Dear Prudence

Name: Dear Prudence
Genre: Small Town, Mistaken Identity, Complete Strangers
Released: 2009-01-01
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Jane Seymour, Jamey Sheridan, Ryan Cartwright, Tantoo Cardinal, Rob Stewart

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The premise

Prudence McCoy is the host of a successful helpful hints TV show, who discovers a hidden talent for crime solving.

How unusual is it?

Middle of the road, with a twist — mistaken identity keeps it from being totally by-the-book.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Jane Seymour

as Prudence McCoy

Our Guy

Jamey Sheridan

as Eddie Duncan

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Directed by

Paul Schneider

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26 tropes in one movie

We counted 26 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

The backstory

Dear Prudence is a Hallmark Channel original made-for-TV movie starring Jane Seymour. The movie premiered August 23, 2008, and was to be a pilot that would become a part of the Hallmark Channel Mystery Wheel. A sequel Perfectly Prudence aired on January 8, 2011.

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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

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BINGOSomeone gets flustered during small talkA toast at a celebrationA relative plays matchmakerThe leads laugh at the same momentSparks fly the moment they meetA walk-and-talk through townA shared errand turns into bondingThe leads kissPlans get derailed by the weatherA happy endingSomeone apologises and means itA workaholic learns to slow down★A famous celebrity character appearsA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingA musical number or live performanceSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveThe story ends with a weddingA best friend who has all the answersThe town pulls together for one of its ownA meaningful look held a beat too longThe lead returns to their hometownA shared meal around a crowded tableSet in a charming small townA calendar reminder raises the stakes

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Meet the characters

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

Prudence McCoy
Lead
TV helpful-hints host turned sleuth
sharpresourcefulcharming
Eddie Duncan
Love interest
Investigative ally
Love interest
groundedsupportivesharp
Nigel Forsythe III
Supporting
Colleague
Person at the TV show
fussy
Ruth Vigil
Supporting
Colleague
Prudence's associate
loyal
Doug Craig
Supporting
Figure in the case
Person connected to a mystery
Jack Flagg
Supporting
Figure in the case
Person connected to a mystery

Questions people ask about Dear Prudence

Where can I watch Dear Prudence?

Dear Prudence is available via Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Dear Prudence?

Dear Prudence runs about 1 hour and 27 minutes, and was released in 2009.

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