Hallmark Christmas Movies 2024: The Full Schedule
Hallmark’s annual Christmas movie lineup has become a beloved tradition for many viewers, and the 2024 season promises to be the most exciting yet. With a staggering 47 new original films and a variety of series set to premiere, Hallmark is pulling out all the stops to spread holiday cheer. Kicking off the festivities on October 18, the Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas” event will feature 31 brand-new movies, while Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will add to the magic with its own “Miracles of Christmas” marathon, showcasing nine original films starting on October 24.
This year’s offerings include familiar faces such as Lacey Chabert and Tyler Hynes, who will lead heartwarming stories filled with romance, family, and the enchanting spirit of the season. In addition to the traditional fare, Hallmark is also introducing new series and reality competitions, ensuring that there is something for everyone during this festive season.
As viewers prepare to cozy up with hot cocoa and enjoy these charming tales, this article will guide you through when and where to stream all of Hallmark’s Christmas movies in 2024, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the holiday magic.
Hallmark Christmas Movies 2024: The Full Schedule
Here is the Hallmark Christmas movie calendar for 2024 — when and where to stream all movies (Hallmark Channel’s Countdown To Christmas 2024).
‘Twas the Date Before Christmas
Release date: October 18, 2024
Directed by: Bradley Walsh
Starring: Amy Groening, Robert Buckley, Percy Anane-Dwumfour, Conni Miu, Chad Andrews, Fabio Ricci
Storyline: To prevent her family from canceling the “Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics,” Jessie (Groening) lies and says she’s inviting a date to the long-standing holiday tradition. She meets Bryan (Buckley) on a dating app, and he agrees to spend the holiday with her and her family. As Jessie and Bryan engage in eccentric activities like the search for the Christmas tree star, gift wrapping contest and snowball fight, they start to develop real feelings for each other. Soon her family begins to catch on to their secret and Bryan suspects she may be hiding the real reason for her unusual Christmas date request. As the celebrations continue, Jessie must work to keep all her stories straight and save her date with Bryan.
Holiday Crashers
Release date: October 19, 2024
Directed by: Michael Robison
Starring: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally, Jag Bal, Montgomery Bjornson
Storyline: Best friends Toni (Fonseca) and Bri (Monet) have worked at the same card shop for more years than they should as both struggle to find their true life’s path. This holiday season, Toni and Bri decide to shake up their humdrum world by creating new identities to crash the amazing Christmas parties from the shop’s confidential invitations. All harmless fun. Until Toni gets mistaken for a lawyer, which isn’t too far off the mark since she did finish law school…just never completed the bar exam. Toni and Bri are then whisked away to a fancy corporate Christmas retreat in the snowy Vermont mountains by handsome business mogul, Justin (McNally), whose crush on Toni is real even if her legal career isn’t. And Bri is along for the ride as she has eyes for Vinny (Bal), a valet who may have a secret of his own. Can a distraction help Bri find what path in life she’s supposed to follow? Will Toni end up with the guy of her dreams or in a blizzard of trouble? This fun Christmas crashing romp will either end in disaster or two happily-ever-afters.
Scouting for Christmas
Release date: October 20, 2024
Directed by: Jason Bourque
Starring: James Paladino, Sarah Surh, Audrey Wise Alvarez, Jaycie Dotin, Marci T. House
Storyline: Angela has been a busy realtor since her amicable divorce a couple of years ago to Dakota, a paleontologist whose adventures kept him anywhere but home. Now, she is a devoted if often harried, single mom to a smart and loving 10-year-old girl, Brooklyn. Angela’s busy schedule makes it hard for her to find time for much of anything…or anyone…else. As it is, she can barely get Brooklyn to her scout meetings on time, much to the disapproval of the other mothers. When Brooklyn gets the idea to have William, the owner of her favorite bakery, cater her scout troop’s posh annual holiday event, she asks Angela to work with him on pitching the idea to the moms in charge. Despite sensing that her daughter might be trying to play cupid, she agrees to help and finds herself enjoying time with him, but is reluctant to open her heart and life to someone new. When Dakota returns, missing her, Angela must decide what is best for her daughter and best for her heart.
