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The Hallmark Christmas movie countdown began at the end of October, and is hitting its peak as we near the Christmas Day. The good thing is if you are just catching up, you will find your Hallmark favorites on a 24-hour loop during the month.

Hallmark released over 40 new original TV movies for this year’s Countdown to Christmas, which traditionally features a mix of holiday movies, specials, and holiday-themed originals. On October 22, 2021, the latest Hallmark original You, Me & The Christmas Trees premiered on the network, with 8 more Christmas-movie airings on the day. And from thereon, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday fans got to watch a new release, including titles such as Gingerbread Miracle, The Santa Stakeout, and Boyfriends of Christmas Past.

With an ever-growing catalog, the Hallmark channel has become near synonymous with Christmas movies. The massive increase in its viewership and the subsequent incline in the channel’s ratings, during the months of November and December, speak volumes of the popularity of Hallmark Christmas movies. After all, who does not indulge in habitual watching of even cheesy-romantic and mushy-heartwarming movies when the spirit of Christmas comes to life all around you?

As unlikely as it may be, if you are new to the Hallmark Christmas Countdown, let’s welcome you to the magical world of Hallmark Christmas movies. Our article today takes a look at how to watch Hallmark Christmas movies online, so read on and find out all that you need to know.

How to live stream Hallmark Christmas movies

This is surely not a concern in homes that are subscribed to a pay-tv service because nearly all cable and satellite TV service providers carry the Hallmark Channel in their starter or mid-tier lineup. But if you are a cord-cutter home, and routinely rely on SVOD services to take your fill of TV entertainment, you’ll have to find out about live streaming services that carry the Hallmark Channel.

Below is a listing of the top live streaming options for you to consider. Take a look, and take your pick. So you too can watch Hallmark Christmas movies, and catch up on the best of titles aired since the Countdown to Christmas began in October 2021.   

DIRECTV STREAM

The new streaming version of America’s top satellite TV service, DIRECTV, comes with 4 different plans, starting at $69.99/month.

DIRECTV STREAM Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier plans, all carry the Hallmark Channel. The Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel is also included in the starter Entertainment plan. The service does not make it mandatory to sign an annual contract, so you can pay month-to-month, and cancel whenever you wish to. Plus it is compatible with a number of third-party devices. So, even if you do not opt for the exclusive DIRECTV STREAM device, and want to use your own, you can do so with ease. Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, Google Chromecast, as well iOS and Android devices are compatible with DIRECTV STREAM.

YouTube TV

One of the most popular live streaming services, YouTube TV has an impressive lineup with 85+ networks included. The selection is great from the viewpoint of a home where popular entertainment and sports are hot favorites. No surprise then that the Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mysteries & Movies, and Hallmark Drama are part of the YouTube TV lineup.

Your subscription to YouTube TV includes unlimited Cloud DVR, 6 accounts, and 3 simultaneous streams. There are no annual contracts or hidden fees. And the service is compatible with a wide range of popular streaming devices.

The best part is the current limited-time special offer gets you a $10 discount for the first 3 months, after which you’ll pay at the regular rate i.e. $64.99/mo.  

Sling TV

One of the most popular and affordable live streaming options in the market, Sling TV allows you to stream Hallmark Christmas movies when you add on the Lifestyle Extra mini channel pack to your subscription. None of the Sling TV plans, Orange, Blue or Orange & Blue, carry the Hallmark channel in the primary channel lineup. But with the Lifestyle Extra pack, which is another &6/mo. on top of your base plan, you can enjoy not just the Hallmark Channel but, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries as well as Hallmark Drama.

Just to add, both Sling TV Orange and Blue plans cost $35/mo., while you can sign up for Sling TV Orange + Blue for $50/mo. Currently, a limited-time special offer is also available, which gets you a good discount in the first month with any Sling TV plan. With no contracts needed, Sling sure makes for a real bargain deal!

Philo

Another affordable live streaming TV service, that gets you 60+ channels for $25/mo. Philo is a relatively low-profile live streaming platform. And, some critics do count its selection of channels as rather limited due to its fewer news options, and a complete lack of sports and local broadcast TV. But, all in all, with its careful selection of popular networks, on-demand library, unlimited DVR, and no annual contract stipulation, you get good value for your money. Plus the Philo lineup carries not only the Hallmark Channel but Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and Hallmark Drama.  

The best part is there is no risk involved because you can start with a seven-day trial and explore whether or not it is the right pick for you.

fuboTV

fuboTV has earned quite a name for itself among live streaming services, with all the sports that it showcases. Its assortment of news and entertainment channels is not lacking either. With 110 channels & 130+ events in 4K, an easy-to-use Cloud DVR, 3 simultaneous streams with Family Share, and a long list of popular and premium add-on networks, fuboTV is a great choice. For cord-cutter homes where love for sports runs strong, the starter plan at $64.99/mo. is a value-packed choice.

There is no annual contract involved or any hidden fees. You can cancel the service anytime you want.  

Vidgo

With a strong selection of sports networks such as the NFL Network and NFL RedZone, dozens of popular entertainment e.g. A&E and Lifetime, and news channels like Fox News and ABC News included, the Vidgo lineup is quite complete. And yes, of course, it carries the Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, as well as Hallmark Drama. That is why it is counted as one of the few live streaming services where you can watch Hallmark Christmas Movies.

