Away and Back
6.2/10 · 1,681 ratings20151h 36mWeirdness 4/10
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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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Who’s in it
Behind the camera
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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.
Setting2
Time & season2
Premise1
Characters7
Romance6
Tone & quirks3
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 31% 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.
- Hallmark Enemies-to-Lovers MoviesStarts with sparks of the wrong kind.
- Hallmark Wedding MoviesWedding bells are involved.
- Hallmark Dog & Pet MoviesA four-legged matchmaker.
- Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.
- Hallmark Single Parent MoviesA single parent finds love again.
- Hallmark Ranch, Cowboy & Country MoviesOut in ranch-and-country territory.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Jack Peterson
LeadWidowed farmer
gruffdevotedsofteningJennie Newsom
Love interestOrnithologist
Love interest
pushypassionatewarmFrankie Peterson
SupportingJack's child
Jack's daughter
youngKyle Peterson
SupportingJack's child
Jack's son
youngStretch Peterson
SupportingPeterson family
Jack's relative
familyLars Hensel
SupportingLocal
Local figure
friendly
Questions people ask about Away and Back
Where can I watch Away and Back?
Away and Back is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Hallmark+ Amazon 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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