The 21 Best Lifetime Movies for When You Need a Total Escape

If there's ever been a year for escapist content, 2020 is the one. And that's where the best Lifetime movies ever come into play. Normally, Lifetime movies are saved for Saturday nights with a glass (or bottle) of wine. But none of us has the patience these days to wait until Saturday to experience that kind of joy. We deserve it every single day—and Lifetime movies always deliver.

Whether you're craving a twisty-turny thriller about a killer cheerleader, a ripped-from-the-headlines true-crime adaptation, or—on the opposite end of the spectrum—a Christmas movie, the best Lifetime movies are excellent at providing escape. Whether that's through shock and awe or feel-good gooeyness, they'll get your mind off anything. And there's certainly a lot we could use a break from right now.

The good news is many of the best Lifetime movies are available to stream right now on the network's app. I recommend starting with these 21 classic titles first.