Operation Nutcracker
Release date: October 25, 2024
Directed by: David Weaver
Starring: Ashley Newbrough, Christopher Russell, Darryl Hinds, Mia SwamiNathan, Lara Amersey, Ann Pirvu
Storyline: When a priceless antique nutcracker, set to be auctioned at the Warby family Christmas charity goes missing in an unfortunate suitcase swap, it is up to exacting event planner, Lottie Morgan and the free-spirited heir to the Warby dynasty, Tristan, to track it down, all while capturing the heart and spirit of Christmas.
The Christmas Charade
Release date: October 26, 2024
Directed by: Corey Sevier
Starring: Rachel Skarsten, Corey Sevier, Jayne Eastwood, Jefferson Brown, Kristin Booth
Storyline: Whitney (Skarsten), a cautious librarian raised by home security experts, finds herself in a real-life adventure when a blind date mix-up leads her into an undercover FBI operation. Forced to pose as the girlfriend of Special Agent Josh (Sevier), she helps him track down an art thief targeting the Heart of Christmas necklace at a Christmas Eve charity ball. As the stakes rise, Whitney must embrace her inner action hero to save the day-and her family-just in time for Christmas. Starring Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier.
The 5-Year Christmas Party
Release date: October 27, 2024
Directed by: Peter Benson
Starring: Katie Findlay, Jordan Fisher, Jeff Avenue, Zenia Marshall
Storyline: Over five years, Alice (Findlay) and her old theater school rival, Max (Fisher), reunite each holiday season to work at a Chicago catering company’s Christmas parties. While their undeniable chemistry grows, the timing is never right for romance – until the company’s final season pushes them to confront their true feelings. As they say goodbye to the job that brought them together, they might finally find love in the most unexpected way.
A Carol for Two
Release date: November 1, 2024
Directed by: Jeff Beesley
Starring: Ginna Claire Mason, Jordan Litz, Charlotte d’Amboise, Gino Anania, Stephanie Sy
Storyline: After moving to New York to make it on Broadway, Violette Wagner gets a job at Fiore’s, a legendary theater district diner, famous for its singing wait staff, who bide their time there, while awaiting that big break. Luck seems to be on her side when she gets a coveted slot, singing during Fiore’s annual Christmas Eve concert, which is attended by a who’s who of the theatre world. But her big opportunity turns out to be a duet with Alex, who has been less than welcoming, and believes she was only given the job because the owner of Fiore’s is a family friend. They’re stuck with each other, though, since people have been plucked out of that show and put right on Broadway. As they rehearse together, Alex’s cousin, Brad, takes an interest in Violette, and they begin dating but, unbeknownst to her, Alex has been feeding Brad information about her, Cyrano-style, to win her over. However, when Alex begins developing feelings for her as well, a love triangle ensues, and things come to a head when their deception is uncovered, which, in turn, threatens Violette and Alex’s big opportunity.
Our Holiday Story
Release date: November 2, 2024
Directed by: Jason Bourque
Starring: Nikki DeLoach, Warren Christie
Storyline: As Dave and Nell recount their love story to their daughter’s boyfriend Chris, we follow them through one special Christmas where fate routinely brought them together – and kept them apart. But as Dave and Nell tried to find one another, they were oblivious to the fact that they were work nemeses paired together to throw a Christmas festival for their town. Meanwhile in the present, Chris struggles with relationship issues of his own as he attempts to say “I love you” for the first time to his girlfriend Jo. As our two couples and storylines intersect, lessons are taught and learned about communication, honesty and the capacity for change – in ourselves and in others.
Holiday Mismatch
Release date: November 3, 2024
Directed by: Caroline Labrèche
Starring: Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick, Jon McLaren, Maxine Denis, Bruce Dinsmore
Storyline: When free-spirited Kath (Rhea) and uptight Barbara (Broderick) clash at a Christmas committee meeting, they’re shocked to discover they’ve accidentally set up their adult children via a dating app. Determined to stop the romance, the two mothers team up, only to realize they have more in common than they thought. As their kids’ love blossoms, so does an unexpected friendship between their meddling moms, bringing both families together for a festive Christmas.
