Hidden Gems

Name: Hidden Gems
Genre: Wedding Anniversary, Resort/Vacation, Magic/Wishes, Supernatural, Enemies to Lovers
Released: 2022-01-01
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Hunter King, Beau Mirchoff, Eliza Hayes Maher, Jordan Matlock, Diane Sargent

6.5/10 · 1,398 ratings20221h 25mWedding AnniversaryWeirdness 8/10Bingo card

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The premise

While prepping for her sister's wedding, Addie loses her grandmother's ring in the waters of Hawaii. She hires sailor Jack to scuba dive with her to find it and rediscovers her love of the sea.

Themes:Following your own dreams Magic vs. Logic Family expectations Grief and legacy

How unusual is it?

Very. Magic, an actual miracle and an enemies-to-lovers arc all turn up in one movie — the strangest 7% of everything we've logged.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Hunter King

as Addy

Our Guy

Beau Mirchoff

as Jack

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

Show

Directed by

Maclain Nelson

Written by

Brook Durham

Wait, what?

The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.

The 'Bride Card' which is an official-looking document that allows the bride to get out of any work or social obligation.
Addie becoming an accidental stowaway on a moving sailboat to force a man to help her.
A beachcomber subplot involving actual financial extortion over a lost ring.
The 'Misfit Table' at the wedding specifically designated for guests who don't fit in elsewhere.

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.

Why we’d put this one on

Weirdness 8 and a sun-soaked change of scenery. Hunter King loses her grandmother's priceless pearl ring in the Hawaiian surf right before her sister's wedding and hires Jack (Beau Mirchoff), a rugged former-Navy diver and diving instructor, to help her find it. The details are a hoot: there is an official-looking "Bride Card" that lets the bride wriggle out of any obligation, a "Misfit Table" at the reception for guests who fit nowhere else, and she becomes an accidental stowaway on his moving sailboat. It is a warm, beachy treasure-hunt romance with enemies-to-lovers banter. A breezy summer pick when you need a break from the snow.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)

The film opens with Addie Watson, a logic-driven science enthusiast, traveling to Hawaii for her sister Kate’s wedding. Addie wears her grandmother’s heirloom engagement ring—a rare golden pearl—which her grandmother insists is magical, though Addie attributes its beauty to scientific phenomena. During a paddle-board yoga session at the resort, the ring slips off Addie’s finger and vanishes into the bay. Desperate, Addie seeks out Jack Wilder, a local dive instructor who lives on a sailboat called 'The Gem of the Ocean.' When Jack refuses to help on his day off, Addie accidentally becomes a stowaway on his boat, leading to a prickly introduction where he labels her a 'pirate bridesmaid.' Eventually, they strike a deal: Addie, who reveals she is a certified dive master, will assist in the search to cover more ground. As they conduct grid searches of the reef, a romance blossoms. Jack, who is saving for a solo trip around the world to honor his late father, finds Addie’s company surprisingly easy. Meanwhile, Addie struggles with a life-changing offer from her sister to become a 50/50 partner in their clothing company, 'Dear Watson.' A visit to a local marine research facility led by Dr. Mazur reignites Addie's dormant dream of becoming a marine biologist. The conflict escalates when a local beachcomber named Doug finds the ring and attempts to extort Jack for a high finder's fee. Without telling Addie, Jack uses his entire world-trip savings to buy the ring back from Doug. At the wedding, Addie gives a moving speech about finally believing in magic. In the resolution, Addie decides to stay in Hawaii to join a summer research program instead of returning to the family business. Jack returns the ring to her, and they realize their feelings are mutual, planning a future where they might sail the world together after her program ends.

Beat by beat

Opening
Addie arrives in Hawaii for her sister's wedding and loses her grandmother's heirloom golden pearl ring during paddle-board yoga.
Inciting Incident
Addie tracks down Jack, a dive instructor, and accidentally stows away on his boat when he refuses to help her on his day off.
Midpoint
Addie and Jack begin diving together; Addie visits a marine biology facility and realizes she wants to return to science.
Climax
A beachcomber finds the ring and extorts Jack, who uses his life savings for a world trip to buy the ring back for Addie.
Resolution
Addie decides to stay in Hawaii for a research program, Jack returns the ring, and they commit to a relationship.

Did you know?

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

At a weirdness score of 8, it lands among the strangest 7% of Hallmark movies we've scored.

Top 7% weirdest

Out of every Hallmark movie we've scored, this one lands among the strangest 7%.

How it stacks up

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

Higher-rated than 56% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Hidden Gems belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

BINGOA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingA handwritten note or letterA genuine Christmas miracleThe lead works as a executiveA toast at a celebrationA warm hug that lingersDivers run a grid search of the reefA nervous voicemail goes unsentThe leads start out at oddsA first impression that turns out completely wrongA quiet moment under string lightsSomeone stows away on a moving boat★The story travels to another countryThere is a contest or competitionA grandmother insists a pearl is magicalA scenic spot becomes their meeting placeA pep talk that changes everythingA famous celebrity character appearsA shared errand turns into bondingA wedding seats outcasts at a misfit tableA dance or a ballA dive instructor lives aboard a sailboatSanta Claus appearsA big event everyone is preparing for

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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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Lines worth quoting

The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.

“I promise you that magic is everywhere and it's very real.”
— GrandmaExplaining the significance of the golden pearl ring to young Addie.
“You don't wanna become a supporting player in your own life story, right? You wanna be the, you know, the leading lady.”
— JackEncouraging Addie to follow her own dreams instead of her sister's.
“I'm pulling the bride card on this one.”
— KateUsing her 'official' bride card to force Jack to join the scavenger hunt.

Meet the characters

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

Addie Watson
Lead
Maid of Honor / Former Marine Biology Student
SkepticalLogicalLoyalSkilled Diver
Jack Wilder
Love interest
Dive Instructor / Former Navy Diver
Love interest and dive partner
RuggedIntrovertedSelflessAdventurous
Doug Chamberlain
Antagonist
Beachcomber
Antagonist who finds the lost ring
OpportunisticGreedy
Kate Watson
Supporting
Fashion Designer / Bride
Sister
AmbitiousSupportiveRomantic

Questions people ask about Hidden Gems

Where can I watch Hidden Gems?

Hidden Gems is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Hidden Gems?

Hidden Gems runs about 1 hour and 25 minutes, and was released in 2022.

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