Discover the Magic: 15 Hallmark Movies You Can’t Miss This August 2025

Take a breath, relax, and let the magic of Hallmark movies wash over you. They might not be the most nuanced films ever, but they’re genuinely fun and warm — and sometimes, that’s all you want.

If you’re a Hallmark+ subscriber, you’re in luck. Watch With Us rounded up some of the best movies on the platform to stream this August.

Read on for our favorite Hallmark picks — and why you probably need to watch them this month. Need more ideas? Check out the Best New Movies on Netflix, (HBO) Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime and More, the Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now, the Best Movies on Hulu Right Now and the Best Rom-Com Movies on Netflix Right Now.

A Romantic Family Tale: A Love Story with a Twist

This one’s a romantic comedy that’s as much about family as it is about love. Amelia (Sarah Drew) is a single mom whose clever daughter, Ruby, wants to find her biological father for a school project.

Amelia’s hesitant about tracking down the donor who helped her conceive Ruby through IVF, but she decides to try. She ends up meeting TJ (Juan Pablo Di Pace), who’s both kind and, let’s be honest, ridiculously handsome.

Will Amelia let TJ become part of their family? You’ll have to watch to see how trust and hope play out here.

The Wedding Veil: A Magical Journey of Friendship and Love

Three Hallmark favorites — Lacey Chabert, Alison Sweeney, and Autumn Reeser — team up in this romantic film with a dash of magic. The first in a series of four, The Wedding Veil follows three best friends who buy a wedding veil said to have magical powers that lead to true love.

Each movie focuses on one friend’s journey, starting with Avery (Chabert). Their lives change in unexpected ways, but their friendship is the real anchor here.

It’s basically a Hallmark take on Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. The movie is uplifting and sweet, and you might just end up believing in the magic of love.

Messages in a Bottle: A Heartfelt Romance

Ever been so heartbroken you wanted to toss your feelings into the ocean? Abbey (Bethany Joy Lenz) does exactly that after a terrible day.

She writes a letter, seals it in a bottle, and lets the sea take it. Months later, Nick Everson (Andrew W. Walker), a businessman, finds it and is intrigued enough to email her.

What follows is a You’ve Got Mail-style romance, where Abbey and Nick connect through emails but keep missing each other in real life. Their journey is full of charm and a little mystery, as they slowly discover who they’re really falling for.

Lenz and Walker have great chemistry, and the blend of mystery and romance just works.

A Ghostly Romance: Love Beyond the Grave

Yep, you read that right — this one’s about a real estate agent who befriends a ghost haunting a house she’s trying to sell. Wild premise, but it’s surprisingly charming.

Anna (Julie Gonzalo) is the agent, and she’s got plenty of personality. The ghost, Ruby (Madeleine Arthur), is from the 1920s and isn’t ready to leave her beloved home.

Anna tries to help Ruby finish her business from the past, while Ruby schemes to get Anna back with her ex (Chris McNally). Turns out, McNally and Gonzalo are a real-life couple, which probably explains their spark here.

The friendship between Anna and Ruby is a highlight, and the supernatural twist doesn’t take away from the cozy Hallmark feeling. It’s a fun watch if you want something a little different but still heartwarming.

Murder Mysteries and Witty Banter

Wendie Malick, queen of dry wit, stars in this murder mystery. She plays Audrey Brandon, who’s about to celebrate her wedding anniversary when her husband, Michael (Barclay Hope), leaves her for someone else.

Things get wild when Michael turns up dead in their kitchen and Audrey becomes the main suspect. She decides to clear her name and turns amateur detective.

Andrea Martin is hilarious as Audrey’s best friend Anita, and their banter is a highlight. The movie’s packed with twists, quirky suspects, and just enough humor to keep things light.

City Mouse Meets Country Mouse: A Heartwarming Tale

It’s a classic “city girl in the country” setup, and Jodie Sweetin (Full House) is perfect for it. June Waltshire (Sweetin) loses her fortune and has to move to a rural farmhouse she inherited.

She mistakes her neighbor Bart (Corey Sevier) for a handyman, and soon they’re teaming up for the county fair. Expect fluffy romance, barnyard animals, and a couple you can’t help but root for.

Post-It Note Romance: A Modern Love Story

This one gives You’ve Got Mail a post-COVID update, with a Hallmark twist. Two coworkers, “Mr. Monday” and “Ms. Tuesday,” share a desk thanks to their office’s new hybrid schedule and start communicating via Post-It notes.

