2022 Diverse Holiday Movies
A list of diverse holiday movies streaning on Hallmark, Lifetime, BET+, etc featuring African American, Latinx, Asian American, LGBTQ, and Hanukkah casts and stories. Check out my live YouTube reviews on @Pjammalyfe
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- DirectorAngela TuckerStarsKeshia Knight PulliamTim ReidPatti LaBelleFollows Grace and Anthony, who despite having gone to college to study architecture together, are too different, but things between them change after both are hired to work on the same place and end up celebrating Christmas together.African American Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorDavid RaynrStarsKeith DavidOmar GoodingSheryl Lee RalphBig Earl, the owner of a Christmas tree lot in Compton, California runs into some trouble when his son Derrick crosses the line to prove to his father that he is a success.African American Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorTrey HaleyStarsRhyon Nicole BrownDonny CarringtonJazmine RobinsonTwo Childhood sweethearts who shared a passion for roller skating are reunited 15 years later during the holidays, forcing them to question their love and life choices.African American Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorJon BinkowskiLisa Enos SmithStarsMichele SimmsMeghan Colleen MoroneyRolin AlexisKaren is an entitled middle-aged woman whose demanding nature has alienated her neighbors and family. After a series of instances displaying her privilege and prejudice, she receives an "intervention" by some unconventional spirits.Interracial story Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorTailiah BreonStarsNaturi NaughtonLuke JamesLoren LottIt follows an estranged mother and her daughter as they get caught in a snowstorm on Christmas Eve and are forced to take refuge inside a church. They meet a handsome pastor and a music teacher who motivate them to reconnect.African American Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorSheldon EppsStarsSkye TownsendJaime M. CallicaKajuana S. MarieWhen two grifters meet after crashing the same millionaire's Christmas party, they agree to work together to achieve each other's "mission," not knowing that they would find something more than money or fame could offer: true love.African American Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorDaryl WeinStarsZoey DeutchKendrick SampsonRay NicholsonFollows a woman as her life gets upended when an engagement ring that was for someone else leads her to the person she's meant to be with.Interracial African American Man White Woman Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorBrittany Scott SmithStarsGabourey SidibeLoretta DevineKel MitchellEmily Harris is not doing great. In a desperate attempt to improve her life and make this Christmas not totally suck, Emily writes a letter to Santa. Fortunately, and unfortunately, her wine-soaked wishes start coming true.African American Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorJordan KesslerStarsJonah PlattDan BernAdam BuschSarah is headed back to her hometown for Hanukkah with news of her engagement. Upon returning she finds out that her father had a heart attack and things have gotten out of hand.Interracial Latinx Man Jewish Woman Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorNikki ParsonsStarsViktor WhiteMikhail BaryshnikovStephen BossFeatures Rev Run as he brings audiences on a hip-hop reimagining of The Nutcracker ballet set in NYC.Interracial Black Man White Woman Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorPatricia Cuffie-JonesStarsNovi BrownTodd AnthonyLala MilanAfter twenty years of friendship, Terrance and Noelle finally decide to date each other but ultimately break up when Terrance moves to London for work. Now that Terrance is back in Atlanta for Christmas with his new girl, also named Noelle, our lead is determined to get him back and say goodbye to being friend-zoned forever.African American Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorJonathan WrightStarsWill KempReshma ShettyCallum BlueDavid (Kemp) is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With just three days before Christmas, he must still purchase a gift for his girlfriend, who also happens to be the boss' daughter. While out shopping, David crosses paths with professional shopper Anji (Shetty), who raises an eyebrow over his choice of a gift card. When David and Anji end up crossing paths again, he decides to hire her in the hopes of finding just the right gift. Thanks to a series of unexpected events, David finds himself on a wild adventure across Jolly Old London as Anji helps him search for the perfect gift.Interracial Indian American Woman White Man Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorPaul ZillerStarsMarisol NicholsKristoffer PolahaPascale HuttonA married couple having a hard time connecting check into a cozy inn in a small town during the holiday