50 Best Hallmark Christmas Movies 2025 for Family and Joy

Part 1: 30 Best Hallmark Christmas Movies

When watching Hallmark Christmas movies, people can always feel warmth, comfort, and familiarity. These are what Hallmark Christmas movies feature and people are looking for during the holiday season. Go on this part and pick the best Hallmark Christmas movies for family and joy.

1 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

IMDb Rating: 7.3 / 10

Cast: Brooke Burns, Warren Christie

Jennifer, a busy single mother, is struggling to balance her work and family during the Christmas season. Her overwhelming tasks have taken the joy out of the holidays. When her uncle arrives at her home along with a nomad and Jack-of-all-trades named Morgan, things start to change. Morgan helps Jennifer reconnect with the joy of Christmas and encourages her to embrace the holiday spirit. As they spend time together, they develop a romantic connection, leading Jennifer to rethink her priorities and what truly matters in life.

2 The Nine Lives Of Christmas

IMDb Rating: 7.2 / 10

Cast: Brandon Routh, Kimberley Sustad

A bachelor firefighter, Zachary, isn't looking for love or a pet but unexpectedly gets both. Zach's life is changed a lot when he adopts a stray cat, who leads him to meet the woman of his dreams, Marilee. Marilee, a veterinary student, is sweet and down-to-earth. Her connection with Zach grows as she helps him care for the cat.

The movie mixes heart-warming moments with holiday cheer and romance, as Zach and Marilee navigate their blossoming relationship while dealing with their challenges. It is a feel-good festive holiday movie with themes of love and healing.

3 A Biltmore Christmas

IMDb Rating: 7.9 / 10

Cast: Bethany Joy Lenz, Kristoffer Polaha, Robert Picardo

Lucy is hired to pen the script for a remake of His Merry Wife, a classic Christmas movie filmed at the beautiful and historic Biltmore House in 1947. When the head of the studio isn't satisfied with the ending, she has to go to Biltmore House for research and inspiration. While there, Lucy accidentally finds that she can be transported to the 1947 set of His Merry Wife through an hourglass. As she adjusts to the turn, Lucy catches the chance and desires to reveal the truth of the original ending. However, Lucy's appearance causes something unexpected and she has to make things right before she comes back.

4 Three Wise Men and a Baby

IMDb Rating: 7.6 / 10

Cast: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew W. Walker

Three Wise Men and a Baby is a comedy centered on three brothers — Luke, Stephen, and Taylor — who are unexpectedly tasked with caring for a baby during the Christmas season. Each of them has a very different personality and set of life challenges. The brothers find themselves out of their depth as they try to balance their lives with taking care of the baby, who was mysteriously left at the fire station where Luke works. While caring for the baby, the brothers bond in ways they hadn't anticipated and learn about family, teamwork, and the importance of love and selflessness.

The great Christmas Hallmark movie brings humor and heart, blending holiday warmth with the brothers' journey of growth and redemption as they rediscover the true spirit of Christmas together. It gets a high rating and is considered to be one of the best Hallmark Christmas movies.

5 The Christmas Secret

IMDb Rating: 7.3 / 10

Cast: Bethany Joy Lenz, John Reardon, Susan Hogan

Christine (played by Bethany Joy Lenz) is falling apart — she's lost her job, is facing eviction, and is dealing with a custody battle. While things seem hopeless, Christine finds a new job at a local bakery, where she meets a kind man Jason (played by John Reardon). As Christine builds a new life and bonds with the people there, she uncovers a surprising family secret that changes everything. With the support of her new friends and a budding romance with Jason, Christine re-discovers hope, resilience, and the magic of Christmas.

6 Christmas Under Wraps

IMDb Rating: 6.2 / 10

Cast: Candace Cameron Bure, David O'Donnell, Robert Pine

Resident doctor Dr. Lauren Brunell is an ambitious surgeon with big career plans. After her dream job falls apart, Lauren reluctantly accepts a position in the small, remote town of Garland, Alaska. Convincing herself it is only temporary, Lauren adjusts herself to the slow-paced and close-knit community and gradually is charmed by Garland. As she settles in, Lauren is immediately attracted by Andy Holliday, a local handyman, who shows her how to live in the moment and enjoy unexpected adventures. She starts reevaluating her life, career goals, and priorities.

