From Hallmark to Lifetime to Netflix: 11 Must-Watch Christmas Movies of 2018

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From Hallmark to Lifetime to Netflix: 11 Must-Watch Christmas Movies of 2018

'Tis the season … to watch endless made-for-TV Christmas movies on your couch. From Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas to Lifetime’s It’s a Wonderful Lifetime to Netflix joining the holiday movie game, there was more than 70 new holiday films released in November and December. Earlier this month, Hallmark, which airs films on both the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, even surprised fans by announcing a 38th Christmas movie for 2018. (A Christmas for the Books, staring Chelsea Kane and Drew Seeley aired on Thursday, December 20.) Scroll through to find out how you can catch the must-watch original Christmas movies of 2018 before the end of the holiday season.

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From Hallmark to Lifetime to Netflix: 11 Must-Watch Christmas Movies of 2018

'Tis the season … to watch endless made-for-TV Christmas movies on your couch. From Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas to Lifetime’s It’s a Wonderful Lifetime to Netflix joining the holiday movie game, there was more than 70 new holiday films released in November and December. Earlier this month, Hallmark, which airs films on both the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, even surprised fans by announcing a 38th Christmas movie for 2018. (A Christmas for the Books, staring Chelsea Kane and Drew Seeley aired on Thursday, December 20.) Scroll through to find out how you can catch the must-watch original Christmas movies of 2018 before the end of the holiday season.

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Christmas at Pemberley Manor

All you need to know about Christmas at Pemberley Manor is it's a holiday re-imagining of Pride and Prejudice and it stars Michael Rady (Kostos from the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) and Jessica Lowndes (Adrianna Tate-Duncan from 90210). Christmas at Pemberley Manor next airs on Hallmark Channel Sunday, December 30, at 8 a.m ET.

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The Princess Switch

Double the Vanessa Hudgens equals double the reasons to watch The Princess Switch. The Disney alum plays Stacy, a woman who travels to Belgravia for a baking competition, and Lady Margaret, who is set to marry the prince after only going on a few dates. Naturally, they switch lives and chaos ensues. The Princess Switch is currently streaming on Netflix. 

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Christmas in Love

Big city CEO Nick (Daniel Lissing) was ready to modernize a small-town bakery famous for its Christmas Kringles, until he meets the shop’s top employee, Ellie (Brooke D-Orsay), who is filled with Christmas spirit. Christmas in Love next airs on Hallmark Channel Tuesday, December 25, at 8 a.m ET.

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Christmas at the Palace

Christmas at the Palace was everything we hoped A Christmas Prince 2: The Royal Wedding would be. In the film, Katie (Merritt Patterson), former professional ice skater, is hired by the (single!) King of San Senova (Andrew Cooper) to put on a Christmas pageant with his daughter. Christmas at the Palace next airs on Hallmark Channel Tuesday, December 25, at 9:30 p.m ET.

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The Christmas Contract

Four words: One Tree Hill reunion! Hilarie Burton, Robert Buckley, Danneel Harris and Antwon Tanner star in The Christmas Contract, which follows Jack (Buckley) pretending to be Jodie’s (Burton) boyfriend for the holidays. Plus, there’s a cameo by Tyler Hilton (a.k.a Chris Keller!). The Christmas Contract next airs on Lifetime Tuesday, December 25, at 10 a.m ET.

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Mingle All the Way

The chemistry between Jeff (Brant Daugherty) and Molly (Jen Lilley) earns Mingle All the Way a top spot in 2018. After the pair are matched on a dating app (secretly created by Molly), their relationship quickly goes from strictly platonic holiday party dates to it’s complicated holiday party dates. Mingle All the Way next airs on Hallmark Channel Tuesday, January 1, at 6 p.m. ET.

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A Shoe Addict’s Christmas

There’s a reason Candace Cameron Bure is known as Hallmark’s queen of Christmas. In A Shoe Addict’s Christmas, the Fuller House star plays Noelle, a woman who meets her guardian angel (Jean Smart) while she’s trapped in a department store. She is then introduced to her “ghosts” of Christmases past, present and future — with the help of a pair of shoes. A Shoe Addict’s Christmas next airs on Hallmark Channel Saturday, December 29, at 10:30 p.m. ET.

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Poinsettias for Christmas

Bethany Joy Lenz’s charm and comedic timing makes Poinsettias for Christmas  — a movie that is technically about making sure the poinsettia plants turn red by Christmas — an instant classic. Poinsettias for Christmas next airs on Lifetime Tuesday, December 25, at 2 p.m. ET.

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A Tennessee Christmas

Andrew Walker’s ability to have chemistry with the lead of every made-for-TV movie he’s in never ceases to amaze. In A Tennessee Christmas, Walker plays Matthew, a real estate developer who is supposed to buy Allison’s (Rachel Boston) family bakery. Plus, Caroline Rhea (Sabrina’s original Aunt Hilda) plays a delightful Mrs. Claus. A Tennessee Christmas is available on Lifetime On-Demand and for purchase on Amazon Prime Video. 

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Christmas Pen Pals

It’s good to have Sarah Drew back on TV! The Grey’s Anatomy alum plays Hannah, who is forced to reevaluate her dating app, Perfect One, after it fails to create ever-lasting matches in Christmas Pen Pals. Home for the holidays, Hannah and her father (Michael Gross) participate in an anonymous holiday pen pal service with the whole town, including Hannah’s high school boyfriend, Sam (Niall Matter). Christmas Pen Pals is available on Lifetime On-Demand and for purchase on Amazon Prime Video. 

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The Christmas Chronicles

Kurt Russell is the Santa Claus we never knew we needed. In The Christmas Chronicles, Teddi (Judah Lewis) and Kate (Darby Camp) join Santa (Russell) for an eventful Christmas Eve after they attempt to catch him delivering presents at their home. This Netflix original gets bonus points because it’s a family affair — Goldie Hawn (Russell’s longtime love) and Oliver Hudson (Hawn’s son) both appear! The Christmas Chronicles is currently streaming on Netflix.