Is pumpkin spice sounding nice? If so, you simply must watch Pumpkin Everything, an adorable fall-themed rom-com about a novelist who returns to her hometown to care for her grandfather and his pumpkin-themed New England store. Amy (Taylor Cole) isn’t just facing her old hometown amongst the autumn leaves — she also runs into her old boyfriend, Kit (Corey Sevier).
Featuring plenty of small-town charm and warmhearted romance, the movie also includes a dash of wisdom from Amy’s old-fashioned grandpa, Tom (Michael Ironside).
Moms know that the scariest thing about sending your child to school might very well be the other moms on the PTO. When widowed single mom Jen (Rachel Boston) moves to her husband’s old hometown with their daughter, she’s determined to get involved with school activities. But she unwittingly gets placed on the worst committee of them all — she’s in charge of planning a Field Day with fellow moms Kelly (Shannon Chan-Kent) and Marissa (Carmel Amit). Despite their very different parenting philosophies, the three women must work together to make a fantastic Field Day for their little ones.
While Jen does have a cute romance with gym teacher Dan (Benjamin Ayres), part of what makes this movie stand out is that it’s much more focused on friendship and community than romantic love. Jen, Kelly and Marissa become each other’s support system and find power in creating something together in this fun back-to-school film.
This romantic comedy is both a love story and a family story. It follows Amelia (Sarah Drew), a single mom whose precocious daughter, Ruby, wants to track down her biological father for a school “family tree” project. Despite her concerns about finding the donor who helped her conceive Ruby via IVF, Amelia decides to go through with the search.
Much to her surprise, she discovers the ridiculously handsome and kind TJ (Juan Pablo Di Pace) at the end of the trail. Can Amelia learn to trust TJ enough to let him become part of their family?
Three of our favorite Hallmark leading ladies — Lacey Chabert, Alison Sweeney and Autumn Reeser — come together in this romantic film with a touch of magic. The first in a series of four films, The Wedding Veil follows three best friends who purchase a wedding veil that the shopkeeper tells them has magical powers that will lead them to true love. Each movie follows one friend’s journey with the veil, starting with Avery (Chabert).
All three women’s lives are forever altered by the veil’s mystical properties, but no matter what, they’ll always have each other. It’s a Hallmark-ified Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants! The Wedding Veil is an uplifting, feel-good movie that will make you believe in the magic of love.
Have you ever been so heartbroken that you wished you could throw your heart into the ocean? Well, Abbey (Bethany Joy Lenz) basically does that after having an epically bad day. She writes a heartfelt letter and places it in a bottle, casting it into the ocean. Unbeknownst to her, the bottle is found months later by Nick Everson (Andrew W. Walker), a businessman who is intrigued by Abbey’s words. He reaches out to her via the only contact info she included — an email address.
What follows is a You’ve Got Mail-style romantic escapade, in which Abbey and Nick grow closer through their emails while failing to connect IRL. As fate intertwines their lives, the duo embarks on a charming journey of self-discovery and romance, albeit initially unaware of each other’s true identities. Lenz and Walker have excellent chemistry, and the story does a good job of blending elements of mystery and romance.
Yep, you read that title correctly. This is a movie about a real estate agent who forms a connection with a ghost haunting a house she’s trying to sell. But the craziest thing about this premise? How well it works! It’s a charming mix of romance, mystery, and supernatural elements, set against the backdrop of a heartwarming story. Anna (Julie Gonzalo) is charming and delightfully headstrong as the agent tasked with selling a historic home that turns out to be haunted. The resident ghost Ruby (Madeleine Arthur), an old-fashioned and charming spirit from the 1920s, has no intention of leaving the beloved abode. As Anna endeavors to solve the ghost’s unfinished business from a bygone era, Ruby becomes determined to get Anna back together with her ex (Chris McNally). creating a narrative that touches on themes of love, closure, and the importance of letting go.
McNally and Gonzalo are a real-life couple, which might be why their chemistry shines through so clearly in this romantic, surreal movie. In addition to the romance, the friendship between Anna and Ruby is really fun to watch develop. The dialogue is engaging, the scenarios are funny and there’s still that cozy Hallmark vibe despite the supernatural setting. It’s perfect for viewers seeking a cozy escape into a world where romance and history intermingle seamlessly.
Wendie Malick, one of the reigning queens of dry, sardonic wit, stars in this murder mystery movie, which is one of Hallmark’s best. Malick plays Audrey Brandon, who finds herself in the middle of a compelling whodunit. The plot kicks off with Audrey celebrating her wedding anniversary, only for her husband, Michael (played by Barclay Hope), to announce that he is leaving her for another woman.
Things take a dramatic turn when Michael is found dead in their kitchen, and Audrey becomes the prime suspect. To clear her name, Audrey turns into an amateur sleuth, embarking on a mission to uncover the real murderer. Her journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns as she navigates through a series of suspect characters and hidden motives. Fellow comedy queen Andrea Martin is a riot as Audrey’s best friend Anita. Their chemistry adds a lighthearted touch to their quest to uncover the truth.
It’s a classic “city mouse in the country” movie, starring Full House‘s Jodie Sweetin! When a wealthy heiress, June Waltshire (Sweetin), loses her fortune, she’s forced to leave her glamorous life behind and move to a rural farmhouse left to her by a long-lost relative.
After mistaking her charming neighbor Bart (Corey Sevier) for the handyman, June winds up working alongside him to win the county fair. It’s a fun, fluffy romance full of adorable barnyard critters — and an adorable couple.
