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    Murder Without Conviction

    5.8/10 · 240 ratings·2004·2h·Weirdness 3/10
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    At a glance

    3/10

    Mostly standard issue

    Runtime
    2h
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    Where to watch

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    The premise

    Recently released from her vows as a nun, Christine Bennett is discovering life on the outside. After a visit to her mentally-handicapped cousin Gene, Christine becomes embroiled in the investigation of the murder mystery surrounding James and Edward Talley, twin savant brothers accused of killing their mother on Good Friday, 1974.

    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

    Megan Ward headshot

    Our Girl

    Megan Ward

    as Christine Bennett

    Morgan Weisser headshot

    Our Guy

    Morgan Weisser

    as Det. Jack Brooks

    Alongside them

    • Rutanya Alda headshot
      Rutanya AldaVirginia McAlpin
    • David Proval headshot
      David ProvalJames Talley
    • Rafael Feldman headshot
      Rafael FeldmanJames Talley (Age 24)
    • Daryl Sabara headshot
      Daryl SabaraJames Talley (Age 10)
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    • Yan Feldman headshot
      Yan FeldmanEdward Talley (Age 24)
    • Evan Sabara headshot
      Evan SabaraEdward Tally (Age 10)
    • Laura Kirk headshot
      Laura KirkAlberta Talley
    • Rodger Bumpass headshot
      Rodger BumpassPatrick Talley

    Behind the camera

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    Directed by

    • Kevin Connor headshot
      Kevin Connor

    Written by

    • Lee Harris headshot
      Lee Harris
    • Bruce Franklin Singer headshot
      Bruce Franklin Singer

    Did you know?

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

    • At 2 hours it's a genuine epic by Hallmark standards — only about 58 of their movies run two hours or longer.

    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 · 5.845678

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

    BINGOA classic Hallmark meet-cuteA wise elder dispenses adviceA shared errand turns into bondingAn old keepsake or photograph turns upA heart-to-heart on a porch or benchA big event everyone is preparing forA toast at a celebrationA scenic spot becomes their meeting placeThe two leads are forced to work togetherA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingA change of heart by the final actA shared meal around a crowded table★Someone gets flustered during small talkA charming local cafe or dinerA pep talk that changes everythingA second chance worth takingA nervous voicemail goes unsentAn almost-kiss gets interruptedA cup of cocoa, coffee or ciderA cosy interior full of warm lightingA calendar reminder raises the stakesA handwritten note or letterA first impression that turns out completely wrongA meaningful look held a beat too long
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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.

    • Christine Bennett

      Lead

      Former nun turned amateur sleuth

      compassionatecuriousfaithful

    • Det. Jack Brooks

      Love interest

      Police detective

      Love interest and investigative ally

      groundedsupportivesharp

    • James Talley

      Supporting

      Savant twin accused of murder

      Suspect in the case

      troubled

    • Edward Talley (Age 24)

      Supporting

      Savant twin accused of murder

      Suspect in the case

      troubled

    • Virginia McAlpin

      Supporting

      Local figure

      Figure in the case

    • Alberta Talley

      Supporting

      Talley family

      Talley relative

    Questions people ask about Murder Without Conviction

    How long is Murder Without Conviction?

    Murder Without Conviction runs about 2 hours, and was released in 2004.

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    Data and sources

    Curated by the Talking Hallmark team.·Last updated June 17, 2026.

    Sources:IMDb·TMDB·JustWatch

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