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, May 1. 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.
‘Hats Off to Love’ – 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT
Official synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Stella designs hats and fascinators for socialite Rosalind and meets her son Christian who’s training a horse to compete in the Louisville Derby.
“Hats Off to Love” stars Ginna Claire Mason, John Clarence Stewart, and Holly Robinson Peete.
This film is directed by Amy Barrett.
“Hats Off to Love” premiered on Hallmark Channel on May 3, 2025 as part of Hallmark’s “May For Moms” annual programming event.
‘Taking a Shot at Love’ – 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT
Official synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Former professional ballet dancer Jenna works with NHL star Ryan Cooper to help him recover from an injury using ballet as therapy, and as they grow close, he helps her mend her injured heart. But when it’s time for Ryan to return to the ice and leave Jenna and her small, Connecticut town, they both must consider the paths they want to take and just maybe, love will find its way.
“Taking a Shot at Love” stars Alexa PenaVega and Luke Macfarlane.
This film is directed by Kevin Fair.
“Taking a Shot at Love” premiered on Hallmark Channel on January 2, 2021 as part of Hallmark’s “New Year New Movies!” annual programming event.
‘A Bride for Christmas’ – 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT
Official synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): After Jessie Patterson (Arielle Kebbel) calls off her third engagement – at the altar! – she swears off serious relationships until she finds “the one.” That is, until charming but chronically single Aiden MacTiernan (Andrew Walker) comes along. Unbeknownst to Jessie, Aiden has bet his friends that he can convince a woman to marry him by Christmas – which is only four weeks away – and Jessie is the target of his bet. As Aiden attempts to court Jessie by first hiring her to decorate his apartment, Jessie looks to her sister, roommate and interior design company partner, Vivian (Kimberly Sustad) as her closest confidant. To complicate matters, Jessie is doggedly pursued by her most recent ex-fiancé, Mike (Sage Brocklebank), who still wants to marry her. When Aiden finds himself falling for Jessie too, will he call off the bet and truly pursue her?
“A Bride for Christmas” stars Arielle Kebbel and Andrew Walker.
This film is directed by Gary Yates.
“A Bride for Christmas” premiered on Hallmark Channel on December 1, 2012 as part of Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” annual programming event.
‘Jingle Bell Run’ – 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
Official synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Avery is an unadventurous schoolteacher whose sister secretly signs her up for The Great Holiday Dash, a Christmas-themed reality competition show where she’s paired with former hockey player Wes. Despite clashing at first, Avery’s puzzle-solving skills and Wes’ physical prowess help them excel as they travel from city to city and compete in festive feats that have a local flavor. It’s not long before a real connection between these opposites begins to blossom. But when Avery overhears a conversation between Wes and a show producer it threatens to derail their budding romance. Keeping their eyes on the prize, the duo continues to dash to the finish line but there may be a more personal adventure for them still in store.
“Jingle Bell Run” stars Ashley Williams and Andrew Walker.
This film is directed by Lucie Guest.
“Jingle Bell Run” premiered on Hallmark Channel on November 16, 2024 as part of Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” annual programming event.