Trivia at St. Nick’s
Release date: November 8, 2024
Directed by: Marlo Hunter
Starring: Tammin Sursok, Brant Daugherty
Storyline: When students all flee an elite university in Vermont for winter break, the locals and faculty hunker down for their favorite time of year – the annual Christmas Bar Trivia Tournament. For Celeste (Sursok), a Type-A astronomy professor, this event combines the magic of Christmas with her greatest comfort in life: knowing the right answer. But when her colleague drops out of the tournament to do a month-long lecture tour in Asia, Celeste’s team must adopt Max (Daugherty), the football team’s new offensive coordinator. To Celeste, Max seems like nothing more than a grown-up class clown – though he brings an undeniable knowledge of sports trivia (a category their team has always fallen short in). Initial clashes between the two eventually turn into mutual appreciation as the team enjoys scavenger hunts on campus, decorating the international house with Christmas lights, baking Christmas cookies, and advancing toward the championship trivia game. Celeste can’t help but delight in Max’s infectious enthusiasm, love for all things Christmas and perhaps most importantly, his comfort with the unknown. And after a romantic wintery night at the campus observatory with Max, Celeste starts to wonder if being open to life’s surprises is more important than knowing the answer to everything.
Santa Tell Me
Release date: November 9, 2024
Directed by: Ryan Landels
Starring: Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Jess Brown, Benjamin Ayres
Storyline: When Olivia, a successful interior designer, finds an old letter from Santa promising she’ll meet the love of her life by Christmas Eve – and that his name will be Nick – she’s stunned to meet not one, but three guys named Nick. As she navigates these holiday romances, Olivia also finds herself drawn to her charming co-worker, Chris, throwing her magical Christmas quest into question. With the clock ticking toward Christmas Eve, Olivia embarks on a heartwarming and humorous journey to uncover her true soulmate.
Tis the Season to Be Irish
Release date: November 10, 2024
Directed by: Lesley Demetriades
Starring: Fiona Gubelmann, Eoin Macken, Tara Egan Langley, Rosemary Henderson, Flavia Watson
Storyline: When a real estate investor travels to Ireland to flip a cottage she purchased before Christmas, she is surprised to find the property is in need of substantial repairs. Fortunately the local Irishman who sold her the cottage agrees to help her find a new buyer, and a holiday romance ensues.
Christmas With the Singhs
Release date: November 15, 2024
Directed by: Panta Mosleh
Starring: Anuja Joshi, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Manoj Sood
Storyline: For Asha Singh (Joshi), Christmas is the most important time of the year. But when she’s stuck working at the hospital during the holidays, she wishes for some much-needed Christmas magic. Enter Jake (Hollingsworth), her former high school classmate, who unexpectedly reappears in her life. After a magical year together, Jake proposes. But their first Christmas as an engaged couple isn’t exactly the fairytale they imagined. When they head home for the holidays, they quickly discover their picture-perfect romance is about to get a serious reality check: their families couldn’t be more different. Juggling various holiday traditions, big personalities, cultural differences and complicated family dynamics proves to be a challenge as Asha and Jake have to learn if they can bridge their two families and survive a Christmas with the Singhs.
Jingle Bell Run
Release date: November 16, 2024
Directed by: Lucie Guest
Starring: Ashley Williams, Andrew W. Walker, David James Lewis, Teana-Marie Smith
Storyline: Avery is an unadventurous schoolteacher whose sister secretly signs her up for The Great Holiday Dash, a Christmas-themed reality competition show where she’s paired with former hockey player Wes. Despite clashing at first, Avery’s puzzle-solving skills and Wes’ physical prowess help them excel as they travel from city to city and compete in festive feats that have a local flavor. It’s not long before a real connection between these opposites begins to blossom. But when Avery overhears a conversation between Wes and a show producer it threatens to derail their budding romance. Keeping their eyes on the prize, the duo continues to dash to the finish line but there may be a more personal adventure for them still in store.
Confessions of a Christmas Letter
Release date: November 17, 2024
Directed by: Heather Hawthorn Doyle
Starring: Angela Kinsey, Alec Santos, Lillian Doucet-Roche, Fred Ewanuick, Barbara Pollard
Storyline: Settie Rose, a quirky family matriarch, enters her town’s annual holiday letter-writing contest but needs help, so she hires struggling novelist Juan to craft the perfect letter. When a mix-up leads to the rumor that Juan is engaged to Settie’s daughter Lily, the whole family scrambles to keep up the charade. As Juan bonds with the Roses and overcomes his writer’s block, Settie learns that embracing her imperfect family is what truly makes her story special.
