Hallmark Hall Of Fame Movies Of The 2010s, Ranked By Reviews

Let's take a trip down Hallmark Channel memory lane. The network is a treasure trove filled with wintry baby name inspiration and plenty of new holiday movies to watch every November. Yet there are also so many Hallmark Hall of Fame movies of the 2010s that still deserve the spotlight. If you aren't familiar with Hallmark's Hall of Fame productions, here's what you need to know. These films have been specially presented by the network for over 60 years and are distinguished by fewer commercial breaks compared to other networks. 

You can view a complete list of the channel's Hall of Fame movies if you'd like to binge them all this season, but reviewers have spoken, and a handful of these remain favorites, even to this day. From heartfelt holiday classics to romantic comedies and inspiring true stories, these films are the crown jewels of Hallmark's distinguished productions. Below, you'll find a list of the top 10, ranked from lowest to highest, based on their IMDb reviews.

Featuring a star-studded cast, including Tatyana Ali and Patti LaBelle, this 2018 Hallmark Channel holiday movie is a Hall of Famer you don't want to miss. It's a bittersweet story about attorney Lucy Toomey (Ali) whose older sister tragically passes away. Lucy travels to her hometown in Wisconsin to sort her estate and learns from her high school sweetheart, Peter (Dondré Whitfield), that Alice would only let her inherit their childhood home if she stays for the holidays. Overall, it holds an average weighted IMDb score of 6.3/10, an unweighted average of 6.5/10, and an average individual score of 7/10.

For fans of movies like "27 Dresses" and "Letters to Juliet," this rom-com is a 2017 Hallmark Hall of Fame film with an average weighted IMDb score of 6.4/10, an unweighted average of 6.6/10, and an average individual score of 7/10. Inspired by the famous love locks bridge, this movie follows Lindsey Wilson (Rebecca Romijn), who returns to Paris 20 years after the first time she was there. As a major serendipity, she reconnects with her college boyfriend, Jack Burrow (Jerry O'Connell). It's a cute second-chance romance, and while it sits toward the bottom of this list, it's still 100% worth watching.

"The Beach House" features stars like Minka Kelly and Chad Michael Murray and is a 2018 Hallmark Hall of Fame production with an average weighted IMDb score of 6.5/10, an unweighted average of 6.7/10, and an average individual score of 7/10. Based on the 2002 novel of the same name by Mary Alice Monroe, the plot centers around Cara Rutledge (Kelly), who returns to her family beach house to help repair it while reconnecting with her mother and old flame Brett (Murray). It has its ups and downs, but is overall a touching story.

2012 Hall of Fame production "Firelight" is an inspiring story about a Georgia youth counselor (Cuba Gooding Jr.) who works with troubled teenage inmates. To help them gain a second chance in life, he creates a crew of young female volunteer firefighters who assist during wildfires and natural disasters. It's a great watch that doesn't involve Hallmark's usual romantic tropes and has an average weighted IMDb score of 6.6/10, an unweighted average of 7/10, and an average individual score of 10/10.

Another touching holiday story, "Christmas in Conway" stars Andy Garcia and Mary-Louise Park. Duncan Mayor (Garcia) wants to give his terminally ill wife an epic Christmas present — a ride on a real Ferris wheel in their own backyard (the ride where he proposed to her). While this one doesn't have a traditional Hallmark Channel happy ending, it's still a great watch and holds an average weighted IMDb score of 6.8/10, an unweighted average of 7.1/10, and an average individual score of 7/10.

Featuring "Gilmore Girls" star Alexis Bledel and "Shazam!" star Zachary Levi as its leads, 2013 film "Remember Sunday" is another Hall of Fame romance similar to "50 First Dates." It holds an average weighted IMDb score of 6.9/10, an unweighted average of 7.2/10, and an average individual score of 7/10. Molly (Bledel), a waitress, meets Gus (Levi), a jewelry store clerk who suffers from short-term memory loss caused by a brain aneurysm. As they start dating, she realizes that he records their time together to help his memory. She then tries to help him revisit his past.

2019 Hall of Fame hit "Love Takes Flight" is a Nikki DeLoach Hallmark Channel movie that sits firmly in the middle of this list with an average IMDb score of 7/10, an unweighted average of 7.2/10, and an average individual score of 7/10. DeLoach plays Dr. Lizzie Beauman, a hospital administrator and single mom who likes order and structure — until she meets Charley Allen (Jeff Hephner). Charley is a free-spirited pilot and veteran who challenges her and helps her overcome her fear of flying. It's a Hall of Fame classic filled with sweet moments and plenty of romance.

Based on the eponymous novel, this 2011 Hallmark Hall of Famer stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Betty White, and Sean Faris. Susan (Hewitt) is a TV reporter assigned to cover Caroline's (White) return to Union Station every Valentine's Day, a tradition she has maintained for over 60 years, to honor her husband, Lieutenant Neil Thomas. Neil was declared missing in action during WWII, and while working to find out what happened to him, Susan becomes close to Caroline and falls for Lucas (Faris), Caroline's grandson. This fan favorite holds an average IMDb score of 7.5/10, an unweighted average of 7.9/10, and an average individual score of 10/10.

"Beyond the Blackboard" is another 2011 Hallmark Hall of Fame favorite that sits firmly at the top of this list with an average IMDb score of 7.6/10, an unweighted average of 7.9/10, and an average individual score of 8/10. This film was based on a true story and stars Emily VanCamp as Stacey Bess, a young first-time teacher assigned to teach homeless children living in a shelter. While the classroom lacks basic supplies, Stacey builds trust with her students, reluctant school board administrators, and parents. It's another touching film based on real-life Bess' autobiography "Nobody Don't Love Nobody."

Snagging the top spot is "A Smile as Big as the Moon" which was also based on an inspiring true story. With an average IMDb score of 7.7/10, an unweighted average of 7.9/10, and an average individual score of 10/10, this 2012 Hall of Fame film stars John Corbett as Mike Kersjes, a high school special education football coach and teacher who aims to take his special needs students to an elite U.S. space camp in Alabama. It's a touching film that won over fans with its heartfelt underdog story.