebrated year-round, to participate in a longstanding town tradition to honor her late grandmother. Along the way, the friends meet Carl (Corey Sevier) and Jason (Matt Wells) and the foursome make stops during their journey to enjoy more small-town Christmas attractions. But when a series of events puts a damper on their plans, a little Christmas magic may put this trip back on the right path.
Christmas Island
Premieres Saturday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Rachel Skarsten, Andrew Walker
When a snowstorm diverts Kate’s (Rachel Skarsten) first private flight en route to Switzerland to Christmas Island, she must team up with an air traffic controller (Andrew Walker) to secure her dream job as the family’s pilot.
A Heidelberg Holiday
Premieres Sunday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Ginna Claire Mason, Frédéric Brossier
Heidi Heidelberg (Ginna Claire Mason) receives the dream opportunity to sell her beautiful, handmade glass ornaments at the prestigious Heidelberg Christmas Market in Germany. While there, she meets Lukas (Frédéric Brossier), a local artisan who helps her reconnect with her lost heritage.
Navigating Christmas
Premieres Friday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Chelsea Hobbs, Stephen Huszar
Recently divorced Melanie (Chelsea Hobbs) and her son Jason visit a remote island for Christmas, only to find themselves running a real working lighthouse where she connects with the curt but cute owner (Stephen Huszar).
A Merry Scottish Christmas
Premieres Saturday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Lacey Chabert, Scott Wolf
When estranged siblings, Lindsay (Lacey Chabert) and Brad (Scott Wolf) Morgan travel to Scotland at Christmas to reunite with their mother Jo, a big family secret is revealed. A Merry Scottish Christmas reunites TV siblings Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf for the first time since Party of Five.
Related: Party of FIve Siblings Reunite for a New Hallmark Movie!
Holiday Hotline
Premieres Sunday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Emily Tennant, Niall Matter
After leaving London, Abby (Emily Tennant) connects with an anonymous caller while working at a cooking hotline. The caller is single dad “John” (Niall Matter) who Abby unknowingly has become smitten with in real life.
Merry Thanksgiving Weekend begins on Thanksgiving Day and brings over a half dozen new movies over the weekend. Check out the movies below.
Catch Me If You Claus
Premieres Thursday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Italia Ricci, Luke Macfarlane
Avery Quinn (Italia Ricci) is an aspiring news anchor who’s finally getting her big break on her station’s Christmas morning newscast. But that’s put in jeopardy when she captures an intruder in her home wearing a red suit claiming to be Chris (Luke Macfarlane), Santa’s son, who is on his first mission. A night of adventure ensues as they find themselves being pursued by the police as well as some shady characters. Along the way, they connect over living in the shadow of their parents and inspire each other to go after their dreams.
Letters to Santa
Premieres Friday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. ET
Starring Katie Leclerc, Rafael de la Fuente
When young siblings receive a magic pen from Santa that appears to be granting wishes, they request a Christmas gift they want more than anything – for their separated parents to reunite.
Holiday Road
Premieres Friday, Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Sara Canning, Warren Christie
When bad weather leaves each of them stranded at the airport for the holidays, a tech entrepreneur (Warren Christie), a travel writer (Sara Canning), a devoted mother (Enid-Raye Adams) and her son (Kiefer O’Reilly), a stubborn senior (Trevor Lerner), an enigmatic woman with a hint of mystery (Brittany Willacy), a couple traveling from Hong Kong (Sharon Crandall, Ryan Mah) and a social media influencer (Princess Davis) all agree to rent a shared van to embark on a road trip to Denver. When their unexpected journey brings them into uncharted territory, they navigate a series of misadventures together and form a deeper bond that just might change the trajectories of each of their lives. Inspired by true events.
Christmas in Notting Hill
Premieres Saturday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Sarah Ramos, William Moseley
Famous soccer star, Graham Savoy (William Moseley), has always been too busy for love, but when he comes home to Notting Hill for Christmas, he changes his mind after meeting Georgia (Sarah Ramos) – a visiting American and the one person who has no idea who he is.
Related: Get All the Details About Graceland's First Holiday Special!
Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up
Premieres Saturday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky Melissa Peterman, Ellen Travota, Seth Morris, Jennifer Aspen
This sequel to last year's hit, Haul Out the Holly, finds Emily (Lacey Chabert) and Jared (Wes Brown) looking forward to celebrating the holidays together again, this time as a couple. Emily, now embracing Evergreen Lane’s uniquely festive spirit, is ready to work with Jared, Ned (Stephen Tobolowsky), Mary Louise (Ellen Travolta) and Pamela (Melissa Peterman) to make this year’s Christmas celebrations the best yet – even if being the HOA president’s girlfriend doesn’t stop those dreaded decorating citations. When a house on the block goes up for sale, it causes quite a stir with residents. When the soon-to-be neighbors turn out to be holiday royalty (Seth Morris, Jennifer Aspen), it looks like this year’s competition is about to heat up. As the welcoming committee prepares for the new arrivals, only one thing is certain – this Christmas, Evergreen Lane is going to sleigh!
Related: Wes Brown and Lacey Chabert Return for Haul Out the Holly sequel!
Our Christmas Mural
Premieres Sunday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. ET
Starring Alex Paxton-Beesley, Dan Jeannotte
Olivia (Alex Paxton-Beesley) is a single mom who returns home for Christmas. Her mom secretly enters her into a mural contest; she wins but partners with teacher Will (Dan Jeannotte) to create a Christmas masterpiece.
A Biltmore Christmas
Premieres Sunday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Bethany Joy Lenz, Kristoffer Polaha, Jonathan Frakes, Robert Picardo
Lucy Hardgrove (Bethany Joy Lenz) is a screenwriter who lands the job of a lifetime when she’s hired to pen the script for a remake of the beloved, holiday movie classic, His Merry Wife!, which was filmed in 1947 at beautiful, historic Biltmore House. When the head of the studio isn’t satisfied with the ending Lucy wrote because it deviates from the original’s feel-good conclusion, he sends Lucy to Biltmore Estate for research and inspiration. While there, she unwittingly discovers the ability to travel to the 1947 set of His Merry Wife! through the help of an hourglass. While on set, she and Jack Huston (Kristoffer Polaha), one of the film’s stars, spend time together and become close. But her sudden appearance has set off a chain of events that put the production in jeopardy. Before she can return to the present, Lucy must make things right or threaten to alter the future forever.
Engage! Star Trek fans will enjoy seeing Jonathan Frakes and Robert Picardo in A Biltmore Christmas!
My Norwegian Holiday
Premieres Friday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Rhiannon Fish, David Elsendoorn
JJ (Rhiannon Fish), grieving the loss of her grandmother and seeking dissertation inspiration, stumbles upon an unexpected holiday destiny. Meeting Henrik (David Elsendoorn), a Norwegian from Bergen, their connection deepens when he discovers she has a troll figurine from his hometown. To explore the troll’s history and her grandmother’s ties, JJ agrees to join Henrik on a journey to Norway. In Bergen, they’re drawn into Henrik’s family Christmas and wedding traditions, with his sister’s wedding the day before Christmas Eve. JJ embarks on a holiday adventure, uncovering the troll’s origins and finding her own path to healing, love and family.
Fun fact: Elsendoorn starred as Jan Maas on Ted Lasso
A Not So Royal Christmas
Premieres Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Brooke D'Orsay, Will Kemp
Tabloid journalist Charlotte (Brooke D’Orsay) attempts to land an interview with a reclusive Count. In response, the royal family has a groundskeeper (Will Kemp) pose as the Count since the real one fled years ago.
Christmas with a Kiss (A Mahogany Presentation)
Premieres Sunday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Mishael Morgan, Ronnie Rowe Jr., Jaime M. Callica
A woman (Mishael Morgan) returns home to help with her family’s Christmas Carnival and romance ignites. A photo journalist (Ronnie Rowe Jr.) curates a surprise reunion.
Magic in Mistletoe
Premieres Friday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Lyndie Greenwood, Paul Campbell
Harrington (Paul Campbell) is the author of a popular book series but commercial success has left him a bitter recluse. As he returns to his hometown for an annual Christmas festival celebrating his books, he’s joined by April (Lyndie Greenwood), a publicist for the major publishing house he works with. April is there for damage control after Harrington’s recent comments on social media have ruffled some feathers. But as she gets to know him better, hope springs that April can unlock Harrington’s guarded heart and help him rediscover the spirit of the holiday.
Christmas on Cherry Lane
Premieres Saturday, Dec. 9 at 8p.m. ET
Starring Catherine Bell, Jonathan Bennett, John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, James Denton, Vincent Rodriguez III
Good Witch fans get a Christmas treat! In Christmas on Cherry Lane, a young couple prepares to welcome their first child (John Brotherton, Erin Cahill); an empty-nester (Catherine Bell) and her fiancé (James Denton) get ready to start a new chapter in their lives; and a couple (Jonathan Bennett, Vincent Rodriguez III) who unexpectedly have the chance to expand their family on Christmas Eve celebrate the holiday as they navigate these turning points in their lives.
