Hallmark holiday movies are now streaming on Peaco*ck! Watch new movies each weekend during the Countdown to Christmas on Hallmark Channel and the Miracles of Christmas on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Plus, catch double features during Hallmark Channel’s Merry Thanksgiving Weekend!
Here’s what’s coming up:
Hallmark Christmas Movies Release Schedule
Friday, Nov 18
Inventing the Christmas Prince
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Ronnie Rowe Jr.
Shelby is about to quit her job as a rocket engineer when her daughter becomes convinced that her Scrooge-like boss, Evan, is the Christmas Prince from a story Shelby invented years ago.
Saturday, Nov 19
Three Wise Men and a Baby
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin
Three brothers 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.
Long Lost Christmas
Streaming 10p ET on on Peaco*ck
Starring: Taylor Cole, Benjamin Ayres
Hayley is an interior designer who plans to surprise her recently widowed mother Patricia with the perfect holiday present: the extended family she knows her mom yearns for.
Sunday, Nov 20
When I Think of Christmas
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Niall Matter, Beth Broderick
Sara Thompson returns to her hometown to help her mother move and is surprised to find her ex-boyfriend Josh Hartman is back home. The two had once planned a life in music together but Sara left to study law. The former flames slowly reconnect and try to heal wounds, both old and new. When Sara makes a surprising discovery, she and Josh forge a bold plan for the upcoming Christmas concert that will lead them all back to their musical roots and make this a holiday to remember.
Thursday, Nov 24 — Thanksgiving
My Southern Family Christmas
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Jaicy Elliot, Bruce Campbell, Ryan Rottman, Moira Kelly, Brian McNamara
Under the guise of a journalist, Campbell has a chance to get to know her biological father for the first time – without him ever knowing who she really is. As she spends time with him and his family, as well as with the town's record keeper, she realizes that families are messy, wonderful things. In the end, Campbell must decide if she's going to keep her identity a secret or reveal the truth to her father – a decision that will change their family Christmas forever.
Friday, Nov 25
#Xmas
Streaming 6p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Clare Bowen, Brant Daugherty
When Jen gets the chance to enter a brand's design contest, she poses a family influencer, enlisting the help of her best friend, Max, and her baby nephew. When her video is selected as a finalist, Jen is torn on whether to go on with her perfect "family" or reveal the truth.
A Royal Corgi Christmas
Starring: Hunter King, Jordan Renzo
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Reluctant Crown Prince Edmond returns home just before Christmas in anticipation of being named successor to the throne. To ingratiate himself to his mother the Queen, he gifts her with "Mistletoe," a rambunctious Corgi in need of some serious training. After several doggy disasters, Edmond turns to Cecily, a canine behavior expert from America for help – but to his great surprise, Cecily demands that he take an active part in the daily dog training sessions. Sparks fly between them as the pair work together to get Mistletoe ready to present at the annual Christmas Ball. Just as the precious pup captures their hearts, they discover that love can grow in the most unexpected places, leading them to question what they really want.
Saturday, Nov 26
A Tale of Two Christmases
Streaming 6p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Kat Barrell, Chandler Massey, Evan Roderick
Thanks to some Christmas magic, Emma gets to experience two different Christmases – one where she stays in the city and celebrates with a new crush and his friends, and one where she returns home for all the traditions with her family... and Drew, a longtime friend who may have feelings for her. Emma's double holiday ultimately helps her discover what will truly make her happy in life as well as in love.
Haul Out the Holly
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Ellen Travolta, Peter Jacobson, Melissa Peterman, Stephen Tobolowsky
Emily arrives home, hoping to visit her parents, only to discover that they are leaving on a trip of their own. As she stays at their house for the holidays, their HOA is determined to get Emily to participate in the neighborhood's many Christmas festivities.
Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas
Streaming 10p ET on on Peaco*ck
Starring: Holland Roden, Tyler Hynes, Tenille Townes
From Executive Producer Blake Shelton
Four days before Christmas, Elizabeth Athens receives a voicemail from a number she doesn't recognize. On the message, a man she doesn't know makes one final plea to the love of his life for a second chance. The fifth installment of the popular movie franchise, based on Blake Shelton's song "Time for Me to Come Home."
Sunday, Nov 27
A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe
Streaming 6p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Rachel Boston, Victor Webster
Annie Cooper has big shoes to fill when she takes over as CEO of her late grandmother's small-town cookie company and is doing her best to help their struggling business get back on track. That task gets more daunting when her grandmother's secret recipe is stolen during the Christmas party. As Annie tries to crack the case and uncover the culprit, she works with Sam, the owner of a local bakery, to recreate the recipe in the hope of saving the company and her job. As Annie and Sam bake batch after batch in pursuit of the perfect one, they begin to learn that their lives go together like milk and cookies.
A Holiday Spectacular
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Ginna Claire Mason, Derek Klena, Eve Plumb, Ann-Margret Featuring the Radio City Rockettes
In 1958, Maggie 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.
Friday, Dec 2
A Big Fat Family Christmas
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Shannon Chan-Kent, Shannon Kook, Tia Carrere, Jack Wagner
Liv is a photojournalist eager to make it on her own. To get a dream assignment – shooting the Chang family's annual holiday party for a cover story – she doesn't reveal that they are in fact, her family. When she finds herself growing close to Henry, the coworker covering the story with her, she wants to confide in him but doesn't want to jeopardize her big break.
Saturday, Dec 3
A Fabled Holiday
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Brooke D'Orsay, Ryan Paevey
Talia and her childhood best friend Anderson unexpectedly reunite in a curiously familiar looking town full of Christmas spirit that restores its visitors when they need it most.
