6 Cheesy AF Christmas Movies You Can't Miss


best cheesy christmas movies 2020

Disclaimer! These are NOT Netflix caliber films - we are talking about Hallmark and Lifetime channels only. :)

Here are some of my personal favorite cheesy, low-brow movies guaranteed to give you the warm and fuzzies, particularly if you turn the cliches into a drinking game.

P.S. I must credit one of my besties Aly Rumberger for sharing her expert holiday movie knowledge for which this post would never be possible.


Characteristics of this "Genre"

  • Stars Candace Cameron Bure, the unofficial Christmas Queen (or another actress from the 90s)

  • Big city girl travels to small town and is charmed by a handsome, rustic (single!) man

  • Or, old flames reconnect and suddenly can't remember why they ever split up

  • Christmas magic is present (such as a magical ornament, strategically placed mistletoe, or a Santa Claus in disguise)

  • It will snow or blizzard at the most opportune moment, either to leave the love interest stranded or to "set the mood"


Movie list

best cheesy christmas movies 2020

1. Switched for Christmas

Estranged twins, jealous of each other's lives, reconnect for Christmas and decide to switch lives for the holiday season.


best cheesy christmas movies 2020

2. Holiday in Handcuffs

Dumped on Christmas Eve, struggling waitress kidnaps a handsome stranger to take to the family cabin for the holidays.


best cheesy christmas movies 2020

3. Christmas Town

Boston gal leaves to embark on a new career adventure, and gets stranded in a small town overnight that has a surprising personal connection.


best cheesy christmas movies 2020

4. A Christmas Kiss

Aspiring interior designer is tasked with decorating a beautiful mansion (that happens to belong to her boss's boyfriend) for the holidays.


best cheesy christmas movies 2020

5. Christmas Cupid

A career woman asked to plan an extravagant holiday party reconnects with an old flame, discovering the true meaning of Christmas in the process.


best cheesy christmas movies 2020

6. Christmas in Mississippi

LA photographer Holly spends Christmas in her Mississippi hometown, charmed by the residents (which include her past boyfriend).


And more!

Guess what? There are 23 NEW movies premiering on the Hallmark Channel this season here!


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