The Best Hallmark Christmas Movies

The Hallmark Channel has ended its 24/7 marathon of Christmas movies. Which were the best? According to IMBD, there is one clear favorite.

From October 20 through December 30, Hallmark showed all-new Christmas movies every weekend plus Hallmark Christmas movies from past seasons.

The highest-rated Hallmark Christmas movie of 2023 is A Biltmore Christmas, with an outstanding 7.9 rating on IMDB. Below is a preview.

The top five movies, according to audience ratings from IMDB, are:

A Biltmore Christmas has a 7.9 rating on IMDB.
Holiday Road has a 7.2 rating on IMDB.
My Christmas Guide has a 7.2 rating on IMDB.
Round and Round has a 7.2 rating on IMDB.
Mystery on Mistletoe Lane has a 7.1 rating on IMDB.

Here are all the new Hallmark Christmas movies of 2023, followed by their IMDB ratings.

Friday, October 20: Checkin’ It Twice. A journeyman hockey player falls for a real estate agent in a career crisis when he’s traded to her hometown and moves into the cottage in her hockey loving family’s backyard. Starring Kim Matula and Kevin McGarry. Read more about Checkin’ It Twice HERE.

Checkin’ It Twice has a 6.9 rating on IMDB.

Saturday, October 21: Where Are You, Christmas? When Addy wishes for a year without Christmas, she wakes up in a world of black and white. She must work together with the town mechanic to restore Christmas. Starring Lyndsy Fonseca, Michael Rady, Jim O’Heir and Julie Warner. Read more about Where Are You Christmas? HERE.

Where Are You, Christmas has a 6.4 rating on IMDB.

Sunday, October 22: Under the Christmas Sky. Kat is an esteemed astrophysicist, who is scheduled for her first trip into space next year until an accident grounds her. While on leave, coming to terms with the reality that her dream of being an astronaut is over, she volunteers at the local planetarium. There, she is paired up with by-the-book David to work on an exhibit opening right before Christmas. Will the stars align to bring these two together at the holidays? Starring Jessica Parker Kennedy and Ryan Paevey. Read more about Under the Christmas Sky HERE.

Under the Christmas Sky has a 5.9 rating on IMDB.

Friday, October 27: Christmas by Design. A fashion designer gets accepted into a Christmas challenge to create a new holiday-themed collection and not only finds the inspiration for her next line but decides to redesign her approach to what’s most important in life. Starring Rebecca Dalton and Jonathan Keltz. Read more about Christmas by Design HERE.

Christmas by Design has a 6.1 rating on IMDB.

Saturday, October 28: Mystic Christmas. Juniper travels to Mystic, Connecticut during the holidays to work at the rehabilitation center and aquarium. She reconnects with Sawyer, the owner of the pizza shop. Starring Jessy Schram and Chandler Massey. Read more about Mystic Christmas HERE.

Mystic Christmas has a 6.4 rating on IMDB.

Sunday, October 29: Joyeux Noel: When a romantic painting of a Christmas market captures the imagination of copy editor Lea, she is sent to France with pragmatic reporter Mark to uncover the mystery behind the artist. Starring Jaicy Elliot and Brant Daugherty. Read more about Joyeaux Noel HERE.

Joyeux Noel has a 6.2 rating on IMDB.

Friday, November 3: Flipping for Christmas. It’s almost Christmas when busy realtor Abigail agrees to help her sister with the “simple flip” of a recently inherited home. Unfortunately, co-beneficiary Bo has other plans in mind. Starring Ashley Newbrough and Marcus Rosner. Read more about Flipping for Christmas HERE.

Flipping for Christmas has a 5.8 rating on IMDB.

Saturday, November 4: Never Been Chris’d. Home for the holidays, BFFs Naomi and Liz reconnect with high school crush Chris Silver. A complex love triangle forms, forcing them to take stock of their lives and find the value of friendship. Starring Janel Parrish, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, and Tyler Hynes. Read more about Never Been Chris’d HERE.

