Chasing Waterfalls
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The premise
Aspiring photographer Amy travels to a remote lodge to find mythical waterfalls and falls for the handsome tour guide, Mark.
How unusual is it?
Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.
Who’s in it
You’ve seen this pairing before: Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell have made 3 Hallmark movies together.
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Behind the camera
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Wait, what?
The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.
- The 'Oath of Honor' involving crossing hearts and hoping to die over a waterfall location
- The 'Twisted Sister' rock formation used as a navigational landmark
- The specific plot point that 212 degrees is the 'magic' compass heading because it is the temperature at which water boils
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.
Setting2
Time & season2
Romance6
Tone & quirks3
How it all plays out
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Full story (spoilers)
Beat by beat
Opening
Amy, a software geek, convinces her boss Camilla to give her a chance as a photographer for a waterfall feature.
Inciting Incident
Amy meets Mark and Kyra on the trail and realizes Mark is the only one who can lead her to the 'mythical' waterfalls.
Midpoint
Mark takes Amy to the secret Angel Falls after she swears an oath of honor to keep the location a secret.
Climax
The magazine publishes the secret coordinates of Angel Falls, leading Mark to believe Amy betrayed his trust for her career.
Resolution
Mark learns the truth from Kyra and finds Amy at the legendary Redwood Falls, where they confess their feelings.
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 75% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog Chasing Waterfalls belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
Lines worth quoting
The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.
“Waterfalls have personalities too. It just needs someone who can see it.”
— Amy AtwaterAmy pitching her photography skills to Camilla. “It's easy to get lost, but if you let yourself go... it's easier to be found.”
— Mark NorthMark giving Amy philosophical advice while hiking. “I'm one of the few people to have ever found it. It was by accident... I saw this strange rock... Twisted Sister.”
— Mark NorthMark describing the legend of Redwood Falls.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Amy Atwater
LeadSoftware Designer / Photographer
AmbitiousEnergeticEmpatheticDeterminedMark North
Love interestTour Guide
Love interest and guide
ProtectiveOutdoorsySarcasticDevoted FatherCamilla
AntagonistMagazine Editor
Boss
DemandingCareer-drivenUnsympatheticKyra North
SupportingStudent
Mark's daughter and Amy's mentee
ObservantArtisticShyTara
SupportingTour Guide
Mark's ex-girlfriend and rival guide
CompetitiveJealous
Questions people ask about Chasing Waterfalls
Where can I watch Chasing Waterfalls?
Chasing Waterfalls is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is Chasing Waterfalls?
Chasing Waterfalls runs about 1 hour and 26 minutes, and was released in 2021.
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