2023 Lifetime Holiday Movie Lineup Features Films From Tia Mowry, Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Tatyana Ali [TRAILER]

Get ready to unwrap the magic of the holiday season with Lifetime’s “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” lineup for 2023. This year, the network is unwrapping a delightful gift of 12 heartwarming films that will warm your heart and ignite the festive spirit. Tia Mowry and Tatyana Ali will grace the 2023 Lifetime holiday movie lineup with their won tales of food and holiday romance.

But that’s not all; get ready for a double dose from Jackée Harry and Vivica A. Fox, who share the screen in “A Christmas Intern.” These iconic stars are rekindling the magic of the holiday season with their heartwarming performances.

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What’s a holiday movie without some festive tunes? The movies in this lineup are filled with musical magic including original songs from Harry and Ali.

The holiday cheer begins early this year. Starting on October 13, Lifetime is unwrapping 60 beloved holiday titles on their website and app. And for those who can’t wait to dive into the festive fun, new premiere movies will be available the day after their debut on TVE/VOD. If you’re a true holiday movie enthusiast, the Lifetime Movie Club has you covered with 44 library titles, starting on October 20.

So, get your cocoa ready, cozy up by the fire, and prepare to be transported to a world of holiday magic as Lifetime’s “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” brings you stories of love, laughter, and the joy of the season.

 

 

Yes, Chef! Christmas

Alicia Gellar (Mowry) is a culinary school instructor who has put both her true career aspirations and personal life on the back burner. But this holiday season, fate is on her side. She is invited to compete in the city’s annual Kringle Cook-Off and learns a family secret that could change everything and be the big break she needs to become a respected chef like her former boss Bobby (Valastro). There to mentor her through the competition is the fiery chef and Kringle protégé, Logan (Humphrey), whom Alicia builds a real connection with, despite their rocky start. But can Alicia win the cook-off and prove to herself that she is the capable head chef that Logan believes her to be? And will she be accepted by the Kringles if she shares the truth with them? She will have to put it all on the line to find out.

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 10 at 8 p.m.
Cast: Tia Mowry, Buddy Valastro, and Luke Humphrey

The Holiday Proposal Plan

Travel columnist Sonny Kravitz (Ali) and her ex-boyfriend Kip (Kove) are forced to team up to help their best friends Bree (Able) and Jarod (Gopradi) get engaged. To set the backdrop, the four return to Sonny’s parents’ snowy chalet and set up 12 holiday traditions that are celebrated around the world to nudge Jarod to ask Bree to be his wife. But it seems that the proposal plan doesn’t just reignite the love between the engaged couple. Will Sonny and Kip rekindle what they once had?

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 16 at 8 p.m.
Cast: Tatyana Ali, Jesse Kove, Geovanni Gopradi and Whitney Able

A Christmas Intern

With the holidays approaching, Cecilia (Harry) discovers that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, so she decides to make a surprise visit to her daughter Alexis (Carter) who created and runs “Cyber Santa,” an online gift giving business. Seizing an opportunity to spend Christmas with her daughter and get back into the game, Cecilia becomes an intern at the start-up company and the two learn the importance of family during the most wonderful time of year, while also finding love. Featuring an original song by Jackée Harry.
Premiere Date: Saturday, December 16 at 10 p.m.
Cast: Jackée Harry, Ciarra Carter, Vivica A. Fox, Doug Rogers, Jasmine Avialotis and Michael Paré

Watch the trailer and then check out the full line up below.

Christmas Plus One

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 18 at 8 p.m.
Cast: Emily Alatalo, Corey Sevier
Synopsis: Sisters Cara and Amy make a pact to find their soulmates by next Christmas. As Amy’s wedding approaches, Cara’s journey takes an unexpected twist.

Planes, Trains, and Christmas Trees

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 19 at 8 p.m.
Cast: Kathryn Davis, Olivier Renaud
Synopsis: Event planner Kayley and sports agent Brett find themselves stranded in Indiana due to a snowstorm, leading to an unforeseen adventure.

Christmas at the Chalet

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 25 at 8 p.m.
Cast: Teri Hatcher, William DeVry
Synopsis: Former TV host Lex volunteers to work at a luxury chalet to avoid spending Christmas with her ex-husband and his new girlfriend, all while documenting her new chapter for followers.

Laughing All the Way

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 26 at 8 p.m.
Cast: Paniz Zade, Jake Epstein
Synopsis: Ghostwriter and aspiring comedian Aubri is in charge of the Christmas variety show, and her journey intersects with famous Hollywood comedian Mike Baxter.

Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 2 at 8 p.m.
Cast: Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills, and Nicollette Sheridan
Synopsis: Five glamorous ’80s stars reunite to shoot the final Christmas episode of their long-running soap opera, leading to old rivalries and newfound friendships.

Mistletoe Match

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 3 at 8 p.m.
Cast: Elena Juatco, Ryan Bruce
Synopsis: Olivia investigates a Secret Santa for Singles event and meets handsome widower Thomas, leading to a journey of love and discovery.

A Cowboy Christmas Romance

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 9 at 8 p.m.
Cast: Jana Kramer, Adam Senn
Synopsis: Real estate “closer” Lexie Crenshaw returns to her hometown to convince rancher Coby Mason to part ways with his family’s land, and she navigates her relationships with her family.

Yes, Chef! Christmas

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 10 at 8 p.m.
Cast: Tia Mowry, Buddy Valastro, and Luke Humphrey
Synopsis: Culinary school instructor Alicia Gellar is invited to compete in the city’s annual Kringle Cook-Off, uncovering a family secret and finding a connection with a Kringle protégé.

The Holiday Proposal Plan

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 16 at 8 p.m.
Cast: Tatyana Ali, Jesse Kove
Synopsis: Travel columnist Sonny Kravitz and her ex-boyfriend Kip help their best friends get engaged by returning to Sonny’s parents’ chalet and setting up holiday traditions.

A Christmas Intern

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 16 at 10 p.m.
Cast: Jackée Harry, Ciarra Carter, Vivica A. Fox
Synopsis: Cecilia becomes an intern at her daughter’s online gift-giving business, leading to a heartwarming holiday experience.

Merry Magic Christmas

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 17 at 8 p.m.
Cast: Patricia Isaac, Andrew Dunbar
Synopsis: Financial advisor Beth starts seeing a recurring number that hints at her heart’s secret wish. Her journey leads her to work on a pro-bono financial case for the local children’s theatre and a chance at love.

Mom’s Christmas Boyfriend

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 23 at 8 p.m.
Cast: Jeananne Goossen, Ai Barrett, Zach Smadu
Synopsis: Lily Morgan, a 10-year-old girl, wins a writing contest about her Christmas wish, which involves finding love for her single mother.