Chasing Waterfalls

6.7/10 · 1,566 ratings20211h 26mWeirdness 2/10Bingo card

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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.

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.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)
Amy Atwater works as a software layout designer for Explorer Global Magazine but dreams of being a professional photographer. When the magazine's lead photographer is injured, Amy convinces her demanding boss, Camilla, to let her shoot a feature on waterfalls. Amy travels to a mountain lodge where she meets Leo, the friendly receptionist, and Mark North, a local tour guide and single father. Mark is initially skeptical of Amy's 'city girl' hiking gear but agrees to help her find the more elusive waterfalls on his day off, provided his daughter Kyra can join them. During their hikes, Amy bonds with Kyra, teaching her about photography and helping her navigate a crush on a boy named Hunter. Mark and Amy's relationship deepens as they share their pasts; Mark reveals he left a high-paying corporate job to find himself in nature. Mark eventually trusts Amy enough to take her to the 'Angel Falls,' a secret location, but only after she swears an 'oath of honor' to never reveal its location. He also tells her the legend of the mythical Redwood Falls, which can supposedly be found by following a compass at 212 degrees from a rock formation called 'Twisted Sister.' Amy captures stunning photos and sends them to her magazine. However, back at the office, the layout editor and Camilla include the geotagged coordinates of Angel Falls in the article against Amy's wishes. When the article goes live, the local community feels betrayed, and Mark blames Amy for breaking her oath. Devastated, Amy quits her job and heads into the woods alone to find the mythical Redwood Falls using Mark's '212 degrees' clue. Kyra eventually overhears Amy's boss on the phone and realizes Amy was not responsible for the leak. She tells Mark, who rushes into the wilderness to find Amy. He discovers her at the breathtaking Redwood Falls, where they reconcile. Mark admits that while the waterfall is beautiful, his favorite place on earth is wherever Amy is.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    Amy, a software geek, convinces her boss Camilla to give her a chance as a photographer for a waterfall feature.

  2. 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.

  3. Midpoint

    Mark takes Amy to the secret Angel Falls after she swears an oath of honor to keep the location a secret.

  4. Climax

    The magazine publishes the secret coordinates of Angel Falls, leading Mark to believe Amy betrayed his trust for her career.

  5. 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.

Rating 6.7 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.7567

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

    Lead

    Software Designer / Photographer

    AmbitiousEnergeticEmpatheticDetermined
  • Mark North

    Love interest

    Tour Guide

    Love interest and guide

    ProtectiveOutdoorsySarcasticDevoted Father
  • Camilla

    Antagonist

    Magazine Editor

    Boss

    DemandingCareer-drivenUnsympathetic
  • Kyra North

    Supporting

    Student

    Mark's daughter and Amy's mentee

    ObservantArtisticShy
  • Tara

    Supporting

    Tour 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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