Candace Cameron Bure has made quite the name for herself on the Hallmark Channel with an extensive Christmas movies list. She has appeared in a number of Christmas films since 2008.
Even though she is most known for her role as D.J. Tanner in the sitcoms Full House and Fuller House, Candace has become iconic for her appearance in Christmas movies as well.
Some of the best movies on the Hallmark channel feature Bure even if her characters are similar.
Even though Candace is known for her acting in movies and TV shows, she is also on double duty as an executive producer and an author with several books under her belt including the children's story, "Grow, Candace, Grow."
She has recently made the move to the GAC Family, which is run by the Chief Executive, Bill Abbott, former CEO of Hallmark. Bure is the Chief Creative Officer for Great American Media.
She told the Wall Street Journal last year that the people behind the Great American Family are Christians who loved the Lord and are passionate about family-friendly entertainment and faith-filled programming, two aspects that are indicative of the memorable movies that people will watch for years to come.
Furthermore, here are the best holiday movies with Candace Cameron Bure that will make your holiday season even more magical.
Get ready for some wholesome content by Crown Media and GAC during the holiday season with this special ranking of Bure Christmas movies list!
You can watch these movies on the Hallmark cable channel or through Amazon Prime Video.
Best Candace Cameron Christmas Movies List
1. A Christmas Detour (2015)
Featuring Paul Greene, Sarah Strange, and Candace Cameron Bure, A Christmas Detour is about two travelers heading to New York City but somehow rerouting to an airport hotel in Buffalo where the strings of fate pull them even closer together.
Paige is on her way to meet her fiancé’s parents but is forced to hitch a ride with a married couple.
2. Journey Back to Christmas (2016)
This Hallmark movie is one of the most unique in the catalogue of holiday movies. Candace Cameron Bure plays a World War II nurse who travels back in time to 2016 and comes across a man who shows her the strong bonds of family while learning the true meaning of Christmas.
While Candace is the star of the show with her role as Hanna, Oliver Hudson (Jake) is a lighthearted, comedic addition to the Christmas classic.
3. Moonlight & Mistletoe (2008)
Moonlight and Mistletoe is the first film and the first holiday movie Bure starred in and is part of the Hallmark Mysteries. Holly Crosby (Candace) is the daughter of Nick Crosby (Tom Arnold) who owns an amusement park that celebrates Christmas all year long.
She begins to realize that Santaville is more of a priority for her father and so she leaves to build her life alone for a long time. However, Holly runs to rescue her father after hearing he had an accident by his employee, Peter (Christopher Wiehl).
Her surprising connection with Peter from her childhood sets the stage for a rollercoaster ride to love amidst her father's amusement park nearly going under. She also finds the magic of Christmas once more.
4. The Heart of Christmas (2011)
Next up on the list of Christmas movies featuring Candace Cameron Bure, The Heart of Christmas is a Christian drama that aired on the Gospel Music Channel. One of the few Christmas movies based on a true story, this film pulls at your heartstrings and never let's go even after the credits roll.
Megan Walsh (Candace Cameron Bure) encounters a family who is in a hurry to celebrate Christmas with a toddler who is diagnosed with leukemia. Through their story, Megan changes her attitude about life and learns to cherish those close to her.
5. Let it Snow (2013)
Starring Candace and Jesse Hutch, Let it Snow is all about bringing the Christmas spirit back to Candace's character, Stephanie. Working as an executive for a company that owns property, she sets out to visit a family-owned lodge with the plan to turn it into a ski resort. However, the family selling the property is not too happy about the business plan.
While she is setting up the process to change the property, Stephanie runs into the family's son (Brady) and begins to have romantic feelings for him and has a change of heart about Christmas.
6. Christmas Town (2019)
It wouldn't be a proper Hallmark movie without a small town romance, Christmas Town follows Bure's character, Lauren who stops in Grandon Falls on the way to her new job as a teacher where she meets a handyman by the name of Travis (Tim Rozon) and his foster child.
Her encounter with the community of Grandon Falls helps her see the magic of Christmas.
