A Feeling of Home
6.0/10 · 1,185 ratings20191h 23mWeirdness 4/10
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The premise
Web entrepreneur Abby hides her Texas roots to convince a backer she's from New England, a task complicated by a trip home and an unexpected reunion with Ryan, her high school sweetheart.
How unusual is it?
Middle of the road, with a twist — mistaken identity and a second-chance romance keep it from being totally by-the-book.
A rare specific
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Who’s in it
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Wait, what?
The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.
- Abby uses high-end olive oil from her lunch to fix a squeaky gate hinge.
- The protagonist maintains a fake regional identity (New Englander) while being a 'lifestyle expert' whose brand is based on authenticity.
- Abby identifies common Texas ranch chickens as 'Bridgeport Bantams' to fool her boss over a video call.
Every trope, all in one place
Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 36 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season2
Characters7
Romance6
Tone & quirks6
How it all plays out
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Full story (spoilers)
Abby Porter is a rising web star in the lifestyle space, hosting a series called 'New England My Way' that emphasizes traditional East Coast aesthetics. Her manager, Gina, secures a meeting with Michael Carrington, a home-goods mogul who wants to launch a product line with Abby because of her 'authentic' New England roots. However, Abby is secretly from Langston, Texas. When her father, Wes, is injured in a horse-riding accident, Abby returns home to help, though she and her father have a strained, stoic relationship. Upon arrival, she discovers the new ranch manager is Ryan, her high school boyfriend whom she left behind to pursue her education and career.
While in Texas, Abby struggles to maintain her facade. She films 'New England' content on her father's porch, using tight camera angles to hide the Texas landscape. When Carrington video calls her, she is forced to lie about her location, claiming she is in Greenwich and identifying local Texas chickens as 'Bridgeport Bantams.' Meanwhile, she helps Ryan stage his family home for sale and encourages him to market his 'Yellow Rose' barbecue sauce. As they spend time together, the old spark between Abby and Ryan reignites, though Ryan is hurt when he realizes Abby is still pretending to be someone else for her career.
The conflict reaches a head when a fan posts on social media that Abby was spotted in Texas, exposing the lie to Carrington. Simultaneously, Abby has a heart-to-heart with her father, who reveals a hidden scrapbook of her achievements, proving he was always proud of her despite his inability to express it. Ryan confesses he never stopped loving her but prepares to move on as she is set to return to the East Coast. However, Carrington and Gina arrive in Texas; rather than firing her, Carrington reveals he loves the 'Yellow Rose' sauce and the 'Taste of Texas' concept. Abby decides to stay in Texas, rebranding her show to 'A Taste of Texas' and partnering with Ryan to turn the ranch into a destination, finally embracing her true identity.
Beat by beat
Opening
Abby meets Michael Carrington, who offers her a massive branding deal based on her supposed New England authenticity.
Inciting Incident
Abby's father is injured, forcing her to return to her family's Texas ranch where she encounters her ex-boyfriend, Ryan.
Midpoint
Abby attempts to film New England-themed webisodes in the middle of Texas, leading to increasingly absurd lies during video calls with her sponsors.
Rising Action
Abby helps Ryan brand his barbecue sauce and stage his house, realizing she still has feelings for him and her hometown.
Climax
A fan's social media post exposes Abby's location to Carrington, while Ryan confesses his enduring love for her.
Resolution
Carrington embraces the Texas brand; Abby reconciles with her father and decides to stay in Texas with Ryan.
36 tropes in one movie
We counted 36 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 20% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
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Lines worth quoting
The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.
“If we go into business together people aren't buying your product, they're buying you, Abby.”
— Michael CarringtonExplaining why Abby's personal 'authenticity' is vital to the brand. “I'm picturing cocktails by the water? ... Just back from a whole day of... croquet.”
— Abby PorterLying to her boss about being in Connecticut while standing in a Texas barn. “Honey, I have always been so very, very proud of you.”
— Wes PorterThe emotional breakthrough where Wes reveals his secret scrapbook of Abby's career.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Abby Porter
LeadLifestyle Influencer
AmbitiousCreativeSecretiveResourcefulRyan
Love interestRanch Manager
High school sweetheart and current ranch manager
HardworkingSincereTalented cookGroundedWes Porter
SupportingRancher
Father
StoicTraditionalSecretly sentimentalGina
SupportingManager/Publicist
Manager
AggressiveBusiness-mindedDeceptiveMichael Carrington
SupportingCEO of Carrington Enterprises
Potential business partner
Brand-obsessedDemandingSurprisingly flexible
Questions people ask about A Feeling of Home
Where can I watch A Feeling of Home?
A Feeling of Home is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is A Feeling of Home?
A Feeling of Home runs about 1 hour and 23 minutes, and was released in 2019.
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