It’s a post-COVID-19 twist on You Got Mail or The Shop Around the Corner with that special Hallmark flair! When two colleagues who have never met wind up sharing a desk thanks to their office’s new hybrid work schedule, “Mr. Monday” and “Ms. Tuesday” begin communicating via Post-It notes on the desk.
They fall for each other remotely, but their real-life personas don’t get along nearly as well. Scott Michael Foster (Greek, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before) have excellent chemistry even when they’re only communicating via Post-it. The clever premise is a sweet update on a classic trope, and the swoon-worthy love story will have you wishing for an office romance of your own.
Real-life married couple Jerry O’Connell and Rebecca Romijn are great in this sweet movie, but the real star of the show is Paris. In Love Locks, Lindsey (Romijn) returns to the City of Lights after 20 years and reconnects with Jack (O’Connell), her college boyfriend.
The Eiffel Tower, the Seine and Notre Dame are all characters along for the ride as the couple rediscovers their lost love. The chemistry between the two leads is, of course, undeniable, and their real-life attraction makes for entertaining viewing. So sit back and let the magic of Paris wash over you in this romantic comedy!
It’s always a treat to see Dolly Parton, but it’s an even greater pleasure to see her in a sweet Christmas rom-com. Christmas at Dollywood is about a big-city event planner (Danica McKellar) who goes home to Tennessee to oversee the Christmas celebration at Dollywood. The operations manager Luke (Niall Matter) thinks he can handle the event just fine without her.
Their back-and-forth is fun and charming, playing on all the “small town guy, big city girl” tropes you love without getting too predictable. But the real star of the show is the setting. If you’ve ever been curious about Parton’s fantastical amusement park, this movie is the perfect preview. A performance by Parton herself is just the icing on the cake.
As you probably know, Meghan Markle was an actress before she began her Hallmark-worthy relationship with Prince Harry. In Dater’s Handbook, the now-duchess plays Cass, a type-A woman who starts using the titular handbook to try to fix her dating life. While changing her personality appears to be effective in scoring her dates, can Cass really be happy if she isn’t being herself?
There’s a sweet message at the center of this rom-com, and Kristoffer Polaha (Wonder Woman 1984, Jurassic World: Dominion) shines as Cass’s true love, Robert. The evolution of their relationship feels more natural and real than one might expect of the cheesy genre. It also does an excellent job of skewering the self-help industry in a way that’s sure to earn a few laughs.
The first in a series of five movies (and counting), Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die for follows Tess (Lacey Chabert), a crossword puzzle editor, and Logan (Brennan Elliott), a detective. When a man is found murdered at an art gallery with a crossword puzzle, Tess realizes there are clues hidden within the puzzles that may reveal the murderer. But Logan isn’t eager to accept help from a civilian.
Mystery lovers and puzzle people, this series of movies was made for you. It’s produced by New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz, so the cruciverbal bona fides are legit. The chemistry between Chabert and Elliott is magnetic, and the puzzle-filled format will have you on the edge of your seat.
Whether you’re a Chiefs football fan, a Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift shipper, or just a lover of Christmas rom-coms, this one’s for you! Alana (Hunter King) is a Chiefs superfan determined to win the “Fan of The Year” contest for her family. Derrick (Tyler Hynes) is the Director of Fan Engagement charged with making the selection. As Alana goes above and beyond to prove her devotion to the team and give her family the perfect Christmas gift, Derrick realizes the family connections he’s missing in his own life.
Holiday Touchdown features cameos by Travis’ mom Donna Kelce, coach Andy Reid and other Easter eggs for the Chiefs fans. But even if those references aren’t up your alley, you’ll enjoy the sweet message of the importance of family and tradition. You’ll love the witty dialogue and fun banter. And who knows? You might just come away a football lover.
OK, now this is a premise you’ve never heard before: a beekeeper named Eva (Margaret Clunie) discovers an ancient fresco while rescuing a hive of honeybees. Archaeologist Austen (Andrew Walker) thinks it might be the clue to discovering a long-hidden treasure. Despite his fear of bees, he realizes they might be key to the mystery, so he recruits Eva to help him with the treasure hunt in Malta. It’s Romancing The Stone with an ecological twist and a message about the importance of protecting our pollinators.
Filmed on location in Malta, the scenery is swoon-worthy and the romance between the leads is sweeter than honey. When the couple goes on a romantic stroll through the small island, you’ll be transported right along with them.
The leads of Crossword Mysteries take on different characters in this fun legal rom-com. Mark (Brennan Elliott) and Dana (Lacey Chabert) are a happily married couple with great careers as lawyers. But when they find themselves representing opposing parties in the highly publicized divorce of two reality TV stars, work starts to bleed into their home lives. It’s a fun premise that feels a bit more grounded than your typical Hallmark fare.
Fans love seeing a happily married, supportive couple struggle with the real problems of work-life balance and the decision to start a family of their own. As the tension rises and the couple realizes neither of their clients is willing to budge an inch on their settlement, they have to get creative to work things out.
The first in another mystery series, Murder, She Baked follows Hannah Swenson (Alison Sweeney), a small-town baker who is horrified to learn that her local milk delivery man has been murdered. She quickly involves herself in the investigation led by hunky Detective Mike Kingston (Cameron Mathison). Though the chemistry between Hannah and Mike is flirty and fun, Hannah is a wonderfully independent character who is happy being a single businesswoman. Her confidence, passion and skill make it fun to watch her and Mike catch killers.
The best part of these movies? (There are 11 and counting.) They all feature a recipe you can bake at home yourself after the mystery has been solved. Justice is sweet, but chocolate chip cookies are sweeter!