AFN Movie TV Channel Program Schedule
AFN Movie Channel features a wide range of movies as well as “behind- the-scenes” film programs and news.
Monday, December 22
13:30 Miracle on 34th Street
Prod Year 1947 – In this Christmas classic, an old man going by the name of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle proves to be such a hit that he is soon appearing regularly at the chain’s main store in midtown Manhattan. When Kringle surprises customers and employees alike by claiming that he really is Santa Claus, it leads to a court case to determine his mental health and, more importantly, his authenticity.
15:30 Miracle On 34th Street
Prod Year 1994 – A little girl discovers dreams do come true if you really believe. Six-year old Susan has doubts about childhood’s most enduring miracle – Santa Claus. Her mother told her the “”secret”” about Santa a long time ago, so Susan doesn’t expect to receive the most important gifts on her Christmas list. But after meeting a special department store Santa who’s convinced he’s the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all – something to believe in.
17:30 She’s Making a List
Prod Year 2025 – A Naughty-or-Nice inspector evaluating a girl’s Christmas status falls for her widowed father, making her question the strict rules of her consulting firm and forcing her to choose between protocol and love.
19:00 Miracle on 34th Street
Prod Year 1947 – In this Christmas classic, an old man going by the name of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle proves to be such a hit that he is soon appearing regularly at the chain’s main store in midtown Manhattan. When Kringle surprises customers and employees alike by claiming that he really is Santa Claus, it leads to a court case to determine his mental health and, more importantly, his authenticity.
21:00 Double Holiday
Prod Year 2019 – Rebecca endures working with her colleague and rival Chris to plan the office Christmas party in hopes of getting a promotion. Hanukkah and Christmas traditions abound. While spending so much time together, will they take their eyes off the prize and see each other anew?
22:30 An Alpine Holiday
Prod Year 2025 – Faith and Kelly, estranged sisters, reunite for Christmas in the French Alps, reminiscing their grandfather’s first trip. They cherish sisterhood and romance with their guide, Frederic.
Tuesday, December 23
00:00 Krampus
Prod Year 2015 – While the holiday season represents the most magical time of year, ancient European folklore warns of Krampus, a horned beast who punishes naughty children at Christmastime. When dysfunctional family squabbling causes young Max (Emjay Anthony) to lose his festive spirit, it unleashes the wrath of the fearsome demon. As Krampus lays siege to the Engel home, mom (Toni Collette), pop (Adam Scott), sister (Stefania LaVie Owen) and brother must band together to save one another from a monstrous fate.
02:00 Violent Night
Prod Year 2022 – An elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage inside. However, they aren’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
04:00 She’s Making a List
Prod Year 2025 – A Naughty-or-Nice inspector evaluating a girl’s Christmas status falls for her widowed father, making her question the strict rules of her consulting firm and forcing her to choose between protocol and love.
05:30 Write Before Christmas
Prod Year 2019 – Jessica gets dumped before Christmas. She sends 5 Christmas cards, affecting her BFF, brother, aunt, pop star, and past music/cello teacher, meeting her single, photographer son.
07:00 Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday
Prod Year 2021 – Two sisters find a new sense of purpose and discover what they both truly need in life during the holidays.
08:30 A Not So Royal Christmas
Prod Year 2023 – A tabloid journalist tries to land an interview with a reclusive count during the holidays. In response, the royal family asks a groundskeeper to pose as the count since the real one fled years ago.
10:00 Take Me Back for Christmas
Prod Year 2023 – A Christmas wish grants Renee the successful life she’s always dreamed of — except she finds herself no longer married to her beloved husband.
11:30 Double Holiday
Prod Year 2019 – Rebecca endures working with her colleague and rival Chris to plan the office Christmas party in hopes of getting a promotion. Hanukkah and Christmas traditions abound. While spending so much time together, will they take their eyes off the prize and see each other anew?
13:00 It’s a Wonderful Life
Prod Year 1946 – After George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there.
15:30 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Prod Year 1989 – As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark’s employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.
