Follow the Stars Home

Name: Follow the Stars Home
Genre: Small Town, Second Chance Romance, Pet, Cute Kid, Proposal Ending
Released: 2001-01-01
Duration: 1 h 43 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Campbell Scott, Eric Close, Alexa PenaVega, Blair Brown

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The premise

Kimberly Williams and Caitlin Fein play a mother and child whose love conquers adversity.

How unusual is it?

Mostly classic comfort-watch, give or take a second-chance romance.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

as Dianne Parker-McCune

Our Guy

Campbell Scott

as David McCune

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Dick Lowry

Written by

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.

Did you know?

A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.

Among everything Hallmark put out in 2001, this is the highest rated on the site — 6.8 out of 10.

29 tropes in one movie

We counted 29 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

The backstory

Music by Mark Adler.

Follow the Stars Home is a 2001 American made-for-television romantic drama film directed by Dick Lowry. The film is based upon Luanne Rice's 2000 novel of the same name and was produced for the Hallmark Hall of Fame.

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How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

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

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Follow the Stars Home belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

BINGOA heart-to-heart on a porch or benchA calendar reminder raises the stakesA character is hiding a secretA character gives up the city for the small townA big event everyone is preparing forA charming local cafe or dinerA genuine Christmas miracleAn old keepsake or photograph turns upA handwritten note or letterA meaningful look held a beat too longSet in summerA toast at a celebration★Someone decorates a Christmas treeOld flames reuniteSomeone gets flustered during small talkA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingA love triangleA dance or a ballSomeone’s guard finally comes downA happy endingA scene-stealing cute kidA first impression that turns out completely wrongThe love interest is a doctorA cup of cocoa, coffee or cider

Hallmark Bingo

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Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Meet the characters

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

Dianne Parker-McCune
Lead
Mother
devotedresilientloving
David McCune
Love interest
Husband
Spouse
steadysupportivecaring
Amy Williams
Supporting
Friend
Close friend
caring
Hannah Parker
Supporting
Family member
Relative
Tess Williams
Supporting
Child
Child in the story
Mark McCune
Supporting
Family member
McCune relative
Julia Parker-McCune
Supporting
Child
Daughter

Questions people ask about Follow the Stars Home

Where can I watch Follow the Stars Home?

Follow the Stars Home is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Follow the Stars Home?

Follow the Stars Home runs about 1 hour and 43 minutes, and was released in 2001.

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