A Second Chance at Love

Name: A Second Chance at Love
Genre: Wedding Anniversary, Big City, Second Chance Romance, Proposal Ending, Already Dating
Released: 2022-01-01
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Eriq La Salle, Gloria Reuben, Alvina August, Jarod Joseph, Latonya Williams

6.1/10 · 476 ratings20221h 24mWedding AnniversaryWeirdness 2/10Bingo card

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The premise

Alicia and Arnold's marriage is picture perfect; however, Arnold is ready to grow their family, but Alicia is hesitant to the idea. Rather than facing the problem, Alicia sets her divorced parents each up on a blind date dating app.

Themes:Second chances Breaking generational cycles The danger of over-control Balancing career and family Intimacy in long-term marriage

How unusual is it?

Mostly classic comfort-watch, give or take a second-chance romance.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Yasmeen Kelders

as Young Alicia

Our Guy

Jarod Joseph

as Arnold Owens

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Alfons Adetuyi

Written by

Wait, what?

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

The protagonist accidentally catfishes her own divorced parents into dating each other.
The parents decide to have a 'fling' and hide it from their adult daughter like teenagers.
The dating app 'Organic Chemistry' uses a literal unblurring mechanic based on 'emotional connection' points.

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 24 to find more movies that do the same thing.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)

The film opens with Alicia reflecting on her parents' divorce, which shattered her 'princess' worldview and turned her into a 'worrisome daughter' obsessed with others' happiness. Now married to Arnold, a web developer, Alicia spends her time matchmaking for friends like Kam. Concerned about her parents, Brenda (a dance professor) and Jack (a retired attorney), Alicia convinces them to join 'Organic Chemistry,' a dating app created by Arnold's company that unblurs photos only after an emotional connection is made. Using pseudonyms 'Finding Peace' and 'Looking to Laugh,' Brenda and Jack unknowingly match with each other. Their first date at a restaurant is a shock, but they decide to have dinner anyway, leading to a nostalgic night of dancing and a 'fling' that they keep secret from Alicia. Meanwhile, Arnold feels neglected as Alicia prioritizes her parents over their fifth anniversary and his desire to start a family. The secret romance hits a snag when Brenda realizes they haven't addressed the issues that caused their divorce—specifically Jack's overbearing nature and Brenda's need for independence. After a misunderstanding involving Jack's ex-girlfriend Jada, Alicia discovers the truth about her parents' secret dating. She realizes her obsession with her parents' happiness was a way to avoid her own fears about marriage and motherhood. At a couples' retreat, Jack makes a grand public declaration of love to Brenda, promising to support her light rather than dim it. The film ends with Brenda and Jack remarried and Alicia and Arnold welcoming a baby girl, finally focusing on their own 'main character' story.

Beat by beat

Opening
Alicia introduces her history as a 'worrisome daughter' and her current role as a matchmaker for her friends and family.
Inciting Incident
Alicia convinces both her divorced parents to join the 'Organic Chemistry' dating app to find new partners.
Midpoint
Brenda and Jack meet for their blind date, realize they were matched with each other, and decide to date in secret.
Rising Action
Arnold expresses frustration that Alicia is neglecting their marriage and their plans for a family to manage her parents' lives.
Climax
Alicia catches her father with another woman after a fight with Brenda, leading to the revelation of the secret romance and Alicia's realization of her controlling behavior.
Resolution
Jack proposes to Brenda again at a resort; Alicia and Arnold reconcile and have a child.

24 tropes in one movie

We counted 24 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 22% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog A Second Chance at Love belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

BINGOSet in a big citySomeone cooks or bakes on screenDaters hide behind made up pseudonymsA warm hug that lingersParents keep a fling secret from their daughterTwo characters fake being a coupleA musical number or live performanceOld flames reuniteSomeone apologises and means itA calendar reminder raises the stakesA toast at a celebrationA single parent★The two leads are forced to work togetherA web developer husband feels sidelinedPlans get derailed by the weatherThe leads laugh at the same momentA blurred profile photo slowly unblursA big public romantic gestureDivorced parents nudged onto a dating appA shared meal around a crowded tableA walk-and-talk through townA happy endingA workaholic learns to slow downSomeone proposes marriage

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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.

“I believe love is defined by two things. First, what we see. Then, what we feel.”
— AliciaOpening monologue about her philosophy on love.
“Most people don't get a second chance at their first love. And you were and are my only.”
— JackJack confessing his feelings to Brenda before the public proposal.
“I will never dim your light again. In fact, I promise to support and encourage you every step along the way.”
— JackThe public proposal at the resort banquet.
“Your joy lies in you. Piecing together your own journey.”
— MemaGrandmother giving Alicia advice about stopping her meddling.

Meet the characters

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

Alicia
Lead
Teacher/Matchmaker
controllingnurturinganxiousmeddling
Arnold
Love interest
Web Developer
Husband
patientromanticneglected
Brenda
Supporting
Dance Professor
Mother
independenttalentedguarded
Jack
Supporting
Retired Corporate Attorney
Father
charmingoverbearingnostalgic

Questions people ask about A Second Chance at Love

Where can I watch A Second Chance at Love?

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

How long is A Second Chance at Love?

A Second Chance at Love runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2022.

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