Never Been Chris’d has a 5.5 rating on IMDB.

Sunday, November 5: The Santa Summit. It’s time for the annual Santa Summit, in which revelers put on Santa suits and hop around designated locations in town to eat, drink, and be merry. Three best friends decide to go together: Jordin, a recently dumped art teacher looking to cut loose; Ava, a shy woman hoping to run into her crush; and Stella, a Christmas cynic with no interest in the Santa Summit whatsoever. As the night progresses and hijinks ensue, amidst the chaos, celebration, and a sea of Santas, they all find what they’re looking for: Christmas spirit, potential romance, and a strengthened bond of friendship. Starring Hunter King and Benjamin Hollingsworth. Read more about The Santa Summit HERE.

The Santa Summit has a 6.9 rating on IMDB.

Friday, November 10: Everything Christmas. Lori Jo’s love for Christmas takes her on a road trip to Yuletide Springs with her roommate Tori, where Christmas is celebrated year-round, to participate in a longstanding town tradition to honor her late grandmother. Along the way, the friends meet Carl and Jason, and the foursome make stops during their journey to enjoy more small-town Christmas attractions. But when a series of events puts a damper on their plans, a little Christmas magic may put this trip back on the right path. Starring Katherine Barrell, Cindy Busby, Corey Sevier and Matt Wells. Read more about Everything Christmas HERE.

Everything Christmas has a 6.0 rating on IMDB.

Saturday, November 11: Christmas Island. When a snowstorm diverts Kate’s first private flight en route to Switzerland to Christmas Island, she must team up with an air traffic controller to secure her dream job as the family’s pilot. Starring Rachel Skarsten and Andrew Walker. Read more about Christmas Island HERE.

Christmas Island has a 6.7 rating on IMDB.

Sunday, November 12: A Heidelberg Holiday. Heidi Heidelberg receives the dream opportunity to sell her beautiful, handmade glass ornaments at the prestigious Heidelberg Christmas Market in Germany. While there, she meets Lukas, a local artisan who helps her reconnect with her lost heritage. Starring Ginna Claire Mason and Frédéric Brossier. Read more about A Heidelberg Holiday HERE.

A Heidelberg Holiday has a 6.8 rating on IMDB.

Friday, November 17: Navigating Christmas. Recently divorced Melanie and her son Jason visit a remote island for Christmas, only to find themselves running a real working lighthouse where she connects with the curt but cute owner. Starring Chelsea Hobbs and Stephen Huszar. Read more about Navigating Christmas HERE.

Navigating Christmas has a 6.5 rating on IMDB.

Saturday, November 18: A Merry Scottish Christmas. When estranged siblings, Lindsay and Brad Morgan travel to Scotland at Christmas to reunite with their mother Jo, a big family secret is revealed. Starring Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf. Read more about A Merry Scottish Christmas HERE.

A Merry Scottish Christmas has a 6.6 rating on IMDB.

Sunday, November 19: Holiday Hotline. After leaving London, Abby connects with an anonymous caller while working at a cooking hotline. The caller is single dad “John” who Abby unknowingly has become smitten with in real life. Starring Emily Tennant, Niall Matter. Read more about Holiday Hotline HERE.

Holiday Hotline has a 6.8 rating on IMDB.

Thursday, November 23: Catch Me If You Claus. Avery Quinn’s shot at anchoring news clashes with a Santa-suited intruder, Chris, who insists he’s Santa’s son on a first Christmas mission. They unravel a career-making story together. Starring Italia Ricci and Luke MacFarlane. Read more about Catch Me If You Claus HERE.

Catch Me If You Claus has a 6.6 rating on IMDB.

Friday, November 24: Letters to Santa. When young siblings receive a magic pen from Santa that appears to be granting wishes, they request a Christmas gift they want more than anything – for their separated parents to reunite. Starring Katie Leclerc and Rafael de la Fuente. Read more about Letters to Santa HERE.

Letters to Santa has a 6.0 rating on imdb.com/title/tt27541327/.

