Deck the Halls! Your Ultimate Guide to 2024’s Must-Watch Holiday Movies
The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner and with it comes a brand-new slate of holiday magic. From festive romances to heartwarming family stories, 2024’s lineup promises something for everyone. This year catch favorites like Raven Goodwin, Lindsay Lohan, and Kristen Chenoweth in movies from BET, Netflix, Hallmark, and more.
Holiday Crashers
Best friends Toni and Bri shake up their lives by creating new identities to crash high-end Christmas parties. When Toni is mistaken for a lawyer, they get whisked away to a snowy Vermont corporate retreat, where romance might just be in the cards. Starring Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally, and Jag Bal, this festive romp could end in disaster — or two happily-ever-afters.
Catch Holiday Crashers on Hallmark on October 19.
Scouting for Christmas
Busy realtor and single mom Angela is roped into helping her daughter’s scout troop with their holiday event. When she teams up with a local baker to plan the festivities, sparks fly — but her ex-husband's return complicates matters.
Starring Tamera Mowry-Housley and Carlo Marks, this heartwarming tale airs October 20 on Hallmark.
The 5-Year Christmas Party
Former theater school rivals Alice and Max reunite each holiday season to work at Christmas parties. Each year their undeniable chemistry grows — but is the timing ever right for romance? With the final season of their catering gig approaching, they must confront their feelings and decide whether to take a leap of faith.
Starring Katie Findlay and Jordan Fisher, watch The 5-Year Christmas Party on Hallmark, premiering October 27.
Finding Mr. Christmas
In a Hallmark first, Jonathan Bennett hosts the reality competition show Finding Mr. Christmas. Ten hopefuls compete in festive challenges that test their heart and talent, with the ultimate prize being a starring role in a new Hallmark film.
Tune into Hallmark+ on October 31 to enjoy this festive showdown.
Holiday Mismatch
When two meddling moms accidentally set up their adult children on a dating app, they are determined to stop the budding romance. However, as they team up to sabotage the relationship, they discover a surprising friendship between themselves.
Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick lead the charming comedy Holiday Mismatch, set to air November 3 on Hallmark.
Meet Me Next Christmas
In a race against time, Christina Milian plays Layla who must secure tickets to the sold-out Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert, all while navigating the chaos of the holiday season.
Don't miss Meet Me Next Christmas on Netflix, on November 6.
A Christmas Miracle
When the beloved Christmas Jubilee at a local community center is at risk of losing its funding, one family must come together to save the holiday event.
Catch this heartwarming Christmas Miracle on November 7 on BET.
Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point
This heartfelt dramedy follows the Balsano family as they come together for what might be their last Christmas in their ancestral home. While the adults relive their old memories and bicker over unresolved tensions, one of the teens sneaks out to look for adventure in the wintery streets of their Long Island town.
Starring Michael Cera, Elsie Fisher, Maria Dizzia, Gregg Turkington, Francesca Scorsese, and Sawyer Spielberg, Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point hits theaters on November 8.
Trivia at St. Nick’s
At an elite Vermont university, a type-A astronomy professor and a charming football coach team up for the Christmas trivia tournament.
Catch Pretty Little Liars stars Tammin Sursok and Brant Daugherty in this Hallmark film premiering November 8.
Hot Frosty
Following the loss of her husband, Cathy magically brings a handsome snowman to life to cope with her grief.
Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan star in the whimsical romantic comedy Hot Frosty, premiering November 13 on Netflix.
Style Me for Christmas
A boutique owner facing eviction receives the fashion assignment of a lifetime when she’s chosen to style a handsome playboy celebrity. With a mix of holiday magic and high-stakes glamour, will she find love amidst the chaos?
Starring Raven Goodwin, this BET film premieres on November 14.
Holidazed
This limited series brings eight episodes of holiday chaos, cheer, and challenges as a family gathers for the season.
Featuring a star-studded cast including Ser’Darius Blain, Loretta Devine, and Holland Roden, Holidazed hits Hallmark+ on November 14.
The Merry Gentlemen
To save her parents' struggling small town performance venue, a former big city dancer stages a Christmas-themed revue featuring an all-male cast.
Starring Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray, Netflix’s The Merry Gentlemen debuts November 20.
A Wesley South African Christmas
When Todd’s international business venture stalls, he’s forced to stay in Durban, South Africa, for the holidays. Joining him is the lively Wesley family, whose holiday antics bring chaos and joy to his life.
Experience the joy of A Wesley South African Christmas on November 21, only on BET.
Three Wiser Men and a Boy
The Brenner brothers return to help prepare their nephew for a school holiday musical, but this Christmas is filled with unexpected challenges. In true Brenner brother fashion, they discover the magic of family, love, and laughter.
