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Hallmark came in hot with its slate of 2024 movies and kept the hits rolling throughout the year — many of which still have Us talking.
There were International rom-coms like Two Scoops of Italy and period pieces like An American in Austen as well as holiday sequels that had Us rolling around on the ground laughing. We’re looking at you Three Wiser Men and a Boy.
Hallmark also released epic new sleuthing films on Hallmark Mystery and exclusive programming on its new streaming site, Hallmark+, that hooked Us in month after month.
Lacey Chabert, a.k.a. one of the queens of Christmas, starred in two of Us’ top 20 movies of the year with His & Hers — which was the 10th project for her and costar Brennan Elliott — and The Christmas Quest.
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Chabert exclusively told Us Weekly in August that her “Countdown to Christmas” movie was a “grand adventure” that marked her first “treasure hunt” for the network. “Everyone knows I love Christmas, so I was super excited,” she added.
Keep scrolling for Us’ unofficial ranking of the best Hallmark movies of 2024 (and the standout moments that stole our hearts):
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Hallmark came in hot with its slate of 2024 movies and kept the hits rolling throughout the year — many of which still have Us talking. There were International rom-coms like Two Scoops of Italy and period pieces like An American in Austen as well as holiday sequels that had Us rolling around on the ground laughing. We’re looking at you Three Wiser Men and a Boy. Hallmark also released epic new sleuthing films on Hallmark Mystery and exclusive programming on its new streaming site, Hallmark+, that hooked Us in month after month. Lacey Chabert, a.k.a. one of the queens of Christmas, starred in two of Us’ top 20 movies of the year with His & Hers — which was the 10th project for her and costar Brennan Elliott — and The Christmas Quest. [ami-related id=”3825259″ pwaid=”” url=”https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/what-youll-find-in-almost-every-hallmark-holiday-movie/” title=”” hiddentitle=”What You’ll Find in (Almost) Every Hallmark Holiday Movie: Fake Snow, More” target=”” thumb=”true” imgsrc=”” imgid=”” format=”gallery” flag=”” channel=”9″ showpromotitle=”true” source_type=”AI” source_by=”248″] Chabert exclusively told Us Weekly in August that her “Countdown to Christmas” movie was a “grand adventure” that marked her first “treasure hunt” for the network. “Everyone knows I love Christmas, so I was super excited,” she added. Keep scrolling for Us’ unofficial ranking of the best Hallmark movies of 2024 (and the standout moments that stole our hearts):
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Grace (Skyler Samuels) accidentally meets Michael (Kapil Talwalkar) in “Dream Central” while she’s sleeping one night. She then goes on a wild goose chase to meet Michael IRL — except he has no idea who she is.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
Similar to The Magic of Lemon Drops, the mystical element of My Dreams of You provided a new and welcome formula to Hallmark romance movies. — Miranda Siwak
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The Magic of Lemon Drops combines fate, magic and a second chance at love. In this Hallmark film, Lolly (Lyndsy Fonseca) is gifted a trio of lemon drops from her eccentric aunt. According to her aunt, the drops are imbibed with magic that allow the user to experience three different life paths. Over the course of multiple nights, Lolly gets to see what life looks like had she pursued a different career, a relationship with her childhood love (played by Pretty Little Liars’ Ian Harding) and more.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
The quirkiness of the magic lemon drops provided a new element to the traditional happy-go-lucky Hallmark movies. — Miranda Siwak
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In the days before Christmas, ER doctor Hannah Michaels (Sara Canning) and EMT Wes Sullivan (Ser’Darius Blain) balance their busy jobs with celebrating the festivities Philadelphia-style. It is also Hannah’s first Christmas in Philly, and Wes is more than willing to teach her the ropes.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