The Holiday Stocking
Streaming 10p ET on on Peaco*ck
Starring: Nadine Ellis, B.J. Britt, Karon Riley, Tamala Jones, Mykelti Williamson
In this Hallmark Mahogany presentation, RJ is a new angel, who is given the chance to address his one regret, that he didn't help his sisters reconcile while he was still alive. Returning to earth as a stranger, he gets each of them to revive The Holiday Stocking, their parent's old tradition to encourage charity at Christmas.
Sunday, Dec 4
Undercover Holiday
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Noemi Gonzalez, Stephen Huszar
When returning home for the holidays, newly minted pop star Jaylen tells her protective family that Matt is her new beau, when in reality, he’s her overzealous security guard.
Friday, Dec 9
The Most Colorful Time of the Year
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Stars: Katrina Bowden, Christopher Russell
Ryan is an elementary school teacher, who learns that he is colorblind. Michelle, an optometrist and mother of one of his students, helps bring color into his life in time for the holidays.
Saturday, Dec 10
Christmas Class Reunion
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Aimee Teegarden, Tanner Novlan
High school classmates, who once dubbed themselves the "cursed class," reconnect at Christmas for their 15-year reunion. Over the course of their time reconnecting, the classmates challenge each other to remember who they were, who they are, and who they want to be.
The Gift of Peace
Streaming 10p ET on on Peaco*ck
Starring: Nikki Deloach, Brennan Elliott
Artist Traci is a once-devout Christian who has stopped believing in God after her husband tragically died despite her prayers. As her second Christmas without him approaches, she tries going to a support group for inspiration and comfort.
Sunday, Dec 11
The Holiday Sitter
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Jonathan Bennett, George Krissa, Chelsea Hobbs
Sam is a workaholic bachelor who babysits his niece and nephew before the holidays when his sister and her husband have to go out of town. Completely out of his element, he recruits help from their handsome neighbor Jason and finds himself in an unexpected romance.
Friday, Dec 16
Holiday Heritage
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Lyndie Greenwood, Brooks Darnell, Holly Robinson Peete
Ella returns to her hometown to mend fences with her fractured family. With the help of Griffin, her ex-boyfriend, she encourages her family to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa and to heal their past wounds before it's too late.
Saturday, Dec 17
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Torrey DeVitto, Zane Holtz
A former actress trying to break into directing tests her skills with a town's annual Christmas Eve courtroom production in which the true authorship of the famous poem "A Visit from St. Nick" is debated.
Five More Minutes: Moments Like These
Streaming 10p ET on on Peaco*ck
Starring: Ashley Williams, Lucas Bryant
The second holiday story inspired by Scotty McCreery's song "Five More Minutes," a young widow's Christmas wish for her son is answered in unexpected ways when she returns to their old home for the holidays.
Sunday, Dec 18
Hanukkah on Rye
Streaming 8p ET on Hallmark Channel on Peaco*ck
Starring: Jeremy Jordan, Yael Grobglas, Lisa Loeb
A matchmaker connects Molly and Jacob, but their new romance is put to the test when they realize that they are competing deli owners. Will a Hanukkah miracle keep them together?
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As a seasoned entertainment enthusiast and a connoisseur of holiday-themed films, I've delved deep into the realm of seasonal movies and TV shows, closely following the trends and releases from various networks and streaming platforms. I've extensively explored the landscape of Hallmark Channel's annual Countdown to Christmas and the Miracles of Christmas on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, uncovering a multitude of heartwarming stories, familiar tropes, and recurring themes that define these beloved holiday movies.
Analyzing the Hallmark holiday movie lineup you've provided, I can shed light on the recurring motifs and elements that hallmark (pun intended) these films:
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Festive Settings: These movies predominantly unfold in idyllic, picturesque settings, often portraying cozy small towns or charming cities adorned with Christmas decorations, encapsulating the quintessential holiday spirit.
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Romantic Themes: Romance serves as a central theme, with most plots weaving in heartwarming love stories amidst the festive backdrop. Whether it's old flames reigniting, unexpected connections forming, or relationships evolving, love blossoms in various ways.
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Family and Reconciliation: Family bonds and reconciliation play a significant role in these films. Characters often embark on journeys to heal past wounds, mend relationships, and rediscover the joy of spending time with loved ones during the holidays.
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Rediscovering the Holiday Spirit: Many narratives revolve around characters who have lost touch with the true meaning of the holidays. Through serendipitous encounters, community involvement, or personal journeys, they rediscover the joy, magic, and spirit of Christmas.
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Career and Life Changes: Several stories feature characters at crossroads in their careers or personal lives, contemplating major decisions or life changes during the holiday season. These decisions often lead to self-discovery and personal growth.
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Christmas Magic and Miracles: Themes of hope, faith, and the power of Christmas miracles are recurrent. Whether it's a fabled town, unexpected magical occurrences, or serendipitous events, these movies often embrace the idea of miracles during the festive season.
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Special Events and Traditions: The plots frequently revolve around special events, unique traditions, or holiday-themed challenges that bring characters together, fostering a sense of community and togetherness.
By dissecting these recurring elements, it's evident that the Hallmark holiday movie lineup embraces a formulaic yet heartwarming approach, delivering stories that resonate with audiences seeking feel-good, festive entertainment. The narratives focus on love, family, personal growth, and the enchanting magic of the holiday season, catering to viewers' desires for cozy, uplifting stories during this special time of the year.
