For fans of heartfelt romance, Hallmark is here to offer you the ultimate feel-good escape. If you’re unwinding after a long day and planning a cozy marathon on the couch, today’s lineup is packed with movies that are bound to deliver plenty of swoon-worthy moments and familiar comfort for every fan to delight in.
Below, you’ll find the complete Hallmark Channel movie schedule for Friday, April 3. After you’re finished binging episodes of “Golden Girls,” “The Waltons” “Reba,” and “Gilmore Girls,” in the morning, grab a blanket and get ready to relive some of your favorite happily-ever-afters.
‘Five More Minutes’ – 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Inspired by Scotty McCreery’s song, “Five More Minutes,” a woman’s Christmas wish is answered in unexpected ways when her late grandfather’s journal turns up and reveals an untold romance.
Starring Nikki DeLoach and David Haydn-Jones.
“Five More Minutes” premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on November 20, 2021.
‘The Gift of Peace’ – 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Artist Traci lost her faith after tragedy, but begins to find inspiration, hope, and peace with a new community when she joins a grief support group at Christmas.
Starring Nikki DeLoach and Brennan Elliott.
“The Gift of Peace” premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on December 10, 2022.
‘Following Yonder Star’ – 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Abby Marshall, once celebrated for her role as an inspirational mother on TV, is finding her real life in shambles after dealing with a scandal. She retreats to a luxury Vermont resort for Christmas only to find herself without a room due to a booking mishap. All the local hotels are booked up due to a rare astronomical event – a beautiful star said to mirror the Star of Bethlehem will appear on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, Abby finds a room at a quaint B&B, owned by Tom Maguire, who is also a high school astronomy teacher. Since his wife’s passing, Tom has taken on a lot of extra responsibilities, including running the inn and directing the local church’s Christmas pageant. Empathizing with Tom, Abby offers to help with the pageant and various activities around the inn and finds herself enjoying both the projects and Tom’s company. Through newfound community, family and love, Abby discovers that hope sometimes comes in the most unexpected ways.
Starring Brooke D’Orsay and John Brotherton.
“Following Yonder Star” premiered on Hallmark Channel on December 15, 2024.
‘Miracle in Bethlehem, PA’ – 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Successful and fiercely independent, Mary Ann Brubeck adopts a baby girl to raise on her own just before Christmas. Due to weather, she and the baby get stuck in Bethlehem, PA for the holidays. When there is no room at the inn, her only option is to stay with the innkeeper’s brother Joe, a quintessential bachelor who lives in a house that he treats like a barn. As Mary Ann learns the value of community by spending time with Joe’s family and participating in the local church’s Christmas events, Joe starts getting his act together with new motivation…and the two begin to see each other in a new light.
Starring Laura Vandervoort and Benjamin Ayres.
“Miracle in Bethlehem, PA” premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on December 21, 2023.
