Hallmark Movies and Mysteries’ ‘Miracles of Christmas’ 2024: The Full Schedule
The holiday season is a time for warmth, joy, and the magic of storytelling, and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries is stepping up to deliver just that with its 2024 Miracles of Christmas lineup. Kicking off on October 24, this year’s schedule features nine original films that promise to enchant audiences with heartwarming narratives and festive cheer. Each movie will air on Thursday nights at 8 PM ET, creating a perfect opportunity for families to gather and enjoy these holiday tales together.
As part of Hallmark’s broader holiday programming, which includes a staggering total of 47 new films across its various platforms, the Miracles of Christmas series stands out with its unique blend of mystery and romance. This year’s offerings include stories that explore themes of love, redemption, and the spirit of giving, all wrapped in the cozy aesthetics that Hallmark is known for. From rekindling old flames to embarking on heartfelt quests, each film invites viewers to experience the joy of the season in a new light.
Join us as we delve into the full schedule for Miracles of Christmas 2024, highlighting what each movie has in store and how they contribute to the enchanting tapestry of Hallmark’s holiday celebrations.
This Time Each Year
Release date: October 24, 2024
Directed by: Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe
Starring: Alison Sweeney, Niall Matter, Luisa d’Oliveira, Craig March, Kevin Mundy
Storyline: Lauren (Sweeney) and Kevin (Matter) were once deeply in love but nearly a year after their separation, they now focus on co-parenting their young son Charlie (Ezra Wilson). Despite the split, Kevin is determined to make their family whole again. Before Lauren’s mother (Laura Soltis) visits during the holidays, Lauren asks Kevin to pretend they’re still happily married and living under one roof. The act quickly feels more real, stirring up old memories and feelings. As Lauren sees the man she once fell in love with in a new light, perhaps the magic of Christmas will rekindle their romance and spark renewed hope for their future.
My Sweet Austrian Holiday
Release date: October 31, 2024
Directed by: Leif Bristow
Starring: Brittany Bristow, Will Kemp, Richard Sheridan Willis, Suzanne McKenney, Catherine Disher
Storyline: Lauren (Sweeney) and Kevin (Matter) were once deeply in love but nearly a year after their separation, they now focus on co-parenting their young son Charlie (Ezra Wilson). Despite the split, Kevin is determined to make their family whole again. Before Lauren’s mother (Laura Soltis) visits during the holidays, Lauren asks Kevin to pretend they’re still happily married and living under one roof. The act quickly feels more real, stirring up old memories and feelings. As Lauren sees the man she once fell in love with in a new light, perhaps the magic of Christmas will rekindle their romance and spark renewed hope for their future.
Five Gold Rings
Release date: November 7, 2024
Directed by: Steven R. Monroe
Starring: Holland Roden, Nolan Gerard Funk, Kristen Harris, Daina Leitold
Storyline: When New York City painter Audrey Moss returns to her small Minnesota hometown for the holidays, she’s met with an unexpected quest from her beloved late grandmother: find the owners of five mysterious gold rings and return them to their rightful home before Christmas morning, only nine days away. In her bequeathment, Grandma also urges Audrey to team up with local private investigator and childhood friend, Finn O’Sullivan. From gingerbread house building to the annual Giving Gala, these two begin to bond over more than just their quest. As Audrey and Finn unravel the mystery of the missing rings’ owners, they discover there is more to their relationship than they ever expected to find.
A Reason for the Season
Release date: November 14, 2024
Directed by: Jason Bourque
Starring: Taylor Cole, Kevin McGarry, Sarah-Jane Redmond, Eric Keenleyside, Rachel Hayward, Peter Bryant
Storyline: In order to earn her trust fund, Evie (Cole) is tasked with granting Christmas wishes to the people who saved her life on the night of her birth. To aid in her cause, she employs Kyle (McGarry), a handsome local attorney, to track down those who helped and attempts to secretly learn what they might want while maintaining her anonymity. With Christmas fast approaching, the heiress and the attorney can’t resist falling for each other’s charms as they ramp up their gift giving efforts. But as time ticks down, will she be able to accomplish the mission and grant all of the wishes by Christmas Eve?
