Great American Christmas Movie Challenge: Rankings Reveal Week #1

By Lauren Bannister

It’s time for the first ever Great American Christmas Movie Challenge ranking reveal! Before we share how the ratings played out this week, here are a few reminders. 

• The Great American Christmas Movie Challenge: Viewers ranked all 18 new original movie premieres in the order they predicted the Premieres would finish in viewership during Great American Christmas. The eligible contestant who correctly predicts the complete order wins $100,000. If there is no winner, a $10,000 prize will be awarded to the eligible contestant with the most correct placements.
• Rankings Reveals: Join us on Wednesday evenings at 8P ET on Great American Pure Flix for the LIVE reveal on the updated rankings and see where your predictions stand.
• Early Previews: We are excited to have the stars of our new premieres joining us for conversations and early previews of upcoming premieres during the live ranking reveals!

Now, let’s look at this week’s reveal! 

Rankings Reveal - Week One 

1. Silver Bells at Christmas

Starring Laura Osnes, Ryan McPartlin, Chuck Wicks, Julia Reilly, Tanya Christiansen, Taylor Kalupa, and D.B. Sweeney

Now streaming on Great American Pure Flix

In the small town of Comfort, Kentucky, Ginny Nolan (Osnes) is determined to save her late mother’s cherished Christmas shop, Silver Bells, before mounting repairs cause it to close. When ambitious entrepreneur Nick Day (McPartlin) arrives with plans to buy the shop, Ginny finds herself at odds with his vision for the future but also drawn to him on a personal level. As her former music partner – and almost first love – Tyler Benton (Wicks) returns home to participate in a Christmas songwriting showcase, old feelings resurface. Caught between Nick’s compelling offer and obvious interest in her, and Tyler’s renewed connection, Ginny must choose between protecting the past she loves and embracing a future that could change her heart forever.

2. A Second Chance Christmas

Starring Candance Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe

Now streaming on Great American Pure Flix

A Second Chance Christmas centers on Anna and James Campbell, who both arrive early to their family cabin in Townsend, Tennessee, ahead of a planned Christmas gathering with their adult children. When an unexpected ice storm hits, knocking out power and cell service and closing the roads, their kids are unable to join them, leaving Anna and James stranded alone together for several days. Forced to rely on candlelight, firewood, and improvised meals, they begin revisiting old traditions while uncovering long-held misunderstandings. 

Up Next

A Christmas Prayer Tradition

Starring Shae Robins, Christopher Russell and Madeleine Cox

In A Christmas Prayer Tradition, Natalie prepares for the launch of her debut children’s book, Adeline the Angel, while Wes continues to deepen his faith journey. When Caroline quietly begins a mission to answer the prayers and needs of those around her community, the family discovers that some of God’s greatest works are accomplished through simple acts of kindness. As Christmas approaches, Bellford Falls once again becomes a place where hope is restored, prayers are answered, and hearts are drawn closer to the reason for the season.

Premiering on Great American Family October 24th at 8/7c. 

Tune in Wednesday, October 28th at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Pure Flix to see where A Christmas Prayer Tradition falls in the ranking, experience new conversations with talent, and enjoy an early screening of the A Very Arctic Christmas!

Where do your Great American Christmas Challenge rankings stand? Tell us below!