Russell Hainline
Director · WriterActive 2022–2025
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5Hallmark films
4 at Christmas
Weirdness5.0 / 10
Right on the Hallmark median
Most recent
Everything Russell has done for Hallmark, from In Merry Measure (2022) right through to Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! (2025).
Russell’s signature
Across 5 films, Russell almost always leans into Christmas and is usually set in small towns.
6 hours
6 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 4 festive titles.
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Russell’s most frequent on-screen partner is Brendan Penny, with 2 films together.
Where Russell fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Russell keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 5 movies
Newest first2020s
5 films- 2025
Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!Director · Small TownNot ratedWeird 4/10 - 2024
Christmas Under the LightsWriter · Christmas6.0Weird 5/10 - 2024
The Santa ClassDirector · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 6/10 - 2023
The Santa SummitDirector · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 5/10 - 2022
In Merry MeasureWriter · Christmas6.4Weird 5/10
Russell’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Russell’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Russell Hainline
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Russell from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- Hot Frostyas Writer2024
- Web of Liesas Writer2018
Russell’s creative circle
Go-to cast
- Brendan Penny2 films
- Kimberley Sustad2 films
Who Russell works with
The cast and crew Russell keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next.
Movies by year
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Russell Hainline been in?
- We have 5 Hallmark movies on file for Russell Hainline, spanning 2022–2025.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Russell Hainline known for?
- Russell is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with enemies-to-lovers.
- What is Russell Hainline's most popular Hallmark movie?
- In Merry Measure (2022) has more audience votes than any other Russell Hainline Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Russell Hainline usually star with?
- Russell has shared 2 films with Brendan Penny, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is Russell Hainline still making Hallmark movies?
- Yes — the most recent Russell Hallmark film we have is from 2025, so the credits keep coming.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Russell Hainline made?
- Russell Hainline turns up in 4 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Russell Hainline's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Russell Hallmark title we have is In Merry Measure (2022).
- What does Russell Hainline do in Hallmark movies?
- Russell Hainline works on Hallmark films as director and writer.
Data & sources
Russell’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb and TMDB, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated August 2026.
Catalogue curated by Alanna of Talking Hallmark. About the project
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