The Cabin

Name: The Cabin
Released: 2011-01-01
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Lea Thompson, Steven Brand, Bel Powley, Alice Felgate, Ross Finnegan

5.3/10 · 394 ratings20111h 30mWeirdness 3/10

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The premise

A pair of single parents, who have each brought their children to a remote Scottish resort for an annual family-and-games event, are accidentally booked into the same cabin. Naturally, they can't stand each other...at first.

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

Lea Thompson

as Lily MacDougal

Our Guy

Steven Brand

as Conor MacDougal

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Brian Trenchard-Smith

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How it stacks up

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

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

Where this one fits

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

Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.

BINGOSomeone’s guard finally comes downA quiet moment under string lightsA change of heart by the final actA nervous voicemail goes unsentA pep talk that changes everythingA shared meal around a crowded tableThe leads laugh at the same momentA walk-and-talk through townSomeone gets flustered during small talkA classic Hallmark meet-cuteA wise elder dispenses adviceA meaningful look held a beat too long★A cosy interior full of warm lightingA first impression that turns out completely wrongThe town pulls together for one of its ownSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveA big event everyone is preparing forA charming local cafe or dinerPlans get derailed by the weatherA toast at a celebrationA warm hug that lingersAn almost-kiss gets interruptedThe two leads are forced to work togetherA best friend who has all the answers

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Meet the characters

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

Lily MacDougal
Lead
Single parent on holiday
warmindependentspirited
Conor MacDougal
Love interest
Single parent on holiday
Love interest
charminggroundedstubborn
Sydney
Supporting
Child
One of the parents' children
sweet
Bailey
Supporting
Child
One of the parents' children
sweet
Heather
Supporting
Resort guest
Person at the resort
friendly
Gerard
Supporting
Resort figure
Person at the resort

Questions people ask about The Cabin

How long is The Cabin?

The Cabin runs about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and was released in 2011.

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The Cabin

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