17:30 A Suite Holiday Romance
Prod Year 2025 – Writer Sabrina stays at a luxury hotel to ghostwrite a memoir. She meets Ian at the bar and lets him think she’s wealthy. He’s actually a secretary posing as nobility while managing a royal jewels exhibit.
19:00 The Nativity Story
Prod Year 2006 – Betrothed to much-older Joseph (Oscar Isaac), Mary (Keisha Castle-Hughes) must remain a maiden for one year, but she subsequently receives a visit from the angel Gabriel, who tells her of her destiny. When Joseph and now-heavily pregnant Mary journey to Bethlehem for the Roman census, they face a threat from King Herod, whose obsession with an ancient prophecy endangers soon-to-be-born Jesus.
21:00 Four Christmases
Prod Year 2008 – When their plans for an exotic vacation fall apart, unmarried couple Brad (Vince Vaughn) and Kate (Reese Witherspoon) must spend Christmas Day trudging around to a quartet of family get-togethers. While Brad counts the hours till he can escape the onslaught of crazy relatives, Kate begins to wonder about her own choices and ponders whether her family members are so crazy after all.
22:30 Mistletoe Murders
Poison in a Pear Tree – Part 1 – Christmas shop owner Emily Lane uses secret skills to investigate a murder when a poisoned cookie links her to the crime. Detective Sam Wilner navigates the holidays with daughter Violet.
23:30 Mistletoe Murders
Poison in a Pear Tree – Part 2 – With time running out to prove her friend’s innocence, Emily puts her own secret past on the line to find the real tree farm killer, raising suspicion from Detective Sam Wilner.
Wednesday, December 24
00:30 Mistletoe Murders
Peril of the Belles – Part 1 – After a string of suspicious accidents, Emily goes undercover in the local choir to investigate. Sam, however, remains skeptical. Violet takes on more responsibility at the shop.
01:30 Mistletoe Murders
Peril of the Belles – Part 2 – When the choir attacks escalate, Emily and Sam grow closer as they work together to find the culprit. Emily helps Violet out of a precarious situation by tapping into her dark past.
02:30 Mistletoe Murders
Death of a Humbug – Part 1 – The murder of the town Scrooge leads Emily and other shopkeepers to A Christmas Carol themed scavenger hunt orchestrated by the victim. Emily tries to keep Sam at arm’s length.
03:30 Mistletoe Murders
Death of a Humbug – Part 2 – As Christmas draws closer, Emily continues to solve the scavenger hunt while also tracking a killer. Violet plans a surprise for Sam. Emily’s mysterious past complicates her future.
04:30 A Suite Holiday Romance
Prod Year 2025 – Writer Sabrina stays at a luxury hotel to ghostwrite a memoir. She meets Ian at the bar and lets him think she’s wealthy. He’s actually a secretary posing as nobility while managing a royal jewels exhibit.
06:00 Access
06:30 ES.TV
07:00 Sister Swap: Christmas in the City
Prod Year 2021 – Two sisters find a new sense of purpose and discover what they both truly need in life during the holidays.
08:30 ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Prod Year 2022 – An actress takes charge of a town’s Christmas Eve play debating the authorship of a famous poem.
10:00 Mistletoe Murders
Poison in a Pear Tree – Part 1 – Christmas shop owner Emily Lane uses secret skills to investigate a murder when a poisoned cookie links her to the crime. Detective Sam Wilner navigates the holidays with daughter Violet.
11:00 Mistletoe Murders
Poison in a Pear Tree – Part 2 – With time running out to prove her friend’s innocence, Emily puts her own secret past on the line to find the real tree farm killer, raising suspicion from Detective Sam Wilner.
12:00 Mistletoe Murders
Peril of the Belles – Part 1 – After a string of suspicious accidents, Emily goes undercover in the local choir to investigate. Sam, however, remains skeptical. Violet takes on more responsibility at the shop.
13:00 Mistletoe Murders
Peril of the Belles – Part 2 – When the choir attacks escalate, Emily and Sam grow closer as they work together to find the culprit. Emily helps Violet out of a precarious situation by tapping into her dark past.
14:00 Mistletoe Murders
Death of a Humbug – Part 1 – The murder of the town Scrooge leads Emily and other shopkeepers to A Christmas Carol themed scavenger hunt orchestrated by the victim. Emily tries to keep Sam at arm’s length.
