Lucky in Love

5.8/10 · 1,502 ratings20141h 27mWeirdness 2/10Bingo card

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The premise

When Mira's April Fool's Day tricks materialize, she finds herself promoted to the perfect job, dating the perfect man and living in the perfect home. Mira's newly upgraded life even involves working with her CEO and her good friend, on a coveted work project. When these seemingly positive changes result in big challenges, Mira realizes that the pursuit of perfection is a fool's errand. In order to achieve a life that's perfect for her, Mira must let go of perfection and chase what brings her true happiness.

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 'magical' coincidence of three specific lies becoming reality simultaneously
  • The recurring drink called the 'Flaming Fishhook'
  • The children's book subplot about 'Peggy the Tidy Pig' who wants to live with grooming monkeys
  • The undercover personas 'Earl and Raylene' used to spy on competitors

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 23 to find more movies that do the same thing.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)
Mira Simon is a low-level employee at 'Your Page,' a social media company, who spends her time fantasizing about becoming a CEO. On April Fool's Day, she engages in a series of pranks: she tells her sister Sophie she is dating a wealthy restaurateur named Liam after a literal collision in the street; she tells her best friend Jonah she is moving into a luxury apartment; and she jokingly texts Jonah that she has been promoted to VP. In a surreal turn of events, all three jokes manifest as reality. The CEO, Erin, gets stuck in an elevator with Mira, hears her pitch, and promotes her to VP of Creative Development. Liam Henderson, the man she ran into, tracks her down to return a scarf and asks her out. Finally, the company offers her a massive corporate townhouse as part of her new executive package. As Mira settles into her new life, the fantasy begins to crumble. Her promotion causes friction with her colleague Michael, who was passed over for the job, and her team begins to resent her for being an inattentive, self-absorbed leader. Her relationship with Liam, while seemingly perfect, reveals him to be a man who doesn't actually listen to her; he surprises her with a 16-course tasting menu when she is on a deadline and buys tickets to a country music concert despite her hating the genre. Meanwhile, Jonah, a talented graphic artist, reveals he is writing a children's book called 'Peggy the Tidy Pig.' When a competitor, 'Our Friends,' launches a website using Mira's exact idea, she realizes there was a leak or they were simply scooped. Jonah gets a book deal and decides to quit the company, leaving Mira feeling isolated. Facing a crisis, Mira tries to resign, but Erin encourages her to rise to the challenge. Mira humbles herself, apologizes to her team, and listens to their collective input. They develop a revolutionary 'Cube' interface that solves the technical glitches their competitors are facing. Mira breaks up with Liam, realizing they are incompatible. At the launch party for the new site, Mira sees Jonah's new book and realizes he has been in love with her all along. She tracks him down at their favorite bar, 'The Flaming Fishhook,' where they drop their 'Earl and Raylene' undercover personas and confess their feelings, with Mira finally choosing reality over her manufactured fantasy.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    Mira makes three April Fool's jokes about a promotion, a dream boyfriend, and a new home.

  2. Inciting Incident

    Through a series of coincidences, all three of Mira's lies come true in a single day.

  3. Midpoint

    Mira struggles with the reality of her 'perfect' life, realizing Liam doesn't listen to her and her team dislikes her leadership.

  4. Climax

    A competitor steals Mira's site idea, Jonah quits to publish his book, and Mira nearly resigns in defeat.

  5. Falling Action

    Mira reconciles with her team to build a better 'Cube' interface and breaks up with Liam.

  6. Resolution

    The new site is a success, and Mira confesses her love to Jonah at their favorite dive bar.

23 tropes in one movie

We counted 23 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 5.8 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 5.8567

Among the lower-rated Hallmark movies — the median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Lucky in Love 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.

  • “April fool's is hazardous to our health and, for the good of mankind, it should be abolished.”
    — Mira SimonAfter Jonah pranks her about leaving the company.
  • “Why do you think they never show what happens to Cinderella after she rides off with the prince? Because that's where real life begins.”
    — SophieExplaining to Mira why her 'perfect' life is so difficult.
  • “Kiss me, Earl.”
    — Mira SimonThe final line of the movie, referencing their undercover personas.
  • “Sometimes, other emotions can wear an 'anger costume.'”
    — SophieDiscussing Jonah's reaction to Mira's relationship with Liam.

Meet the characters

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

  • Mira Simon

    Lead

    VP of Creative Development

    AmbitiousImaginativeWorkaholicInitially self-absorbed
  • Jonah

    Love interest

    Graphic Artist / Children's Author

    Best friend and true love interest

    SupportiveCreativePatientHumorous
  • Liam Henderson

    Love interest

    Restaurateur

    The 'fantasy' boyfriend

    WealthyPolishedTone-deafControlling
  • Michael

    Antagonist

    Project Manager

    Work rival

    BitterTechnicalResentful
  • Erin

    Supporting

    CEO of Your Page

    Boss

    CalmDecisiveMentoring

Questions people ask about Lucky in Love

Where can I watch Lucky in Love?

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How long is Lucky in Love?

Lucky in Love runs about 1 hour and 27 minutes, and was released in 2014.

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