The authenticity and diversity made this movie what it was. Since Christmas on Call is set in Philadelphia, writers made sure to capture what the City of Brotherly Love is really like from enjoying Philly cheesesteaks, a plethora of Eagles merch and a surprise cameo from Donna Kelce, the mother of retired NFL center Jason Kelce. In addition, the cast showcased a range of racial and body diversity, which we love to see on the screen. — Miranda Siwak
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Alexa, cue “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer. Workaholic lawyer Lucy Miller (Eva Bourne) is celebrating her promotion alone on Christmas Eve when a mysterious rideshare experience transports her back to 1999. Reliving the holiday with her mom, sister and best friend — not to mention her high school crush Matt (Chandler Massey) — Lucy gets a second chance to figure out where her relationships went wrong, but will she find the answers before the clock runs out? With fab ‘90s fashion, great tunes and an important lesson about prioritizing the ones you love, Hallmark takes what could be a zany premise and delivers the perfect mix of nostalgia and heart in a story that will keep you guessing.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
Bourne and Massey’s natural chemistry jumps off the screen, and the pair commit to playing two awkward teens navigating the line between romance and friendship with beautiful ease. What impresses Us most, though, is how both actors play their characters at ages 18 and 40 — and we believe them! — Kat Pettibone
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If there is one word to describe the protagonist in this Hallmark Mystery, it’s “quirky” and we mean that in the best way possible. Advice columnist Nelly (Pascale Hutton) inserts herself in the murder investigation of a local man much to the dismay of new detective Michael Hogan (Kavan Smith). As the case gets more intense, Nelly and Michael realize they’re better as a team and work together to solve the crime — which nearly everyone in town could have committed.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
Hallmark Mystery has been upping its game when it comes to sleuth-based films. Nothing proves that more than this Nelly Knows movie. Not only does Nelly have crazy detective instincts but the nods to vintage fashion and retro décor and lingo had Us asking, “Where is this town and can we come for a visit?” Hutton described Nelly’s wardrobe as “Scooby-Doo-inspired,” while Smith exclusively told Us that the movie gives off “Edward Scissorhands” vibes. Need we say more? — Johnni Macke
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After graduating college, Alice (Katie Findlay) and Max (Jordan Fisher) spent five years in a will they/won’t they relationship while prioritizing their respective dreams and navigating if their feelings for each other are more than just friendship. Telling the story over the course of five years is what makes this movie work, leaving viewers eager to find out what happened during the year before the group meets back up for Christmas.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
The emotional connection between Findlay and Fisher really shines and sells the story for Us. — Sarah Hearon
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It’s no secret that Chabert is the reigning queen of Hallmark, starring in several of Us’ top movies this year. In His & Hers, she teams up with Elliott and they play a married couple facing off in divorce court. Mark (Elliott) and Dana (Chabert) are each working with one-half of a reality TV power couple going through a public divorce.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
This wasn’t just a love story about one couple, but two! Not only do Mark and Dana navigate their marriage in His & Hers, but so do their clients. In the end, both pairs find well-deserved resolutions. — Miranda Siwak
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Hijinks don’t always work in Hallmark movies, but there was something just fun about librarian Whitney (Rachel Skarsten) ending up on an undercover mission with an FBI agent lacking Christmas spirit (Corey Sevier) after a blind date gone awry. The stakes? Finding the art thief who is targeting the Heart of Christmas necklace at a Christmas Eve charity Mistletoe Ball while trying not to fall in love IRL while fake dating!