Christmas on Call
Release date: November 22, 2024
Directed by: Jeff Beesley
Starring: Sara Canning, Ser’Darius Blain, Erik Athavale, Reena Jolly, Tamara Almeida
Storyline: In the lead-up to Christmas, emergency room doctor Hannah Michaels juggles her demanding job and a budding romance with EMT Wes Sullivan in Philadelphia. They spend time together as Wes helps her become more acquainted with the sights, sounds and tastes of Philadelphia, it’s clear that they’re starting to fall for each other. As the local First Responders balance duty with holiday celebrations, they come together to face challenges, support each other and find moments of joy.
Three Wiser Men and a Boy
Release date: November 23, 2024
Directed by: Terry Ingram
Starring: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin
Storyline: The story begins five years later with the Brenner brothers preparing for another memorable Christmas. In a crazy turn of events, possibly brought on accidently by the brothers themselves, the director of Luke’s son Thomas’ school holiday musical steps down. Luke is desperate to make his son’s stage dreams come true, so he enlists the help of his brothers Taylor and Stephan. Meanwhile, the trio navigates meeting their mom Barbara’s new boyfriend and the brothers grapple with their own feelings about this relationship. In true Brenner brother fashion, they are all in for a Christmas they will never forget.
To Have and To Holiday
Release date: November 24, 2024
Directed by: Stacey N. Harding
Starring: Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi, Eric Close
Storyline: When Celeste gets engaged to Jason after just a few months of dating, her father and the couple’s would be officiant, Pastor Mark, insists on putting them through a pre-wedding “bootcamp” filled with Christmas themed challenges. As the couple grows stronger through the festive activities, Pastor Mark learns to trust his daughter’s choices.
Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs. Miracle
Release date: November 28, 2024
Directed by: Peter Benson
Starring: Rachel Boston, Tanner Novlan, Peter Benson, Matthew James Dowden
Storyline: Three adult siblings (Lamothe-Kipnes, Dowden, Lloyd-Jones) return to their childhood home at Christmas to honor their late grandmother’s wishes and try to agree on new leadership for the family’s company.
A ’90s Christmas
Release date: November 29, 2024
Directed by: Marni Banack
Starring: Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey, Katherine Barrell, Alex Hook, Kate Drummond
Storyline: Workaholic lawyer Lucy Miller is celebrating her promotion alone on Christmas Eve when a mysterious rideshare experience transports her back to 1999. Reliving the holiday with her mom, sister and best friend – not to mention her high school crush – Lucy gets a second chance to understand where her relationships went wrong. Will this magical journey help her rewrite her future or leave her destined to be alone?
Deck the Walls
Release date: November 29, 2024
Directed by: TBA
Starring: Wes Brown, Ashley Greene, Cora Bella, Bruce Brockett
Storyline: Rose is a Chicago-based designer, whose brother Sal is responsible for a Charity House Flip back in their Ohio hometown. When a budget crisis puts this project in danger, Rose reluctantly returns during the holidays to try to save the day.
Believe in Christmas
Release date: November 30, 2024
Directed by: Christie Will Wolf
Starring: Meghan Ory, John Reardon, Lindura
Storyline: When Beatrice reluctantly joins her best friend on a trip to the enchanting Christmasland, she’s skeptical of the holiday magic surrounding them. But as she experiences festive traditions and meets a charming stranger named Ethan, she begins to question what’s real and what’s part of the experience. In the end, Christmasland helps Beatrice rediscover hope, love, and the magic of new beginnings.
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story
Release date: November 30, 2024
Directed by: John Putch
Starring: Hunter King, Tyler Hynes, Ed Begley Jr.
Storyline: Alana Higman is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick, Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfather’s vintage Chiefs good-luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.
The Finnish Line
Release date: December 1, 2024
Directed by: Dustin Rikert
Starring: Nichole Sakura, Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff, Arnar Dan Kristjánsson
Storyline: Anya follows her father’s footsteps in sled dog racing. In Finland, she enters his last race but her lead dog is injured. Teaming with Cole’s dog, she battles her father’s rival Monty while learning to trust her new canine partner to win.
The Christmas Quest
Release date: December 1, 2024
Directed by: Dustin Rikert
Starring: Lacey Chabert, Kristoffer Polaha, Aldís Amah Hamilton, Einar Haraldsson
Storyline: An archeologist and her ex-husband, an expert in ancient Norse languages, are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for the legendary treasure of the Yule Lads. When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.
