For more than a decade, Candace Cameron Bure has become one of the most recognizable and beloved faces in made-for-TV movies — especially when it comes to Christmas romance, cozy mysteries, and heartfelt family stories. From small-town holiday magic to royal love stories and long-running mystery franchises, her films have helped define modern seasonal programming. Whether she’s solving crimes as Aurora Teagarden, competing in festive contests, or rediscovering the meaning of home, Candace consistently delivers warmth, charm, and emotional sincerity. Below is the complete guide to her television movies — including co-stars, plot summaries, and where you can watch each one today.
GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY ERA
A Christmas… Present (2022)
Co-star: Marc Blucas
A driven real estate agent brings her family to spend Christmas with her widowed brother and his daughter. She’s determined to “fix” their holiday and make it meaningful, but her fast-paced mindset clashes with their slower rhythm. As the week unfolds, she begins to see how disconnected she’s become from her own husband and children. The story gently pivots from achievement to presence, reminding viewers that the greatest gift is time together.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch A Christmas… Present from Great American Family now.
My Christmas Hero (2023)
Co-star: Gabriel Hogan
Nicole serves on a military base and dedicates her time to honoring service members and their families. When she learns about a fallen soldier whose sacrifice has gone largely unrecognized, she makes it her mission to correct that. The film centers on remembrance, community, and purpose rather than romance alone. Through teamwork and heart, she ensures that gratitude becomes the true spirit of Christmas.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch My Christmas Hero from Great American Family now.
Home Sweet Christmas (2024)
Co-stars: Cameron Mathison
Sophie, a successful attorney, is called back to her hometown after inheriting majority ownership of her great uncle’s maple forest. Returning stirs up old memories—and an unexpected reunion with Sam, her long-lost childhood friend. As Sophie weighs selling versus preserving the family legacy, she’s pulled between the life she built and the life she once loved. The season pushes her to reconsider what “home” really means.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch Home Sweet Christmas from Great American Family now.
A Christmas Less Traveled (2024)
Co-stars: Eric Johnson
Desi is forced to sell her prized vintage truck—her late father’s gift—when her diner’s unpaid bills pile up. Before letting it go, she finds a cassette recording from her dad that sends her on a heartfelt road trip to revisit meaningful places from her family’s past. Along the way, the journey turns into a chance to heal, remember, and reconnect with what she’s been missing. It’s a Christmas story built around grief, legacy, and choosing hope when life feels uncertain.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch A Christmas Less Traveled from Great American Family now.
Timeless Tidings of Joy (2025)
Co-stars: Paul Greene, Natasha Bure
A holiday story rooted in generational connection, this film follows a family navigating both present challenges and long-held traditions. Candace plays a woman rediscovering what Christmas meant in her childhood as life pulls her in different directions. As memories resurface, she must decide which values to carry forward. The film blends nostalgia with modern reflection in a heartfelt seasonal narrative.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch Timeless Tidings of Joy from Great American Family now.
Another Sweet Christmas (2025)
Co-star: Cameron Mathison
A couple is surprised when their real-life love story is turned into a Christmas movie. As production begins in their hometown, they find themselves under the spotlight in ways they never expected. The line between authenticity and performance begins to blur. Ultimately, they must protect what’s real before it becomes just another script.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch Another Sweet Christmas from Great American Family now.
AINSLEY MCGREGOR MYSTERIES (Great American)
A Case for the Watchmaker (2026)
Co-stars: Aaron Ashmore, Robin Dunne
Ainsley McGregor finds herself pulled into a case involving a master watchmaker whose sudden death raises more questions than answers. As secrets surface within a tight-knit community, she uses instinct and observation to piece together the truth. The mystery deepens when evidence points toward unlikely suspects. With intellect and heart, Ainsley uncovers a carefully hidden motive.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch A Case for the Watchmaker from Great American Family now.
HALLMARK HOLIDAY & ROMANCE FILMS
Moonlight & Mistletoe (2009)
Co-stars: Tom Arnold
Holly returns home to her father’s year-round Christmas theme park after years of distance and unresolved hurt. When the park’s future is threatened, she’s forced to confront what she ran from—and what still matters to her. Working alongside her dad, she starts to soften and rediscover the spirit she’d buried under career ambition. It’s a warm family story about reconciliation, legacy, and rebuilding love during the holidays.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch Moonlight & Mistletoe from Hallmark Channel now.
Puppy Love (2013)
Co-stars: Victor Webster, Katie L. Hawkins
Single mom Megan adopts a puppy to make her daughter happy—until a charming baseball player shows up claiming the dog is actually his. The mix-up forces them into each other’s lives, and co-parenting the pup becomes a surprisingly sweet arrangement. As they navigate what’s best for the dog, they also start to see what’s missing in their own lives. It’s light, family-friendly romance with adorable “pet meet-cute” energy.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch Puppy Love from Hallmark Channel now.
Christmas Under Wraps (2014)
Co-star: David O’Donnell
A medical resident expecting a prestigious fellowship is reassigned to a remote Alaskan town. Initially disappointed, she slowly bonds with the townspeople and a charming local. As she uncovers the town’s unique Christmas traditions, her perspective shifts. She must decide whether ambition or belonging truly defines success.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch Christmas Under Wraps from Hallmark Channel now.
