Hallmark Channel's 10 Best Holiday Movies Of All Time, Ranked By Reviews

No one knows how to celebrate the holiday season quite like the Hallmark Channel. Every year, the network puts out a lineup of new original holiday movies, and some of them are quick to become classics. So, every time it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas again, let the Hallmark movie marathon begin.

Surely most fans of the Hallmark Channel have their favorite flicks they return to year after year. But, what about when it's time to watch something new? Everyone has their own opinion on the best and worst holiday movies on the Hallmark Channel. So, the only way to get a fair, definitive ranking is to consult audience ratings. With all their holiday content, the Hallmark Chanel certainly doesn't make narrowing them down to just 10 an easy task. Even so, we've managed to rank 10 of the Hallmark Channel's best holiday movies of all time, ending with the number one pick, according to its ratings on multiple movie sites. So, if you're hoping to watch the best of the best Hallmark holiday content this year, these movies are a great place to start. Stay tuned for more information about how we determined our ranking at the end.

The 2014 premiere of "Christmas Under Wraps" broke records. With a 5.0 household rating, it was the highest-rated original movie of the year on cable, per Deadline. The Candace Cameron Bure, David O'Donnell, and Brian Doyle-Murray-led flick follows a doctor who discovers holiday magic when she takes a job in a remote Alaskan town.

Despite its record-breaking premiere, a 42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 6.2 out of 10 on IMDb, and 2.4 out of 5 Letterboxd score (as of writing) landed it in last place on our list. Still, it's an underrated Hallmark Christmas movie worth adding to your must-watch list.

2017's "The Christmas Train" is a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie that follows a writer heading out on a train ride across the country at Christmastime in hopes of finding inspiration for his story. This heartfelt adaptation of the David Baldacci novel of the same name boasts a uniquely star-studded cast with Dermot Mulroney, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Danny Glover, and Joan Cusack at the helm.

The film currently has a 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 6.5 out of 10 on IMDb, and a 2.6 out of 5 score on Letterboxd, plus seriously cozy vibes and a twist at the end you surely won't see coming.

While the complete list of Danica McKellar's Hallmark movies is lengthy, "Crown for Christmas" is surely one of the best. Since its 2015 premiere, this Danica McKellar and Rupert Penry-Jones-led flick likely makes its way onto the Hallmark Channel every holiday season. The rom-com follows a maid who finds herself working for a king when she takes a job abroad as a governess.

With a 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 6.9 out of 10 on IMDb, and a 2.7 out of 5 Letterboxd score as of writing, it's an easy, lighthearted pick that offers a change of scenery from the typical Hallmark holiday movie.

Planning the office holiday party with your least favorite coworker: For some of us, that concept is a nightmare, but on the Hallmark Channel, it's the path to a happy ending. Such is the case in the 2019 film "Double Holiday," starring Carly Pope and Kristoffer Polaha. The main characters combine their Christmas and Hanukkah traditions for a holiday party fit for a rom-com.

64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 6.8 out of 10 on IMDb, a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Letterboxd (as of writing), and two holidays packed into one wholesome movie earned "Double Holiday" its spot on the list.

If you frequent the Hallmark Channel during the holidays, you've likely seen "The Nine Lives of Christmas" playing on the network. This fan favorite starring Brandon Routh and Kimberly Sustad is a perfect Hallmark movie for when you're feeling down — particularly if you enjoy celebrating a meow-y Christmas alongside furry friends. A holiday rom-com where cats bring the main characters together? What could be better?

Currently holding a 59% on Rotten Tomatoes, a 7.2 out of 10 on IMDb, and a Letterboxd score of 3.1 out of 5, it's an easy watch for Hallmark-lovers with or without whiskers.

Looking for something with a bit more heft than the usual rom-com? In "A Bramble House Christmas" from Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (now called Hallmark Mystery), a man discovers that his late father gave a portion of his estate away to a nurse he barely knew. Concealing his identity, he heads to the bed and breakfast where she is staying with her young son to find out more information about her relationship with his father.

The 2017 flick stars Autumn Reeser and David Haydn-Jones and has currently earned a 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 7.1 out of 10 on IMDb, and a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Letterboxd.

Many Hallmark fans love the 2022 movie "Inventing the Christmas Prince." The film follows a rocket engineer named Shelby with a difficult boss. Yet, when her young daughter meets him, she becomes surprisingly insistent that he is a character from a story Shelby wrote brought to life. It's a holiday spirit-packed, opposites-attract type of story.

Starring Tamera Mowry-Housley, Ronnie Rowe, and Isabel Birch, "Inventing the Christmas Prince" earned a 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 6.6 out of 10 on IMDb, and a 3.1 out of 5 Letterboxd score, as of writing.

Love Christmas and the '80s classic "Three Men and a Baby"? Then, you'll love 2022's "Three Wise Men and a Baby." In it, a baby is abandoned at a firehouse with a note addressed to one firefighter, stating that the infant is in his care until Christmas. He takes on the responsibility with his two brothers' help.

Starring three of Hallmark's favorite leading men, Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker, as of writing, the film has 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 7.5 out of 10 on IMDb, and 3.1 out of 5 on Letterboxd. It's so beloved that it spawned two sequels.

Looking to celebrate Hanukkah with Hallmark? Look no further than "Round and Round." This 2023 movie follows a woman, played by Vic Michaelis, who gets stuck in a time loop that has her attending her parents' Hanukkah party over and over again. While it's certainly a dilemma, there's a silver lining — it's repeatedly bringing her together with the man her grandmother wants to set her up with, played by Bryan Greenberg.

The film is currently boasting an impressive 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 7.1 out of 10 on IMDb, and a Letterboxd score of 3.4 out of 5, which landed it in our number two spot.

What's considered the Hallmark Channel's best holiday movie? That title goes to "A Biltmore Christmas." The film, starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha, came out in 2023, but it takes us all the way back to the 1940s. A scriptwriter working on a remake of a classic Christmas movie finds herself time traveling decades into the past to the original film's set.

A whopping 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 7.6 out of 10 on IMDb, and a 3.4 out of 5 on Letterboxd (as of writing) makes "A Biltmore Christmas" Hallmark's highest-rated holiday flick and number one on our list.

There are more than 300 Hallmark holiday movies out there, so it's safe to assume that most Hallmark Channel fans have differing opinions regarding which ones are in the top 10. Consequently, we looked at the data to create our list. We started by narrowing the very long list down to some of the most beloved Hallmark holiday movies. Then, we converted the IMDb and Letterboxd ratings to percentages and added them to the Rotten Tomatoes score to get an overall combined score. And, voilà! You've got yourself an undeniably worthy Hallmark holiday watchlist.