Making Waves

Name: Making Waves
Released: 2023-01-01
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Holland Roden, Corey Cott, Tegan Moss, Stephan Miers, Marci T. House

6.5/10 · 913 ratings20231h 24mWeirdness 3/10Bingo card

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The premise

When a music label executive goes to a festival on the Outer Banks to beat out the competition for an elusive new band, she discovers that the group is fronted by her childhood summer sweetheart.

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.

A rare specific

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Outer Banks settingThe only one

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Holland Roden

as Amelia

Our Guy

Corey Cott

as Will

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How it stacks up

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

Higher-rated than 55% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

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

Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.

BINGOThe two leads are forced to work togetherA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingSomeone apologises and means itSomeone’s guard finally comes downSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveA classic Hallmark meet-cuteA charming local cafe or dinerAn almost-kiss gets interruptedA handwritten note or letterA nervous voicemail goes unsentPlans get derailed by the weatherA meaningful look held a beat too long★A cosy interior full of warm lightingA shared errand turns into bondingSomeone gets flustered during small talkA walk-and-talk through townA warm hug that lingersA best friend who has all the answersA calendar reminder raises the stakesAn old keepsake or photograph turns upA cup of cocoa, coffee or ciderA second chance worth takingA change of heart by the final actThe town pulls together for one of its own

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.

Amelia
Lead
Music label executive
drivencompetitivewarm
Will
Love interest
Band frontman
Childhood summer sweetheart and love interest
charmingtalentedgrounded
Lydia
Supporting
Friend/colleague
Person in Amelia's life
supportive
Uncle Ted
Supporting
Family member
Amelia's uncle
warm
Manuel
Supporting
Acquaintance
Person in the story
friendly
Mary
Supporting
Acquaintance
Person in the story

Questions people ask about Making Waves

Where can I watch Making Waves?

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

How long is Making Waves?

Making Waves runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2023.

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