8 Hallmark Hanukkah movies you can watch

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Hallmark isn’t just about Christmas anymore — the popular family-friendly channel has been slowly but surely incorporating Hanukkah into their holiday movie lineup. While these films might still lean into the classic Hallmark formula of romance, humor, and heartwarming family moments, they add a festive nod to Jewish traditions.

Whether you’re looking for light-hearted love stories or films with a sprinkle of cultural pride, here are 8 Hallmark Hanukkah flicks worth watching.

1. Hitched for the Holidays (2012)

Fake dating? Check. Holiday chaos? Double check.

Rob (Joey Lawrence) and Julie (Emily Hampshire) team up to pose as each other’s significant others to survive their family gatherings. The catch? Rob is Catholic, and Julie’s family is all about Hanukkah. Naturally, feelings get real, and the charade gets messy.

2. Holiday Date (2019)

Brooke’s (Brittany Bristow) Christmas blues kick in early when her boyfriend ditches her right before the holidays. Desperate, she hires an actor, Joel (Matt Cohen), to fill in as her festive beau. Plot twist? Joel’s not just playing a part — he’s also Jewish, sparking a holiday mash-up when Brooke’s family learns to blend menorahs with mistletoe.

As the candles burn down, Brooke finds her feelings for her stand-in sweetie might just be the real deal.

3. Double Holiday (2019)

It’s a holiday showdown meets romantic sparkler with all the festive feels! As Rebecca (Carly Pope) and Chris (Kristoffer Polaha) juggle their company’s holiday bash, Hanukkah charm meets Christmas sparkle in a cheeky clash of traditions. As they compete for a promotion, their rivalry slowly transforms into an unexpected romance, making spirits bright in more ways than one.

4. Love Lights Hanukkah! (2020)

After her adoptive mother passes away, Christina (Mia Kirshner) discovers through a DNA test that she’s Jewish. As she connects with her birth family, she falls for David (Ben Savage) and embraces Hanukkah traditions for the first time. Pure holiday magic? We think so.

5. Eight Gifts of Hanukkah (2021)

Sara (Inbar Lavi), a newly single optometrist, starts receiving mysterious gifts each night of Hanukkah. With the help of her best friend Daniel (Jake Epstein), she tries to figure out who her secret admirer is.

Spoiler alert: It’s pretty obvious, but the journey is sweet.

6. Hanukkah on Rye (2022)

It’s like You’ve Got Mail but with latkes! Molly (Yael Grobglas) and Jacob (Jeremy Jordan) are set up by a matchmaker, only to discover their families run rival delis. Can their budding romance survive a long-standing family feud? Brace yourself for plenty of matzo ball soup, deli drama, and a heaping helping of love.

7. Round and Round (2023)

It’s Groundhog Day meets Hanukkah, with a sprinkle of matchmaking magic. Rachel (Vic Michaelis) gets stuck reliving the seventh night of Hanukkah on an endless loop. Enter Zach (Bryan Greenberg), the “nice boy” her grandma insists she meet — who might just be the key to breaking the cycle — and winning her heart. Think cozy pajamas, meddling family, and a dash of romantic fate served with a side of sufganiyot (aka jelly donuts).

8. Hanukkah on the Rocks (2024)

Tory (Stacey Farber) is having a rough week — laid off and losing a battle over the last box of Hanukkah candles? Yikes. But when her candle rival, Jay (Daren Kagasoff), pops up again at Rocky’s bar, things take a turn. Soon, Tory’s shaking up more than cocktails at a “Hanukkah on the Rocks” celebration filled with festive drinks, menorah lightings, and maybe a shot of romance. What’s not to love?