This is a list of television film

Television movie

A television film is a feature film that is a television program produced for and originally distributed by a television network, in contrast to...

s produced for the cable network

Cable network

A cable channel is a television channel available via cable television. Such channels are usually also available via satellite television, including direct broadcast satellite providers such as DirecTV, Dish Network and BSkyB...

 ABC Family

ABC Family

ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company...

 and its predecessors

Television networks preceding ABC Family

The cable television network ABC Family has gone through several different owners during its history. Stipulations in sales terms for the network require that the network maintain the word "Family" in its name.-CBN Cable :...

, The Family Channel and Fox Family. Such films are currently called ABC Family Original Movies.

Similar to the Disney Channel Original Movies or DCOM, except targeted to a variety of audiences: young women, adults, teens, and/or family.

Most hit films are subsequently released on home video

Home video

Home video is a blanket term used for pre-recorded media that is either sold or rented/hired for home cinema entertainment. The term originates from the VHS/Betamax era but has carried over into current optical disc formats like DVD and Blu-ray Disc and, to a lesser extent, into methods of digital...

 ( indicated with * ).

1996

1. Night of the Twisters
   Night of the Twisters
   Night of the Twisters is a film directed by Timothy Bond, released by MTM Enterprises, and distributed by PorchLight Entertainment about a family's struggle to survive a night with a bizarre and terrible storm passing over their town. The TV movie is based on the novel by Ivy Ruckman, which centers...
   
   (February 18, 1996)
2. Panic in the Skies!
   Panic in the Skies!
   Panic in the Skies! is a TV movie starring Kate Jackson and Erik Estrada. It premiered on The Family Channel in 1996. It was directed by Paul Ziller.-Plot:...
   
   (October 13, 1996)
3. Christmas Every Day
   Christmas Every Day
   Christmas Every Day is a 1996 American television movie, directed by Larry Peerce, starring Erik von Detten, and originally broadcast on The Family Channel during their first 25 Days of Christmas programming block...
   
   (December 1, 1996)

1997

1. Dog's Best Friend
   Dog's Best Friend
   Dog's Best Friend is a TV movie starring Richard Mulligan and Bobcat Goldthwait. It premiered on The Family Channel in 1997. It was directed by Allan A. Goldstein....
   
   (March 23, 1997)
2. Married to a Stranger
   Married to a Stranger
   Married to a Stranger is a TV movie starring Jaclyn Smith and Kim Coates. It premiered on The Family Channel in 1997. It was directed by Sidney J...
   
   (September 28, 1997)
3. The Christmas List
   The Christmas List
   The Christmas List is a 1997 TV movie, shown first on The Family Channel, but currently on ABC Family during their 25 Days of Christmas programming block.-Synopsis:...
   
   (December 1, 1997)

1998

1. Addams Family Reunion
   Addams Family Reunion
   Addams Family Reunion is a film released straight-to-video in 1998. It was also distributed to television by Fox Family. It is unrelated to the two Paramount films from 1991 and 1993. So far, the film is only available on VHS and has not had a DVD release. It was shot in Los Angeles, California...
   
   (September 22, 1998) *
2. Like Father, Like Santa
   Like Father, Like Santa
   Like Father, Like Santa is a TV movie starring Harry Hamlin and William Hootkins. It premiered on Fox Family in 1998 on their 25 Days of Christmas programming block....
   
   
3. Men in White
   Men in White (1998 film)
   National Lampoon's Men in White is a straight-to-television satirical parody of contemporary science fiction movies, mainly spoofing Men in Black and Independence Day. It debuted in 1998 on the Fox Family Channel.-Plot synopsis:...
   
   (August 16, 1998)

1999

1. Michael Jordan: An American Hero
   Michael Jordan: An American Hero
   Michael Jordan: An American Hero is an American television film that aired on April 18, 1999 on Fox Family Channel. It stars Michael Jace as Michael Jordan.-References:...
   