7 A Very Merry Mix-Up

IMDb Rating: 6.8 / 10

Cast: Alicia Witt, Mark Wiebe, Lawrence Dane

Alice Chapman is nervous to meet her future in-laws for the first time at Christmas. Due to a travel mix-up, Alice accidentally ends up meeting another family with the same last name as her fiancé's, believing them to be his family. She quickly bonds with them, especially with her future "brother-in-law" Matt, who shares her love of antiques and has a similar outlook on life. As Alice gets to know this warm and welcoming family and realize the mix-up, she begins to question her relationship with her fiancé, Will, realizing that she may have a deeper connection with Matt than with Will. This leads her to reconsider what she truly wants in a partner.

8 An Unexpected Christmas

IMDb Rating: 6.9 / 10

Cast: Bethany Joy Lenz, Tyler Hynes

Jamie returns to his hometown for Christmas and unexpectedly runs into his ex-girlfriend, Emily. Jamie hasn't told his family about the breakup, and when they assume Emily is still his girlfriend, he doesn't correct them, feeling pressured to keep up the charade. To avoid disappointing his family and to give them a "perfect Christmas", Jamie convinces Emily to pretend they're still a couple. As they navigate the holiday season with his family, old feelings and unresolved issues start to resurface.

9 Meet the Santas

IMDb Rating: 5.6 / 10

Cast: Steve Guttenberg, Crystal Bernard, Dominic Scott Kay

This Hallmark holiday movie is the sequel to "Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus". When Nick, the son of Santa Claus, prepares to take over his father's role as Santa, he and Beth are busy planning their wedding, which has to take place before Christmas to ensure Nick can officially step into his new role.

However, things get complicated when Beth's mother comes to town with her ideas about the wedding, clashing with the magical and festive traditions that come with being Santa's family. Meanwhile, Beth and Nick also have to navigate the challenges of blending their two worlds, including the secrecy around Nick's true identity.

Meet the Santas was the highest-rated movie on a basic cable network in 2005 and is considered one of the best Christmas Hallmark movies.

10 A Christmas Detour

IMDb Rating: 6.2 / 10

Cast: Candace Cameron Bure, Paul Greene

Paige (played by Candace Cameron Bure) is going to meet her fiancé's family in New York just before her forthcoming wedding. However, her travel is rerouted by a snowstorm to Buffalo. Desperate to get to New York, Paige teams up with stranded travelers Dylan (played by Paul Greene), who is permanently soured on romance following a heartbreak, and an older couple with relationship troubles of their own. On the road trip to Connecticut, they find plenty of surprises and start to rethink their lives.

11 A Christmas Visitor

IMDb Rating: 6.9 / 10

Cast: William Devane, Meredith Baxter, Dean McDermott

The Boyajians have not celebrated Christmas in 11 years since their son died during the Gulf War. When a mysterious stranger, who is around the same age their son would be, arrives in town and ends up staying with the family, he brings an unexpected warmth and comfort. This stranger helps the family heal old wounds and remember the joy of the season.

12 Snow Bride

IMDb Rating: 6.7 / 10

Cast: Katrina Law, Jordan Belfi, Patricia Richardson

As a tabloid reporter, Greta is always in search of juicy gossip. When she hears that the wealthy Tannenhill family may be preparing a major wedding announcement during Christmas, she dashes to the snowy mountain resort to get the scoop. Mistaken for a guest, Greta is taken in by the Tannenhills and becomes close to the down-to-earth family. As she finds herself loving their holiday traditions, Greta starts to question her motivations and feelings. Career or heart, Greta must decide whether to reveal the Tannenhill family secrets or embrace the magic of the Christmas season and the unexpected romance it has brought her way.

13 The Santa Summit

IMDb Rating: 6.9 / 10

Cast: Hunter King, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Amy Groening

It's time for the annual Santa Summit, and three close friends decide to attend together to get out of their funk — Jordin, recently heartbroken and eager to let loose; Ava, a shy woman hoping to encounter her crush; and Stella, a holiday skeptic who has no desire to be at the Santa Summit. As the evening unfolds with a series of amusing events, amidst the festivities and a crowd of Santas, they each discover what they are looking for: the joy of Christmas, possible romance, and a deeper connection in their friendship.

