Field Day

6.8/10 · 717 ratings20231h 24mWeirdness 3/10Bingo card

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The premise

Jen finds love when she joins the school parent-teacher organization after she moves back to her deceased husband's hometown.

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

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 recurring 'breakfast pants' (pajama pants) shame narrative
  • A spontaneous choreographed dance to New Kids on the Block in a vodka pop-up bar
  • The 'caketastrophe' which is a physically impossible-looking failed cake
  • A custodian who refuses to turn off sprinklers because his belt doesn't 'zzz'

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 28 to find more movies that do the same thing.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)
Jen Davis moves from Maine to her late husband Nate's hometown to give her daughter, Isabelle, a fresh start. On the first day of school, Jen is caught in her 'breakfast pajama pants' by the school's PE teacher, Dan Aldridge, while rushing to drop off Isabelle's forgotten lunch. Arriving late to a PTO meeting, Jen is assigned to the dreaded Field Day committee by the judgmental PTO President, Suzanne. She is joined by Kelly, a social media influencer obsessed with her 'Best Mom Friend' brand, and Marissa, a blunt, high-powered lawyer. The three women are initially reluctant partners but begin to bond over their shared status as social outcasts within the school hierarchy. The trio participates in a 'Pumpkin Bake' competition to win volunteers from Suzanne's committee, but they end up creating a 'caketastrophe' that goes viral. Seeking an escape, they visit a vodka pop-up bar where they dance to New Kids on the Block and realize they are all struggling with the pressure to appear perfect. Meanwhile, Jen and Dan's mutual attraction grows, though Dan has a self-imposed rule against dating school parents due to past heartbreak. Their first date is a disaster as they both overthink the risks of a new relationship and decide to remain just friends. Jen's emotional turning point occurs when her mother gives her a final video message from Nate. In the video, Nate encourages Jen to 'live, laugh, and love,' giving her his blessing to move on. This gives Jen the courage to pursue Dan and commit fully to her new community. On the day of Field Day, disaster strikes when a rainstorm hits and the school's sprinklers malfunction, flooding the field. Instead of giving up, the three moms rally the community to move the entire event into the gymnasium. The event is a massive success, Suzanne's social grip on the school is loosened, and Jen and Dan reconcile at the dunk tank. The film concludes with the three women cementing a genuine, lifelong friendship and Jen finally unpacking the last of her boxes, signaling she is truly home.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    Jen moves to town and is caught in her pajama pants by Dan while dropping off her daughter's lunch.

  2. Inciting Incident

    Jen is assigned to the Field Day committee with Kelly and Marissa because she arrived late to the PTO meeting.

  3. Midpoint

    The 'Field Day Planning Committee' (FDPC) bonds at a vodka pop-up bar after a disastrous pumpkin baking competition.

  4. Turning Point

    Jen and Dan have the 'worst first date ever' and agree not to date to avoid potential heartbreak.

  5. Climax

    Field Day is sabotaged by rain and sprinklers, but the moms successfully move the event indoors.

  6. Resolution

    Jen watches a video from her late husband giving her permission to move on, leading to her reconciliation with Dan.

28 tropes in one movie

We counted 28 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 6.8 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.8567

Higher-rated than 81% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Field Day 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.

  • “I'm no longer just Jen. I'm Jen, the one whose husband died.”
    — Jen DavisExplaining to Dan why she doesn't lead with her history when meeting new people.
  • “I died. You didn't. And I want you to live.”
    — Nate (on video)The message from Jen's late husband that allows her to move on.
  • “I think I'm just gonna take a break from being everyone's best mom friend and just try to be a good one in real life.”
    — Kelly StewartDeciding to prioritize real friendship over social media influence.

Meet the characters

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

  • Jen Davis

    Lead

    Web Designer

    GrievingResilientAuthenticReluctant leader
  • Dan Aldridge

    Love interest

    PE Teacher

    Love interest and school staff advisor

    AthleticKindCautiousDad-joker
  • Suzanne

    Antagonist

    PTO President

    Social rival and PTO superior

    JudgmentalControllingPassive-aggressive
  • Kelly Stewart

    Supporting

    Social Media Influencer

    Friend and committee member

    Image-consciousLoyalInsecureEnergetic
  • Marissa Morris

    Supporting

    Lawyer

    Friend and committee member

    BluntEfficientProtectiveSarcastic

Questions people ask about Field Day

Where can I watch Field Day?

Field Day is available via fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Field Day?

Field Day runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2023.

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