   (April 18, 1999)
2. Don't Look Behind You
   Don't Look Behind You
   Don't Look Behind You is a 1990 young adult thriller novel by Lois Duncan.-Plot summary:Because of April's father's work in the Federal Investigation Bureau, a hitman in a black camaro is after her family so they have to be put under the Federal Witness Protection Program...
   
   (July 25, 1999)
3. Au Pair
   Au Pair (film)
   Au Pair is a 1999 telefilm starring Gregory Harrison and Heidi Noelle Lenhart.-Plot:Jennifer Morgan is an MBA looking for a job as an executive at Oliver Caldwell’s company...
   
   (August 22, 1999)
4. The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
   The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
   The Ghosts of Christmas Eve is a 1999 made-for-TV concert film showcasing a Christmas music performance by Trans-Siberian Orchestra with guest performers Michael Crawford and Jewel...
   
   (December 14, 1999)

2000

1. Britannic
   Britannic (film)
   Britannic is a romantic drama film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith. It stars Edward Atterton and Amanda Ryan as star-crossed lovers on the forgotten sister ship of the , the HMHS Britannic...
   
   (January 20, 2000)
2. Ice Angel
   Ice Angel
   Ice Angel is a 2000 fantasy film from Fox Family. It is also known as "On Thin Ice: Going For The Gold."-Plot:The film tells the story of a male hockey player who dies in a game and comes back to life as a female figure skater due to an accident made by an angel that caused the hockey player to...
   
   (March 5, 2000)
3. Time Share
   Time Share (2000 film)
   Time Share is a TV movie starring Nastassja Kinski and Timothy Dalton. It premiered on Fox Family Channel on June 18, 2000. It is directed by Sharon von Wietersheim....
   
   (June 18th, 2000)
4. Special Delivery
   Special Delivery (2000 film)
   Special Delivery is a 2000 television film starring Andy Dick. It premiered on Fox Family on their 25 Days of Christmas programming block.-Plot:...
   
   (December, 2000)

2001

1. Au Pair II
   Au Pair II
   Au Pair II is a 2001 romantic comedy TV movie starring Gregory Harrison and Heidi Lenhart.- Brief synopsis :...
   
   (April 22, 2001)
2. When Good Ghouls Go Bad
   When Good Ghouls Go Bad
   When Good Ghouls Go Bad is a book written by R. L. Stine and was later turned into a movie that aired on Fox Family in 2001. The story is set in the fictional town of Walker Falls, Minnesota, during the Halloween season.-Plot :...
   
   (October 20, 2001)*
3. Three Days (December 9, 2001)

2003

1. The One
   The One (2003 film)
   The One is a television movie starring Richard Ruccolo and Meredith Monroe. It premiered on ABC Family in 2003. It was directed by Ron Lagomarsino.-Plot:...
   
   (February 9, 2003)
2. This Time Around
   This Time Around (film)
   This Time Around is a made for television movie starring Carly Pope, Sara Rue and Brian Austin Green. It aired on the ABC family channel on June 22, 2003.-Cast:*Carly Pope as Melissa "Mel" Rochester*Brian Austin Green as Drew Hesler...
   
   (June 22, 2003)
3. Lucky 7
   Lucky 7 (film)
   Lucky 7 is a 2003 made-for-TV film starring Patrick Dempsey and Kimberly Williams.-Plot:Amy Myer is a woman whose dying mother made out a timeline for Amy's life and predicted she would marry her seventh boyfriend...
   
   (July 20, 2003)*
4. See Jane Date
   See Jane Date
   See Jane Date is a romantic comedy film released on August 16, 2003 by ABC Family. It is based on the book of the same name, written by Melissa Senate.- Synopsis :...
   
   (August 16, 2003)*
5. Beautiful Girl
   Beautiful Girl (film)
   Beautiful Girl is a 2003 film directed by Douglas Barr and starring Marissa Jaret Winokur, Mark Consuelos and Fran Drescher with Greg Gugliotta as Executive Producer...
   