A Novel Noel
Release date: November 21, 2024
Directed by: Michael Robison
Starring: Julie Gonzalo, Brendan Penny, Kaitlyn Bernard
Storyline: A successful New York City book editor (Gonzalo), who is losing touch with her passion after a few setbacks this year learns she was chosen to run a bookstore in the small town of Saint Ives for the month of December. While realizing a childhood dream, but butting heads with the handsome son (Penny) of the bookstore owners, she comes to realize that her love for bringing out the creativity of others is still her true calling, and untapped talent (and love) can be found anywhere… even in the writings of a cranky business-minded man, especially at Christmas.
Christmas Under the Lights
Release date: November 27, 2024
Directed by: Lucie Guest
Starring: Heather Hemmens, Marco Grazzini, Sharon Taylor
Storyline: Emily (Hemmens) is always reluctant to return home to her family’s animal rescue ranch — but when her mother passes away, her brother Nick requests her help organizing the annual Christmas Carnival. When she arrives, she discovers Nick’s friend, Luke (Grazzini), staying at the ranch — and that Luke was once a successful artist who works with light. Though initially reluctant to collaborate, Emily and Luke work hard to pull off the best, most light-filled carnival the town has ever seen, a healing celebration of Emily’s mother’s legacy and the magic of Christmas — and along the way feel sparks of romance as radiant as the lights themselves.
A Dance in the Snow
Release date: December 5, 2024
Directed by: Stefan Scaini
Starring: Erica Cerra, Mark Ghanimé, Vanessa Burghardt, Dorian Giordano
Storyline: Melanie’s (Cerra) 17-year-old autistic daughter Jenny (Burghardt) is a senior in high school and looking forward to college. After a bad experience her junior year, Jenny is not interested in attending her final Christmas dance before graduating. Melanie decides to surprise Jenny by getting involved in the school’s planning committee to create a welcoming dance for all students. Meanwhile, Jenny and her friends secretly plan their own party, in part to honor Melanie. Melanie works with Jenny’s literature teacher (Ghanimé) on the dance and starts to fall for him while Jenny develops something special with a new classmate (Giordano) at school. When their secrets snowball, however, their plans begin to drive a wedge between the usually tight-knit mother and daughter at the holidays.
All I Need for Christmas
Release date: December 12, 2024
Directed by: David I. Strasser
Starring: Mallory Jansen, Dan Jeannotte, Emily Tennant
Storyline: Maggie (Jansen) has been trying for years to break in as a singer/songwriter. Now faced with challenges of new apps and social media, Maggie fears she’s outdated and unable to compete in a tech-savvy world. While helping her parents on their farm at Christmastime, she meets Archer (Jeannotte), an entrepreneur who has come back to town to spend the holidays alone. Archer is developing large-scale apps and is a tech enthusiast. At first, Maggie blames him for all of her songwriting woes. To her surprise, he encourages her to get back in touch with music that really matters and write from the heart; tech can be used in a supportive role to help her achieve her dreams without replacing the art of songwriting. Archer is dealing with loss of family, and through her tight family bonds, Maggie helps Archer find ways of moving beyond years of family feuding. In this holiday romance, Maggie and Archer both discover there is merit in preserving the tried and true while making room for new ideas and methods to bring people together and help make dreams come true.
Trading Up Christmas
Release date: December 19, 2024
Directed by: Bradley Walsh
Starring: Italia Ricci, Michael Xavier
Storyline: Michelle (Ricci) is the dreamer of her family, always brimming with imaginative ideas to make the world a better place. This Christmas, her sister Keri desperately needs a new home, and Michelle hatches a creative plan to help. Starting with just a Christmas stocking, she sets out to trade her way up to something far greater—a house for Keri. While Keri dismisses it as a far-fetched idea, local reporter Dan (Xavier) is intrigued. Assigned to cover Michelle’s story, Dan follows her closely, and as her plan gains attention, he starts to see the world through her hopeful eyes. As Michelle and Dan grow closer, so do their feelings for each other. But when it seems her plan has failed and she fears ruined her relationship with Keri, Michelle is ready to give up. It’s Dan’s love and belief in her that reignites hope just when she needs it most.
