There's something instantly comforting about Hallmark Channel movies sincere sentiment and cozy storylines. There aren't many better ways to prepare for the holidays than settling in under a snug blanket, hugging a hot chocolate and enjoying a heart-warming 90 minutes of festive cheer.
And to make life even easier, they're all available to watch in one place. So, here, we'll explain how to watch the Hallmark Channel online and on TV in the US and overseas, and give you a rundown of this year's Hallmark Channel Christmas movies.
US: Hallmark Channel (via Sling/FuboTV/Peacock/Hallmark Movies Now)
UK: Hallmark TV via Amazon Prime Video
How to use a VPN to watch any stream
Whether you're looking for the Magic in Mistletoe, like the idea of A Merry Scottish Christmas or want to be marooned on Christmas Island, the 31 festive films on the Hallmark Channel this year (with another nine on its Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Movies channel) shouldn't leave you disappointed.
They comprise the network's 'Countdown to Christmas' season, which kicked off way back on October 20 and runs until December 17. The movies are dropped every few days throughout the period for you to watch at your leisure. Because is there really any better accompaniment to decking up the Christmas Tree than a schmaltzy festive flick on the TV?
You'll find plenty of familiar faces starring in these movies — especially to anybody already familiar with Hallmark's oeuvre. The likes of Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls), Catherine Bell (Bruce Almighty), Rachel Skarsten (Birds of Prey), Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars), Erica Durance (Smallville), Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill), Kristoffer Polaha (North Shore), Ryan Paevey (General Hospital) and William Moseley (The Chronicles of Narnia) all make starring appearances across Hallmark's holiday movies this year.
Ready to feel festive? Start by reading our guide below on how to watch the Hallmark Channel online and from all parts of the world.
How to watch the Hallmark Channel in the US
The Hallmark Channel is included in many cable TV packages. So if you already have it, you'll be able to watch on TV or online via the Hallmark TV website — you'll just need to enter your cable provider details to login.
Don't worry if you've cut the cord, though, as you can still access Hallmark's catalog of festive cheer through several other means.
Firstly, the Hallmark Channel is either included with or as an addition to most of the best OTT streaming services. As explained above, for example, Sling TV includes it in its $6 a month Lifestyle Extra. While the more comprehensive FuboTV includes it in the $74.99 per month Pro plan. The Hallmark Channel also appears in the line-ups of Philo, Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV.
Alternatively, NBC's own streaming service Peacock struck a deal last year to stream Hallmark's content, too. That means you can watch new movies on the streaming platform with a subscription, which costs from $5.99 per month, going up to $11.99 to ditch the ads and be able to download selected titles to watch offline.
And if all you care about watching is those Hallmark movies and nothing else, there's always the option to go direct and subscribe to the dedicated Hallmark Movies Now service. The best value is an annual subscription for $59.99, or you can go rolling monthly for $5.99 per month. Hallmark Movies Now is available to watch on on iOS, Android, Roku and Amazon Fire.
How to watch Hallmark films in the UK
Viewers in the UK can access Hallmark Channel as an add-on subscription channel on Amazon Prime Video.
If you don't already have Prime, it costs £8.99 a month (after an initial 30-day free trial). In addition to a massive library of original and classic programming, you also get all the other benefits of being an Amazon Prime member — one-day delivery, Amazon Music, Prime Reading, etc.
Prime members then pay £4.49 a month to get Hallmark TV, which you can cancel anytime and has a 7-day free trial.
Can I watch Hallmark movies in Australia?
While there will inevitably be the odd Hallmark offering dotted around Australian TV and streaming, there's no specific channel or service Down Under where they all live.
That means if you're an American abroad during the holidays and want to watch Hallmark movies on your usual streaming service you already pay for back home, it looks like you'll need to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to access them...
How to watch Hallmark Channel from anywhere with a VPN
If you're overseas but still want to watch the Hallmark Channel, you might run into some problems. Thankfully, you can solve this exact issue with a VPN.
This software lets you change your IP address to that of the area of what you want to watch, meaning you can tune in to your favorite shows, sports and TV channels even if you're not there. Our favorite is ExpressVPN, which is the No. 1-rated VPN in the world right now according to our sister site, TechRadar. They have a helpful guide on the best VPN services, if you'd like a deeper read.
Hallmark's 2023 Christmas movies & release schedule
The Hallmark Channel's 'Countdown to Christmas' selection of 31 seasonal movies started with Checkin' it Twice on October 20. The last one to drop this year will be a week and a day before Christmas Day itself, with Friends & Family Christmas on December 17.
- Checkin' It Twice, October 20
- Where Are You, Christmas?, October 21
- Under the Christmas Sky, October 22
- Christmas by Design, October 27
- Mystic Christmas, October 28
- Joyeux Noel, October 29
- Flipping for Christmas, November 3
- Never Been Chris'd, November 4
- The Santa Summit, November 5
- Everything Christmas, November 10
- Christmas Island, November 11
- A Heidelberg Holiday, November 12
- Navigating Christmas, November 17
- A Merry Scottish Christmas, November 18
- Holiday Hotline, November 19
- Catch Me If You Claus, November 23
- Letters to Santa, November 24
- Holiday Road, November 24
- Christmas in Notting Hill, November 25
- Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up, November 25
- Our Christmas Mural, November 26
- A Biltmore Christmas, November 26
- My Norwegian Holiday, December 1
- A Not So Royal Christmas, December 2
- Christmas with a Kiss, December 3
- Magic in Mistletoe, December 8
- Christmas on Cherry Lane, December 9
- Round and Round, December 10
- The Secret Gift of Christmas, December 15
- Sealed with a List, December 16
- Friends & Family Christmas, December 17
