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Reviews & What-to-Watch December 23, 2024

Our Favorite Christmas Movies of 2024

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Our Favorite Christmas Movies of 2024

By Movieguide® Contributor

2024 has been a fantastic year for Christmas movies and we’re rounding up our favorite titles. From the touching messages in THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER to the Christian elements seen in CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS, these holiday movies hit the mark. Whether it’s a streaming title you can watch at home or a flick showing in theaters, everyone will get into the Christmas spirit with any one of these amazing holiday movies.

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THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (2024)

Family Comedy · PG

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER is a heartwarming comedy about the 75th Annual Christmas Pageant in the town of Emmanual. The Christmas Pageant is a very big deal in Emmanuel. When the woman who directed the pageant for years falls and can’t…

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2

THREE WISER MEN AND A BOY

Family Comedy · (Not yet rated)

THREE WISER MEN AND A BOY is a hilarious Christmas comedy on the Hallmark Channel. A sequel to THREE WISER MEN AND A BABY, the movie follows three brothers, Luke, Stephan and Taylor. They work to help Luke’s son put on a…

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3

BELIEVE IN CHRISTMAS

Family Romance · (Not yet rated)

BELIEVE IN CHRISTMAS is a Christmas romance on the Hallmark Channel. Beatrice is a former foster child with few good memories of Christmas. She accompanies best friend Emilia on a trip to the small town of Christmasland, a place that promises to…

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CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

Family Romance · (Not yet rated)

CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS is a marvelous Christmas romance on Great American Family. It hits all the sweet spots, most importantly giving credit to Jesus as the reason for the Christmas season. Erin is a big city author with writer’s block.…

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5

ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS WISH

Family Romance · NR

ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS WISH on Great American Family is a delightful “Christmas romance meets Old Hollywood” spectacular. Mario Lopez stars as Brian Ortega, a small-town mayor who revisits his childhood Christmas wish list. He discovers a deeper meaning of Christmas and…

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6

SAINT NICK OF BETHLEHEM

Family Drama · PG

SAINT NICK OF BETHLEHEM is a story about dealing with grief around Christmas time. Nick McNulty is a middle-aged man who’s lost his son. After seeing an old flame, he wants to start spreading Christmas cheer to everyone. Nick gets a job…

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7

A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS

Family Romantic Drama · (Not yet rated)

A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS is a modern retelling on Great American Family of Luisa May Alcott’s classic 1869 novel, LITTLE WOMEN. It places the four March sisters in a new set of circumstances. When faced with a two-week deadline to develop a…

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8

A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED

Family Romantic Drama · (Not yet rated)

A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED tells the heartwarming story of Desi, a small-town diner owner, who embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery guided by messages left by her late father. She’s joined by a man named Grayson, whose secret motives provide…

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A NOVEL CHRISTMAS

Family Romance · (Not yet rated)

A NOVEL CHRISTMAS is a strong Christmas romance airing on UPtv. The story follows Chloe, a children’s book author unsure what her next writing project should be. She travels to Noelville, the last stop on her book tour. She plans to spend…

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COUNTRY ROADS CHRISTMAS

Family Drama/Romance · (Not yet rated)

COUNTRY ROADS CHRISTMAS is a 2022 Christmas family drama that’s now on UPtv. It follows the story of Harris, a successful country musician who seeks reconciliation with his family after abandoning them for years and believing they’re better off without him. After…

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