   (October 19, 2003)
6. Picking Up & Dropping Off
   Picking Up & Dropping Off
   Picking Up & Dropping Off is a TV movie starring Scott Wolf and Amanda Detmer. It premiered on ABC Family in 2003 on their 25 Days of Christmas programming block.-Plot:...
   
   (December 7, 2003)

2004

1. I Want to Marry Ryan Banks
   I Want to Marry Ryan Banks
   I Want to Marry Ryan Banks is a 2004 television film starring Jason Priestley, Bradley Cooper and Emma Caulfield.-Plot:When Ryan Banks gets a reputation for romancing the ladies, his agent Todd decides to create a television show where he has to choose the perfect lady to marry...
   
   (January 18, 2004)
2. Celeste in the City
   Celeste in the City
   Celeste in the City is a television movie starring Majandra Delfino and Nicholas Brendon. It premiered on ABC Family in 2004. It was directed by Larry Shaw.-Plot:...
   
   (March 7, 2004)
3. Brave New Girl (April 25, 2004)*
4. Love Rules (June 5, 2004)
5. Crimes Of Fashion
   Crimes of Fashion
   Crimes of Fashion is a 2004 telefilm that aired on July 25, 2004 on ABC Family. It stars Kaley Cuoco and Megan Fox and was directed by Stuart Gillard.-Plot:Orphaned Brooke, is a student at a fashion school who hopes to become a fashion designer...
   
   (July 5, 2004)
6. Pop Rocks
   Pop Rocks (film)
   Pop Rocks is a 2004 movie starring Gary Cole and Sherilyn Fenn. - Plot :A bank loan officer named Jerry Harden has his life turned upside down when a scruffy-looking guitarist named Izzy shows up at his bank office. It is revealed that Jerry was a member of a hard rock band called Rock Toxin, and...
   
   (September 10, 2004)
7. Searching for David's Heart
   Searching for David's Heart
   Searching for David's Heart is a young-adult novel by Cherie Bennett.-Plot summary:Darcy Deeton is a twelve-year-old girl who loves her older brother, David. After becoming jealous when he falls in love with Jayne Evans, Darcy inadvertently leads David to his death in a car accident. The Deetons...
   
   (November 21, 2004)
8. Snow
   Snow (2004 film)
   Snow is a Christmas-themed film starring Tom Cavanagh and Ashley Williams that premiered in 2004 on the ABC television network, and was also shown on the ABC Family cable network later the same year...
   
   (December 13, 2004)*

2005

1. She Gets What She Wants
   Slap Her... She's French
   Slap Her… She's French, shown in the United States as She Gets What She Wants, is a 2002 Winchester Films teen comedy, directed by Melanie Mayron and starring Piper Perabo.-Plot:...
   
   (January 9, 2005)*
2. School of Life
   School of Life
   School of Life is a 2005 made-for-television drama film starring Ryan Reynolds about a teacher who moves to a town and shakes the old school ways up a bit.-Plot:...
   
   (February 19, 2005)
3. I Do, They Don't
   I Do, They Don't
   I Do, They Don't is a television movie starring Josie Bissett and Rob Estes. It premiered on ABC Family in 2005. It was directed by Steven Robman.-Plot:...
   
   (March 20, 2005)
4. Kart Racer
   Kart Racer
   Kart Racer is a 2003 Canadian feature film starring Will Rothhaar, David Gallagher and Randy Quaid. In the United States, it premiered on television on ABC Family in 2005....
   
   (April 3, 2005)
5. Everything You Want
   Everything You Want (film)
   Everything You Want is a 2005 made for television romantic-comedy film on ABC Family starring Shiri Appleby and Nick Zano.-Plot:Abby Morrison has lived a sheltered life. She has an imaginary boyfriend Sy since she was five; it was all because she never had her parents and real friends with her....
   