Just the Way You Are (2015)
Co-star: Ty Olsson
A woman unhappy in her marriage pretends to be someone else at a mountain resort to test whether her husband would still fall for her. What begins as an experiment quickly becomes complicated. Through role-playing and emotional vulnerability, she rediscovers the foundation of their relationship. The film explores identity, commitment, and rediscovery.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch Just the Way You Are from Hallmark Channel now.
A Christmas Detour (2015)
Co-stars: Paul Greene
When a snowstorm derails holiday travel, Paige finds herself forced into a road trip with a stranger who challenges her tightly controlled plans. As mishaps stack up, their reluctant partnership becomes surprisingly enjoyable. Paige begins to question whether she’s chasing the “perfect” future or the right one. The journey becomes a warm reminder that sometimes the detour is the point.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch A Christmas Detour from Hallmark Channel now.
Journey Back to Christmas (2016)
Co-star: Oliver Hudson
A WWII-era nurse is mysteriously transported to the present day during the holidays. Struggling to understand modern life, she finds unexpected friendship and romance. As she adjusts to a new world, she reflects on love lost and love found. The story blends time travel with heartfelt Christmas magic.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch Journey Back to Christmas from Hallmark Channel now.
Switched for Christmas (2017)
Co-star: Eion Bailey
Twin sisters with drastically different lives decide to swap places for the holidays. One is a career-driven executive; the other is a stay-at-home mom. As they experience each other’s routines, both discover strengths and struggles they hadn’t appreciated. By Christmas Day, their perspectives—and priorities—have changed.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch Switched for Christmas from Hallmark Channel now.
A Shoe Addict’s Christmas (2018)
Co-star: Luke Macfarlane
A woman stuck in a rut is visited by a whimsical guardian angel who takes her through pivotal moments in her past. Through magical realism, she confronts regrets and missed opportunities. The journey encourages her to rewrite her future with courage. It’s a Christmas redemption arc centered on self-worth.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch A Shoe Addict’s Christmas from Hallmark Channel now.
Christmas Town (2019)
Co-stars: Tim Rozon, Beth Broderick
Lauren leaves Boston for what she thinks is a fresh start, but an unexpected travel detour lands her in the charming town of Grandon Falls. As she gets swept into the town’s Christmas warmth—and into a growing bond with a kindhearted local—her plans begin to change. The community offers her a different kind of “new chapter,” one rooted in connection and family. It’s cozy, small-town Christmas magic with a gentle romance.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch Christmas Town from Hallmark Channel now.
If I Only Had Christmas (2020)
Co-stars: Warren Christie
A cheerful publicist teams up with a more cynical business owner to help a struggling charity at Christmastime. What begins as a PR “assignment” quickly becomes personal as they see the real people impacted by the cause. As they pull together an event under holiday pressure, their opposites-attract dynamic turns into mutual respect—and then romance. The story leans into generosity, community, and letting your heart lead.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch If I Only Had Christmas from Hallmark Channel now.
The Christmas Contest (2021)
Co-stars: John Brotherton
Former couple Lara and Ben end up competing head-to-head in a town Christmas contest—each trying to win money for their chosen charity. Their rivalry is fun, but the competition forces them to spend time together and revisit what went wrong. As the town watches their sparring turn into something softer, they start to realize the biggest win might be forgiveness. It’s a classic “second chance” holiday romance with a competitive twist.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch The Christmas Contest from Hallmark Channel now.
AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES
(Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
Candace starred as librarian-turned-sleuth Aurora Teagarden in 18 TV mystery films:
- A Bone to Pick (2015)
- Real Murders (2015)
- Three Bedrooms, One Corpse (2016)
- The Julius House (2016)
- Dead Over Heels (2017)
- A Bundle of Trouble (2017)
- Last Scene Alive (2018)
- Reap What You Sew (2018)
- The Disappearing Game (2018)
- A Game of Cat and Mouse (2019)
- An Inheritance to Die For (2019)
- A Very Foul Play (2019)
- Heist and Seek (2020)
- How to Con a Con (2021)
- Til Death Do Us Part (2021)
- Honeymoon, Honeymurder (2021)
- Haunted by Murder (2022)
Unsung Hero (2024) — Lionsgate
Co-stars: Daisy Betts, Joel Smallbone, Kirrilee Berger, Jonathan Jackson, Lucas Black, Terry O’Quinn
Based on the Smallbone family’s true story, a family moves from Australia to Nashville after a devastating financial collapse. With everything on the line, their mother’s faith and perseverance help keep them together through setbacks and uncertainty. Over time, the family’s resilience helps launch an unlikely musical legacy. It’s a grounded, emotional story about starting over and finding purpose through hardship.
How to watch
Find out how you can watch Unsung Hero from Lionsgate now.
BONUS! Did you know Candace had a small part in a TV movie special from Disney titled “Little Spies” ? See if you can find our girl, the whole movie is actually on YouTube. Take a look here.
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