14 Journey Back to Christmas

IMDb Rating: 7.0 / 10

Cast: Candace Cameron Bure, Oliver Hudson

Hanna, a WWII nurse, is mysteriously transported to the present Christmas during a snowstorm. Being confused and disoriented in a world very different from the one she left, Hanna meets a local police officer who helps her adjust to her new surroundings and uncover how she traveled through time. As she navigates the differences between the two eras, Hanna helps inspire others in town, bringing Christmas hope and warmth to everyone she meets. This Hallmark Christmas movie is a bit different than the others. It has a few interesting twists and turns and the audience really isn't sure how it is going to end. It is considered to be one of the most watch-worth Hallmark Christmas movies.

15 Switched for Christmas

IMDb Rating: 6.6 / 10

Cast: Candace Cameron Bure, Eion Bailey, Mark Deklin

Identical twins, Kate and Chris, have grown apart and lead very different lives. Although they don't always see eye to eye, they each feel that the other's life seems easier. During a pre-Christmas lunch together, they impulsively decide to swap lives for a few days. Along the way, both sisters encounter new challenges, form unexpected friendships, and even find potential romance. Through these experiences, they come to appreciate each other's strengths and lives, gaining a deeper bond and a fresh perspective on their own.

16 Let It Snow

IMDb Rating: 6.7 / 10

Cast: Candace Cameron Bure, Jesse Hutch, Alan Thicke

Stephanie, a driven executive of Falcon Resorts, has to spend the week before Christmas preparing a proposal for the renovations of Snow Valley Lodge to impress her detached father, Falcon's president. A self-defined Grinch, when starts to stay there, Stephanie becomes immune to Christmas sentiment. The festive traditions provide her with a different Christmas that she never had growing up with her father. Stephanie is swept into the holiday and enjoys every second. To complicate her professional duties even further, she gradually feels something romantic with Brady, the son of the lodge owners. Facing the newfound Christmas spirit and the approaching deadline, Stephanie has to decide whether to make the lodge a new winter hot spot or keep the tradition and let it snow

17 Five Star Christmas

IMDb Rating: 6.9 / 10

Cast: Bethany Joy Lenz, Victor Webster, Robert Wisden

Lucy Ralston returns home for Christmas, only to discover her father has turned their family home into a bed and breakfast. When a well-known hotel reviewer shows up unexpectedly, the family pretends to be guests to make a good impression. In the midst, Lucy meets a guest Jake, who raises her interest a lot. However, as she gets closer to Jake, she suspects he might be the undercover critic, adding tension to their budding romance.

18 The Christmas House

IMDb Rating: 6.1 / 10

Cast: Robert Buckley, Ana Ayora, Treat Williams

Working through some difficult decisions, the Mitchells finally sommon their two grown sons home for Christmas. They hope that can bring their family together to re-create their beloved The Christmas House, an elaborate Christmas wonderland, and make a memorable holiday. Both brothers Bradon and Mike (a TV star going through a career slump) return. During the home trip, Bradon and his husband are anxiously awaiting a call about the adoption of their first child. At the same time, Mike reconnects with his high school sweetheart, Andi. As they decorate and transform the house, the Mitchell family reconnects, shares memories, and works through personal struggles. Having wide viewers, Hallmark Channel shot the sequel of the movie the next year.

19 The Christmas Ornament

IMDb Rating: 6.8 / 10

Cast: Kellie Martin, Cameron Mathison, Jewel Staite

Kathy, a new widow, doesn't plan to decorate the hall at all, to avoid anything that may remind herself of her late husband. When she meets Tim, a handsome tree shop owner, who encourages her to embrace the season and new possibilities and gives her a special ornament that symbolizes hope, things start to change. The door of joy opens again for Kathy and she begins to accept what the holiday and the ornament bring. As they spend time together, Kathy begins to heal and develops a budding relationship with Tim. To keep the memory of her husband or move forward with Tim, Kathy is struggling.

20 A Christmas to Remember

IMDb Rating: 6.5 / 10

Cast: Mira Sorvino, Cameron Mathison, Jesse Filkow

When driving to a small town for a break, Jennifer, a stressed TV personality, encounters a blizzard, crashes, and wakes up with amnesia. Taken by a local kindhearted widow John and his family, Jennifer helps the family prepare for the holiday and embraces the joy of a simple Christmas in a close-knit community. When she rediscovers the spirit of Christmas and what truly matters, Jennifer begins to feel romantic with John and starts to fall in love. As Jennifer slowly regains her memory, she realizes that she needs to choose between her high-profile career and a meaningful new life.

