Lifetime’s 2024 Christmas Movie Lineup Features Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tia Mowry — See the Full Schedule
Lifetime is getting into the Christmas spirit!
The network has revealed the full lineup for its 2024 It’s a Wonderful Lifetime programming event, including new movies starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tia Mowry, Sarah Drew, Vivica A. Fox, and Teri Hatcher. The celebration begins Nov. 16, with premieres every weekend through Dec. 22.
‘Christmas at Plumhill Manor’
In Christmas at Plumhill Manor, Maria Menounos plays NYC architect Margot Stone. When Margot inherits an English country home, she discovers it contains a magical Christmas secret. As she experiences her first Christmas across the pond, she also embraces an unforeseen romance that gives her a breathtaking new blueprint for love.
Christmas at Plumhill Manor premieres Nov. 16.
‘Holiday in Happy Hollow’
Real estate developer Gracie’s (Tamara Almeida) new project faces an unexpected roadblock when she realizes the charming Christmas tree farm she has purchased once raffled off tiny one-foot deeds to local families. To salvage the project, she teams up with local historian Jack (Cody Ray Thompson) to track down the families and persuade them to part with their cherished slices of the farm.
Holiday in Happy Hollow premieres Nov. 17.
‘Christmas in the Spotlight’
Lifetime channels Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s headline-generating romance in Christmas in the Spotlight. It follows Bowyn (Jessica Lord), a popular musician known for her songs about love who hasn’t found Mr. Right yet. Her fame and busy schedule make dating nearly impossible, but when she meets pro football player Drew (Laith Wallschleger), there’s an undeniable spark. They decide to give their relationship a shot, but will their romance survive the spotlight’s glare?
Christmas in the Spotlight premieres Nov. 23.
‘Sincerely, Truly Christmas’
After event planner Christina (Paula Brancati) loses her job just before Christmas, she makes a wish that magically comes true. Armed with the ability to hear what people want for Christmas, Christina learns that bringing reclusive one-hit-wonder Dan Copen (Howard Hoover) out of retirement could help get her job back. To get to Dan, she must go through handsome real estate agent Robert (Jake Epstein), who needs help finding the perfect Christmas gift for his son.
Sincerely, Truly Christmas premieres Nov. 24.
‘BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings’
Gospel singer BeBe Winans takes center stage In BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings. He plays Lincoln, a retired musician and proud father to three estranged daughters: Lydia (Lisa Berry), Gracie (Faith Wright), and Abigail (Bethany Brown). For the first time since their mother’s death, the King sisters are returning home for the holidays. Lincoln hatches a plan with family friend, Genelle (Deborah Joy Winans), to bring his girls back together again this Christmas. Back in their hometown, the sisters find love and learn that life is better when they are together.
BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings premieres Nov. 30.
‘Make or Bake Christmas’
With Christmas fast approaching, lifestyle guru Leslie (Vivica A. Fox) is looking to expand her business. She sets her sights on a bakery owned by Denise Sugarbaker (Jackée Harry) and run by her son, David (Landon Moss). Hoping to close a deal before the end of the year, Leslie has her employee Emma (Jasmine Aivaliotis) go undercover as a seasonal employee in order to convince them to sell. Emma unexpectedly finds herself falling in love with the quaint bakery and the man who runs it.
Make or Bake Christmas premieres Dec. 1.
‘A Very Merry Beauty Salon’
Beauty salon owner Sienna (Tia Mowry) is preparing for Atlanta’s Tinsel Ball, where she’ll be honored for her charitable work in the community. Lawrence is a charismatic CEO whose family’s wine brand is co-sponsoring the ball, and sparks fly between him and Sienna. But Sienna’s mother Georgia (Donna Biscoe), who helps organize the ball, worries his involvement may ruin the event’s traditions. As Sienna and Lawrence’s feelings for each other grow, the stage is set for a steamy romance that challenges her thoughts on love and family and makes this year’s Tinsel Ball the most memorable yet.
A Very Merry Beauty Salon premieres Dec. 7.
‘How to Fall in Love by Christmas’
Nora Winters (Teri Hatcher), the writer-turned-CEO of her own lifestyle brand, makes a desperate attempt to save her struggling business through a partnership with a popular dating app. But the only way to win them over is to write a column on falling in love by Christmas with the help of Jack (Dan Payne), a charismatic photographer who has been assigned to the piece.
How to Fall in Love by Christmas premieres Dec. 8.
‘The Holiday Junkie’
Andie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and her mother Mimi run The Holiday Junkie, a decorating and planning service company. After Mimi dies, Andie faces her first Christmas without her mother. Despite the challenges, she embarks on a Christmas romance with a man named Mason (Brian Hallisay), who has his own holiday secrets
The Holiday Junkie premieres Dec. 14.
‘Christmas on the Alpaca Farm’
Jess (Kirsten Comerford) the “Queen of Christmas Sweaters,” quits her job at the hottest fashion label in NYC, intent on winning a Christmas competition with her own line of sustainable luxury knits. Getting her hands dirty, she teams up with Andrew (Matt Wells), a single dad and struggling alpaca farmer, as she helps bring Christmas joy to the farm and love into both of their hearts.
Christmas on the Alpaca Farm premieres Dec. 15.
‘A Carpenter Christmas Romance’
When novelist Andrea (Sasha Pieterse) hints her upcoming book may be taking a heartbreaking turn, her fans protest, demanding she not kill off their favorite character. To finish her book, Andrea flees to her family’s farmhouse in the town of Wildwood. There, she runs into her ex-crush, Seth (Mitchell Slaggert), an artisanal woodworker who’s helping rebuild the town after a devastating fire. Andrea and Seth team up to reignite the town’s Christmas spirit – and the sparks of romance between them. But is this just a holiday fling or a romance built to last?
A Carpenter Christmas Romance premieres Dec. 21
‘Engaged by Christmas’
In an effort to save her struggling relationship, Zoe (Brittany Bristow) pens a letter to advice columnist “Dear Adora.” But when she puts the advice into practice, it doesn’t go the way she imagined. Rather than strengthening their bond, it causes her boyfriend to break up with her. A frustrated Zoe tracks down Dear Adora, but is shocked to discover Adora is really a man named Adam (Marcus Rosner). Zoe vows to keep Adam’s identity a secret if he helps her to repair her life via a series of Christmas-themed events publicized by his column. When the interest in their activities gains huge traction, will they also find love?
Engaged By Christmas premieres Dec. 22.
All movies premiere at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Lifetime. New premiere movies will also be available on TVE/VOD the day after they premiere. In addition, 100 fan-favorite holiday flicks will be available on the Lifetime website and app, as well as through video-on-demand partners. Lifetime Movie Club will offer 70 library titles to stream commercial-free starting Oct. 25, and the Holiday Movie Favorites By Lifetime FAST channel kicks off on Nov. 1 and will air library titles throughout the holiday season.
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