Round and Round
Premieres Sunday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Vic Michaels, Bryan Greenberg, Rick Hoffman
Rachel’s (Vic Michaelis) stuck in a time loop, reliving the night of her parents’ Hanukkah party. Can Zach (Bryan Greenberg), the “nice boy” Grandma’s trying to set her up with, help her make it to tomorrow?
The Secret Gift of Christmas
Premieres Friday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Meghan Ory, Christopher Russell
Bonnie (Meghan Ory) is a personal shopper who helps her new, widowed client Patrick (Christopher Russell) reconnect with his young daughter. Though Bonnie and Patrick’s ideas of shopping couldn’t be more different, she is determined to get Patrick and his daughter everything on their wish list.
Sealed with a List
Premieres Saturday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Katie Findlay, Evan Roderick
This holiday season, festive Carley (Katie Findlay) sets out to conquer her list of abandoned resolutions from last year. Aided by coworker Wyatt (Evan Roderick), she finds love and the confidence to chase her dreams.
Friends & Family Christmas
Premieres Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m.
Starring Humberly Gonzalez, Ali Liebert
Daniella (Humberly Gonzalez) has recently moved to New York to pursue an art career and decides to stay in town to share the holidays with her circle of artist friends, instead of going home to see her sweet, if overbearing parents. Amelia (Ali Liebert) is a talented entertainment lawyer trying to stay focused on her work after a broken engagement. When Daniella and Amelia are set up by their parents, they agree to pretend that they are dating, to appease them for the holidays. However, as they spend time in each other’s worlds, they soon build a connection that is deeper than either of them could have hoped for.
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas movies schedule 2023 (Miracles of Christmas)
Ms. Christmas Comes to Town
Premieres Thursday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Erica Durance, Brennan Elliott, Barbara Niven
A shopping channel host known as Ms. Christmas (Barbara Niven) receives a terminal diagnosis, which inspires a multi-city excursion set to spread Christmas cheer before her farewell broadcast.
My Christmas Guide
Premieres Thursday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Amber Marshall, Ben Mehl
After losing his eyesight, a college professor (Ben Mehl) adopts a seeing eye dog from a guide dog trainer (Amber Marshall). As they all begin to spend time together, his confidence returns and his heart begins to open.
Mystery on Mistletoe Lane
Premieres Thursday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Erica Cerra, Victor Webster
New to town, Heidi Wicks (Erica Cerra) and her kids discover a Christmas mystery in their historic home. Local handyman and historian David (Victor Webster) helps along the way, finding his own surprising connection.
A World Record Christmas
Premieres Thursday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Nikki DeLoach, Lucas Bryant, Aias Dalman,
Charlie (Aias Dalman) is an autistic boy determined to set a Guinness World Record by stacking 1400 Jenga blocks. His mother Marissa (Nikki DeLoach) and stepfather Eric (Lucas Bryant) encourage him to reach for his dream and they all celebrate when he gets the good news that he’ll have get his chance on Christmas Eve. In the spirit of the holiday, they organize a fundraiser giving the townspeople an opportunity to donate and decorate a Jenga block, with the proceeds going to benefit kids with autism. Charlie’s journey to setting the Jenga world record gives them all the chance to learn more not just about themselves, but about what family really means.
Hallmark Movies Now subscribers will get early access to this film on the streaming platform on Nov. 9!
A Season for Family
Premieres Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Brendan Penny, Stacey Farber, Benjamin Jacobson, Azriel Dalman
Maddy's (Stacey Farber) adopted son Wesley (Benjamin Jacobson) has just one Christmas wish -- to meet his brother Cody (Azriel Dalman), who was adopted into a different family. Cody’s father Paul (Brendan Penny) is a widower who is not ready to have this conversation with his son, so he turns down a meeting. However, circumstances bring the two brothers unknowingly together and they become fast friends, while sparks fly between Maddy and Paul.
Time for Her to Come Home at Christmas
Premieres Thursday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Shenae Grimes-Beech, Chris Carmack, Grace Leer
In this sixth installment of the popular franchise, Carly (Shenae Grimes-Beech) is facing her first Christmas without her mother and looking to avoid loneliness she heads to a quaint town to lead the church choir at Christmas. Once there, Carly meets Matthew (Chris Carmack), a man back in town after serving in the army. As she gets to know Matthew, the choir and townspeople, she stumbles across clues that suggest she may have been brought here for a life changing reason. As the mystery unravels one thing is clear, this journey will teach Carly about true love, learning to trust, and that forgiveness is needed to finally heal.
