Move over pumpkin spice, because Great American Family is officially kicking off the holiday season early; and yes, it seems like they’re basically giving us a new movie almost every week from October through December. Each film drops first on Great American Pure Flix, then a few days later on GAF Channel at 8:00 p.m. ET and to streaming (GFAM+).
If you’re already planning your cozy nights with cocoa and blankets, you might want to clear some space on your watchlist; this lineup is loaded with pies, small-town magic, royal surprises, and just enough romance to make you go, “awww.”
1) ‘A Wisconsin Christmas Pie‘
If you’ve ever thought dessert could fix a broken heart, this movie gets you.
Stars: Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes.
Synopsis: A pastry chef returns home to Door County, Wisconsin, for Christmas and finds that saving her family’s orchard — and her heart — may depend on the perfect pie and a second chance at love.
Premiere: October 9 (Great American Pure Flix); October 11 (Great American Family and GFAM+)
2) ‘A Christmas List of Blessings’
Get ready for all the heartwarming holiday feels; you might want tissues.
Stars: Shae Robins and Christopher Russell.
Synopsis: Natalie, a weary children’s book illustrator, rediscovers her creativity and faith when she secretly fulfills the heartfelt prayer list of a little girl, unknowingly becoming the answer to the girl’s father’s Christmas wish for love, healing, and hope.
Premiere: October 16 (Great American Pure Flix); October 18 (Great American Family and GFAM+)
3) ‘Once Upon a Christmas Crown’
Think royalty meets small-town holiday chaos… and yes, there’s frosting involved.
Stars: Ellise Roth and Callum Buckley.
Synopsis: Princess Charlotte of Marovia, a duty-bound princess, escapes to a New England town at Christmas, where a secret baking contest — and an unexpected romance — teach her that love may be life’s true crowning achievement.
Premiere: October 23 (Great American Pure Flix); October 25 (Great American Family and GFAM+)
4) ‘A Belle Christmas‘
Expect a story about letting go, second chances, and maybe a little holiday chaos.
Stars: Ash Tsai, Marshall Williams, and Julia Reilly.
Synopsis: When a weary non-profit director faces dwindling donations and perceives she may be replaced just days before Christmas, the return of an old love and a new and unexpected ally teach her that letting go may be the only way to save both her mission and her heart.
Premiere: October 30 (Great American Pure Flix); November 1 (Great American Family and GFAM+)
5) ‘Christmas In Midnight Clear‘
Small-town charm, a dash of romance, and a big lesson about opening your heart—this one’s cozy perfection.
Stars: Alicia Josipovic and Jon McLaren.
Synopsis: A high-powered real estate developer, burdened by a costly setback, arrives in the struggling town of Midnight Clear just before Christmas, where she meets a local pastor and learns saving the community may require opening her heart as much as her checkbook.
Premiere: November 6 (Great American Pure Flix); November 23 (Great American Family and GFAM+)
6) ‘Love At Kringle Lake’ (working title)
Two executives, one small town, and a Christmas assignment that sparks more than just holiday spirit.
Stars: Alexa Maria Huerta and Joseph Morales.
Synopsis: When two ambitious executives from a top Chicago marketing firm are sent to the quaint town of Kringle Lake to rekindle the spirit of Christmas, they discover the greatest gift of the season may be each other
Premiere: November 8 (Great American Pure Flix); TBA (Great American Family and GFAM+)
7) ‘Timeless Tidings of Joy’
Family businesses, old friends, and a little bit of magic; what more could you want for the holidays?
Stars: Candace Cameron Bure, Natasha Bure, and Paul Greene.
Synopsis: When Ally returns home to sell her grandmother’s letterpress shop — long seen as a burden — she meets an old soul determined to preserve its legacy, and together they discover that faith, sacrifice, and love can rewrite both the shop’s fate and their own.
Premiere: November 13 (Great American Pure Flix); November 15 (Great American Family and GFAM+), encore November 29 (Great American Family)
8) ‘Christmas Pages‘
Books, murals, and a dash of small-town romance… this one’s basically a holiday hug.
Stars: Rose Reid and Jake Allyn.
Synopsis: An advertising executive returns to her hometown to help save her family’s struggling bookstore. While there, she partners with a local craftsman to design and paint a Christmas mural that not only brings the community together but also rekindles her own sense of creativity and connection.
