The Cozy Snowbound Sweater-Wearing Guide To 2019 Holiday Movies
It's holiday TV movie season, and it's not just a Hallmark party. There's also Lifetime, UPTV, and — increasingly — Netflix.
We know that for devotees of this genre, it can be hard to keep up. Therefore, we have prepared a helpful guide to all the new movies we're aware of that are on tap for the season, complete with notations for which tropes they offer. Everything in bold is what I would consider an element of holiday programming; that should help you find what you need. Are you a person who likes to see a "suit man" learn the new meaning of Christmas? We can help! Do you prefer to see someone save her hometown? You'll find just the right movie for you, right here. And remember: These are just the new ones. There are so many!
I've also noted where beloved celebrities and nostalgic figures are present — I admit this is a blurry line between these categories, but it's meant to be "famous for [specific character/project]" versus "famous generally."
Note that these are based on what the networks and services have revealed thus far. Some of these might have hidden elves or moppets or musical numbers that just haven't revealed themselves yet. You have to keep some surprises for Santa, right?
Ho-ho-ho.
Picture A Perfect Christmas (Hallmark, 11/9, 8 pmET)
She's an "extreme sports photographer" who goes to her own little town to take care of Grandma and meets a neighbor whose nephew is visiting him. She learns that this little town is OK. Also Moppet!
Radio Christmas (Lifetime, 11/9, 8 pmET)
Keshia Knight Pulliam plays a DJ who is forced to relocate from her Philadelphia broadcasting digs to the small town of — you guessed it — Bethlehem, and. Also, , in that there is apparently a "year-round Christmas station." (You can kind of forgive them because it's Bethlehem, I suppose.)
