Explore new destinations this holiday with three fun films from Great American Media
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“An Ozark Mountain Christmas” stars Brianna Cohen and Jonathan Stoddard in a story that combines the spirit of the season with the spirit of Branson, Missouri.We all know the popular movie channels offer countless Christmas films from October through December. Some are bittersweet, some are romantic, some are exciting, some are funny, and some take viewers to explore a new locale. Three of this years Christmas originals from Great American Media take the holiday theme to the Arctic, the Ozarks and Kentucky.
“An Ozark Mountain Christmas” stars Brianna Cohen and Jonathan Stoddard in a story that combines the spirit of the season with the spirit of Branson, Missouri. The City of Branson collaborated with Great America Media to keep their holiday lights on through January 2026 so the movie could capture the heart of the city as well as Silver Dollar City which is a big attraction in Branson. Silver Dollar City is a step back to the 1880’s Ozark frontier with craftspeople, treats and their holiday festival “An Old Time Christmas.”
When sisters Clara (Cohen) and Meg (Julia Reilly) decide to relive their childhood holidays in Branson, they get more than they anticipated. Their grandfather had been the master woodcarver in Silver Dollar City, so they spent many holidays there.
They meet Jack (Stoddard), the new master woodcarver who is immediately attracted to Clara, and the hotel manager Oliver (Joey Heyworth) who is attracted to Meg. In true form, the couples spend their time together, but there is a secret Jack is hiding that could derail his budding relationship with Clara.
“There’s a unique quality in how a small town like Branson captures the true spirit of Christmas,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media. “Celebrating these small town traditions is a cornerstone of Great American Christmas 2026, and no better destination than the Ozarks to showcase the warmth, hospitality and timeless traditions that reflect our film’s themes. We were honored to partner with Branson and Silver Dollar City to share this wonder with families everywhere through ‘An Ozark Mountain Christmas.'”
With the backdrop of Branson and Silver Dollar City, this is a fun holiday escape to an old-fashioned Ozark locale. “An Ozark Mountain Christmas” began streaming Friday on Great American Pure Flix and premiered Sunday on Great American Family and GFAM+.
“A Very Arctic Christmas” has single dad Jim (Cameron Mathison) and his 20-year-old daughter Isla (Maya Rose Skabar) on an Arctic cruise. It was her idea, not his! He is a fish out of water, being a big city TV host who does not have appropriate attire for the cold Arctic.
A timing mix-up leaves them stranded in a small town without regular train service and no road out. They are stuck in the frigid town, which happens to be the Polar Bear Capital of the World. It isn’t what Jim would have liked, but it is exactly what Isla loves. She is a conservationist and a lover of animals. When they meet Jane (Jill Wagner), Isla is in heaven. Jane runs an animal rescue facility and knows everything about surviving in the Arctic.
Jim is anxious to get back to the big city, Isla is embracing everything this little town has to offer. And soon Jim begins to see the charm of the town, the friendliness of the people, nature, the tundra, the Polar Bears and the Aurora Borealis. While the film does not specify the exact location of the town, the movie was filmed in Canada
“A Very Arctic Christmas” is now streaming on Great American Pure Flix.
And “Christmas at Moose Lake” takes viewers to Kentucky and the traditions of a small-town Christmas. Unlike the other two movies, this is more bittersweet as Alyssa (Britt Robertson) returns to her family’s lake house for the holiday after having just been dumped by her boyfriend. And there is more drama in store for her. Her father (Matt Dillon) has a girlfriend after two years of grieving for his wife. This causes some anxiety for Alyssa, who is back at the family house for the first time since her mother’s passing.
And, to add even more family drama, her sister Laura (Megan Ashley Brown) brings her boyfriend Tyler (Christian Shupe) for the holiday, and Tyler is planning on proposing on Christmas Eve. To say there is a lot going on in that one house is an understatement.
Things get more intense when Alyssa meets Sean (Ryan Paevey) and realizes they had an interesting connection when they were children. He now tries to help her cope with her new family dynamic, and when it seems the couple is about to really become a couple, things fall apart. It is up to Alyssa to move on from the past and discover what is most important in life. And that is love, faith and family.
“Christmas at Moose Lake” begins streaming on Great American Pure Flix on Friday and premieres on Great American Family and GFAM+ on Sunday.
All three of these Christmas destination movies are available to stream on Great American Pure Flix, which can be added to a Prime Video subscription. They are only a small part of Great American Christmas 2026 from Great American Media on Great American Family and Great American Pure Flix.
Abbott said, “We have brought together an incredible combination of stars, stories, production talent and creative excellence. I have never seen a Christmas slate with this kind of range, from romantic comedies and compelling dramas to powerful journeys of faith, all brought to life through unforgettable characters and exceptional storytelling. Having spent more than 15 years building Christmas programming, I can say with confidence that this is the greatest slate of Christmas movies ever assembled for a single season in television history.”


