6 Best Hallmark Holiday Movies to Watch This November, Ranked

As Hallmark Channel’s iconic ‘Countdown to Christmas’ event is in full swing, it’s time to dive into the massive line-up of small-town, festive romances set to air this November. With Lacey Chabert, Tyler Hynes, Rachael Leigh Cook, and Andrew Walker set to serve time-loop adventures, mistaken-identity thrills, and a Disney World-inspired fairytale romance, there’s no excuse to skip it. Let’s take a look at six of the best Hallmark Holiday movies to get us into the festive spirit.

6 Holiday Unplugged Takes a Screen-Free Approach to the Festive Season

Release date – November 7

The widowed art teacher Sally (Nikki DeLoach) loses the digital home videos of her late husband, Jake, right before Christmas. Panicked, she suggests going ‘screen-free’ during the festivities to her kids, Keegan and Boo, hoping that it will buy her time to track down the original tapes. Her old acquaintance Damon (Juan Pablo Di Pace) joins her secret search and helps her realize that making new memories is just as important as holding on to old ones.

Holiday Unplugged‘s themes of finding love after loss and digital detox make it an interesting and timely watch. However, it takes the last spot on the list as the story follows a predictable path.

5 Return to Santa Makes a Young Boy’s Wish Come True in Hilarious Ways

Release date – November 27

When Santa finds Jake’s decades-old Christmas wish list, he sets out to grant each of his wishes to make up for lost time. The catch? Paul Campbell’s Jake, now a grown adult, is a pragmatic individual who doesn’t believe in the Christmas magic since his prayers were left unanswered. What ensues is a hilarious sequence of chaotic events that shake up Jake’s boring life. But with the help of his childhood best friend, Julie (played by Rachel Boston), Jake learns to connect with his childlike wonder and rediscovers the magic of Christmas.

With its wish-fulfillment premise, Return to Santa rates high on nostalgic wonder and takes the 5th spot on the list.

4 Double Booked for the Holidays Adds a Twin Twist to Holiday Romance

Release date – November 22

Rachael Leigh Cook does double duty as identical twins, Abigail and Charlie, in Hallmark’s upcoming movie Double Booked for the Holidays. When the sisters travel to Wales to spend Christmas, they find love with two dashing men, Tom and Lord Rhys. However, an accidental mix-up threatens to ruin their happily ever after.

The film’s charming Welsh setting, two romantic storylines, and lighthearted chaos make it a cozy watch this festive season.

3 Christmas in Blue Dog Valley is an Animal-Inspired Hallmark Romance

Release date – November 21

Goldie MacKenzie, a veterinarian from Hollywood, moves to the small town of Blue Dog Valley to set up her own animal clinic and immediately clashes with the son of the clinic’s previous owner, Cohen. She initially struggles to connect with the townspeople, who see her as an outsider. But with Cohen’s help and guidance from a dog named ‘Blue,’ Goldie manages to earn the town’s trust and find a sense of belonging in her new surroundings.

This Hallmark movie is sure to tug at the heartstrings of pet lovers. Furthermore, the chemistry between Erin Cahill and Andrew Walker, Hallmark’s mainstays, is another highlight of the movie, earning it the third spot on the list.

2 The Nights Before Christmas Features a Christmas Eve Time-Loop

Release date – November 14

The film’s premise follows Tyler Hynes’s character Marty, who finds himself stuck in a time loop and waking up every day on Christmas Eve. Trouble starts when he meets and falls for the out-of-work journalist Chloe. Despite falling for his charms, Chloe forgets about him as soon as the day resets, leaving Marty to find novel ways to woo her every single day, while simultaneously trying to find a way to get to Christmas Day.

The movie brings together two beloved classics—Groundhog Day and 50 First Dates—while adding a fun Christmas twist to it. The unique time-loop premise of The Nights Before Christmas gives the film the second-highest ranking on the list.

1 Holiday Ever After is Set at World’s Most Famous Tourist Destination

Release date – November 28

Lacey Chabert, the Queen of Hallmark Christmas Movies, stars in this romantic comedy set inside Walt Disney World. The film follows Lindsey as she spends Christmas vacation with her family at the Walt Disney World Resort. Her plan takes an unexpected turn when she learns that Philip (Travis Van Winkle), whom she recently had a terrible first date with, is staying right next door to her. Philip and Lindsey’s frequent run-ins allow the duo to develop a genuine romantic connection and give their story a second chance at finding its happily ever after.

A fairytale romance, electric chemistry between the lead pair, and the dreamy Disney World setting make Holiday Ever After the perfect Christmas-themed movie to indulge in this season.

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