season.Interracial Latinx Woman White Man Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorTroy ScottStarsLedisiRoger CrossPeter BryantIt tells the story of Lisette, a popular singer who's getting ready to travel home for Christmas. When the media mistake a photo of her with her ex as an engagement announcement, her family insists that he join her on the trip.African American Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorDavid I. StrasserStarsKara WangOsric ChauSara CanningWhen a beloved Midwestern Chinese restaurant announces its closure right before Christmas, their clientele re-examines their relationships in a series of interconnected stories amid the chaos of its busiest week of the year.Interracial Asian American Man White Woman Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorRobin DunneStarsGenelle WilliamsCorey SevierHattie KragtenInterior designer Reilly finds herself this Christmas in the town of Mistletoe Lake with no place to stay. She accepts an offer from Ray to stay in his boat, helping him renovate the boat for the town's Christmas Harbor Festival.Interracial African AmericanWoman White Man Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorRobin GivensStarsNadine EllisPorscha ColemanCandace MaxwellEvery year, three sisters battle one another for a chance to win the Christmas cook-off competition. However, when a vivacious social-media influencer enters the competition, the sisters must choose to rise together or fall divided.African American Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorYannick BissonStarsCory LeeYannick BissonJayne EastwoodA pastry chef from Chicago finds herself in Wisconsin convincing a baker to give her his gingerbread recipe for her new cookbook.Interracial Asian American Woman White Man Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorPaul ZillerStarsTamera Mowry-HousleyRonnie RoweIsabel BirchShelby is about to quit her job when her daughter becomes convinced that her boss Evan is the Christmas prince from a story Shelby made up a few years ago.African American Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorJake HelgrenStarsValery M. OrtizBrandon QuinnSarah Jane MorrisWhen a weather forecaster is asked to host her network's annual snow-cast in the wintry town of Leavenworth live with the network's morning show host and a longtime rival of hers, tension brews and romantic sparks fly between them on air.Interracial Latinx Woman White Man Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorAlba GilStarsRodrigo MassaAriana Ron PedriqueMar CarreraEvery year, the family gathers at Abuela's house in Mexico. When Gaby accidentally adds Alex to the family group-chat, her well-meaning family decides to secretly invite him to join them for Christmas.Latinx Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorAli LiebertStarsJonathan BennettGeorge KrissaChelsea HobbsSam babysits his niece and nephew before the holidays, and when he recruits help from their handsome neighbor Jason, he finds himself in an unexpected romance.Hallmark's first LGBTQ Gay couple story Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorMax McGuireStarsMichelle ArgyrisAndrew BushellDanny VoLeah is forced to travel to a small town to investigate its plans to break multiple holiday world records. Later, she discovers that she may be the person who can help them reach their true Christmas goal.Interracial African American Man White Woman Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorAlfons AdetuyiStarsLyndie GreenwoodHolly Robinson PeeteBrooks DarnellElla, with the help of her ex-boyfriend, Griffin, encourages her family to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa to heal their past wounds.Hallmark's First Kwanzaa Story! African American Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorErnie BarbarashStarsJessica LowndesPaul GreeneGladys KnightCora does everything to bring together Holly, a salesclerk who dreams of performing on Broadway, and Jason, a jingle writer and single father, for the town's holiday concert.Interracial cast Worst Christmas Movie Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorCharles ShyerStarsJustin HartleyBarrett DossBonnie BedeliaThe story of a man who returns home on Christmas to settle his estranged mother's estate. Once there, he discovers a diary that may hold secrets to his own past and of a beautiful young woman on a mysterious journey of her own.Interracial African American Woman White Man Reviewed by @Pjammalyfe on YouTube (https://youtube.com/Pjammalyfe)
- DirectorEmily Moss WilsonStarsKatie StevensVictor RasukMonica Garcia BradleyFollows Melissa, an Atlanta property stager who teams with her old high school crush, David, to renovate and sell her mom's house, and as Christmas approaches and the tensions grow, so does a romantic relationship between them.Interracial African American Man White Woman
