IAN HARDING (‘RIPPLE’) HALLMARK MOVIES AND WHERE TO WATCH THEM!
It’s been a while since we last featured a ‘Hallstar’ in a list of “where you can see them on Hallmark” but as we already featured leading lady (of tonight’s first 2026 Hallmark premiere!) Lacey Chabert, we turn attention to the leading man. He is Ian Harding, a familiar TV (and movie) star, plus recently one of four leads in the quiet sleeper ensemble curiosity Ripple. So, keeping this all in mind, let’s look at what Hallmark roles you can find Ian Harding in and where to find them, plus his other prominent (or worth seeing) roles, too!
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IAN HARDING HALLMARK MOVIES plus more!
GHOSTS of CHRISTMAS ALWAYS, 2023
I cannot remember if I ever saw this one in full or not, but what I saw was cute. It’s got a good cast and unique premise. This marks his first really seasonal title, too!
Synopsis: Katherine is a Ghost of Christmas Present and she must help one soul, Peter, rediscover his Christmas spirit. But this year has something unusual in store. – Hallmark+
THE MAGIC of LEMON DROPS, 2024
This is a favorite of mine and probably the first full film (I had seen most of his 2023 Christmas film) I saw Ian in. It also has Lyndsy Fonseca who has become a new favorite in the leading female category. It’s about a woman who gets three magical lemon drops and the journey this takes her on as she tries to discover what her life may have looked like.
Synopsis: When Lolly’s Aunt Gert gives her three magical lemon drops, she gets to experience what her life would have been like if she had made different choices and lived those unfulfilled dreams. – Hallmark+
HOLIDAZED, limited series
An ensemble Hallmark series that first dropped exclusively to Hallmark+, this one then later had a linear debut on the network. It’s a vignette of different stories that connect, but also each get their own spotlight over the course of six episodes. The miniseries is good fun and full of cheerfulness and yes, the signature moments are sure to warm a viewer’s heart.
Synopsis: A neighborhood of families explore what it means to celebrate both the chaos and the joy of the holiday season. – Hallmark+
LOST in PARADISE
This one premieres January 3 and will pair Harding with Lacey Chabert in a rom-com that takes place in Fiji. It’s set to follow two people who believe they are stranded and they must work together in order to get off the island.
Stream, at publication, all the above series and movies exclusively with Hallmark+; find Lost in Paradise next-day on Hallmark+
Stream, at publication, all of these above titles with Hallmark+; Hallmark+ is an add on subscription with Prime Video
OTHER NON-HALLMARK ROLES
How many of these Ian Harding roles or movies have you seen? Read on to see what else the actor has starred in – including his breakout role plus his most recent role in Ripple!
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, 2010 – 2017
In 2010, Ian Harding was cast in this Freeform show that was likely his breakout role. For over 150 episodes, he’s credited as playing Ezra Fitz. This follows a group of teenagers who are being threatened by a “foe” who claims to have all of their most dangerous secrets. Harding would reprise this role for one episode in the later spin-off show Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists.
Synopsis: When their best friend Alison mysteriously vanishes, four girls believe their secrets are safe forever. But when they begin to receive threatening messages from someone named “A,” the truth may be only one text away. – Prime Video
Stream, at publication, with HBO or Hulu
CHICAGO MED, 2019
In 2019, Ian Harding played the role of Phillip Davis for eleven episodes. This show is, of course, part of the Chicago dramas that focus on different emergency services like ‘P.D.,’ ‘Fire’ and of course, ‘Med.’
Synopsis: The city’s top medical team saves lives in the emergency department while navigating love and loss. Catch new episodes first on NBC. – Peacock
Stream, at publication, with Peacock; or digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
OUR LITTLE SECRET, 2024
An original for Netflix, this is another seasonal title that has Harding co-starring with Lindsay Lohan in a story about exes who must spend Christmas together when they realize they are now dating siblings! The film is actually pretty funny and definitely something entertaining if you like seasonal fare that isn’t Hallmark.
Stream, at publication, Our Little Secret with Netflix
RIPPLE, 2025
Originally developed for Hallmark, this bittersweet drama dropped on Netflix (quietly!) at the end of 2025 and based off what I saw (three episodes I think), it’s quite good. Harding is part of an ensemble cast playing a man who is emotionally and physically drowning under the weight of serious issues in his life. His story is just one part of the larger picture, which is to tell a story about the different and unexpected ways our lives connect in unknown ways.
Stream, at publication, Ripple with Netflix
TWELVE DATES of CHRISTMAS, 2026
In this new year, likely to be on Netflix or some other “bigger” streamer (at the end of 2026), Ian Harding will reunite with his Pretty Little Liars co-star Lucy Hale in this Christmas film. According to multiple sources, the film will follow a woman named Christina who struggles to see her “younger siblings marry ahead of her,” which inspires her to decide to try and find a partner as she goes on 12 dates leading up to Christmas.
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Have you seen any of these roles or movies have you seen Ian Harding play or in? Did you like them? Which roles have you thought well suited Harding? Will you be curious to see his new 2026 role? Comment all of your thoughts below.
Photos: Hallmark Media | Alamy (Our Little Secret) | Lionsgate (Ripple)
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Rissi, Thank you for sharing!
Sure! :)
What a great list! I need to make more time for movies this year.
PS: I didn’t realize I wasn’t officially following you, but I am now. :)
Thanks so much Lindsi! I really appreciate you following AND I hope you enjoy some of these. :)
fun movies to watch
For sure! :)