Love and Sunshine

Name: Love and Sunshine
Genre: July 4th, Pet
Released: 2019-01-01
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Danica McKellar, Mark Deklin, Christine Chatelain, Peter Benson, Bess Armstrong

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The premise

A woman has been fostering a dog as she recovers from a broken heart. As the owner returns to claim the dog will sparks fly or will it just lead to another broken heart?

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

Our Girl

Danica McKellar

as Ally Craig

Our Guy

Mark Deklin

as Jake Terry

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Ellie Kanner

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 2 to find more movies that do the same thing.

Time & season1

🎆July 4th

Characters1

🐕Pet

How it stacks up

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

Higher-rated than 91% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Love and Sunshine belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

BINGOA warm hug that lingersA pep talk that changes everythingA first impression that turns out completely wrongA shared meal around a crowded tableA best friend who has all the answersA handwritten note or letterPlans get derailed by the weatherA scenic spot becomes their meeting placeA change of heart by the final actAn almost-kiss gets interruptedThe two leads are forced to work togetherA big event everyone is preparing for★A cosy interior full of warm lightingA meaningful look held a beat too longA wise elder dispenses adviceSomeone apologises and means itA toast at a celebrationA cup of cocoa, coffee or ciderA walk-and-talk through townAn old keepsake or photograph turns upSomeone’s guard finally comes downA cute dog or catA heart-to-heart on a porch or benchA quiet moment under string lights

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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.

Ally Craig
Lead
Woman recovering from heartbreak, fostering a dog
caringguardedhealing
Jake Terry
Love interest
Returning dog owner
Love interest
warmdevotedkind
Emma Craig
Supporting
Family member
Ally's daughter
sweet
Ben Morgan
Supporting
Friend
Ally's friend
supportive
Margo Terry
Supporting
Family member
Jake's relative
Sam Terry
Supporting
Family member
Jake's relative