Friday, November 24: Holiday Road. Nine strangers, stranded at an airport during the holidays, unite for a Christmas road trip to Denver. Misadventures lead to unexpected bonds and heartfelt conversations. Starring Warren Christie and Sara Canning. Read more about Holiday Road HERE.

Holiday Road has a 7.2 rating on IMDB.

Saturday, November 25: Christmas in Notting Hill. Famous soccer star, Graham Savoy (Moseley), has always been too busy for love, but when he comes home to Notting Hill for Christmas, he changes his mind after meeting Georgia (Ramos) – a visiting American and the one person who has no idea who he is. Starring Sarah Ramos and William Moseley. Read more about Christmas in Notting Hill HERE.

Christmas in Notting Hill has a 6.3 rating on IMDB.

Saturday, November 25: Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up. As the holidays approach, Emily and Jared are looking forward to celebrating the holidays together again, this time as a couple. Emily, now embracing Evergreen Lane’s uniquely festive spirit, is ready to work with Jared, Ned, Mary Louise and Pamela to make this year’s Christmas celebrations the best yet – even if being the HOA president’s girlfriend doesn’t stop those dreaded decorating citations. Starring Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Ellen Travolta, Melissa Peterman, Seth Morris, and Jennifer Aspen. Read more about Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up HERE.

Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up has a 5.7 rating on IMDB.

Sunday, November 26: Our Christmas Mural. Olivia, a single mom, returns home for Christmas. Her mom secretly enters her into a mural contest; she wins but partners with teacher Will to create a Christmas masterpiece. Starring Alex Paxton-Beesley and Dan Jeannotte. Read more about Our Christmas Mural HERE.

Our Christmas Mural has a 6.1 rating on IMDB.

Sunday, November 26: A Biltmore Christmas. Lucy Hardgrove (Joy Lenz) is a screenwriter who lands the job of a lifetime when she’s hired to pen the script for a remake of the beloved holiday movie, His Merry Wife! First filmed in 1947 at beautiful, historic Biltmore House, it has long been considered a Christmas classic. When the head of the studio isn’t satisfied with the ending Lucy wrote because it deviates from the original’s feel-good conclusion, he sends Lucy to Biltmore Estate for research and inspiration. While there, she unwittingly discovers the ability to travel to the 1947 set of His Merry Wife! through the help of an hourglass. Lucy embraces this as her chance to uncover the truth about the movie’s original ending. While on set, she and Jack Huston (Kristoffer Polaha), one of the film’s stars, spend time together and become close. Starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha. Read more about A Biltmore Christmas HERE.

A Biltmore Christmas has a 7.9 rating on IMDB.

Friday, December 1: My Norwegian Holiday. Starring Rhiannon Fish, David Elsendoorn. JJ (Fish), grieving the loss of her grandmother and seeking dissertation inspiration, stumbles upon an unexpected holiday destiny. Meeting Henrik (Elsendoorn), a Norwegian from Bergen, their connection deepens when he discovers she has a troll figurine from his hometown. To explore the troll’s history and her grandmother’s ties, JJ agrees to join Henrik on a journey to Norway. In Bergen, they’re drawn into Henrik’s family Christmas and wedding traditions, with his sister’s wedding the day before Christmas Eve. JJ embarks on a holiday adventure, uncovering the troll’s origins and finding her own path to healing, love and family. Read more about My Norwegian Holiday HERE.

My Norwegian Holiday has a 6.5 rating on IMDB.

Saturday, December 2: A Not So Royal Christmas. Tabloid journalist Charlotte (D’Orsay) attempts to land an interview with a reclusive Count. In response, the royal family has a groundskeeper (Kemp) pose as the Count since the real one fled years ago. Read more about A Not So Royal Christmas HERE.

A Not So Royal Christmas has a 6.1 rating on IMDB.

Sunday, December 3: Christmas With a Kiss. A woman (Morgan) returns home to help with her family’s Christmas Carnival and romance ignites. A photo journalist (Rowe) curates a surprise reunion. Read more about Christmas With a Kiss HERE.

