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 8. 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.
‘Feeling Butterflies’ – 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT
Official synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Emily’s booming butterfly business delivers monarchs to a birthday party where she meets single dad, Garrett. With the help of Garrett and his daughter, Emily’s business begins to take flight.
“Feeling Butterflies” stars Kayla Wallace and Kevin McGarry.
This film is directed by MJ Grabiak (also credited as Marita Grabiak) and written by T. Booker James.
“Feeling Butterflies” premiered on Hallmark Channel on March 12, 2022 as part of Hallmark’s annual “Spring Into Love” programming event.
‘Love on the Danube: Love Song’ – 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT
Official synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Fellow cruise passengers, Sarah and Jack, play matchmaker with their music loving widowed parents, as they cruise down the Danube visiting European cities.
“Love on the Danube: Love Song” stars Nazneen Contractor and Wes Brown.
This film is directed by Terry Ingram and written by Agnes Bristow and Andrea Canning.
“Love on the Danube: Love Song” premiered on Hallmark+ on September 10, 2024. It subsequently made its linear broadcast premiere on Hallmark Channel on May 17, 2025 as part of Hallmark’s annual “May for Moms” programming event.
There are three movies in the “Love on the Danube” movie collection: “Love on the Danube: Love Song,” “Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars,” and “Love on the Danube: Royal Getaway.”
‘Once Upon a Holiday’ – 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT
Official synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): When an actual, honest-to-goodness royal princess runs off from her official obligations and duties for a couple of days to see how the other half lives, she winds up falling for a good Samaritan who is unaware of her real identity. And it happens right around Christmas. Will the guy still feel the same way once he learns the truth? And if this works out, won’t that make him a prince? We’re guessing yes.
“Once Upon a Holiday” stars Briana Evigan, Paul Campbell, and Greg Evigan.
This film is directed by James Head and written by David Golden.
“Once Upon a Holiday” premiered on Hallmark Channel on November 25, 2015 as part of Hallmark’s annual “Countdown to Christmas” programming event.
‘Christmas by Starlight’ – 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
Official synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): When her family’s beloved eatery, The Starlight Café, is slated for demolition, Annie vows to put a stop to it before Christmas.
“Christmas by Starlight” stars Kimberley Sustad and Paul Campbell.
This film is directed by Gary Yates and written by its lead actors, Paul Campbell and Kimberley Sustad.
“Christmas by Starlight” premiered on Hallmark Channel on November 26, 2020 as part of Hallmark’s annual “Countdown to Christmas” programming event.
