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Hallmark Channel’s Best Movies to Watch This Thanksgiving 2025

Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time to slow down, grab a blanket, and let a Hallmark marathon play from morning to night. These movies bring the warmth of family, gentle romance, and soft holiday nostalgia that fit right into the long holiday break.

Whether you want a sweet love story, a meaningful drama, or a little Christmas magic, Hallmark’s lineup delivers comfort at every hour.

Thanksgiving weekend is built on comfort, gratitude, and togetherness, and Hallmark movies naturally fit that spirit. With stories about family, forgiveness, and small holiday miracles, the network has become a quiet staple of the season.

Whether you watch with loved ones or while relaxing after dinner, these films bring warmth, nostalgia, and the soft glow of holiday magic to the long weekend. Read on!


Morning Movies to Start the Day With Heart

‘Next Stop, Christmas’ – 4:00 a.m.

Angie plans to spend Christmas alone, but a routine train ride turns magical and drops her back in her hometown in 2011. The film stars Lyndsy Fonseca, Chandler Massey, Lea Thompson, and Christopher Lloyd, and blends time travel, charm, and second chances.

‘A Christmas Together With You’ – 6:00 a.m.

Megan and her father figure, Frank, hit the road to find his long-lost love, and along the way, Megan discovers something unexpected of her own. Laura Vandervoort, Niall Matter, and Harry Lennix lead this heartwarming holiday journey.

‘November Christmas’ – 8:00 a.m.

A father turns to his small town to help bring his very sick daughter’s wish to life. Starring Sam Elliott, John Corbett, and Sarah Paulson, this Hallmark Hall of Fame film is one of the network’s most emotional and uplifting stories.

“Christmas on Duty” – 10:00 a.m.

When a snowstorm halts Christmas deliveries on base, two rival Marines team up for a mission to save the holiday. Janel Parrish, Parker Young, and Peter Jacobson bring heart and humor to this military-sweet story.


Afternoon Favorites Filled With Charm and Romance

Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater’ – 12:00 p.m.

Single mom Maggie expects a quiet Christmas until Lucas literally crashes into her life and becomes her unexpected houseguest. Ashley Williams and Niall Matter shine in this sweet, comforting romance.

‘A Glenbrooke Christmas’ – 2:00 p.m.

An heiress longing for a simpler life heads to Glenbrooke, where she finds community, kindness, and maybe even love. Autumn Reeser and Antonio Cupo lead this warm, small-town Christmas tale.

“Christmas Under the Stars” – 4:00 p.m.

Nick loses his finance job right before Christmas and takes work at a tree lot, where he meets Julie and her son. With grief, growth, and a gentle romance at its center, this film is a soft, healing watch for the season.


Evening Premieres to Wrap Up the Weekend

‘Three Wisest Men’ – 6:00 p.m.

Life has pulled the Brenner brothers in different directions, but they unite to create the Best Christmas Ever and reunite their family. Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, and Margaret Colin make this a guaranteed fan favorite.

‘We Met in December’ – 8:00 p.m.


After sharing one magical night—with dreams, hope, and a perfect kiss—strangers Annie and Dave lose contact and set out to find each other again by Christmas. Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter deliver a heartfelt, modern holiday love story.

“Mistletoe Murders: ‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas” – 10:01 p.m.

When a well-known restaurateur is murdered, Emily ends up sheltering an unlikely fugitive while trying to prove their innocence. Meanwhile, Sam is thrown off balance when his ex-wife returns to town. Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney lead this mystery-romance with festive tension.

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