Premiere: November 20 (Great American Pure Flix); November 22 (Great American Family and GFAM+)
9) ‘The Christmas Spark’
Firefighters, family, and unexpected sparks; holiday magic in action.
Stars: Mario Lopez and Ali Cobrin.
Synopsis: At Christmastime, a passed-over corporate lawyer joins his small town’s fire department, where he competes with a fallen hero’s son — and finds unexpected sparks with his widowed mom.
Premiere: November 26 (Great American Pure Flix); November 28 (Great American Family and GFAM+)
10) ‘Homes for the Holidays‘
Big city ambitions meet small-town romance, and the results are adorable chaos.
Stars: Cindy Busby and Sam Page.
Synopsis: A big city realtor returns to her hometown to lead the local real estate office during its most crucial revenue season. But when she clashes with a charming photographer, she must decide if success means chasing her career — or following her heart.
Premiere: November 27 (Great American Pure Flix); November 30 (Great American Family and GFAM+)
11) ‘Cranberries And Carols‘
Reunited exes, festive food, and a chance for love all over again… it’s basically Christmas gold.
Stars: Jill Wagner and Trevor Donovan.
Synopsis: When a devoted café owner returns home to help her family host the town’s cherished Yuletide Potluck, she unexpectedly reunites with the man from a disastrous blind date twenty years ago — a military engineer — only to discover that Christmas may serve them both with a second chance at love.
Premiere: December 4 (Great American Pure Flix); December 6 (Great American Family and GFAM+)
12) ‘Mistletoe At the Manor’ (working title)
Castle vibes, holiday magic, and a charming love story; consider this one fully enchanting.
Stars: Madeleine Coghlan and Lior Selve.
Synopsis: When Alice, a spirited East Coast cooking show influencer, journeys to a centuries-old English castle to honor a WWII nurse by laying her remains in the castle gardens, she finds herself swept into the castle’s holiday magic — and the unexpected warmth of its charming proprietor.
Premiere: December 7 (Great American Pure Flix); TBA (Great American Family and GFAM+)
13) ‘Have We Met This Christmas?‘
Amnesia, mountain lodges, and second-chance love… what’s not to love?
Stars: Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch.
Synopsis: After a car accident leaves ambitious real estate executive Katie Sloan with amnesia at a cozy mountain inn, she unexpectedly falls for the innkeeper’s son from her forgotten past – while helping his family fight to save their beloved lodge before her memory returns and threatens their second chance at love.
Premiere: December 11 (Great American Pure Flix); December 13 (Great American Family and GFAM+)
14) ‘Coupled Up for Christmas’
Two ex-lovers pretend to be together… and naturally, real sparks start flying.
Stars: Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner.
Synopsis: Two heartbroken singles, desperate to win back their exes, hatch a scheme to pretend they are madly in love – only to discover that the real sparks flying may be between them.
Premiere: December 12 (Great American Pure Flix Only)
15) ‘A Royal Christmas Tail’
Puppies, princes, and holiday romance; you can basically stop scrolling now.
Stars: Jonathan Stoddard and Brittany Underwood.
Synopsis: When a dashing prince trades a glass slipper for a dog tag, he embarks on a heartwarming Christmas quest to find the mysterious woman — and her adorable pup — who captured his heart in one magical holiday moment.
Premiere: December 14 (Great American Pure Flix); TBA (Great American Family and GFAM+)
16) ‘Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas’
Holiday chaos, racing around Buffalo, and unexpected love? Yep, this one sounds like the perfect festive adventure.
Stars: Jillian Murray, Trevor Donovan, and Dominic Lopez.
Synopsis: A wish tree unites a morning show host and an artist as they race across Buffalo with the host’s daughter and the artist’s son to find the season’s hottest toy – discovering love and family along the way.
Premiere: December 19 (Great American Pure Flix); December 21 (Great American Family and GFAM+)
BONUS) A Surprise Christmas Film is Coming
The suspense is real, and honestly, that’s half the fun. Stay tuned to GAF for all the details (hopefully coming soon).
Premiere: December 18 (Great American Pure Flix); December 20 (Great American Family and GFAM+)
Keep an eye on Great American Family for all your 2025 holiday movie updates.