Starring Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker, Three Wiser Men and a Boy premieres November 23 on Hallmark.
Festival of Trees
Jacquie Miller is an interior designer desperate for a breakthrough. With help from her quirky assistant and an inspirational young girl, she enters her city’s annual Festival of Trees competition to create a tree that could change her life forever.
Tune into UPtv to watch Kate Miner and Greg Perrow in this heartwarming movie airing on November 24.
Our Little Secret
Two resentful exes are forced to spend Christmas together after discovering that their current partners are siblings.
Catch Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding in this holiday rom-com streaming on Netflix this November 27.
The Day Before Christmas
When two single parents accidentally swap their children's backpacks on Christmas Eve, they find themselves covering for each other in a series of chaotic yet heartwarming events.
Starring Tristan Wilds, this romantic film premieres November 28 on BET.
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story
Alana’s lifelong dedication as a Kansas City Chiefs superfan puts her family in the running for the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest.
With special appearances by Chiefs players, this Hallmark film blends holiday cheer with football fever, debuting November 30.
The Christmas Quest
An archeologist and her ex-husband are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for the legendary treasure of the Yule Lads.
Starring Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha, this thrilling holiday adventure premieres December 1 on Hallmark.
That Christmas
Based on the beloved books by Richard Curtis, this animated film captures the essence of Christmas through the eyes of various characters, showing how their paths connect during the holiday season.
That Christmas is available to stream on Netflix starting December 4.
Brewster’s Millions: Christmas
Monica Brewster faces a challenge during the holidays to inherit her uncle’s fortune, learning the true meaning of love and giving.
With a cast led by China Anne McClain and Romeo Miller, this film premieres December 5 on BET.
Christmas on Cherry Lane
A trio of interconnected movies set on 7 Cherry Lane follows the original cast as they celebrate Christmas across different eras.
Jonathan Bennett, Vincent Rodriguez III, Catherine Bell, James Denton, John Brotherton, and Erin Cahill star in the films dropping December 5, 12, and 19 on Hallmark+.
A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter dazzles in this holiday special featuring performances from her EP Fruitcake and classic festive tunes. The show includes guest appearances from surprise artists, comedic cameos, and unexpected duets, promising a delightful mix of music and holiday cheer.
Please, please, please don’t miss this festive treat on December 6, streaming on Netflix!
Sugarplummed
When Emily makes a wish for a flawless holiday, the character Sugarplum steps off the screen to help her achieve it. However, as Sugarplum’s magical solutions lead to unforeseen consequences, Emily must learn what the true essence of Christmas really is.
Starring Maggie Lawson and Janel Parrish, Sugarplummed hits Hallmark on December 7.
Too Many Christmases
Newlyweds Jerome and Kayla are excited to celebrate their first Christmas together. To appease their families, they agree to attend two separate celebrations simultaneously, leading to a whirlwind of hilarious mishaps and heartfelt moments.
Join in on these chaotic holiday celebrations when Too Many Christmases premieres December 12 on BET.
Hanukkah on the Rocks
Just a week before Hanukkah, corporate lawyer Tory finds herself unexpectedly unemployed and questioning her career path. She ends up finding community and purpose at a local bar.
Starring Stacey Farber and Daren Kagasoff, this film premieres December 13 on BET.
A Novel Christmas
Successful children’s book author Chloe heads to the cozy town of Noelville to spend the holidays with her sister’s family while helping care for her recently widowed father. There, she encounters a local bookstore owner and his daughter, who is her number one fan.
Watch Tia Mowry in A Novel Christmas on UPtv, airing December 15.
Queens of Christmas
Lifelong friends and feuding neighbors compete for the title of “Queen of Christmas” in their town’s annual holiday contest.
Starring Terri J. Vaughn and Vanessa Bell Calloway, Queens of Christmas hits BET on December 19.
North by North Pole: A Dial S Mystery
When Zoey wishes to produce the perfect Christmas Festival for her hometown, she’s partnered with Dalton, the sponsor’s handsome but aggravating son.
Starring Abby Ross and Joey Scarpellino, catch this Hallmark mystery on December 22.
Blended Christmas
When newlyweds are forced to cancel their tropical honeymoon due to a freak accident, they step in to care for the husband’s ex-wife and kids.
Starring Jennifer Freeman, watch Blended Christmas on BET airing December 25.
A Very Merry Beauty Salon
The owner of the bustling Divine Beauty Salon prepares for Atlanta’s Tinsel Ball where she will be honored for her charitable work. However, the arrival of a charismatic CEO complicates her plans.
Coming soon to Lifetime with Tia Mowry and RonReaco Lee.
The Holiday Junkie
Andie, who runs a holiday decorating business with her mother, faces her first Christmas without her.
Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, this touching story airs soon on Lifetime.
