Get ready for some cheesy holiday fun with the top 16 Hallmark Christmas movies

Since Hallmark officially launched its Christmas movie production, the network has released more than 300 festive films. This holiday season alone, 32 new movies are hitting the channel, offering plenty of cozy content for fans of heartwarming stories. While Hallmark has its familiar stars like Lacey Chabert and Holly Robinson Peete, several notable celebrities have also appeared, spreading holiday magic on the small screen.

Heres a curated list of some of the most beloved Hallmark holiday movies, including one rare Hanukkah-themed story for a little variety. Even if these dont appeal to you, there are hundreds of other festive tales to explore. Many follow a similar formula: a busy, work-focused woman discovers love in a quaint town just in time for the holidays, often with the obligatory carnival ride included.

Grab your warmest pajamas, make a cup of cocoa, and get ready to indulge in Hallmarks seasonal charm.

The Top Hallmark Holiday Films

The Christmas Train

Recognized as one of Hallmarks finest, The Christmas Train stars Dermot Mulroney as a journalist traveling from D.C. to L.A. on a festive train. Along the way, he encounters characters like Danny Glover and Joan Cusack, helping him transform from a cynical reporter into someone who rediscovers the joy of the season.

Christmas Under Wraps

Candace Cameron Bure shines in this 2014 hit, drawing a record 5.8 million viewers. She plays a dedicated doctor who moves to a small Alaskan town only to uncover a big holiday secret hidden within the community.

The Christmas Doctor

Holly Robinson Peete stars as a traveling physician who temporarily fills in at a small-town clinic for the holidays. Amid the snowy backdrop, she finds romance, belonging, and festive joy along the way.

A Season for Miracles

Laura Dern takes the lead in this Hallmark Hall of Fame feature, first aired in 1999. The story follows a woman who rescues her niece and nephew from foster care after their mother overdoses. With the help of a guardian angel played by Patty Duke, the children find a safe haven in the town of Bethlehem.

Christmas Comes Twice

This lighthearted time-travel tale features Tamera Mowry as an astrophysicist who revisits the past to rewrite her romantic future during a Christmas carnival, complete with a magical carousel ride.

Love, Lights, Hanukkah!

Ben Savage stars in this rare Hanukkah-themed Hallmark movie. A restaurant owner discovers her Jewish heritage through a DNA test, sparking an eight-night romance filled with cultural traditions and holiday fun.

A Royal Christmas

Lacey Chabert plays an ordinary American woman who discovers her boyfriend is actually Prince Leopold of Cordinia. Jane Seymour also appears, rounding out the story of royal secrets, holiday romance, and a touch of regal drama.

A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado

This tale of small-town Christmas drama follows Erin, who finds the perfect tree for the towns celebrationonly its on the property of a handsome firefighter. Romantic sparks fly as they negotiate ownership of the prized spruce.

The Christmas Spirit

Nicollette Sheridan stars in a whimsical story about a woman in a coma whose spirit ventures out to stop a greedy businessman from harming her town, adding a ghostly twist to the holiday season.

The Christmas Ring

Hallmarks first South Asian lead in a Christmas film appears in this story. Nazneen Contractor plays a reporter who uncovers a romantic tale behind a unique antique engagement ring, aided by the rings owners grandson.

Double Holiday

This Hanukkah story features Rebecca, a driven woman caught between career ambitions and holiday traditions. She partners with her workplace rival, Chris, learning about Hanukkah and finding unexpected romance.

The Christmas House

Hallmark introduces its first same-sex couple in a holiday movie. Partners Brandon and Jake, played by Jonathan Bennett, return home for Christmas with big news about adoption, blending family warmth with festive joy.

A Christmas Love Story

Kristin Chenoweth stars as a youth choir director tasked with writing a Christmas song. Her life becomes more complicated when a talented boy joins the choir, creating heartwarming holiday drama.

Christmas Everlasting

Patti LaBelle headlines this story of family, loss, and rediscovery. When Lucy returns home after her sisters passing, she navigates her inheritance and uncovers unexpected holiday blessings.

Christmas in Conway

Mandy Moore, Mary-Louise Parker, and Andy Garcia star in this festive film about a mayor planning a Ferris wheel surprise for his wife. Moore plays a live-in nurse enlisted to help, while a quirky neighbor adds comedic tension.

Three Wise Men and a Baby

Following the adventures of three brothers caring for a baby over the holidays, this franchise has expanded with sequels, including Three Wiser Men and a Boy and Three Wisest Men.

Round and Round

Hallmarks 2023 Hanukkah feature stars Bryan Greenberg in a Groundhog Day-style story centered on festive traditions and romantic rediscovery.

Author: Harper Simmons