Away and Back

Name: Away and Back
Genre: Rural/Farm, Enemies to Lovers, Pet, Cute Kid, Wedding Ending
Released: 2015-01-01
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Jason Lee, Minka Kelly, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Jaren Lewison, Connor Paton

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The premise

Hostility turns into something else between a widowed farmer and a pushy ornithologist who came to his farm to save a family of swans.

How unusual is it?

Middle of the road, with a twist — an enemies-to-lovers arc keeps it from being totally by-the-book.

A rare specific

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Farmer as the lead1 of only 5

Who’s in it

Our Guy

Jason Lee

as Jack Peterson

Our Girl

Minka Kelly

as Jennie Newsom

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Jeff Bleckner

Written by

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 29 to find more movies that do the same thing.

29 tropes in one movie

We counted 29 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 28% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Away and Back belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

BINGOThe story ends with a weddingA charming local cafe or dinerA cute dog or catA second chance worth takingThe leads laugh at the same momentA quiet moment under string lightsA famous celebrity character appearsSanta Claus appearsA walk-and-talk through townA wise elder dispenses adviceSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveA character gives up the city for the small town★A happy endingA classic Hallmark meet-cuteSomeone cooks or bakes on screenPlans get derailed by the weatherSomeone’s guard finally comes downSomeone gets flustered during small talkA toast at a celebrationA long-distance relationshipThe leads kissAn old keepsake or photograph turns upThe lead works as a scientistA nervous voicemail goes unsent

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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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Meet the characters

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

Jack Peterson
Lead
Widowed farmer
gruffdevotedsoftening
Jennie Newsom
Love interest
Ornithologist
Love interest
pushypassionatewarm
Frankie Peterson
Supporting
Jack's child
Jack's daughter
young
Kyle Peterson
Supporting
Jack's child
Jack's son
young
Stretch Peterson
Supporting
Peterson family
Jack's relative
family
Lars Hensel
Supporting
Local
Local figure
friendly

Questions people ask about Away and Back

Where can I watch Away and Back?

Away and Back is available via fuboTV, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, and Hallmark+ Apple TV channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Away and Back?

Away and Back runs about 1 hour and 36 minutes, and was released in 2015.

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