21 Five More Minutes

IMDb Rating: 7.5 / 10

Cast: Nikki Deloach, David Haydn-Jones, Sherry Miller

Clara is heading home for the Christmas holiday and helps her mother at the family store, the owner, Clara's grandfather Jerry recently passed by. She is struggling as Jerry played an important role in her life and she didn't get the opportunity to say goodbye to him. When she settles Jerry's estate, Clara uncovers his old journal filled with memory, wisdom, and untold stories. She sees connections between his past and her present and gets guidance and comfort. Clara realizes that her grandfather's love and lessons continue to live on.

22 A Royal Christmas

IMDb Rating: 6.5 / 10

Cast: Lacey Chabert, Jane Seymour, Stephen Hagan

When studying incognito in Philadelphia, Prince Leopold, the heir to the throne of the small European country of Cordinia, falls in love with Emily, a humble but kindhearted seamstress, and makes a proposal to his love. After being told his royal identity before Christmas, Emily is whisked away to Cordinia to meet Leo's family and experience royal life. However, Leo's mother, Queen Isadora has another plan — she prefers someone of noble birth for her son.

23 A Christmas Melody

IMDb Rating: 6.1 / 10

Cast: Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott, Kathy Najimy

After closing her boutique in LA, the fashion designer and single mom Kristin returns to her hometown with her young daughter Emily. It's not easy to adjust to a small town, especially when Kristin runs into Melissa, her former high school rival who heads the local PTA and isn't exactly welcoming. Meanwhile, Kristin reconnects with an old friend Danny, who is teaching music at Emily's school. Emily struggles to adjust and finds comfort in her love for music. With encouragement from Kristin and Danny, Emily decides to perform a Christmas song at the school holiday concert.

24 A Bride for Christmas

IMDb Rating: 6.5 / 10

Cast: Arielle Kebbel, Andrew W. Walker, Kimberley Sustad

After calling off her third engagement, Jessie swears off serious relationships until she finds "the one". Meanwhile, Aiden makes a bet with his friends that he can convince a woman to marry him by Christmas. When he meets Jessie, she seems like the perfect challenge. As they spend time together, Aiden falls in love with Jessie. However, when Jessie discovers the truth about Aiden's bet, and when her ex-fiancé doggedly pursues her, their budding romance is put to the test.

25 The Christmas Train

IMDb Rating: 6.4 / 10

Cast: Dermot Mulroney, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Danny Glover

The movie follows journalist Tom Langdon's train travel during the Christmas season, who wants to get inspiration for a story in honor of his late father. Along the way, Tom encounters various colorful passengers, including Eleanor, an old flame and fellow journalist who broke his heart, a film producer Max Powers, and an eccentric and nosey passenger Agnes.

Their journey is filled with unexpected twists, touching moments, and a dash of holiday magic. It is a charming movie with a heartwarming storyline, set against a festive and nostalgic train ride backdrop, making it a popular Christmas Hallmark movie.

26 Lights, Camera, Christmas!

IMDb Rating: 6.6 / 10

Cast: Kimberley Sustad, John Brotherton, Laura Soltis

Kerry is struggling financially and emotionally since her clothing boutique is about to be closed. Things start to change when a holiday movie crew comes to her town. The store is bought for possible costumes and Kerry is hired to be the costume designer. As she takes on this new role, Kerry rediscovers her passion for costume, and at the same time, she gets to know Brad, the charming lead actor of the movie. As they work side-by-side, they find themselves drawn to each other. Inspired by Brad's holiday spirit and openness, Kerry starts to consider if she's ready to take a leap of faith — both in love and in her career.

27 A Dickens of a Holiday!

IMDb Rating: 7.2 / 10

Cast: Brooke D'Orsay, Kristoffer Polaha, Chad Willett

Cassie is assigned to direct a local performance in the town's annual Christmas festival in celebration of its 100th anniversary. When the lead role loses his voice, she has to find a replacement. Jake, her high school crush, is the goal, who grew up there and is pursuing a successful acting career in Hollywood. When Jake agrees on the performance and as they work together, old feelings come back and sparks appear between them. Jake rediscovers the warmth and charm of his hometown, as well as the true spirit of Christmas. They help each other confront their past and their dreams for the future.

