The Ultimate Collection of Christmas Movies Featuring Cast Members from 'One Tree Hill': A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the ultimate holiday movie guide featuring beloved 'One Tree Hill' actors From heartwarming tales like 'A Biltmore Christmas' and 'Hometown Christmas' to delightful surprises in 'An Unexpected Christmas' and 'Toying With The Holidays,' immerse yourself in the magic of the season
It's that time of year for holiday romantic comedies, with many featuring beloved former residents of Tree Hill. Hilarie Burton Morgan brought together her former One Tree Hill costars Danneel Ackles, Robert Buckey, Antwon Tanner, Tyler Hilton, and Elizabeth Harnois for the 2018 film A Christmas Contract on Lifetime. The following year, the group reunited for another holiday movie, A Christmas Wish, on the same network.
"We had the opportunity to reunite the cast of One Tree Hill last year for The Christmas Contract, and this year we were able to bring in an even larger cast, including more of our friends," Burton Morgan stated exclusively to We in October 2019. "Colin Fickes, who played Jimmy Edwards on One Tree Hill, was a character that I believe was not fully utilized, but he ended up returning and making a significant impact on the show."
She also mentioned, "It's really about determining which of your friends are available and suitable for the role, and we are fortunate that when we reach out, people love this genre. It's enjoyable, so it's an effortless call to ask someone to join us."
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Scroll below for a complete guide of holiday movies led by OTH favorites:
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'Tis the Season! All the Christmas Movies Starring ‘One Tree Hill’ Alumni: A Complete Guide
It's that time of year for holiday romantic comedies, featuring beloved former cast members from the show Tree Hill.
Hilarie Burton Morgan brought together her former One Tree Hill costars Danneel Ackles, Robert Buckey, Antwon Tanner, Tyler Hilton and Elizabeth Harnois for the 2018 film A Christmas Contract on Lifetime. The following year, the team reunited for another film on the network, A Christmas Wish.
"We were able to organize a One Tree Hill reunion last year for The Christmas Contract, and this year with an even larger cast, we were able to bring in even more of our friends," Burton Morgan shared exclusively with We in October 2019. "Colin Fickes, who played Jimmy Edwards on One Tree Hill, was a character I felt was not fully utilized, and he ended up returning to make a significant impact on the show."
She went on to say: "It's really a matter of determining which of your friends is available and right for the role, and we're fortunate that when we reach out, people love the genre. It's fun, so it's easy to ask someone to be a part of it."
Scroll below for a complete guide of holiday movies led by OTH favorites:
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‘A Biltmore Christmas’
Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha are teaming up for a 2023 Hallmark romance. Lenz will portray screenwriter Lucy, who is tasked with writing the script for the remake of a 1947 holiday film. To find inspiration, Lucy embarks on a journey back in time to the iconic Biltmore Estate where the original movie was filmed. There, she crosses paths with actor Jack Huston, played by Polaha.
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‘The Holiday Fix Up’
Starring alongside Ryan McPartlin and Maria Menounos, Jana Kramer takes on the role of Sam, a renowned TV designer, in this recent Lifetime movie that premiered in December 2021. The storyline follows Sam as she returns to her hometown to assist in renovating the Bell Harbor Inn for the holiday season, working alongside her ex-boyfriend and contractor, Coop (McPartlin).
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‘An Unexpected Christmas’
Bethany Joy Lenz and Tyler Hynes joined forces for the November 2021 Hallmark movie. The film features the two actors portraying a former couple who must keep up the facade of being together to please his oblivious family.
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‘Toying With The Holidays’
Chad Michael Murray stars alongside Cindy Busby in the 2021 Lifetime film. In the image, Danielle, played by Busby, is a dedicated designer who comes back to her hometown with her young son, hoping to showcase the town's unique holiday traditions. There, she reconnects with former classmate and amateur Kevin (Murray) as they work together to rescue the cherished town events from being canceled.
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'A Welcome Home Christmas'
Kramer starred in this 2020 flick alongside Brandon Quinn, where her character of Chloe teamed up with veteran Michael to put on the town’s army toy drive.
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‘Five Star Christmas’
Lenz starred opposite Victor Webster in the 2020 Hallmark film, in which a travel writer unexpectedly visits a family-owned bed and breakfast. In an effort to make a good impression, the entire Ralston family conspires to act as regular guests. However, complications arise when Lucy, played by Lenz, finds herself drawn to a real guest named Jake, all while trying to conceal her true identity.
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'Too Close for Christmas'
90210 star Jessica Lowndes portrays Hayley in the 2020 Lifetime movie, who reluctantly agrees to join her sister's in-laws for the holidays, which includes spending time with her brother-in-law's brother Paul (played by Murray). Despite still holding a grudge against Paul for his role in ending her previous relationship, Hayley is unsure about spending an extended period of time with him during her holiday stay.
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‘A Christmas Wish’
Burton Morgan gathered her former costars for her 2019 film, including Hilton, Lee Norris, and Tanner, along with a special musical appearance from Ryan Cabrera. The film is set in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, where locals write their deepest desires on paper and place them in a box, hoping for them to come true. Encouraged by her sister (played by Megan Park, Hilton’s real-life wife), Faith (played by Burton) wishes for true love. The very next day, Faith meets Andrew (played by Cristian de la Fuente) and also reconnects with childhood friend Wyatt (played by Hilton).
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'The Christmas Contract'
In this 2018 Lifetime production, Burton Morgan joined forces with Ackles, Buckley, and Tanner. Burton took on the role of Jolie, who returns home to Louisiana after a devastating breakup. To help Jolie get through the festivities, her BFF Naomi (Ackles) suggests that she pretend to date her brother Jack (Buckley), even going as far as to draw up a professional contract to ensure everything goes smoothly.
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'Poinsettias for Christmas'
In 2018, Lenz joined forces again with former WB colleague Sharon Lawrence for a holiday Lifetime movie. The film is set in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Lenz portrays Ellie, who is asked to return and assist with her family’s poinsettia farm, despite challenges with the seasonal crop. It is there that she re-connects with her roots and discovers romance with a local botanist (Marcus Rosner).
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‘Hometown Christmas’
In 2018's Hometown Christmas, Stephen Colletti appeared with Beverley Mitchell from 7th Heaven, as they work together to revive the town's live nativity scene. With her former high school sweetheart's help (played by Colletti), she aims to accomplish the task before Christmas.
