Lifetime’s 2025 Christmas Movie Schedule: Complete Holiday List

The time of “It’s a Wonderful Life” has arrived. Lifetime’s holiday programming event kicks off on November 29. This year the list includes 12 new Christmas films, which will be broadcast on Fridays and Saturdays from November 29.
This year’s films include the return of favorites Brandy Norwood, Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Nischelle Turner, Tyler Hilton and Arielle Kebbel, while also introducing new talent to the Lifetime family like James Lafferty.
Kane and Katelyn Brown have also joined the Lifetime universe and are executive producing Kebbel and Hilton’s film, “Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch.”
On December 4, Lifetime Movie Network will air a new holiday thriller, “Do What I Fear.”
As part of this season, Lifetime will roll out 100 beloved holiday movies across its website, app and VOD partners starting October 27. All new films will also be available on TVE/VOD the day after the premiere. The Lifetime Movie Club will offer 70 library titles starting October 24, while the FAST Channel, Holiday Movie Favorites by Lifetime, will begin offering library titles on November 1.
See the full schedule below:
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Christmas every day
November 29, 8:00 PM
Cast: Brandy Norwood, Sy’rai Smith, Debbi Morgan, Robert C Riley, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
Synopsis: “After the death of her father, Fancy (Brandy Norwood) is more determined than ever to keep her father’s cherished Christmas traditions alive, as her mother Evelyn (Debbi Morgan) also begins to lose her sight. But things don’t go smoothly, as Fancy simultaneously attends the wedding of her bridezilla sister Belle (Sy’rai Smith) plant. When a water pipe bursts and disrupts the fairytale wedding plans, Fancy discovers she is unexpectedly drawn to the rough but charming contractor Jaylen (Robert C Riley), who is tasked with renovating the house. Through all the chaos, she learns valuable lessons about faith, family and the true meaning of Christmas.” -
The Christmas campaign
November 29, 10 p.m
Cast: Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Chelsea Rose Brooks and Austen Jaye
Synopsis: “Kayleigh Brooks (Chelsea Rose Brooks) is a driven, no-nonsense digital advertising executive who thrives on competition, while her counterpart, Darren Morgan (Austen Jaye), is a laid-back strategist with a creative flair. Their boss, Monique (Vivica A. Fox), brings them together to put a fun and festive spin on a Christmas sales pitch for their top customer, Santa’s Pajamas. Sparks fly, not only in the office, but also in their rivalry to conquer the field. Kayleigh wants it all, and Alex is determined to win at all costs. As they compete, their personal lives collide with their professional ambitions, and neither expects that the key to success could be each other. From a Christmas Toy Drive to a full family dinner surprises where Kayleigh introduces Darren to Denise (Jackée Harry), her mother, the two collide and bond in a series of moments that are both funny and heartfelt. But if their competition turns into something more, will their growing feelings for each other survive the pressure?” -
Do you fear what I fear?
December 4, 8:00 PM (LMN)
Cast: Ciara Hanna and Josh Henderson
Synopsis: “When Claire (Ciarra Hanna) lands her dream job in the city, she thinks she has finally escaped her picture-perfect Christmas town. But her new beginning turns chilling when creepy Christmas decorations appear in her apartment… each one a message from someone who knows her all too well. Who is the dangerous ‘Secret Santa’ watching her? Is it her charming new neighbor? The ex who won’t let go? To find out, Claire will have to turn the tables. and laid a trap himself. -
Jingle all the way to love
December 5, 8:00 PM
Cast: Erin Agostino and Romaine Waite
Synopsis: “Andi Kelton (Erin Agostino) receives a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome stranger at a New Year’s party, only to pass it on. Years later, now a lawyer, Andi wins a radio contest where the host, Jake (Romaine Waite), turns the story of the sleigh bell and the stranger into a segment while listeners help her mystery man before Christmas detect.” -
A Christmas cookbook

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December 5, 10 p.m
Cast: Ashley Newbrough and Franco Lo Presti
Synopsis: “Veronica Cearley (Ashley Newbrough), newly single at Christmas, finds unexpected solace in The Christmas may not be the food or the traditions, but the people who feel at home.” -
Cover the corridors