Private Princess Christmas
Release date: December 6, 2024
Directed by: Paul Ziller
Starring: Ali Skovbye, Derek Klena, Erica Durance
Storyline: Vi (Skovbye), better known as Princess Violet of Wingravia, adores the privileges of being a royal, if none of the responsibilities. After being disappointed by Vi one time too many, the Queen (Durance) decides to test her daughter’s mettle once and for all and issues an ultimatum: Vi must pass a vigorous leadership boot camp in Colorado or lose the throne to her uncle. At boot camp, Vi and her fellow cadets are put through a rigorous grind under the uncompromising supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas (Klena).
Sugarplummed
Release date: December 7, 2024
Directed by: TBA
Starring: Maggie Lawson, Janel Parrish
Storyline: Emily’s wish for a picture-perfect Christmas comes true when a magical, optimistic movie character steps off the screen to help, but as things spiral out of control, she learns that true holiday perfection might look very different from what she imagined.
Leah’s Perfect Gift
Release date: December 8, 2024
Directed by: Peter Benson
Starring: Emily Arlook, Barry W. Levy, Barbara Niven
Storyline: A Christmas lover, Leah has admired the holiday from afar because she’s Jewish. Though her family celebrates Hanukkah, Leah has longed to experience a traditional Christmas. When her boyfriend Graham invites her to spend the holidays with his classic Connecticut family, she eagerly accepts. Excited to dive into the quintessential Christmas she’s always dreamed of, Leah quickly discovers that fitting in with Graham’s uptight family and his not-so-welcoming mom is easier said than done. As holiday traditions clash and awkward moments pile up, it is not quite the cozy Christmas that she expected.
Hanukkah on the Rocks
Release date: December 13, 2024
Directed by: Séan Geraughty
Starring: Stacey Farber, Daren Kagasoff, Marc Summers, Marina Stephenson Kerr
Storyline: A week before Hanukkah, recently unemployed lawyer Tory embarks on a journey to find Hanukkah candles, leading her to a Chicago bar where she transforms the holiday spirit, and finds the courage to pursue a new path in life.
The Santa Class
Release date: December 14, 2024
Directed by: Lucie Guest
Starring: Kimberley Sustad, Benjamin Ayres, Trevor Lerner
Storyline: Kate North, the owner of a struggling Santa School, and her instructor, Dan, must help an amnesia-stricken Santa Claus regain his memories to save Christmas and hopefully her school as well.
Following Yonder Star
Release date: December 15, 2024
Directed by: Jeff Beesley
Starring: Amanda Austin, Jacob Blair, Lois Brothers
Storyline: Abby Marshall (D’Orsay), once celebrated for her role as an inspirational mother on TV, is finding her real life in shambles after dealing with a scandal. She retreats to a luxury Vermont resort for Christmas only to find herself without a room due to a booking mishap. All the local hotels are booked up due to a rare astronomical event – a beautiful star said to mirror the Star of Bethlehem will appear on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, Abby finds a room at a quaint B&B, owned by Tom Maguire (Brotherton), who is also a high school astronomy teacher. Since his wife’s passing, Tom has taken on a lot of extra responsibilities, including running the inn and directing the local church’s Christmas pageant. Empathizing with Tom, Abby offers to help with the pageant and various activities around the inn and finds herself enjoying both the projects and Tom’s company. Through newfound community, family and love, Abby discovers that hope sometimes comes in the most unexpected ways. A DaySpring movie.
Happy Howlidays
Release date: December 21, 2024
Directed by: Terry Ingram
Starring: Jessica Lowndes, Ella Cannon, Ryan Cook
Storyline: Mia (Lowndes), a meticulous webpage editor for the Seattle Tourism Board, finds herself unexpectedly navigating the holidays alone. As the only one working, she’s drawn into an unusual encounter when she encounters a stray dog.
[Also Read: Hallmark Movies and Mysteries’ ‘Miracles of Christmas’ 2024: The Full Schedule]
How to watch Hallmark Christmas Movies:
Hallmark Christmas movies can be watched on both the Hallmark Channel and Peacock.
For those with cable, the Hallmark Channel is typically included in most packages. However, if you prefer streaming, Sling TV is a recommended option. This service offers live TV at a competitive price, allowing you to add the Hallmark Channel through the Lifestyle Extra bundle for an additional $6 on top of a Sling Orange or Blue package, which starts at $40.
Another affordable streaming alternative is Frndly TV, which provides access to Hallmark and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries for just $7 per month, featuring over 50 channels.