   (April 17, 2005)*
6. Romy and Michele: In the Beginning
   Romy and Michele: In the Beginning
   Romy and Michele: In the Beginning is a 2005 TV film starring Katherine Heigl as Romy and Alex Breckenridge as Michele, with a special appearance by Paula Abdul. It is a prequel to the 1997 feature Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. The TV film was critically panned and suffered low viewership...
   
   (May 30, 2005)
7. Pizza My Heart (July 24, 2005)
8. Campus Confidential
   Campus Confidential
   Campus Confidential is a television comedy film starring Christy Carlson Romano, Keri Lynn Pratt and Katey Sagal, and directed by Melanie Mayron....
   
   (August 21, 2005)
9. Rent Control
   Rent Control (2005 film)
   Rent Control is a television movie starring Melissa Joan Hart and Carmen Electra. It was filmed in 2002, but premiered on ABC Family in 2005. It was written and directed by David Eric Brenner...
   
   (September 9, 2005)
10. Alchemy
    Alchemy (film)
    Alchemy is a television movie starring Tom Cavanagh and Sarah Chalke. It premiered on ABC Family in 2005. It was written and directed by Evan Oppenheimer.-Plot:...
    
    (October 7, 2005)
11. Shadows in the Sun
    Shadows in the Sun
    Shadows in the Sun is a television movie starring Harvey Keitel and Joshua Jackson. It premiered on ABC Family in 2005. It was written and directed by Brad Mirman, and was filmed under the title The Shadow Dancer.-Plot:...
    
    (November 13, 2005)*
12. Chasing Christmas
    Chasing Christmas
    Chasing Christmas is a 2005 ABC Family movie starring Tom Arnold as Jack Cameron, a man with a Scrooge-type personality, saddled with his wife, who he caught with another man at their daughter's Christmas play, leading him to hate Christmas...
    
    (December 4, 2005)*
13. Christmas in Boston
    Christmas in Boston
    Christmas In Boston is a 2005 TV film starring Marla Sokoloff and Patrick J. Adams. It aired on December 14, 2005, on the ABC Family channel's 25 Days of Christmas programming block.-Plot:...
    
    (December 14, 2005)*

2006

1. If Only (January 15, 2006)*
2. The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold
   The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold
   The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold is an American romantic drama film that follows the 1992 film The Cutting Edge. The film was produced for the ABC Family cable channel in 2005 and was released on DVD in March 2006...
   
   (February 7, 2006)*
3. Hello Sister, Goodbye Life
   Hello Sister, Goodbye Life
   Hello Sister, Goodbye Life is a 2006 ABC Family original Dramedy television film based on novelist Claire Scovell LaZebnik's book, Same as It Never Was...
   
   (April 2, 2006)
4. The Karate Dog
   The Karate Dog
   The Karate Dog is a 2004 made for TV movie starring Chevy Chase, Simon Rex, Jon Voight, and Jaime Pressly...
   
   (May 29, 2006)*
5. Best Man, Worst Friend (July 9, 2006)*
6. Fallen (2006)*
7. Relative Chaos
   Relative Chaos
   Relative Chaos is a TV movie starring Christopher Gorham and Nicholas Brendon. It premiered on ABC Family in 2006. It was directed by Steven Robman.-Plot:...
   
   (September 4, 2006)
8. The Initiation of Sarah
   The Initiation of Sarah
   The Initiation of Sarah is a "re-imagined" remake of a 1978 horror film, The Initiation of Sarah. It premiered on ABC Family on October 22, 2006 as part of their "13 Nights of Halloween" special.-Plot:...
   
   (October 22, 2006)*
9. Santa Baby
   Santa Baby (film)
   Santa Baby is an ABC Family Original Movie. It premiered on December 10, 2006 on ABC Family as part of their annual 25 Days of Christmas event. The film stars Jenny McCarthy, Ivan Sergei, and George Wendt and was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It was directed by Ron Underwood.-Synopsis:Mary is...
   
