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Hallmark movies aren’t just a December thing. Here are 15 equally predictable non-Christmas films

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Margaret Darby
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John Reardon and Emily Kinney in “Love on the Sidelines.”
John Reardon and Emily Kinney in “Love on the Sidelines.” | Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Sven Boecker

The Hallmark network is known for its Christmas movies — but not all of Hallmark’s best movies are holiday-themed. The non-seasonal movies provide the same comfort and predictability as the holiday classics — minus the artificial snow and ice-skating dates.

So celebrate Christmas in July with these non-holiday Hallmark movies, guaranteed to evoke the same warm, fuzzy feelings as all your winter favorites.

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Here are 15 of the best non-Christmas Hallmark movies.

1. ‘A Country Wedding’ (2015)

Jesse Metcalfe and Autumn Reeser in “A Country Wedding.”
Jesse Metcalfe and Autumn Reeser in “A Country Wedding.” | Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Bettina Strauss

Bradley (Jesse Metcalfe), a popular country singer, is engaged to marry an actress, Catherine. Before the wedding, Bradley returns to his hometown to sell the home he grew up in. During his visit, he reconnects with his childhood sweetheart, Sarah (Autumn Reeser), and their flame reignites.

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Where to watch: YouTube TV, Amazon Prime.

2. ‘Royal Matchmaker’ (2018)

Will Kemp and Joy Lenz in “Royal Matchmaker.”
Will Kemp and Joy Lenz in “Royal Matchmaker.” | Copyright 2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Gabriel Hennessey

Kate (Bethany Joy Lenz), a New York City matchmaker, is hired by a king to find a wife for his son, Prince Sebastian of Voldavia. It proves to be a difficult task, and only once Kate finds Sebastian the perfect wife does she realize she’s fallen for him.

Where to watch: YouTube TV, Amazon Prime.

3. ‘Unleashing Mr. Darcy’ (2016)

Cindy Busby and Ryan Paevey in “Unleashing Mr. Darcy.”
Cindy Busby and Ryan Paevey in “Unleashing Mr. Darcy.” | Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Bettina Strauss

In this modern take on “Pride and Prejudice,” Elizabeth Scott (Cindy Busby) is in desperate need of life direction. She jumps at an opportunity to professionally show her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in a dog show. Donovan Darcy (Ryan Paevey), the dog show judge, comes off as pompous and rude — complicating Elizabeth’s attraction to him.

Where to watch: YouTube TV, Amazon Prime.

4. ‘Dater’s Handbook’ (2016)

Kristoffer Polaha and Meghan Markle in “Dater’s Handbook.”
Kristoffer Polaha and Meghan Markle in “Dater’s Handbook.” | Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Liane Hentscher

Cass (Meghan Markle) is professionally successful, but she struggles with her dating life because she always picks the wrong guys. At her sister’s request, Cass tries out “The Dater’s Handbook” — a book that helps women evaluate potential suitors.

Where to watch: Peacock, Philo, YouTube TV.

5. ‘Chance at Romance’ (2014)

Erin Krakow and Ryan McPartlin in “Chance at Romance.”
Erin Krakow and Ryan McPartlin in “Chance at Romance.” | Copyright 2013 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Alexx Henry Studios, Jeremy Lee

Samantha (Erin Krakow) is frustrated by a series of unsuccessful blind dates. She meets a famous photographer (Ryan McPartlin) and attempts to begin an online relationship — but she is actually communicating with his son.

Where to watch: fuboTV.

6. ‘The Magic of Ordinary Days’ (2005)

Olivia (Keri Russell) is an educated, unmarried woman who is pregnant. Her father arranges for Olivia to wed a lonely farmer (Skeet Ulrich) who is willing to raise her child as his own. Olivia is sent to Colorado to marry Ray — the farmer — before they have even met.

Where to watch: YouTube TV, Amazon Prime.

7. ‘Autumn Dreams’ (2015)

Jill Wagner and Colin Egglesfield “Autumn Dreams.”
Jill Wagner and Colin Egglesfield “Autumn Dreams.” | Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Bettina Strauss

Over a decade after two teenage sweethearts have their spontaneous marriage annulled, they discover that a mistake in the paperwork means they are still husband and wife. When Annie (Jill Wagner) and Ben (Colin Egglesfield) reunite to finalize their divorce, they begin reminiscing on old times.