Hallmark Movies Now subscribers will get early access to the film on Nov. 16!
To All a Good Night
Premieres Thursday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Kimberley Sustad, Mark Ghanime
A small-town photographer (Kimberley Sustad) saves the life of a mysterious man (Mark Ghanime), who may just be in town to buy her family's parkland – which is also the location of the annual Christmas celebration.
Heaven Down Here
Premieres Thursday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Krystal Joy Brown, Tina Lifford, Juan Riedinger, Richard Harmon, Phylicia Rashad
Inspired by Mickey Guyton’s song of the same name, Heaven Down Here tells the story of four disparate people who find themselves stranded in a local diner on Christmas Eve when a snowstorm hits the town. Imami (Krystal Joy Brown) is a widowed mother of two who’s having trouble making ends meet and reluctantly agrees to work the Christmas Eve shift, where she clashes with her boss Dan (Richard Harmon), who doesn’t exactly embody the Christmas spirit. Felix (Juan Riedinger) is a local pastor desperately trying to secure food for parishioners while his faith is challenged by his alienation by his son. Clara (Tina Lifford) is a hospice nurse with an obstinate patient (Phylicia Rashad) and whose daughter is moving away, causing her to question her place in this world. Throughout the evening, these four bicker, bond and unwittingly provide each other with the answer to their respective prayers.
Miracle in Bethlehem, PA (A Dayspring Movie)
Premieres Thursday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. ET
Starring Laura Vandervoort, Benjamin Ayres
Successful and fiercely independent, Mary Ann Brubeck (Laura Vandervoort) adopts a baby girl to raise on her own just before Christmas. Due to weather, she and the baby get stuck in Bethlehem, PA for the holidays. When there is no room at the inn, her only option is to stay with the innkeeper’s brother Joe (Benjamin Ayres), a quintessential bachelor who lives in a house that he treats like a barn. As Mary Ann learns the value of community by spending time with Joe’s family and participating in the local church’s Christmas events, Joe starts getting his act together with new motivation…and the two begin to see each other in a new light.
Hallmark Movies Now Exclusive Premieres
Hallmark Movies Now is Hallmark's streaming platform and will offer hundreds of Christmas movies to stream including exclusive movie premieres on the platform, early access to new films premiering this holiday season on the linear channels as well as extended cuts of popular films like Three Wise Men and a Baby and A Holiday Spectacular. The subscription service offers plans as low as $4.99 a month. Check out the exclusive movie premieres below.
Three Wise Men and a Baby (Extended Cut)
Premieres Monday, Nov. 27
Starring Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin
Three brothers (Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker) get the surprise of their lives when they are forced to work together to care for a baby over the holidays. As they slowly get the hang of things, they find themselves on unexpected journeys of self-discovery and begin to rebuild their relationships as brothers, as well as the damaged romantic and professional relationships in their respective lives…all while rediscovering their love of Christmas.
Rescuing Christmas
Premieres Thursday, Dec. 7
Starring Rachael Leigh Cook, Sam Page
In a world where Santa (T. Mychael Rambo) is real and wants to drum up some holiday spirit, two of Santa’s elves, Chuck (Patrick Thomas O’Brien) and Debbie (Bailey Stender), devise a plan to grant one human on Earth three wishes to kickstart the holidays. Unfortunately, that human is Erin (Rachael Leigh Cook), who has lost all affection for the season. Even a blind date set up by her sister, with the affable and charming Sam (Sam Page), won’t change her mind about Christmas. But when she makes the mistake of wishing Christmas would “just disappear,” Erin wakes up to a world where the holiday never existed! Horrified, she realizes that she’s taken away everyone’s joy, so she enlists Sam to help her reinvent the festivities from scratch. In the process, Erin learns just how much this holiday and its traditions have meant to everyone around her — and how much Sam has come to mean to her.
An Ice Palace Romance
Premieres Thursday, Dec. 14
Starring Celeste Desjardins, Marcus Rosner
A journalist (Celeste Desjardins) faces old fears when she returns to her hometown ice rink to cover a story. With the help of the owner (Marcus Rosner) and his young daughter, she begins to reevaluate her life’s purpose.
A Holiday Spectacular (Extended Cut)
Premieres Thursday, Dec. 21Starring Ginna Claire Mason, Derek Klena, Eve Plumb, Ann-Margret
In 1958, Maggie (Ginna Claire Mason) is an heiress from Philadelphia who puts her high-society wedding plans on hold in order to sneak up to New York City and make her secret dream come true: dancing live on stage in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.
