The holiday season is in full swing, which means the televisionholiday movies have arrived, andLifetimehas a number of new films ready for viewers to dive into throughout the month. Along with its seemingly round-the-clock airing of anything holiday-related, the network has plenty of original movies slated for primetime release over the coming weeks, followed by their streaming availability the following day.
As the cold weather sets in and the hot cocoa heats up, fans of the annual batch of holiday films have plenty to choose from this month, thanks to the network. From classic holiday feels to matchmaking ’80s divas, there’s likely something for any holiday movie fan to enjoy. Check out this year’s best Christmas movies from Lifetime below.
Christmas at the Chalet
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Lex (Teri Hatcher), an ex-TV host and socialite, follows her son to Aspen for the holidays. After discovering she never confirmed her room reservation, she’s left without a place to stay unless she acts as the chalet girl for the hotel. As she documents every moment via social media, she quickly gains new followers. Now, in the next chapter of her life, Lex rediscovers herself and makes connections she hasn’t felt in a long time.
Christmas at the ChaletIs Exactly What Audiences Want From a Lifetime Holiday Movie
True to form, the film radiates holiday cheer. Given the film’s charming premise, it’s all but guaranteed viewers will want tocozy up witha cup of hot chocolate while they watch. If nothing else, fans of Teri Hatcher will most definitely want to check it out.
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Ladies of the ‘80s: A Divas Christmas
Five soap opera stars from the ’80s are reunited when they film the final Christmas episode of their long-running series. Old rivalries quickly boil over, which threaten the completion of their show. With the threat of cancelation looming above them, the women reluctantly come together. When they eventually notice a budding romance between the show’s producer and director, they jump at the chance to play cupid. Soon, the women quickly realize the loving friendship between them is stronger than they thought.
The five amazing women who star in the film should be reason enough to watch what will more than likely be one of the more humorousmovies from Lifetimethis year. Morgan Fairchild, Donna Mills, Nicollette Sheridan, Loni Anderson, and Linda Gray are sure to entertain with their delightful diva antics, and anyone who is tickled by the notion of their union should definitely check it out.
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A Cowboy Christmas Romance
Available Dec. 9
Lexie (Jana Kramer) reluctantly returns home a week before Christmas to close a huge business deal. In one of the most cliché premises of all the Lifetime films this year, Lexie encounters Coby Mason (Adam Senn), a rancher she must convince to sell his family’s land. As the two shift from enemies to something more, Lexie is forced to reconsider the life she left behind ten years ago.
A Cowboy Christmas RomanceBreaks New Ground for Lifetime
Despite its overused premise, the movieis garnering attention for its boundary-pushing spice in the romance department. In a first for Lifetime, the film willinclude a sex scenebetween its main characters (spoiler alert). Although, since it’s a network movie, fans shouldn’t expect anything too wild.
Yes, Chef! Christmas
Available Dec. 10
Alicia (Tia Mowry), a culinary school instructor, is invited to compete in Chicago’s annual Kringle Cook-Off. Paired with Kringle’s protégé and fiery chef, Logan (Luke Humphrey), who will act as her mentor during the competition, the two quickly butt heads before developing a real connection. Having allowed her passion for cooking to fall to the wayside and losing her confidence as a chef, Alicia eventually reignites her passion thanks to Logan and the holiday cook-off.
The Perfect Film For a Foodie
Such a film will more than likely delight any foodie. Instead of falling into the same run-of-the-mill clichéd storylines used by so many Lifetime movies, the film remains in the big city while exudingplenty of holiday charm. As such, it clearly stands out as a must-watch this year.
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The Holiday Proposal Plan
Available Dec. 16
Sonny (Tatyana Ali) reluctantly hatches a plan with her ex-boyfriend Kip (Jesse Kove) to help their friends Bree (Whitney Able) and Jarod (Geovanni Gopradi) finally become engaged. After they all travel to the wintry chalet of Sonny’s parents, the group explores 12-holiday traditions from around the world, all of which heavily lean on the concept of marriage in an effort to push Jarod to propose. However, while the focus may be on their friends, Sonny and Kip seem to be developing something more once again.
A Charming Holiday Watch
In what’s sure to be adelightful holiday film, like so many others this year, the movie and its incorporation of fun, festive holiday customs from other countries will surely give it a leg up. Although the premise isn’t necessarily original, the backdrop of a chalet, as well as its worldly traditions, are likely to give it just the right amount of charm.
A Christmas Intern
Alexis (Ciarra Carter) must deal with her mother, Cecilia’s (Jackée Harry) boredom in the wake of her retirement and isolation in Florida. After Alexis needs a bit of assistance with her online gift-giving business, Cecilia jumps at the opportunity for the two of them to spend more time together and offers up her services as an intern. Along the way, the two find love and rediscover the importance of family.
A Mother-Daughter Relationship Worth Watching
While all holiday films have a running theme of familial importance, this movie will likely take the cake. Given themother/daughter relationshipat the center of the film, it’s definitely worth putting at the top of the watchlist for avid holiday film viewers.