- DirectorGabriela TagliaviniStarsAimee GarciaFreddie Prinze Jr.Gabriel SloyerFollows a pop star who's got a career burnout and escapes to a small town where she finds not only inspiration but a shot of love.Interracial Latinx Woman/White Man
- DirectorPat KielyStarsTiya SircarMarc BendavidSugith VarugheseFollows Hazel, who goes to spend the holidays in her home town, where a romance begins to bloom with a local contractor who has been helping her father with their family bakery, but some misunderstandings threaten to tear them apart.Interracial Indian Woman/White Male
- DirectorRoger M. BobbStarsNadine EllisTamala JonesB.J. BrittNew angel R.J. returns to earth as a stranger and has the chance to help his sisters to reconcile, something he didn't accomplish in his lifetime.African American
- DirectorLisa FranceStarsLeToya LuckettFinesse MitchellSarah ClevelandJulian and Brianna, old rivals from baking school meet again in a TV competition having separate plans on how to win they will learn that by working together they can create a new recipe for success and love.African American
- DirectorKevin FairStarsLynn WhitfieldErica DurancePatrick SabonguiAs Julie faces her first Christmas as a single mother, she develops an unexpected friendship with an older neighbor.Interracial Mideastern Male/White Woman
- DirectorRich NeweyStarsKim MatulaIan HardingBeth LeavelIt follows Katherine, a Ghost of Christmas Present, as she helps one soul to rediscover his Christmas spirit, but this year has something unusual in storeInterracial White Male/Asian Woman
- DirectorA.D. ScottLakisha Avery StewartStarsAlexandria WarfieldSkylar JacksonLucretia JohnsonReminded of her past, Jessica can't stand Christmas. But his holiday season has several surprises in store that will help her create new memories.African American
- DirectorRaenell JonesStarsDean ScofieldRaufel MuhammadColt BrownAfter being scammed by a deceitful in-law, the Bell family loses their family restaurant. Also, the three Bell sisters find themselves single during the holiday season. Hoping to rebuild their father's restaurant, the Bell sisters create weekend holiday single mixers that include great food, dancing and unexpected romance.African American
- DirectorBryan G. ThompsonStarsBryan G. ThompsonSophia KnoltonLeslie Holmes-DupreeWhen a family heirloom that is the key to celebrating Christmas is stolen, the family must do anything and everything to steal it back from a psycho-Santa fanatic.African American
- DirectorPatricia Cuffie-JonesStarsNovi BrownTodd AnthonyLala MilanAfter twenty years of friendship, Terrance and Noelle finally decide to date each other but ultimately break up when Terrance moves to London for work. Now that Terrance is back in Atlanta for Christmas with his new girl, also named Noelle, our lead is determined to get him back and say goodbye to being friend-zoned forever.African American
- DirectorBrittany UnderwoodStarsCamila BanusMark HapkaMelissa MartyA pastry chef, dreams of opening her own postre shop. Being paired with another chef for a grand event they have to learn from one another and eventually come together to create a truly inspired menu in time for Christmas.Interracial Latinx Woman/White Man
- DirectorAmy ForceStarsSugenja SriAdrian SpencerAlanna LeViergeJessica becomes a good luck charm when each of her ex-boyfriends finds his perfect match and is married by Christmas. Despite swearing off of dating, it takes a handsome artist and gallery owner to make her believe in love again.Interracial Indian Woman/White Male
- DirectorCole PattersonLamese WilliamsStarsVivica A. FoxCamille WinbushReginald C. HayesCarly Stewart is the queen of holiday celebrations, but her mistletoe misstep sends her running to a Holiday Hideaway that teaches her the importance of family, forgiveness, and fighting for love.African American
- DirectorBooker T. MattisonStarsMichael AnthonyBlake Cameron JamesAlijah KaiA woman facing eviction just before Christmas who must navigate budding romantic feelings for a handsome billionaire when she takes a job nannying for his two children right before Christmas.African American
- DirectorDavid KendallStarsMario LopezJana KramerTerri HoyosFollows former Broadway star, Billy Holiday, who meets Rae, the charismatic owner of a local dance studio, and after Billy volunteers to help Rae with a dance recital fundraiser, their collaboration clicks and romantic sparks start flying.Interracial Latinx Man/White Woman
- DirectorRon OliverStarsMadelaine PetschMena MassoudMax Lloyd-JonesIt follows staff and guests at the Hotel Fontaine in New York City during Christmas time.Interracial White Woman/Middle East Male
- DirectorJ.B. SugarStarsJonathan LangdonMarty AdamsMarium CarvellOn Christmas Eve, Pastor Benjamin and his diverse crew of congregants find themselves locked in the local mall just as a fearsome team of armed thieves breaks in to rob the place.African American