They fall for each other through their notes, but in person, they can’t seem to get along. Scott Michael Foster and Janel Parrish have great chemistry, even when they’re just scribbling notes.

The setup feels fresh, and the romance will have you rooting for your own office love story — or at least a few cute notes left behind.

Love Locks: A Parisian Romance

Real-life couple Jerry O’Connell and Rebecca Romijn star in this sweet Paris-set romance, but honestly, Paris steals the show. Lindsey (Romijn) returns to the city after 20 years and bumps into her old college boyfriend Jack (O’Connell).

The Eiffel Tower, the Seine, Notre Dame — they’re all part of the story as the couple rediscovers each other. Their chemistry is obvious, and the city’s charm is impossible to resist.

So just let yourself get swept up in the magic of Paris and this breezy rom-com.

Christmas at Dollywood: A Festive Delight

It’s always a treat to see Dolly Parton, but it’s even better when she’s in a Christmas rom-com. Christmas at Dollywood follows a big-city event planner (Danica McKellar) who heads home to Tennessee to run the Christmas celebration at Dollywood.

The operations manager, Luke (Niall Matter), thinks he’s got it handled, but their back-and-forth is genuinely fun. The “big city girl, small town guy” dynamic is familiar, but it doesn’t get stale here.

The real star is Dollywood itself. If you’ve ever wondered what Dolly’s amusement park is like, this movie’s a great sneak peek. And yes, Dolly herself shows up for a performance — just the cherry on top.

Dater’s Handbook: A Royal Romance

Before she met Prince Harry, Meghan Markle was starring in Hallmark movies. In Dater’s Handbook, she plays Cass, a type-A woman who tries to fix her dating life using a self-help guide.

Turns out, changing who you are isn’t always the answer. Kristoffer Polaha is charming as Cass’s real love interest, Robert, and their relationship feels surprisingly real for a Hallmark rom-com.

The movie pokes fun at the self-help industry and delivers a sweet message about being yourself — plus, a few solid laughs along the way.

Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For

The first in a growing series, Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For stars Tess (Lacey Chabert), a crossword editor, and Logan (Brennan Elliott), a detective. A murder at an art gallery comes with a crossword puzzle as a clue, and Tess realizes the answers might solve the case.

Logan’s not thrilled about getting help from a civilian, but the puzzles keep pulling them together. If you’re into mysteries or crosswords, this series is basically made for you.

It’s produced by Will Shortz, so the puzzle cred is real. Chabert and Elliott have great chemistry, and the whodunit format is genuinely engaging.

Holiday Touchdown: A Christmas Rom-Com for Chiefs Fans

If you’re a Chiefs fan, a Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift shipper, or just love Christmas rom-coms, you’ll want to check this out. Alana (Hunter King) is a diehard Chiefs fan trying to win “Fan of The Year” for her family.

Derrick (Tyler Hynes) is the Director of Fan Engagement and the guy who gets to choose the winner. As Alana goes all out for her family, Derrick starts to realize what he’s missing in his own life.

There are fun cameos from Travis’ mom Donna Kelce, coach Andy Reid, and plenty of Chiefs Easter eggs. Even if you’re not a football person, the sweet family themes and witty banter make it worth a watch.

A Treasure Hunt in Malta: An Ecological Adventure

This one’s got a premise you probably haven’t seen before: Eva (Margaret Clunie), a beekeeper, discovers an ancient fresco while rescuing a hive. Archaeologist Austen (Andrew Walker) thinks it’s a clue to a hidden treasure.

He’s terrified of bees, but he needs Eva’s help for a treasure hunt in Malta. It’s got Romancing The Stone vibes, an ecological twist, and a sweet message about protecting pollinators.

The Malta scenery is stunning, and the romance between the leads is about as sweet as honey. When they stroll through the island, you’ll wish you were right there with them.

Legal Rom-Com: Love and Law

The leads from Crossword Mysteries step into new roles in this playful legal rom-com. Mark (Brennan Elliott) and Dana (Lacey Chabert) are a married couple, both thriving in their careers as lawyers.

Things get interesting when they end up representing opposite sides in a messy, high-profile divorce between two reality TV stars. Suddenly, their work drama follows them home—awkward, right?

The setup feels a little more real than what you usually get from Hallmark. Fans appreciate seeing a couple who’s actually happy together, even as they wrestle with real-world stuff like work-life balance and whether it’s time to start a family.

As the case heats up and neither client wants to compromise, Mark and Dana have to think outside the box. Can they solve their clients’ problems—and keep their own relationship intact? That’s half the fun.