Great American Family announces new movies for Christmas 2024

Great American Family this week unveiled a look at its slate of new movies for Christmas 2024.

Movies will begin airing on Thursday, Oct. 17, and feature fan favorite actors including Mario Lopez, Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Merritt Patterson and Trevor Donovan.

Gladys Knight will appear in “A Little Women’s Christmas,” that will star Donovan as well as Jen Lilley, Jillian Murray, Laura Osnes, Julia Reilly and Jesse Hutch.

The movies will air on Great American Family as well as on the company-owned streaming service, Pure Flix.

A Great American Christmas will run 24/7. Premiere dates will be announced later.

• LIVE STREAM: Fans without cable can watch Great American Christmas on Philo (free trial), fuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling.

The titles of some of the new movies and descriptions for Great American Christmas are:

“A Christmas Castle Proposal,” starring Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke.

• “Olivia, a commoner, travels with Prince Alexander to his family’s magical palace, Torovia so their families can spend a first Christmas together. The couple’s plans for a enchanted Christmas are threatened by comedic mishaps caused by cultural differences between the families.”

“Christmas In Scotland,” starring Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters.

• “A New York installation designer helps a small Scottish community create a dazzling light display to win ‘Best Christmas Village’ festival. The designer is forced to work with a wealthy heir who doesn’t like Christmas, though feelings may change if the pair succeeds in creating joy for the community.”

“A Vintage Christmas,” starring Merritt Patterson and Christopher Russell.

• “A dedicated preservationist battles a developer’s ambitions to tear down a historic Post Office with ties to her family. The choice of old versus new threatens to divide the small town unless there is a solution for the greater good of all concerned.”

“The Fabric of Christmas,” starring Ferelith Young and Harmon Walsh.

• “Firefighter Liam and quilting teacher, Amy, come together to make the perfect quilt for Liam’s sister’s Christmas wedding. Two headstrong people discover the importance of putting personal differences aside to create what is most important at Christmas.”

“A Royal Christmas Ballet,” starring Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard.

• “A retired ballerina is pressed into service working with a visiting team of royal ambassadors to put on the season’s performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ and finds herself center stage in an unexpected Christmas romance.”

“A Christmas Less Traveled,” starring Candace Cameron Bure and Eric Johnson.

• “A local business owner finds an audio cassette in the player of her recently departed dad’s classic red truck. The message instructs Desi to go on a holiday road trip down memory lane where she meets a man who needs her help and who offers help in return.”

“A Little Women’s Christmas,” starring Trevor Donovan, Jen Lilley, Jillian Murray, Laura Osnes, Julia Reilly, Jesse Hutch and Gladys Knight.

• ”A modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel.”

“Get Him Back For Christmas,” starring Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega. Special appearance by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Mario Lopez, Victoria Jackson, and Natasha Bure.

• “Bella made it big in music. Jack stayed behind in his hometown working at The Salvation Army to help his family after his dad passes. Bella returns home after a heartbreaking split with her chart-topping singing partner and asks Jack to write the perfect song to get her boyfriend back. Carlos PenaVega wrote and performs an original song, ‘Get Him Back for Christmas’ performed for the film at AT&T Stadium.”

“A Cinderella Christmas Ball,” starring Danica McKellar and Oliver Rice. Choreographed by Gleb Savchenko.

• “With only the Internet, a plane ticket and a lifelong determination to find her birth family Chelsea travels to royal hamlet, Havenshire, at Christmas. Along the way, Chelsea sneaks into a castle, teaches a stubborn Prince how to dance, and looks to be in the perfect place when the bells toll Christmas Eve.”

“Wreathmaker Christmas,” starring Kristin Wollett and Casey Elliott.

• “A wreathmaker slips on ice and injures her arm which puts her holiday wreath deliveries in jeopardy until a selfless neighbor steps up to keep her business afloat.”

“Home Sweet Christmas,” starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison.

• “Two former childhood friends reunite after a beloved family members passes, leaving the future of his magical maple sugar farm in their hands.”

“Once Upon a Christmas Wish,” starring Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez.

• “A local mayor discovers his childhood Christmas wishes are coming true. With his childhood friend, the pair can inspire residents to showcase the town’s warmth and values while pushing back a major developer’s desire to take the community in a different direction.”

“Sleigh Bells and Sugar Plums,” starring Jill Wagner and Jesse Hutch.

• “A historian seeks inspiration for her next project in her family’s hometown of Aurora, which is famous for experiencing the Northern Lights. While there, she bonds with a local tour guide who shows her the town’s Christmas traditions and witnesses a harbinger of miracles to come.”

“A Shelter and Season’s Greetings,” starring Ash Tsai and Eric Guillmette.

• “Caleb is injured in the Army and recovers through help from shelter therapy dogs. As a sign of thanks, Caleb returns home to help Amber run the local shelter and, in the process, discovers his feelings for Amber go beyond gratitude.”

“Christmas By Candlelight,” starring Erin Agostino and Harmon Walsh.

• “Juliet pitches Christmas candles to her boss to earn a promotion and enlists the help of a candle store owner (Tom) who refuses at first but reluctantly agrees when he realizes the money will help make his daughter’s Christmas wish come true.”

“Coupled Up For Christmas,” starring Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner.

• “Two heartbroken strangers pretend to be dating others to win the affection of their true soulmates.”

What is Philo?

Philo is a streaming service that offers more than 70 live channels and more than 50,000 titles on demand for $25 a month. Philo has a free seven-day trial. Channels include AMC, A&E, MTV, BET, Discovery, VH1, Food Network, History, Nickelodeon, OWN, TLC, Lifetime, Hallmark, Paramount and TV One. Add-on packages include EPIX, STARZ and “Movies and More.”

What is fuboTV?

FuboTV is a streaming service that offers more than 100 live and on-demand channels and includes cloud DVR. FuboTV has a seven-day free trial. Channels include AMC, E!, HGTV, ESPN, NBC Sports, NFL Network, FS1, MSNBC, Food Network, Great American Living, Magnolia Network, Animal Planet, Bravo, FX, CMT, Comedy Central and Hallmark. The Pro plan is $74.99 a month, Elite is $84.99 a month and Premier is $94.99 a month. Add-ons include EPIX, Showtime and Starz.

What is Sling?

Sling streaming service is $40 a month for the Orange (32 channels) or Blue (40 channels) Levels. Orange plus Blue is $55 a month. Premium subscribers also can get a month of Showtime, STARZ and EPIX for free. Channels include CMT, Bravo, BET, Comedy Central, A&E, AMC, Animal Planet, Discovery+, Hallmark, History, National Geographic, Lifetime, TLC and USA.

What is DirecTV Stream?

DirecTV Stream provides access to more than 100 channels, hundreds of on-demand titles, the ability to stream through three devices at once, and unlimited Cloud DVR storage. Channels include ABC, HGTV, Hallmark, Bravo, BET, Discovery, Food Network, AMC, Animal Planet, CMT, Comedy Central, FX, ID, Disney, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and PBS Kids. There are four packages ranging from Entertainment at $64.99 a month to Premier for $154.99 a month. The streaming service offers a five-day free trial.