One Winter Weekend
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The premise
A recently dumped travel writer goes on a ski getaway with her best friend and they find themselves double booked with two eligible men. When they are snowed in, love ensues, as it always does.
How unusual is it?
Middle of the road, with a twist — an enemies-to-lovers arc keeps it from being totally by-the-book.
Who’s in it
You’ve seen this pairing before: Taylor Cole and Jack Turner have made 4 Hallmark movies together.
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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 'Wine Charm Theory' where Ben judges Cara's personality based on her choosing a pineapple charm.
- Cara starting a fire using only a battery and steel wool (the 'Girl Scout' method).
- The extreme forced proximity of sharing a small chalet with two total strangers of the opposite sex without any safety concerns.
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 32 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season3
Characters5
Conflict6
Romance7
How it ends2
Why we’d put this one on
A snowed-in ski-chalet romance that delivers exactly the comfort it promises. Taylor Cole plays Cara, a relationship writer on a self-imposed "dating cleanse" who heads to a resort with her friend Megan, only for a booking mix-up to leave them sharing a chalet with two strangers, played by Jack Turner and Dewshane Williams. Sparks, naturally, ensue. The forced-proximity setup is the whole cozy point. The fun small touches include the "Wine Charm Theory," where one of the men reads her entire personality off her choosing a pineapple charm, and Cara confidently starting a fire with a battery and steel wool. Warm, easy, fireside-friendly viewing.
How it all plays out
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Full story (spoilers)
The film opens with Cara, a writer for Mallory Magazine, receiving a 'Top 20 Dating Ice-Breakers' assignment from her demanding boss, Diane. After being dumped on New Year's Eve by her boyfriend Jesse, Cara decides to swear off dating for the year to focus on her secret passion: writing mystery novels. She receives an acceptance letter to a Berkeley grad program but hesitates to quit her stable job. Her best friend Megan, Diane's assistant, convinces Cara to go on a snowboarding trip to Clara Lake. Upon arrival, they discover their chalet has been double-booked with two men, Ben and Shawn. Because the resort is full, the four agree to share the space. Ben, who claims to work for a snowboarding company, is actually the CEO of Cyan Wintersports, hiding out from the press following a high-profile breakup with a pro skier. Throughout the weekend, Cara and Ben bond over snowboarding and literature; Ben even reads Cara's unfinished manuscript and encourages her talent. Meanwhile, Megan and Shawn (a doctor) form a connection after Shawn treats Megan for a minor wrist injury. The conflict peaks when Cara and Ben attend a charity auction for 'Camp Snow.' They are photographed together, and Diane recognizes Ben, demanding Cara write a 'toxic bachelor' expose on him. Ben discovers a 'Toxic Temptations' headline on his laptop while Cara is using it, leading him to believe she is a tabloid journalist using him for a story. Heartbroken, they part ways as a storm clears. Back in Seattle, Megan stands up to Diane and secures a management position, while Cara officially resigns to attend grad school. Ben also quits his company to regain his creative freedom. The film concludes with Ben finding Cara at their favorite local bookstore-cafe, where he apologizes for the misunderstanding and asks her on a 'real' date, acknowledging that she taught him some risks are worth taking.
Beat by beat
Opening
Cara gets dumped on New Year's Eve and resolves to go on a 'dating cleanse' while secretly getting into a creative writing grad program.
Inciting Incident
A resort booking error forces Cara and Megan to share a ski chalet with Ben and Shawn.
Midpoint
Cara and Ben bond over a shared love of mystery novels and snowboarding, while Ben keeps his identity as a wealthy CEO a secret.
Complication
Cara's boss, Diane, discovers Cara is with the famous Ben Livingston and pressures her to write a career-making expose.
Climax
Ben sees a cynical headline on his laptop and assumes Cara has been playing him for a story; they part ways in anger.
Resolution
Both Cara and Ben quit their stifling corporate jobs to pursue their true passions and reunite at a Seattle bookstore.
32 tropes in one movie
We counted 32 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.
Higher-rated than 63% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog One Winter Weekend 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.
“I don't mope, I brood.”
— BenWhen Shawn asks if he's going to stay home and mope. “I like to write mysteries, not live them.”
— CaraDiscussing Ben's secretive behavior with Megan. “Some risks are worth taking.”
— BenThe final reconciliation where he explains why he quit his company.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Cara Reneau
LeadRelationship Columnist / Aspiring Mystery Novelist
CautiousObservantLiteraryDeterminedBen Livingston
Love interestCEO of Cyan Wintersports
Love interest and chalet-mate
BroodingPrivateAthleticEncouragingDiane White
AntagonistMagazine Editor
Boss
DemandingCareer-drivenManipulativeMegan
SupportingEditorial Assistant
Best friend
AdventurousSupportiveOrganizedShawn
SupportingDoctor
Ben's best friend and Megan's love interest
RelaxedFriendlyHumorous
Questions people ask about One Winter Weekend
Where can I watch One Winter Weekend?
One Winter Weekend is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is One Winter Weekend?
One Winter Weekend runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2018.
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