Grab Your Hot Cocoa: Lifetime Just Released Its 2023 Holiday Movie Lineup
Tune in starting November 18 for a new movie every weekend.
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Christmas is right around the corner, and if you can’t wait to bundle up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and a mug of hot cocoa, we have some good news for you. Lifetime just announced its slate of 2023 holiday movies, and it's full of all the wholesome, endearing plot lines fans have come to expect from the network.
Lifetime, also known as A Wonderful Lifetime during the holiday season, will bring Christmastime fanatics a new holiday movie every weekend starting November 18. And you can watch live, via the app, or on-demand.
Expect to see familiar faces like Tia Mowry, Matthew Pohlkamp, and Jackée Harry amongst snowy small-town backdrops, with plot lines thick with romance and drama. Read on for a sneak peek at Lifetime’s 2023 holiday movie lineup.
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Christmas Plus One
Lifetime
Premieres: Saturday, November 18 at 8 p.m. EST.
Stars: Emily Alatalo, Corey Sevier, Vanessa Smythe, and Andrew Bushell
Two sisters make a pact to get married by the following Christmas. One might have found the perfect guy, but she needs help finding his phone number. Together, they search for the mystery man's digits.
Planes, Trains, and Christmas Trees
Lifetime
Premieres: Sunday, November 19 at 8 p.m. EST.
Stars: Kathryn Davis and Olivier Renaud
Two unsuspecting travelers are both in Indiana when a major snowstorm hits. They end up trapped together in a small town, and as they get to know each other, love blossoms.
Christmas at the Chalet
Lifetime
Premieres: Saturday, November 25 at 8 p.m. EST.
Stars: Teri Hatcher and William DeVry
When Lex plans a holiday getaway with her son, she has no idea that her ex and his new girlfriend will be staying at the same chalet. She spends the weekend dodging awkward situations.
Laughing All the Way
Lifetime
Premieres: Sunday, November 26 at 8 p.m. EST.
Stars: Paniz Zade and Jake Epstein
Aubri, a talented ghostwriter, has secret ambitions to become a stand-up comedian. When assigned to plan the town's annual Christmas variety show, she crosses paths with Mike, a local comedian who teaches her a thing or two about laughing through life's most difficult situations.
Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas
Premieres: Saturday, December 2 at 8 p.m. EST.
Stars: Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills and Nicollette Sheridan
Famous soap opera actresses from the 80s reunite in the present time, but some things never change. Their diva attitudes clash as they try to regroup for one last episode of their once-popular drama.
Mistletoe Match
Lifetime
Premieres: Sunday, December 3 at 8 p.m. EST.
Stars: Elena Juatco and Ryan Bruc
A writer is tasked with covering a local singles night. She goes in skeptical, but, in the end, makes a very important love connection.
Silent Night, Fatal Night
Lifetime
Premieres: Thursday, December 7 at 8 p.m. EST.
Stars: Alex Camacho and Matthew Pohlkamp
A successful mystery writer retires after personal matters arise. But her manager doesn't like this. In fact, he's so mad, he kidnaps her, traps her in his home, and forces her to write a new novel. While more of a thriller than the other movies on this list, it does take place during Christmas.
A Cowboy Christmas Romance
Lifetime
Premieres: Saturday, December 9 at 8 p.m. EST.
Stars: Jana Kramer, Adam Senn, Mary-Margaret Humes, Cassie Randolph, Curt Mega, Bruce Thomas, Lisa Lee, and Max Ehrich
Ranches, land deals, family drama. Need we say more? If you like Yellowstone, you'll love this toned-down, family-friendly cowboy love story.
Yes, Chef! Christmas
Lifetime
Premieres: Sunday, December 10 at 8 p.m. EST.
Stars: Tia Mowry, Buddy Valastro, and Luke Humphrey
If The Bear was too much to bear, try this holiday comedy on for size. Culinary school instructor Alicia tries her luck in a holiday bake-off and meets a potential love interest. Plus, Tia Mowry of Sister, Sister fame and the Cake Boss himself, Buddy Valastro, star in this one.
The Holiday Proposal Plan
Lifetime
Premieres: Saturday, December 16 at 8 p.m. EST.
Stars: Tatyana Ali, Jesse Kove, Geovanni Gopradi, and Whitney Able
Two exes are forced back together to help with the proposal of their close friends. Will they or won't they get back together?
A Christmas Intern
Lifetime
Premieres: Saturday, December 16 at 10 p.m. EST.
Stars: Jackée Harry, Ciarra Carter, Vivica A. Fox, Doug Rogers, Jasmine Avialotis, and Michael Paré
Retired mom Celia gets a job as an intern at her daughter's company, hoping to spend more time with her during the holiday season.
Merry Magic Christmas
Lifetime
Premieres: Sunday, December 17 at 8 p.m. EST.
Stars: Patricia Isaac and Andrew Dunbar
Financial advisor Beth is good with numbers but can't figure out why she keeps seeing the same numbers pop up nearly every day. Is it a sign? She takes on a pro bono case and meets Nate, a local theater owner, who might hold the answer.
Mom's Christmas Boyfriend
Lifetime
Premieres: Saturday, December 23 at 8 p.m. EST.
Stars: Jeananne Goossen, Ai Barrett, and Zach Smadu
All 10-year-old Lily wants for Christmas is a dad. Will her holiday wish be answered?
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