- DirectorJennifer LiaoStarsShannon Chan-KentShannon KookTia CarrereLiv gets an assignment to photograph the Chang family's annual holiday party for a front-page story--nobody at work knows that they are her family. She wants to confide in new co-worker Henry but doesn't want to jeopardize her big break.Asian American
- DirectorBradley WalshStarsNoemi GonzalezStephen HuszarAnn PirvuWhen returning home for the holidays, newly minted pop star Jaylen tells her protective family that her overzealous security guard Matt is, in fact, her new beau.African American
- DirectorLane Shefter BishopStarsKhiyla AynneBukola AyokaMatthew BennettWhen an event planner is hurt, her twin sister pretends to be her to save an important corporate client, but things go awry when an old flame reappears and the twin is still stuck pretending to be her sister.Interracial
- DirectorLazRael LisonStarsKeith DavidPaula Jai ParkerDemetrius Shipp Jr.With a little help from an angel, Mercedes Wright, a fast-talking popular relationship therapist with all the answers when it comes to fixing everyone else's marriage, must now use the magic of Christmas to find the secret to save her own.African American
- DirectorJordan VanDinaStarsDexter DardenEduardo FrancoZainne SalehThis year The Binge happens miraculously on Christmas. Unleashing a new holiday adventure featuring magical storybooks, catchy songs, and more.Interracial cast
- DirectorRoger M. BobbStarsEva MarcilleDevale EllisMonica Rodriguez KnoxNicole is the "queen of crisis management" who is assigned the most difficult task: ex-footballer Jordan's scandal, trying to hide that she and Jordan were ever dating, and Jordan's undermining fiancée.African American
- DirectorMartin WoodStarsLiza LapiraNeal BledsoeNathan WitteA renowned romance novelist famous becomes involved in a love triangle between her childhood crush and a reporter.Interracial Asian Woman White Man
- DirectorVictoria RowellStarsDawnn LewisAdam Lazarre-WhiteCharmin LeeA story of two sisters - one who migrated to and built a nice life in the US, while the other stayed behind in their native Jamaica. When addiction threatens to tear the family apartAfrican American
- DirectorJake HelgrenStarsTaylor FreyKyle Dean MasseyKatie WalderThe passing of a beloved old neighbor reunites six friends for a hometown holiday treasure hunt, where sparks fly once again between brand strategist Austin and his former best friend Everett.LGBTQ Gay Couple
- DirectorBrian HerzlingerStarsMaria MenounosBrent BaileyMason McCulleyDating coach and aspiring book author Abigale Slater is tasked by her publisher Jack to prove that her dating advice really works. With that, she decides to make a man fall for her by Christmas Eve in 12 days.Interracial Latinx Woman/White Male
- DirectorPeter DeLuiseStarsYael GrobglasJeremy JordanLinda DarlowCan a Hanukkah miracle keep fresh couple Molly and Jacob together after they realize that they are actually competing delicatessen owners?Hanukkah story
- DirectorChristopher NolenStarsNoree VictoriaBlue KimbleNadia SimmsFollows single mother Roz McKenzie, who calls upon a miracle in order to survive Christmas with her daughter.African American
- CreatorMalcolm D. LeeDayna Lynne NorthStarsMorris ChestnutMelissa De SousaRegina HallAs relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.African American
- DirectorChristopher James LangStarsAnjali KhuranaLandon MossRussell Bradley FentonTwo weather rivals trapped in the same small town that Christmas has forgotten must create the best weather report to get their dream job.Interracial Black Man White Woman
- DirectorPatricia Cuffie-JonesStarsJaida-Iman BenjaminDenise BoutteTravis CureChristmas chaos unfolds when a woman is forced to spend the holidays with her family and her ex.African American
- DirectorTori GarrettStarsGeorgia FloodEzekiel SimatAnthony PhelanAfter finishing a mission, aid worker Annie Blake is going home to Vermont to spend the holidays with her family. When the local animal shelter closes, Annie steps in to save it with the help of the local vet and old school nemesis, Dylan.Interracial Black Man White Woman
- DirectorMichelle OuelletStarsMercedes de la ZerdaFranco Lo PrestiXavier SoteloFollows Rachel Rocca, a fashion designer who must create a tuxedo for city's eligible bachelor Brett Stone, for a Christmas charity gala. As she works on it, she finds out the actual reason behind his charity, and end up falling in love.Interracial Latinx Woman White Man
- DirectorRobert VaughnStarsNazneen ContractorMykee SelkinSugith VarugheseEllie decides to go back home for Christmas, and help her dad with the candle-making business. Little does she know, however, that her father has charming, writer Logan staying with him, looking for inspiration for his writings.Interracial Indian Woman Black Man
- DirectorSean AndersStarsWill FerrellRyan ReynoldsOctavia SpencerA musical version of Charles Dickens's story of a miserly misanthrope who is taken on a magical journey.Interracial Black Woman White Man