A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love

Name: A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love
Genre: Christmas, Small Town, Angels/Heaven, Supernatural, Second Chance Romance
Released: 2020-01-01
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Brooke D'Orsay, Sam Page, Michele Scarabelli, Rhys Slack, Knox Hamilton

6.7/10 · 1,528 ratings20201h 27mChristmasWeirdness 5/10Bingo card

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The premise

After 15 years, a single father moves home from Hawaii with his two sons, and through a series of coincidences--or Godwinks--ends up stuck in traffic next to his high school sweetheart.

Themes:Second chances Divine providence Family traditions Career vs. Personal fulfillment

How unusual is it?

Middle of the road, with a twist — angels/heaven, an actual miracle and a second-chance romance keep it from being totally by-the-book.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Brooke D'Orsay

as Margie

Our Guy

Sam Page

as Pat

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Heather Hawthorn Doyle

Written by

Wait, what?

The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.

The protagonist has a recurring medical-level inability to keep jewelry on her person, which serves as a major plot device.
The film is based on a 'true story' and includes a post-script about the real-life couple.
The heavy-handed use of the trademarked term 'Godwink' to describe every minor coincidence.

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 37 to find more movies that do the same thing.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)

Margie Southworth is a highly organized Regional VP of Marketing at Connor & Co. in Boise, Idaho, who has a peculiar 'curse' where jewelry constantly falls off her body. She is currently in a comfortable but low-passion relationship with Scott, a fellow manager. Pat Godfrey, Margie's high school boyfriend, returns to Boise from Hawaii with his two sons, John and PJ, following a divorce and the sale of his adventure business. Their first 'Godwink' occurs when Pat nearly runs into Margie in a parking lot while driving his late father's convertible; he returns a charm she lost 17 years ago at prom, which had been under his car seat all that time. As Pat struggles to find outdoor adventure work in the Idaho winter, Margie's boss, Willa, moves Scott to the Boise office for training, forcing Margie to confront the reality of her relationship. Pat's sons are struggling with the move, made worse when their Christmas ornaments are lost by the shipping company. Margie uses her corporate connections to track down the boxes, leading to an evening of tree trimming and snowman building that rekindles her and Pat's connection. The conflict intensifies when Pat meets a childhood friend in a coffee shop who offers him a job in Seattle. Margie initially fears Scott is being trained to replace her, but after an amicable breakup with Scott, she discovers that Willa is actually promoting her to Senior VP of the entire company. In a final, massive Godwink, Margie learns the corporate headquarters is being relocated to Seattle. The film concludes with Margie and Pat reuniting, realizing that every coincidence was a sign leading them back to each other, and they move to Seattle as a blended family.

Beat by beat

Opening
Pat returns to Boise and has a 'Godwink' encounter with Margie, returning a charm she lost 17 years ago.
Inciting Incident
Margie's boyfriend Scott is moved to her office, creating a 'forced proximity' situation that highlights their lack of chemistry.
Midpoint
Margie tracks down Pat's lost shipping containers, saving his family's Christmas and deepening their emotional bond.
Climax
Pat accepts a job in Seattle while Margie breaks up with Scott and receives a major promotion.
Resolution
Margie discovers her new job is also in Seattle, proving the 'Godwink' theory and allowing the couple to be together.

37 tropes in one movie

We counted 37 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

The backstory

Based on Godwink Christmas Stories.

How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Higher-rated than 74% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

A Godwink ChristmasPart of the 4-film A Godwink Christmas series.

BINGOA shipping company loses the family boxesThe story ends with a weddingThe lead returns to their hometownSomeone apologises and means itNarration explains fate and signsA best friend who has all the answersSomeone inherits money or propertyA handwritten note or letterAn outdoor adventure business comes upA relative plays matchmakerA quiet moment under string lightsA big event everyone is preparing for★Someone races to catch the other before they leaveA scenic spot becomes their meeting placeA dad relocates his sons from HawaiiA crafting or DIY sceneA cup of cocoa, coffee or ciderA calendar reminder raises the stakesA nervous voicemail goes unsentA coincidence gets labelled a GodwinkA big public romantic gestureA character gives up the city for the small townA first impression that turns out completely wrongA snowball fight, sledding or skating

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Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Lines worth quoting

The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.

“Godwinks are always signs of hope.”
— NarratorOpening narration defining the film's central theme.
“I have a curse when it comes to jewellery. It just falls off my body.”
— MargieExplaining why she is constantly losing earrings and charms.
“If a Godwink lands in your lap over and over and over again and you don't follow it... I mean, that's what this is, right?”
— MargieRealizing she and Pat are destined to be together.

Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

Margie Southworth
Lead
Regional VP of Marketing
OrganizedSuccessfulJewelry-challengedLoyal
Pat Godfrey
Love interest
Adventure Tour Guide
High school sweetheart
OutdoorsyNostalgicDevoted fatherSpontaneous
Scott
Supporting
Marketing Manager
Current boyfriend (initially)
ProfessionalKindBoring
Lois
Supporting
Grandmother
Pat's mother
WiseSpiritualWelcoming

Questions people ask about A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love

Where can I watch A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love?

A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

Is A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love based on a book?

Yes. A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love is based on Godwink Christmas Stories.

How long is A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love?

A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love runs about 1 hour and 27 minutes, and was released in 2020.

Is A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love a Christmas movie?

Yes. A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.

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