The absence of popular broadcast TV networks such as NBC and CBS, as well as other NBC and ViacomCBS networks that showcase popular entertainment, can be a deal-breaker for many American TV watchers. But, Vidgo has its own upsides too, with its no-contract plans starting at $55/mo. for 95+ channels. If you are fine without a Cloud DVR, and a rather basic app, you can get a good one of the best dollar-to-channel ratios with Vidgo’s starter English Plus Package.

Frndly TV

Another rather low profile, but pretty affordable live streaming service with plans starting at $6.99/mo.

The assortment of networks in its lineup may not be the greatest, but the good thing is all 3 plans, Basic, Classic, and Premium, carry the 30+ live channels which the Frndly TV channel lineup offers. So any plan you sign up forgets you to access to the Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries as well as Hallmark Drama. But, if you are interested in Cloud DVR and more than one simultaneous stream, you’ll have to pick either the Classic or the Premium that cost $8.99/mo. and $10.99/mo. respectively.

The Frndly TV app is compatible with a number of popular devices, so you are unlikely to face issues at that front. The best part is if you are apprehensive you won’t have much choice of programming, let’s tell you Frndly TV has recently included A&E, History Channel, Lifetime, LMN, FYI, Military History and Vice to its lineup. Plus there is a 7-day FREE Trial option, which gives you all the time to check out if this is how you want to watch Hallmark Christmas Movies this year.

How to watch Hallmark Christmas Movies after they air

On-Demand Access and Cloud DVR are the 2 ways you can watch Hallmark Christmas movies after their initial airing. As for On-Demand, it depends on what the network selects to include in the category. If you find what you missed, well and good. Otherwise, plan better. And put the Cloud DVR storage, that you get with your streaming subscription, to good use. This way you can ensure you won’t miss any Hallmark Christmas Movie favorites.

Here is a quick look at the live streaming services which offer you DVR access.

  • DIRECTV STREAM gets you access to 40,000+ on-demand titles with its starter plan, and all service plans come with 20 hours of Cloud DVR service included. You can upgrade to Unlimited DVR for $10/mo.
  • YouTube TV includes both on-demand access and unlimited Cloud DVR in its plans.
  • Sling TV offers Cloud DVR worth 50 hours of storage without an added cost. If you want, for only $5/mo. on top, you can upgrade to 200 hours. Moreover, the Sling TV on-demand library is a good way to catch up.
  • Philo includes unlimited Cloud DVR with its service plans, alongside an impressive on-demand library.
  • fuboTV offers Cloud DVR with all its plans, and its Starter plan includes 250 hours worth of video storage on the Cloud. You can also access On Demand to watch content on your own timeline.
  • Frndly TV service also gives you the option to include Unlimited Cloud DVR in your service plan. But, if you want to access that, you must pick the Classic or Premium plan. On-Demand is however available with all Frndly TV plans.

Stream Hallmark Christmas movies with Hallmark apps

Hallmark itself facilitates fans with 2 options to stream the network’s content. Want to know? Keep scrolling down to find out how to watch Hallmark Christmas movies with Hallmark!

Hallmark Movies Now

By subscribing to Hallmark Movies Now at $5.99/mo., or $4.99/mo. with an annual subscription, you can access the unlimited Hallmark library of commercial-free content. New content is constantly added, so there is always fresh content available to tune in. You can use the Hallmark Movies Now app on smart TVs and media players, smartphones and tabs, and on your PC. The app supports both Android and iOS devices. There is just one caveat. When it comes to the Hallmark Christmas Countdown, you may not be able to watch the entire variety of titles aired on the network via Hallmark Movies Now.

Hallmark Channel Everywhere  

The Hallmark Channel Everywhere is another way you can stream Hallmark Christmas Movies anytime, anywhere on a device of your choice. Log onto watchhallmarktv.com on your PC or use the network app on your smartphone. There is no added cost to streaming Hallmark content this way because you can access content only via your pay-tv subscription. If the Hallmark Channel is part of your Cable or Satellite channel lineup, you’ll be able to sign in with your provider credentials, either online or via the network app.   

The Endnote

Christmas is all about hope, joy, and the sharing of it all. And Hallmark Christmas Movies are the most befitting add-on to all the festivities. While for pay-tv homes the question of how to watch Hallmark Christmas Movies arises only if their subscribed lineup does not carry the network, for cord-cutters it is a more serious question. They must know of their streaming service options to tune into Hallmark’s Christmas Countdown, and they must also ensure a fast and consistent high-speed internet connection is handy to make for a seamless streaming experience.

We hope the information we’ve shared today helps you catch up quickly and easily with what Hallmark has to share this Christmas! If by any chance, you are looking for a better internet connection and would like to get set up quickly and easily, call the experts at 1-855-349-9328 for advice and assistance.   

FAQs

Can I watch Hallmark movies on Amazon Prime?

While certain Hallmark movies are available for streaming on Prime Video, a subscription to the platform does not include access to the Hallmark Channel. You can certainly pair your Amazon subscription by adding on Hallmark Movies Now, which is listed as a Prime Video Channel.

Can I watch Hallmark movies on Netflix?

Netflix and Hulu, are both subscription video-on-demand streaming services and do not carry the Hallmark Channel as their live counterparts do. At times, however, you may find Hallmark movies included in their lineup.   

Which online platform has Hallmark movies?

You can watch Hallmark movies on the following online platforms:

  • DIRECTV STREAM
  • YouTube TV
  • Sling TV
  • fuboTV
  • Philo
  • Vidgo
  • Frndly TV

If you are subscribed to a pay-tv service, and your current lineup does not include the Hallmark Channel, you can always upgrade to a higher plan, or switch TV providers.