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December 6, 8:00 PM
Cast: Loretta Devine, Naika Toussaint and Jamie M. Callica
Synopsis: “Zoe (Naika Toussaint), a Bay Area tech executive, returns to Chicago to visit her grandmother Agnes (Loretta Devine), who has traded old traditions for daring new adventures – including canceling the cherished holiday party her late husband hosted. Zoe misses the festive warmth of her youth and teams up with her charming childhood sweetheart Jace (Jaime M. Callica) and their neighbors on the 5th floor to revive the party. As sparks fly between Zoe and Jace, a last-minute cancellation threatens the fun, but Agnes intervenes. Together, the building comes together for a joyful Christmas Eve – showing that holiday spirit, new memories and perhaps even new love are made by those brave enough to keep traditions alive. -
Cheerful missed connection
December 6, 10 p.m
Cast: Emily Alatalo and Andrew Bushell
Synopsis: “Marie (Emily Alatalo) has it all, including an in-depth account of her life over the past 24 years. So when she goes to a speed dating event in a last-ditch effort to find a man to take home for Christmas, she brings along her diary, complete with her list of dos and don’ts, just for reference. But in the middle of the event, she puts her diary down and picks up the wrong one. Will the star-crossed diaries and potential soulmates find their way back to each other before Christmas? -
Runaway Bride for Christmas (working title)

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December 12, 8:00 PM
Cast: Nischelle Turner and Mark Ghanime
Synopsis: “When runaway bride Emma (Nischelle Turner) seeks refuge in the only town she has ever called home, she unexpectedly falls for her former high school crush, Mitch (Mark Ghanime), who is hiding his own heartbreak. But when her ex arrives, determined to win her back, she must decide if she is brave enough to risk her heart again for Christmas.” -
Christmas in Alaska
December 12, 10 p.m
Cast: Emma Johnson and Marcus Rosner
Synopsis: “Rival journalists vying for the same lucrative promotion get stuck in snowy Alaska after their plane has to make an emergency landing. As Megan (Emma Johnson) follows her young son’s festive bucket list, and Oliver (Marcus Rosner) puts aside his family troubles to help save his sister’s inn, they find themselves in a completely unexpected Christmas romance.” -
Thank goodness: Christmas at Keller Ranch

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December 13, 8:00 PM
Cast: Arielle Kebbel and Tyler Hilton (executive produced by Kane and Katelyn Brown)
Synopsis: “After pro hockey player Wes Campbell (Tyler Hilton) sustains an injury during a high-profile game just three weeks before Christmas, he is referred to Nashville’s Keller Ranch to recover. There he meets no-nonsense rancher Maggie Keller (Arielle Kebbel), a single mother of son Dawson (Eshan Lyall), a horse-assisted therapist. Despite his initial skepticism, Wes is desperate to return to the ice and decides to give equine therapy a try. While Maggie manages to break down Wes’ walls, he also helps her heal from the grief of her husband’s death. But when an unexpected romance blossoms between the two, will it go a long way or is it just a holiday getaway?” -
Rodeo Christmas romance

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December 13, 10 p.m
Cast: Rebecca Dalton and Corey Sevier
Cast: “When Emma (Rebecca Dalton), a fiercely independent equestrian, finds herself at the ranch for a friend while caring for her injured horse over Christmas, she clashes with a brooding veteran, Noal (Corey Sevier) – only to discover that the magic of the season may be what they need to heal their hearts.” -
Sweet holiday romance

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December 19, 8 p.m
Cast: Erin Karpluk and Christopher Russell
Synopsis: “Amanda (Erin Karpluk), a world-renowned pastry chef, fears she’s losing her edge. Wanting to reclaim her title of Queen of Christmas Cookies, she enters the Chicago Christmas Market Christmas Cookie Competition, which requires bakers to collaborate with other companies to create the best treats. Knowing she’ll find inspiration in her hometown of Paisley, Amanda decides to partner with The Little Shop of Fudge, a community staple. Little does she know, the owner, Jackie, has put her handsome cousin Simon (Christopher Russell) in charge of the operations, and he has no idea about making fudge. With Jackie gone, Simon and Amanda must work together to recreate Jackie’s world-famous fudge in time for the competition, learning that their opposing philosophies might just make for a sweet and savory romance. -
A pickleball Christmas

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December 20, 8:00 PM
Starring: Zibby Allen and James Lafferty
Synopsis: “Fresh off the biggest win of his career, tennis star Luke Hollis (James Lafferty) returns home to Florida for Christmas, only to discover that his family’s racquet club is about to be sold. Along with Caroline (Zibby Allen), the club’s pickleball coach, Luke reluctantly agrees to participate in a high-stakes holiday tournament that the club is hosting. could save. With sparks flying both on and off the field, Luke reluctantly agrees to participate in a high-stakes holiday tournament that could save the club. realizes that perhaps the greatest victory is love, family and a new chapter at home.
