   (December 10, 2006)*
10. Christmas Do-Over
    Christmas Do-Over
    Christmas Do-Over is a TV movie starring Jay Mohr and Daphne Zuniga. It premiered on ABC Family in 2006 on their 25 Days of Christmas programming block. It is a remake of Christmas Every Day, but with an adult as the protagonist.-Plot:...
    
    (December 2006)*

2007

1. Love Wrecked (January 21, 2007)*
2. The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
   The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
   The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning is a prequel to the 2005 theatrical-release film The Dukes of Hazzard. An edited version of the film debuted on the ABC Family cable television channel on March 4, 2007. 'R'-rated and unrated versions were released on DVD March 13.- Plot :Bo Duke is arrested for...
   
   (March 4, 2007)*
3. Big Liar on Campus
   Full of It
   Full of It is a 2007 comedy directed by Christian Charles. It was released in the US on March 2, 2007, and aired on ABC Family under the title Big Liar on Campus on September 16, 2007. The movie is rated PG-13 for "sexual content, drug references, teen partying, and crude humor" by the MPAA...
   
   (September 16, 2007)*
4. Nature of the Beast
   Nature of the Beast
   Nature of the Beast is a TV movie starring Autumn Reeser and Eddie Kaye Thomas. It premiered on ABC Family in 2007. It was directed by Rodman Flender.-Plot:A woman discovers her fiance is a werewolf...
   
   (October 21, 2007)
5. Christmas Caper
   Christmas Caper
   Christmas Caper is an ABC Family Original Movie. It aired on November 25, 2007 on ABC Family as part of their 25 Days of Christmas. The film stars Shannen Doherty, Ty Olsson, Sonya Salomaa and Stefanie von Pfetten.-Plot summary:...
   
   (November 25, 2007)*
6. Holiday in Handcuffs
   Holiday in Handcuffs
   Holiday in Handcuffs is an American television movie that originally aired on ABC Family on December 9, 2007, as a part of the network's 25 Days of Christmas programming block. The film stars Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Markie Post and Timothy Bottoms....
   
   (December 9, 2007)*
7. Snowglobe
   Snowglobe (film)
   Snowglobe is a 2007 television film starring Christina Milian, Josh Cooke, Matt Keeslar, Luciana Carro and Lorraine Bracco. The film was produced by ABC Family and first aired on December 15, 2007 in their 25 Days of Christmas programming block.- Plot :...
   
   (December 15, 2007)*

2008

1. The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream
   The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream
   The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream is a 2008 American Drama and Romance film that follows the 2006 film The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold and was followed by The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice ...
   
   (March 16, 2008)*
2. Princess (April 20, 2008)*
3. The Circuit (June 8, 2008)*
4. Picture This (July 13, 2008)*
5. Samurai Girl
   Samurai Girl (2008 film)
   Samurai Girl is a six-hour mini-series loosely based on the popular young-adult novel series by Carrie Asai. The event stars Jamie Chung, Brendan Fehr, and Stacy Keibler. The series began its three-day premiere on ABC Family on September 5, 2008.-Premise:...
   
   (September 2008)
6. Snow 2: Brain Freeze
   Snow 2: Brain Freeze
   Snow 2: Brain Freeze is a TV movie starring Tom Cavanagh and Ashley Williams. It premiered on ABC Family in 2008 on their 25 Days of Christmas programming block...
   
   (December 14, 2008)*
7. Christmas in Wonderland
   Christmas in Wonderland
   Christmas in Wonderland is a 2007 comedy film about three children who move with their father from Los Angeles to Edmonton, Alberta, where they catch a group of counterfeiters while Christmas shopping...
   
   (December, 2008)*

2009

1. Au Pair 3: Adventure in Paradise (March 15, 2009)*
2. My Fake Fiance
   My Fake Fiance
   My Fake Fiancé is a 2009 TV film starring Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence. It premiered on the ABC Family channel on April 19, 2009.-Plot synopsis:...
   