Christmas With a Kiss has a 5.8 rating on IMDB.

Friday, December 8: Magic in Mistletoe. Starring Lyndie Greenwood, Paul Campbell. Harrington (Campbell) is the author of a popular book series but commercial success has left him a bitter recluse. As he returns to his hometown for an annual Christmas festival celebrating his books, he’s joined by April (Greenwood), a publicist for the major publishing house he works with. As she gets to know him better, hope springs that April can unlock Harrington’s guarded heart and help him rediscover the spirit of the holiday. Read more about Magic in Mistletoe HERE.

Magic in Mistletoe has a 6.4 rating on IMDB.

Saturday, December 9: Christmas on Cherry Lane. Starring Catherine Bell, Jonathan Bennett, John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, James Denton, Vincent Rodriguez III. A young couple preparing to welcome their first child (Brotherton, Cahill); an empty-nester (Bell) and her fiancé (Denton) ready to start a new chapter; and a couple (Bennett, Rodriguez III) who unexpectedly have the chance to expand their family on Christmas Eve celebrate the holiday as they navigate these turning points in their lives. Read more about Christmas on Cherry Lane HERE.

Christmas on Cherry Lane has a 6.2 rating on IMDB.

Sunday, December 10: Round and Round. Rachel’s stuck in a time loop, reliving the night of her parents’ Hanukkah party. Can Zach, the “nice boy” Grandma’s trying to set her up with, help her make it to tomorrow? Starring Vic Michaelis, Bryan Greenberg and Rick Hoffman. Read more about Round and Round HERE.

Round and Round has a 7.2 rating on IMDB.

Friday, December 15: The Secret Gift of Christmas. Starring Meghan Ory, Christopher Russell. Bonnie (Ory) is a personal shopper who helps her new, widowed client Patrick (Russell) reconnect with his young daughter. Though Bonnie and Patrick’s ideas of shopping couldn’t be more different, she is determined to get Patrick and his daughter everything on their wish list. Read more about The Secret Gift of Christmas HERE.

The Secret Gift of Christmas has a 6.3 rating on IMDB.

Saturday, December 16: Sealed With a List. Starring Katie Findlay, Evan Roderick. This holiday season, festive Carley (Findlay) sets out to conquer her list of abandoned resolutions from last year. Aided by coworker Wyatt (Roderick), she finds love and the confidence to chase her dreams. Read more about Sealed With a List HERE.

Sealed With a List has a 7.0 rating on IMDB.

Sunday, December 17: Friends and Family Christmas. Starring Humberly Gonzalez, Ali Liebert. Daniella (Gonzalez) has recently moved to New York to pursue an art career and decides to stay in town to share the holidays with her circle of artist friends, instead of going home to see her sweet, if overbearing parents. Amelia (Liebert) is a talented entertainment lawyer trying to stay focused on her work after a broken engagement. When Daniella and Amelia are set up by their parents, they agree to pretend that they are dating, to appease them for the holidays. However, as they spend time in each other’s worlds, they soon build a connection that is deeper than either of them could have hoped for. Read more about Friends and Family Christmas HERE.

Friends and Family Christmas has a 6.4 rating on IMDB.

Saturday, December 23: Mystery on Mistletoe Lane. New to town, Heidi Wicks (Cerra) and her kids discover a Christmas mystery in their historic home. Local handyman and historian David (Webster) helps along the way, finding his own surprising connection. Starring Erica Cerra and Victor Webster. Read more about Mystery on Mistletoe Lane HERE.

Mystery on Mistletoe Lane has a 7.1 rating on IMDB.

Sunday, December 24: My Christmas Guide.: After losing his eyesight, a college professor adopts a guide dog from a trainer. As they all begin to spend time together, his confidence returns and his heart begins to open. Starring Amber Marshall and Ben Mehl. Read more about My Christmas Guide HERE.

My Christmas Guide has a 7.2 rating on IMDB.

