Hallmark Channel Crowns Its 15 Best Christmas Movies of 2024, Ranked
NEW YORK – December 20, 2024 – As the final snowflakes of the holiday season settle, Hallmark Channel has released its official ranking of the 15 most popular and critically-acclaimed Christmas movies of 2024, offering a definitive guide for festive viewing even after the holidays have passed. The network’s 2024 lineup continued its tradition of heartwarming stories, charming characters, and, of course, happily-ever-afters, drawing record viewership throughout November and December.
Here’s a look at the top 15, as persistent by a combination of nielsen ratings, social media engagement, and Hallmark’s internal viewer data:
1.We Met in December (November 27) – Annie (Autumn Reeser) and Dave (Niall Matter) experience a magical meet-cute at a holiday hotel, only to fumble the exchange of contact information. their subsequent, often hilarious, attempts to reconnect form the core of this classic Hallmark tale, exploring self-revelation and holiday values.
2. A Newport Christmas (November 2) – This time-travel romance transports viewers to 1905 Newport,Rhode Island,were socialite Ella (Ginna Claire Mason) wishes for a different life. Awakening in 2025,she finds love with a sailor and historian,but ultimately must return to her own time to safeguard Newport’s historical path.
3.A Grand Ole Opry Christmas (November 29) – Gentry (Nikki DeLoach) confronts her past and rekindles her dreams as she returns to the Grand Ole Opry decades after her father’s accident. A journey back to 1995, accompanied by a lifelong friend (Kristoffer Polaha), allows her to find closure and rediscover her passion.
4. A Make or Break Holiday (December 20) – Liv (Hunter King) and Daniel (Evan Roderick) attempt to salvage their relationship by feigning happiness during the holidays while their families are in town. Pretending reignites their old feelings, forcing them to confront the issues driving them apart.
5.Oy to the World (December 14) – Hallmark expanded its holiday offerings with this Hanukkah-themed romance. When a water pipe bursts at a local temple on Christmas Eve/the final night of Hanukkah, members must collaborate with a nearby church, bringing together former rivals Nikki (Brooke D’Orsay) and Jake (Jake Epstein) – the choir leaders – and sparking unexpected romance.
6. Christmas at the catnip Cafe (November 30) – Olivia (Erin Cahill) inherits a cat café and plans to sell it to finance a new condo. Though, her plans are complex by Ben (Paul Campbell), the veterinarian who co-owns the business and wants to keep it running, leading Olivia to discover the joy of the special place.
7.A Biltmore Christmas (November 24) – Lucy (Bethany Joy Lenz) is preparing for her first Christmas without her husband when she meets a mysterious man (Kristoffer polaha) who seems strangely familiar.
8. Christmas Island (November 17) – A woman (Kendall Long) returns to her family’s Christmas tree farm and reconnects with a childhood friend (Andrew Walker).
9. Navigating Christmas (November 10) – A single mom (Chelsea Hobbs) enlists the help of a handsome pilot (William Baldwin) to get home for Christmas.
10.A Heidelberg Holiday (november 3) – A woman (Ginny Mason) travels to Heidelberg, Germany, and discovers a family secret.
11. Holiday Hotline (November 23) – Sam (Jill Wagner) takes over the family’s Christmas hotline and finds love with a charming caller (Matthew Davis).
12. Round and Round (November 16) - A woman (Vanessa Lengies) relives the same day over and over again until she learns to appreciate what she has.
13. Where Are you, Christmas? (November 9) – A woman (lindsey Shaw) loses her Christmas spirit and embarks on a journey to find it again.
14. Christmas with a Kiss (November 2) – A woman (Jenna Stone) receives a magical kiss that allows her to hear what peopel are really thinking.
15. A Royal Christmas Holiday (November 15) – A woman (Laura Osnes) falls in love with a prince (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) during the holidays.
Hallmark Channel’s continued success demonstrates the enduring appeal of feel-good holiday stories, offering viewers a comforting escape and a reminder of the season’s magic. The network