28 Christmas Town

IMDb Rating: 6.7 / 10

Cast: Candace Cameron Bure, Tim Rozon

After leaving Boston to accept a new teaching job, Lauren's plans are interrupted when her train unexpectedly stops in the small town of Grandon Falls. Lauren meets Travis, a kind-hearted handyman who's deeply involved in the local foster care system. As Lauren spends more time in Grandon Falls, she's enchanted by its Christmas traditions and warmth and begins to see a future she hadn't planned for.

29 Christmas in Vienna

IMDb Rating: 6.4 / 10

Cast: Sarah Drew, Brennan Elliott

Jess is a talented concert violinist but has lost her passion for music recently. She travels to Vienna for a holiday concert, hoping to reignite her love for performing. She is drawn by the beautiful city and its Christmas tradition. While there, she is introduced to Mark, a widow with three children who is trying to balance his career and family during Christmas. As Jess spends more time with Mark and his family, she bonds with them and begins to rediscover the joy in her music and in life itself.

30 Christmas Waltz

IMDb Rating: 7.0 / 10

Cast: Lacey Chabert, Will Kemp

When Avery dreams of a Christmas wedding and having an elegant first dance, her fiancé calls off their engagement. With a passion for dance, Avery decides to continue the waltz lessons under the tutelage of the dance school's owner, Roman, a charming and skilled dancer. Not talented in dancing, Avery meets difficulties but keeps the lessons and enjoys the experience for herself with the encouragement of Roman. With romantic chemistry building between them, Avery and Roman discover the beauty of the holiday season and the joy of taking risks.

Part 2: Download Hallmark Christmas Movies for Offline Playback

Hallmark Channel used to show Christmas Movies on TV channel. As technology is developed, you can stream Hallmark Christmas movies through the Hallmark+ streaming app, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Peacock. Can you offline watch the movies? Yes. You can download Hallmark Christmas movies using SameMovie VideoOne.

SameMovie VideoOne is a top-notch video downloader. It can download Hallmark Christmas movies for offline playback from all platforms. This tool can download movies from Netflix, Amazon, Peacock, and over a thousand websites to computers. SameMovie can effectively download Hallmark movies in MP4 1080P, offering a high-quality offline viewing.

STEP 1 Launch SameMovie and Select a Streaming Website

Launch SameMovie VideoOne on your computer. Choose a streaming site where Hallmark Christmas movies are streamed on the first screen. SameMovie will connect to the web browser. Follow the tips to log into your account.

STEP 2 Choose Output Settings for Hallmark Movies

Click the gear icon "Settings". You can choose output settings for Hallmark movies, such as output format, output quality, and output folder.

STEP 3 Select Hallmark Movies to Download

Open your favorite Hallmark Christmas movie on the web browser, for example, Netflix. And then click the blue downward arrow. SameMovie will start to analyze the video.

STEP 4 Download Hallmark Movies

Choose a video quality, audio tracks, and subtitles for the movie. Then click "Download" to download Hallmark movie. Upon finishing, you'll get the video file on the local storage and can watch Hallmark Christmas movies offline.

Part 3: 20 Popular Hallmark Christmas Movies

There are 20 more Hallmark Christmas movies, check this part to fill in your holiday time.

Part 4: FAQs about Hallmark Christmas Movies

What is considered the best Hallmark Christmas movie?

The best Hallmark Christmas movies are A Biltmore Christmas, Three Wise Men and a Baby, The Nine Lives Of Christmas, Five More Minutes, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, A Dickens of a Holiday, and The Christmas Secret.

What is the top 10 best Christmas movie?

The Polar Express, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Love Actually, The Santa Clause, A Charlie Brown Christmas, A Biltmore Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, Elf, It's a Wonderful Life, Three Wise Men and a Baby.

What Hallmark movie is based on a true story?

The Color of Rain. It follows two families — one loses the father and the other loses the mother — become intertwined as they learn to lean on each other, beginning to heal with laughter, compassion, and faith.

---

Conclusion

This article presents 30 best Hallmark Christmas movies and 20 popular Hallmark movies. You must be able to fill in your holiday with so many Christmas movies. If you need to watch Hallmark Christmas movies offline, the best way is to use SameMovie VideoOne to download them.