   (April 19, 2009)*
3. Labor Pains
   Labor Pains
   Labor Pains is a 2009 romantic comedy starring Lindsay Lohan, Luke Kirby, Cheryl Hines, Chris Parnell, Bridgit Mendler, and Kevin Covais. The film received a television premiere on ABC Family on July 19, 2009. It was originally scheduled to be released in theatres...
   
   (July 19, 2009)*
4. The Dog Who Saved Christmas
   The Dog Who Saved Christmas
   The Dog Who Saved Christmas is a TV movie starring Dean Cain, Gary Valentine and the voice of Mario López. It was written by childhood friends Michael Ciminera and Richard Gnolfo, and premiered on ABC Family on November 29, 2009 during their Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas programming block...
   
   (November 29, 2009)*
5. Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe
   Santa Baby 2 (film)
   Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe is a 2009 sequel to ABC Family's Santa Baby. Jenny McCarthy, Lynne Griffin, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Richard Side, and Gabe Khouth all reprise their roles from the original.-Plot:...
   
   (December 13, 2009)*

2010

1. The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice
   The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice
   The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice is an 2010 American drama and romance film that follows the 2008 film The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream. Francia Raisa reprises her role as Alexandra "Alex" Delgado...
   
   (March 14, 2010)*
2. Beauty & the Briefcase (April 18, 2010)*
3. Revenge of the Bridesmaids
   Revenge of the Bridesmaids
   Revenge of the Bridesmaids is a 2010 ABC Family Original Movie that premiered on July 18, 2010. It stars Raven-Symoné and Joanna Garcia as undercover bridesmaids with a mission to break up a wedding.- Plot :...
   
   (July 18, 2010)*
4. The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
   The Dog who Saved Christmas Vacation
   The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation is a 2010 sequel to the ABC Family 2009 movie The Dog Who Saved Christmas. The movie stars Paris Hilton and Mario Lopez. It premiered on ABC Family on November 28, 2010 during the Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas programming block.-Plot:The movie starts off...
   
   (November 28, 2010)
5. Christmas Cupid
   Christmas Cupid
   Christmas Cupid is a television film starring Chad Michael Murray, Christina Milian and Ashley Benson and directed by Gil Junger. It premiered on ABC Family on December 12, 2010 as part of their 25 Days of Christmas programming block...
   
   (December 12, 2010)

2011

1. Mean Girls 2
   Mean Girls 2
   Mean Girls 2 is a 2011 American teen television film directed by Melanie Mayron. It is a stand-alone sequel/spin-off to the 2004 film, Mean Girls. The film was released on January 23, 2011 by ABC Family with a DVD release set for February 1, 2011. The film stars Meaghan Jette Martin and features as...
   
   (January 23, 2011)*
2. My Future Boyfriend
   My Future Boyfriend
   My Future Boyfriend is a TV movie starring Sara Rue and Barry Watson. It premiered on ABC Family on April 10, 2011. It is directed by Michael Lange.-Synopsis:...
   
   (April 10, 2011)
3. Cyberbully
   Cyberbully (film)
   Cyberbully is a film that premiered on July 17, 2011 on ABC Family. ABC Family worked with Seventeen Magazine to make the film, and hopes it will "delete digital drama". The film tells the story of a teenage girl who is bullied online...
   
   (July 17, 2011)
4. Teen Spirit
   Teen Spirit (film)
   Teen Spirit is a television movie starring Cassie Scerbo and Lindsey Shaw. It premiered on ABC Family on August 7, 2011. It is directed by Gil Junger.-Plot:...
   
   (August 7, 2011)
5. Desperately Seeking Santa (November 27, 2011)
6. 12 Dates of Christmas (December 11, 2011)

2012

1. Whole Body Listening Larry: The Movie (February 4,2012)