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It’s that time of year! Are these Hallmark movie titles real or fake? We put downtown Cincinnatians to the test.
The holiday season is in full swing all over Georgia. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, many will be enjoying classics like “Elf” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” A similar tradition for many will be to tune into all the romantic stories told in Hallmark’s Christmas movies.
There are reportedly hundreds in the library, but which ones are the best? Recently, Variety released its ranking of the top 25, and we found your easiest options for marathoning them.
25. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
A hard-working, single mother falls for a stranger her uncle brings home for the holiday season. However, he is unimpressed with her attitude towards Christmas and is willing to walk away if she refuses to change.
You can stream it for free if you use Fubo, Philo, and Hallmark+. It’s also cheap on Amazon, $2 to rent and $5 to buy.
24. Christmas in Vienna
A lovelorn concert violinist goes to Vienna and finds the inspiration she has been missing, and a new love.
It’s free to stream with ads on the Roku Channel and for those signed up for Fubo, Philo, Hoopla, and Hallmark+. It’s also cheap on most on-demand services: About $5 to buy on Apple and Amazon, $2 to rent on Amazon, $4 to rent on Apple.
23. Snow Bride
A tabloid reporter competes with a rival to get the inside scoop on the son of a political dynasty, who is rumored to be announcing his engagement at Christmas.
It’s free to stream for those who use Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+. It’s cheap on Amazon, only $2 to rent and $5 to buy.
22. The Christmas Train
A cynical journalist must get from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in time for Christmas, and his only option is to take the train.
It’s free to stream with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi, and for those who use Fubo and Philo.
21. The Christmas House
Working through some difficult decisions, a mother and father summon their two grown sons home for the holidays.
It’s free for users of Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+. It’s also cheap on most on-demand services: About $5 to buy on Apple and Amazon, $2 to rent on Amazon, $4 to rent on Apple.
20. Christmas Waltz
A woman dumped by her fiancé a month before her storybook Christmas wedding decides to take the series of ballroom lessons intended for her wedding dance.
It’s free for users of Fubo and Philo.
19. Christmas Town
On her way to a new job as a teacher, a woman stops in Grandon Falls where she meets and befriends a handyman, his foster fid, and may other locals in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
It’s free with ads on Pluto TV and for users of Fubo, Philo, and Hallmark+. It’s cheap on Amazon, only $2 to rent and $5 to buy.
18. Write Before Christmas
A woman sends Christmas cards to five people who have greatly impacted her life, including the aunt who raised her, her brother, an aging pop star, the teacher that inspired her, and her friend that always tells the truth.
It’s free to those who use HBO Max, Peacock, Fubo, Philo, and Hallmark+.
17. Christmas at Pemberly Manor
In search of the perfect Christmas party venue, an event planner tries to convince the owner of a charming estate not to sell the property yet. In the process, she manages to make the man fall in love with both Christmas and her.
It’s free to those who use Fubo, Philo, and Hallmark+.
16. Road to Christmas
A Los Angeles television producer unwittingly falls for the son and former producer of his mother’s popular annual Christmas special.
It’s free with ads on Plex and for those who use Fubo, Philo, and Hallmark+.
15. Christmas Getaway
After a surprising breakup with her boyfriend, a travel writer decides to go on the picturesque Christmas vacation planned for the two of them, alone.
It’s free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi, and for those who use Fubo, Hoopla, and Philo.
14. A Royal Christmas
A prince and heir to the throne of his country wishes to marry a humble a humble seamstress from Philadelphia. But the queen has other plans for her son.
You can stream it for free if you use Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+. It’s also cheap on Amazon, $2 to rent and $5 to buy.
13. Christmas at the Plaza
An archival historian is hired to create a Christmas display at the Plaza Hotel and is paired with a handsome Christmas decorator to bring it to life.
It’s free with ads on Pluto TV and for users of Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+.
12. Where Are You, Christmas?
A woman wanting a year without Christmas wakes up to a world of black and white. She must work together with the town mechanic to restore Christmas.
You can stream it for free if you use Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+.
11. A Wish for Christmas
A junior web designer who’s historically sat on the sidelines has her big idea for a Christmas initiative stolen. After she makes a wish to Santa for courage, her wish is granted, but only for 48 hours.
You can stream it for free if you use Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+. It’s also cheap on Amazon, $2 to rent and $5 to buy.
10. A Christmas Detour
An anxious bride-to-be throws in with a broken-hearted guy and a happily married couple for an emergency ride to New York City, learning about each other and themselves along the way.
You can stream it for free if you use Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+.
9. The Christmas Cottage
A maid of honor is tasked with decorating a honeymoon cottage for the newlyweds, only to be snowed in with the bride-to-be’s attractive brother.
You can stream it for free if you use Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+.
8. Christmas Under Wraps
After unexpectedly moving to Alaska, an ambitious doctor starts a new romance and learns that her small town is hiding a holiday secret.
You can stream it for free if you use Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+. It’s also cheap on Amazon, $2 to rent and $5 to buy.
7. Marry Me At Christmas
A bridal boutique owner who is deep in the flurry of planning an exquisite Christmas wedding is unexpectedly swept off her feet by the bride’s brother.
You can stream it for free if you use Fubo, Hoopla, and Hallmark+.
6. Lights, Camera, Christmas!
A woman signs on to be a costume designer for a movie that’s shooting in her hometown. While rediscovering her passion for the craft, she winds up falling for the film’s famous leading man.
You can stream it for free if you use Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+. It’s also cheap on Amazon, $2 to rent and $5 to buy.
5. Switched for Christmas
At their obligatory pre-Christmas lunch, estranged identical twins decide to swap lives up until Christmas Day.
It’s free to stream with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi, and for users of Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+.
4. Let It Snow
An executive examines her company’s new property and prepares a presentation to transform the rustic lodge into a new hot spot. She tries to ignore the lodge’s festive celebrations during her stay, but an unexpected romance changes her heart.
It’s free to stream for users of Fubo, Philo, and Pure Flix.
3. Three Wise Men and a Baby
Three brothers are surprised when they find themselves forced to care for a baby during the holidays, during the journey they begin to rebuild their relationships as brothers while rediscovering their love for Christmas.
You can stream it for free if you use Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+. It’s also cheap on Amazon, $2 to rent and $5 to buy.
2. A Biltmore Christmas
A screenwriter is hired to work on the remake of a holiday movie. She joins a tour of the grounds and when she knocks an hourglass over, she finds herself transported back in time to 1946.
You can stream it for free if you use Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+. It’s also cheap on Amazon, $2 to rent and $5 to buy.
1. An Unexpected Christmas
A speech writer makes a deal with his ex-girlfriend to pretend they are a couple to save his family’s Christmas. It’s not long before both the ruse and their feelings catch up with them.
You can stream it for free if you use Fubo, Hoopla, Philo, and Hallmark+. It’s also cheap on Amazon ($2 to rent, $5 to buy) and Apple TV ($4 to rent, $5 to buy).
How to sign up for Hallmark+
Hallmark Christmas fans should probably consider subscribing to Hallmark+ due to its extensive library of Hallmark holiday movies and shows. There is a one-week free trial, a monthly plan for about $8 per month and an annual plan for about $80 per year.
In addition to the movie/TV show library, subscribers get a $5 monthly Gold Crown coupon which can be used at participating stores and online, unlimited eCards, a free custom greeting card every month, and more perks.
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