15:00 Mistletoe Murders
Death of a Humbug – Part 2 – As Christmas draws closer, Emily continues to solve the scavenger hunt while also tracking a killer. Violet plans a surprise for Sam. Emily’s mysterious past complicates her future.
16:00 Sugar Plum Twist
Prod Year 2021 – After failing to get the coveted role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in “”The Nutcracker,”” an aspiring ballerina joins forces with a retiree from the New York City Ballet to create her own dance spectacular — with a Latin twist.
17:30 A Make or Break Holiday
Prod Year 2025 – Liv and Daniel grow frustrated planning Christmas in their new home and agree to go on a break, but they must pretend to still be a happy couple as they host their families for Christmas. Starring Hunter King, and Evan Roderick.
19:00 A Sudden Case of Christmas
Prod Year 2024 – An American couple bring their 10-year-old daughter, Claire, to her grandfather’s hotel in Italy to tell her that they are separating. Hoping to bring them back together, Claire asks the entire family to celebrate one last Christmas together, even though it’s August.
21:00 Must Love Christmas
Prod Year 2022 – Known for her Christmas-themed stories, a renowned romance novelist finds herself snowbound in the charming town of Cranberry Falls. She soon finds herself in an unexpected love triangle with her childhood crush and a determined reporter.
22:30 Violent Night
Prod Year 2022 – An elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage inside. However, they aren’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
Thursday, December 25
00:30 Access
01:00 You, Me & the Christmas Trees
Prod Year 2021 – An arborist falls in love with a farmer as she tries to save his trees before the town tree lighting.
02:30 One Fine Christmas
Prod Year 2019 – A group of neighbors struggles to find time for their families during the holiday season.
04:00 Under the Christmas Sky
Prod Year 2023 – Sparks fly between astronaut Kat and by-the-book David when they work on a planetarium exhibit that’s opening right before Christmas.
05:30 A Sudden Case of Christmas
Prod Year 2024 – An American couple bring their 10-year-old daughter, Claire, to her grandfather’s hotel in Italy to tell her that they are separating. Hoping to bring them back together, Claire asks the entire family to celebrate one last Christmas together, even though it’s August.
07:30 The Nativity Story
Prod Year 2006 – Betrothed to much-older Joseph (Oscar Isaac), Mary (Keisha Castle-Hughes) must remain a maiden for one year, but she subsequently receives a visit from the angel Gabriel, who tells her of her destiny. When Joseph and now-heavily pregnant Mary journey to Bethlehem for the Roman census, they face a threat from King Herod, whose obsession with an ancient prophecy endangers soon-to-be-born Jesus.
09:30 The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Prod Year 2018 – Young Clara needs a magical, one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box that contains a priceless gift. A golden thread leads her to the coveted key, but it soon disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. In that world, she meets a soldier named Phillip, a group of mice and the regents who preside over three realms. Clara and Phillip must now enter a fourth realm to retrieve the key and restore harmony to the unstable land.
11:30 How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Prod Year 2000 – In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen).
13:30 A Christmas Carol
Prod Year 1984 – Dickens’ London miser Ebenezer Scrooge (George C. Scott) meets the ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come.
15:30 The Polar Express
Prod Year 2004 – Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (“”Forrest Gump””; “”Cast Away””) reunite for “”Polar Express,”” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
17:30 The Christmas Baby
Prod Year 2025 – Erin and Kelly agree to temporarily care for a baby who mysteriously shows up on their doorstep days before Christmas. However, as the couple spend more and more time with the boy, they start to realize they want to adopt him for themselves.
19:00 The Santa Clause
Prod Year 1994 – When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off of his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.
21:00 Love, Actually
Prod Year 2003 – This ensemble comedy tells ten separate stories of love in London, leading up to a big climax on Christmas Eve.
23:30 Access
Friday, December, 26
00:00 ES.TV
00:30 A Good Day to Die Hard
Prod Year 2013 – John McClane travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack, only to discover that Jack is a CIA operative working undercover, causing the father and son to team up against underworld forces.
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