Saturday, December 30: Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas. Carly (Grimes-Beech) heads to a quaint town to lead the church choir at Christmas. Once there, Carly meets Matthew (Carmack), a man back in town after serving in the army. As she gets to know Matthew, the choir and townspeople, she stumbles across clues that suggest she may have been brought here for a life changing reason. Starring Shenae Grimes-Beech, Chris Carmack and Grace Leer. Read more about Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas HERE.

Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas has a 6.6 rating on IMDB.

Countdown to Christmas Schedule

See the Countdown to Christmas schedule at: https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas/movie-guide-countdown-to-christmas-2023

Read about each movie at: https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas/countdown-to-christmas-2023-preview/

Below are previews of Hallmark’s 2023 Countdown to Christmas.

What Is The Best Hallmark Christmas Movie?

Over the years the Hallmark Channel has made hundreds of Christmas movies. Which are the best? Here are the top 4, according to several reviewers.

A Royal Christmas: The number 1 Hallmark Christmas movie, according to Parade magazine, is A Royal Christmas. This 2014 film tells the story of a holiday romance in the fictional country of Cordinia. Included in the cast is longtime TV star Jane Seymour. A Royal Christmas (2014) gets a 6.5 rating from IMDB.
Crown for Christmas: Another favorite that tops many “best of lists” like “Best Hallmark Christmas Movies” on IMDB is Crown for Christmas. It stars perennial Hallmark favorite Danice McKellar as a governess working for the King of Winshire (another fictional country). Crown for Christmas (2015) gets a 6.9 rating on IMDB.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: The highest rated Hallmark Christmas movie on IMDB is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, which gets a 7.3 IMDB rating. This 2008 movie stars Brooke Burns as a single mom who has her own Christmas Carol-like experience. Henry Winkler (“Happy Days”) stars in a supporting role as Brooke’s uncle.
Three Wise Men and a Baby: Three brothers get the surprise of their lives when they are forced to work together and care for a baby over the holidays. Starring Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin. “Three Wise Men and a Baby” from 2022 is one of the highest-rated of all recent Hallmark Christmas movies, with a 7.7 rating on IMDB. One reviewer wrote: “I just watched this a second time and I laughed out loud all over again. This is a very funny movie. These guys really work well with each other. This was a highly anticipated all-star movie for pretty much all of us devoted Hallmark movie fans. With 3.6 million viewers on its first night, this was the most watched TV movie on cable in 2022. But that just measures how many people wanted to see it. They were not disappointed. It was great.” Read more reviews at: “Three Wise Men and a Baby” Reviews

Here are more lists of Best Hallmark Christmas movies:

Best Hallmark Christmas Movies – Parade Magazine

Best Hallmark Christmas Movies – Southern Living

Best Hallmark Christmas Movies – Good Housekeeping

Below is a preview of A Royal Christmas, voted the best Hallmark Christmas movie by Parade Magazine.

The Hallmark App

The Hallmark App for iPhone, Android, Roku and Fire TV lets you view the live Hallmark Channel and see replays of some of your favorite shows, such as Chesapeake Shores. Here’s how to get and use the Hallmark App for free.

Download the Hallmark App at: Hallmark App – Select Your Device
Click Sign In and create and account with your email address.
Next you’ll need to verify that you have Hallmark TV through your cable or satellite TV provider. Pick your provider and proceed.

Next you should see the Hallmark TV screen at left and start watching the live channel or featured replays.

Hallmark Movies Now

If you want to see your favorite Hallmark movies and series any time, any day, you may want to try Hallmark Movies Now, the Hallmark Channel’s streaming on demand service.

Hallmark Movies Now costs $5.99 a month or $59.99 a year. You can start with a free seven-day trial. To subscribe visit:

Hallmark Movies Now Subscription

To browse through the Hallmark offerings, visit: Hallmark Movies Now – Movies on Demand and Hallmark Movies Now – TV Series on Demand

Below is a preview of what’s new on Hallmark Movies Now.