7. Switched for Christmas (2017)
A slight twist from the usual Hallmark movie, Switched for Christmas follows two identical twin sisters, both played by Candace who are planning Christmas parties but decide to switch lives for the holidays. Her daughter, Natasha Bure also starred in this movie and in the Aurora Teagarden Mystery series. Eion Bailey stars as Tom and Mark Deklin as Greg, the two male leads who have undeniable chemistry with Candace.
This heartwarming family movie introduces all of the aspects of other Hallmark movies but presents them in a way that keeps people guessing.
8. Christmas Under Wraps (2014)
One of the best Hallmark Christmas movies starring Candace Cameron Bure, Christmas Under Wraps follows the typical tropes with a predictable ending; however, Candace and Robert Pine come together to make this film shine.
Candace plays Dr. Lauren Brunell and accepts an offer to practice in Garland Alaska while losing out on an opportunity in Boston. At first, she looks at the small town position as only a fill in but eventually falls in love with the handyman, Andy, and the town.
9. The Christmas Contest (2021)
A memorable romantic comedy, The Christmas Contest follows Lara and Ben as they compete against each other in a Christmas contest to win money for a charity that they are interested in. Despite Lara and Ben falling out of a relationship, they soon stand at a crossroads between victory and love.
These kind of stories will have you rooting for the couple as they learn to confront their differences and find out what is truly important. The humor falls flat in some areas but the tension between Candace and John Brotherton makes this movie worth it.
10. If I Only Had Christmas (2020)
Not the best Hallmark movie by Candace Cameron Bure, but it's still worth watching for its Wizard of Oz retelling. If I Only Had Christmas follows a cheerful publicist and a cynical Vice President who work together to help a charity in need during the holidays.
Warren Christie plays the VP who is also known for his roles in Apollo 18 and This Means War.
11. A Shoe Addict's Christmas (2020)
A glamourous spin to A Christmas Carol, Noelle (Candace) finds herself locked inside a department store on Christmas Eve after feeling stuck in life. She is then confronted by someone who claims to be her guardian angel.
With the help of a guardian angel, she will receive a visit from several ghosts, Christmas past, future, and present to help her find the joy of Christmas and enhance her love life.
12. My Christmas Hero (2023)
On a completely different network, Bure stars in My Christmas Hero which is set to air on November 24th on Great American Family. The film follows an army reserve doctor (Nicole) who wants to track down her family's military history but not without help from many heroes along the way.
13. A Christmas... Present (2022)
By Candy Rock Entertainment, A Christmas... Present is one of Bure's most recent holiday movies. The overly scheduled real estate agent, Maggie Larson takes her family to visit her widowed brother and his daughter.
But they soon find out that they have different ideas of how to celebrate the holidays. As Maggie goes through transformative events, she learns to embrace the holidays.
Great American Christmas Movies to Watch
This list of movies is also a part of the network with GAC Media. If you loved watching the Candace Cameron Bure Hallmark movies, you'll love the Great American Family Network lineup for the whole family!
- Destined 2: Christmas Once More: starring Shae Robins and Casey Elliott, premiered Saturday, October 14 (8 p.m. ET). This sequel follows Theo as he plans to propose to his girlfriend, Kim.
- ‘Twas the Text Before Christmas: starring Merritt Patterson and Trevor Donovan, premieres Saturday, October 21 (8 p.m. ET). Everything begins with a text message that was sent to the wrong number. A Christmas tradition with a new family begins over three separate years.
- Bringing Christmas Home: starring Jill Wagner and Paul Greene, premieres Saturday, October 28 (8 p.m. ET). A professor of military history (Wagner) teams with an antique store owner (Greene) to track down the original owner of a historic WWII uniform and the love letters left in its pockets.
- Journey to Christmas: starring Ash Tsai and Joey Heyworth, premieres Sunday, October 29 (8 p.m. ET). While on a charity press tour, a model (Tsai) ends up stranded by the weather at the family home of the driver (Heyworth) she hired to assist her for the week.
- A Dash of Christmas: starring Broadway’s Laura Osnes and Christopher Russell, premieres Saturday, November 4 (8 p.m. ET). A marketing exec (Osnes) must learn a recipe to get her dream job and ends up entering a holiday bake-off with a dream baker (Russell).