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
The partnership of Skarsten and Seiver was sold the film, leading Us to think that they need their own crime-solving movie franchise over at Hallmark Mysteries. — Sarah Hearon
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Maggie Lawson plays Emily, a woman who, after falling short year after year to deliver the perfect Christmas, makes a wish for a holiday as picture-perfect as the ones on the TV movies. Emily’s wish turns into a reality when Sugarplum herself (Janel Parrish) steps out of the screen to help her dream come true. However, while everything starts off falling right into place, Sugarplum quickly learns that her “movie rules” don’t always work in the real world, and both she and Emily get dealt a harsh dose of reality.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
Give Parrish and Lawson all their flowers for the female-led Christmas comedy, but the biggest round of applause goes to Hallmark themselves for having enough perspective — and sense of humor — to troll themselves for two straight hours. There’s still plenty of heartfelt moments and lessons learned, but Sugarplummed leans into poking fun at the network’s reputation of creating worlds where nothing is bad, mysterious small town hunks always turn out to be someone’s true love and all anyone really needs is a little dose of holiday magic. But then again, what’s so wrong with that? — Kat Pettibone
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Rhode Island in 1894? Sign Us up! This Hallmark Mystery movie follows society page writer Emma Vanderbilt-Cross (Ali Skovbye), who witnesses a murder while covering a ball at the Vanderbilt mansion. Although women were barely allowed to work at the newspaper at the time, Emma manages to insert herself into the investigation to help clear her brother’s name. Oh, and Emma has not one but two dreamy suitors to assist her along the way.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
The costumes alone make Us want to watch this mystery on repeat. It successfully transports viewers back in time but adds even more flare with a murder mystery angle. Think Murder She Wrote but with a Bridgerton twist. — Johnni Macke
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To celebrate “Loveuary” and Valentine’s Day in February, the network debuted a series of Jane Austen-inspired films. In An American in Austen, Harriet (Eliza Bennett) is magically transported into Pride & Prejudice after wishing on a star about the perils of modern dating. Harriet, a librarian, gets a firsthand glimpse at Mr. Darcy’s Pemberley estate and life with the Bennet sisters.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
Anyone who’s poured over Austen’s Pride & Prejudice (or watched any of the onscreen adaptations) will love the chance to step into the world via Harriet’s eyes. — Miranda Siwak
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Sibling duo Rose (Ashley Greene) and Sal (Danny Pellegrino) team up with hot contractor Brysen (Wes Brown) to renovate a house for a family in need with a Christmas deadline. A solid combination of sweet and silly, think HGTV if Chip and Joanna Gaines had quirkier personalities and shopped only at Home Goods.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
Pellegrino, who penned the script, stars as the delightfully over-the-top Sal, complete with his own enemies-to-lovers story line with his former childhood enemy, Jake. Also, karaoke! — Sarah Hearon
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This quaint, small town romance follows Meg (Erin Krakow), a Nantucket bookstore owner known for playing matchmaker to others, as she find love and direction in life after agreeing to review undercover famous author Graham’s (Robert Buckley) new novel in her blind-date-with-a-book club after he visits her store. While the pair’s opposite perspectives on literature initially causes some serious friction, they quickly realize they have more in common than they thought.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
In the days of online dating, there’s something sparkly about the idea of still being able to find the love of your life in a quaint bookstore on a random day in April. If that person happens to be a witty and charming Buckley, well, even better. — Kat Pettibone
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While Chabert’s Stefanie argues that it’s a “treasure hunt” and not a “quest,” this movie is most definitely both. Archeologist Stefanie enlists her ex-husband Chase’s (Kristoffer Polaha) help to track down the legendary Icelandic treasure hidden by the Yule Lads at Christmastime for the magical version of National Treasure we didn’t know we needed.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
This movie is a literal treasure hunt full of clues, Icelandic folklore and Christmas traditions, which makes Us want to travel for the holidays next season. If the mystery itself doesn’t pull you in, Stefanie and Chase sipping Jólaöl a.k.a. Christmas ale is sure to peak your interest in European culture. — Johnni Macke
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Retired hockey player Wes (Andrew Walker) is paired with not-so-adventurous Avery (Ashley Williams) for an Amazing Race-style reality competition titled The Great Holiday Dash. The twosome have to learn to work together while navigating the puzzles, physical challenges — and evil reality TV producers, of course!
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
Here at Us, there’s really no better combination than Christmas and reality TV. Plus, it’s not a coincidence that several of Walker’s 2024 films made the list. — Sarah Hearon
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The success of Hallmark’s Wedding Veil trilogy made way for this year’s The Groomsmen, a series of three movies — First Look, Second Chances and Last Dance — about a trio of best friends as they navigate love and friendship through their wedding days. Set in the beautiful backdrops of Greece, Italy, and Bulgaria, each film tells a story from a different man’s perspective, serving all of the tropes Hallmark fans have come to love.
B.J. Britt’s Pete learns love at first sight is real when he meets Chelsea (Heather Hemmens) at a wedding. Jonathan Bennett’s Danny navigates being best man to longtime manager — and secret love of his life — Zack (Alexander Lincoln), and Tyler Hynes’ Jackson, on the heels of a divorce, realizes a worthy sparring partner may actually be a match made in Heaven when he meets — and almost runs over — mysterious stranger Gabriella (Elena Rusconi).
