Love 'em or hate 'em, Hallmark Christmas movies seem to have taken over the holiday season.

Okay, I am going to preface this article with the fact that I fall on the "hate 'em" side when it comes to Hallmark Christmas movies. I believe they're cheesy, over-the-top, and follow the same cookie-cutter pattern and storylines. Plus, the acting is ... awful.

And when I was tasked with creating a list of the "best Hallmark Christmas movies of all time", I struggled, a lot. So, to make things fair (and easier, for me), I've decided to split it down the middle: 5 of the best and 5 of the worst.

The following 10 Hallmark flicks rotate between best and worst, in no particular order, according to results compiled from Ranker.com, IMDb reviews, and my own personal biases.

BEST: "Crown for Christmas"

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Courtesy of IMDb

Initial release date: November 15, 2015
Cast: Danica McKellar, Rupert Penry-Jones, Ellie Botterill, Pavel Douglas, Colin McFarlane
Synopsis: After getting fired from her job as a maid at a ritzy New York City hotel, Allie reluctantly accepts a temporary gig as the governess to a young girl who is part of a powerful family in Europe that lives in a castle.

Why It's the BEST: This movie takes a storyline that we see in other Hallmark Christmas movies but adds more complexity and well-roundedness to its characters. Plus, Danica McKellar is always a win!

Watch Crown for Christmas on Amazon

Kristina Shriver
Associate Director of Our Community Now. When not writing or reading, Kristina likes to dance like no one is watching and enjoys speaking in vague movie references/quotes, which only a select few in her circle truly understand. A huge nerd, she loves attending comic book conventions (in costume, of course!) and engaging in geek-fueled conversations with anyone who is willing to listen to her ramble. She also dedicates her spare time to supporting various mental health organizations.
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