- Our Christmas Wedding: starring Holly Deveaux and Drew Seeley, premieres Sunday, November 5 (8 p.m. ET). In the sequel, roles reverse as Nicole’s boss plans newly engaged Nicole (Deveaux) and Michael’s (Seeley) wedding in two weeks at Christmas.
- Christmas Keepsake: starring Jillian Murray and Daniel Lissing, premieres November 11 (8 p.m. ET). A father (Lissing) bonds with his daughter and stumbles upon an unexpected romance while tracking down the original owner of a Christmas time capsule.
- A Christmas Blessing: starring Lori Loughlin, James Tupper, and Jesse Hutch, premieres November 12 (8 p.m. ET). A TV chef is divinely inspired to take over her late aunt’s charity with help from a new friend and business associate next door.
- Santa, Maybe: starring Aubrey Reynolds, premieres November 18 (8 p.m. ET). Can theater director Lila rise to the challenge of putting on the perfect Christmas ballet, while also discovering her office Secret Santa in the process?
- A Paris Christmas Waltz: starring Jen Lilley and Matthew Morrison, premieres November 19 (8 p.m. ET). A novice dancer pairs with a professional to enter a renowned dance competition in Paris.
- A Royal Date for Christmas: starring Danica McKellar and Damon Runyan, premieres November 25 (8 p.m. ET). When a European Duke arrives in the US, he realizes that his bags have been lost in transit. He is styled by Bella the owner of a local boutique. Will he have the best Christmas ever despite the mishap?
- A Christmas for the Ages: starring Natasha Bure, Anna Ferguson, Kate Craven, and Cheryl Ladd, premieres November 26 (8 p.m. ET). Prompted by their youngest granddaughter (Bure), four generations celebrate family and what Christmas was like in the 40s, 60s, 90s, and present day.
- The Jinglebell Jubilee: starring Erin Agostino and Marshall Williams, premieres December 3 (8 p.m. ET). A city manager recruits the help of a childhood friend in setting right his town’s Christmas Charity event, while she sets to work setting him up with her close friend.
- Meet Me Under the Mistletoe: starring Sarah Fisher and Simon Arblaster, premieres Saturday, December 9 (8 p.m. ET). Two rival realtors are forced to work together to sell one special house before Christmas.
- Peppermints & Postcards: starring Ella Cannon and Christopher Russell, premieres December 10 (8 p.m. ET). When a Christmas letter concerning her love life goes viral, one mom discovers that romance might be right at her door.
- Designing Christmas with You: starring Susie Abromeit and Liam McIntyre, premieres Dec. 16 (8 p.m. ET). With her career on the line, a decorator must work with an unexpected partner to showcase a house for an upcoming Christmas gala.
- 12 Games of Christmas: starring Johnny Ramey and Felisha Cooper, premieres December 17 (8 p.m. ET). In 12 Games of Christmas, a group of old friends and neighbors are transported into a Christmas-themed board game during a Christmas party.
- A Royal Christmas Holiday: starring Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard, premieres December 23 (8 p.m. ET). In search of her big break, a reporter arranges a Christmas interview with a European Prince visiting the States not knowing that a great love is about to come to life. Say goodbye to a traditional marriage when it comes to the royal family.
Final Thoughts
The Fuller House star has more to her name than sitcoms with her famous title character in the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries series. One of the most famous movies is the "Last Scene Alive" where a film star is found poisoned, and she must figure out the murder mystery.
Candace Cameron Bure might be on a new network now but don't forget to watch some of her most iconic movies as the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season starts to pick up and the feeling of a Christmas miracle is in the air.
Find some more Hallmark movie classics by Lacey Chabert and Chad Michael Murray. You might even see Mariah Carey, the self-proclaimed queen of Christmas songs featured in some movies.
Don't miss out on
- Christmas on Cherry Lane featuring a same-sex couple debuting on Saturday, December 9 at 8/7c
- Friends & Family Christmas on Sunday, December 17 at 8/7c.
- Navigating Christmas featuring a single mother on Friday, November 17th at 8/7c.
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