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
Zack ditching his wedding to run after Danny and the pair sharing a passionate kiss over a cliff in Greece as Jackson and Pete cheer in the distance is the winning moment of the trilogy for Us, and Hallmark has come a long way in celebrating queer romance. (Honorable mention? The BFF wedding dance breakdown that occurs in the third film’s final moments. Those boys have got moves!) — Kat Pettibone
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It can be rare for a “Miracles of Christmas” film (airing on sister network Hallmark Mysteries) to hit the same as the traditional “Countdown to Christmas” movie, but A Novel Noel, starring Julie Gonzalo and Brendan Penny, has the perfect amount of charm and chemistry. The flick follows a burnt out book editor (Gonzalo) who spends the holidays working at a bookstore owned by an (secretly) aspiring writer played by Penny.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
It’s been a minute since a Hallmark movie made Us gasp at a plot twist! We don’t spoil it here, but we promise it will bring the feels. Bonus points for the wine and bookstore combination of our dreams. — Sarah Hearon
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The only complaint we have about Two Scoops of Italy is that viewers aren’t magically able to taste all the gelato that’s consumed in this delightful rom-com. OK, in all seriousness, this film follows an American chef named Danielle (Hunter King) who goes to a small village in Italy for inspiration. Not only does she get the food tour of her dreams, but Danielle falls in love with the country and local Giancarlo (Michele Rosiello) as she helps him create a craveable gelato flavor to sell at his family’s café. Seriously, why can’t this be a story that happens to Us?
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
When Danielle and Giancarlo aren’t making and tasting gelato — have we mentioned how envious we are of this plot line? — they jump on a Vespa and explore the Italian countryside. Swoon. The picturesque location, olive oil tasting and local famer’s markets they visit make Us green with envy. The tale of an American finding love overseas might be commonplace for Hallmark but it’s still fine by Us. — Johnni Macke
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Hallmark Mystery came out with not one, but two new Curious Caterer movies in 2024 but its Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans that takes the cake (no pun intended) for Us. Goldy Berry (Nikki DeLoach) gets hired to cater a Medieval feast at Hyde Castle, complete with themed costumes, a jester and a fencing exhibition. The only downer is that the host, Sir Alistair (Andrew Kavadas), gets murdered.
Luckily, Detective Tom Schultz (Walker) is at the mystical event and ready to solve the case. While the murder case itself is hard to crack, it’s the twist involving Tom’s imprisoned father that left Us reeling.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
Yes, the mystery is at the forefront of this film, but it’s the fact that Goldy and Tom finally kiss after tiptoeing around their feelings for three movies that lands it at so high on Us’ list. Add in the commitment to Medieval lingo by both Goldy and Tom (so cute!) plus intricate costumes and you’ve the perfect No. 2 pick. — Johnni Macke
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Are you really surprised this is Us’ No. 1 pick this year? After their record-breaking Three Wise Men and a Baby, the Brenner brothers (played by Hallmark royalty Walker, Hynes and Paul Campbell) return for a sequel that lives up to the original in every way.
Set five years after Thomas (Miles Marthaller) first came into their lives, viewers catch up with Luke, Taylor, and Stephan and they find themselves at the helm of a school musical after the director quits. Oh, and did we mention the brothers are having a seriously hard time dealing with the fact their mom (Margaret Colin) has a brand new boyfriend? Cue all the major hijinks, laugh out loud moments and surprising new romances that made Us fall in love with these characters — and this heartwarming holiday story — the first time around.
Crown-Worthy Highlight:
How does one choose a single moment to highlight? There’s the return of the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” various slow-mo montages set to epic needle drops and endless banter between our favorite trio. But we have to give this crown to Hynes and Marthaller’s one-on-one talk in the twinkle-light fort about believing in yourself, finding compassion and being brave even when doing so feels impossible. It’s a slowed down, intimate scene in a film that has a lot going on, and one that feels surprisingly authentic — as if the actors threw out their scripts and simply spoke from their hearts instead. — Kat Pettibone
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