The Good Witch's Family
6.9/10 · 2,145 ratings20111h 23mWeirdness 8/10
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The premise
The mayor plans a bridge. Demonstrations for and against gives Sheriff Jake plenty to do. His wife, the witch Cassie, is chosen to run for mayor. Cassie's evil cousin visits.
How unusual is it?
Very. Magic, psychic/visions and an actual miracle all turn up in one movie — the strangest 7% of everything we've logged.
Who’s in it
You’ve seen this pairing before: Catherine Bell and Chris Potter have made 7 Hallmark movies together.
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 use of 'chemistry in a bottle' perfume to manipulate teenagers
- Cassie's ability to predict visitors and events through 'intuition'
- A magical compass that points in the wrong direction to guide people to their destiny
- The 'Gray Lady' ancestor portrait that seems to watch the characters
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 33 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season2
Characters5
Conflict5
Tone & quirks3
Why we’d put this one on
Weirdness 8 and a treat for Good Witch devotees. Catherine Bell's Cassie Nightingale, now married to Sheriff Jake (Chris Potter), runs for mayor to stop a bridge project just as her resentful, manipulative cousin Abigail (Sarah Power) blows into Middleton. The fun is Cassie's signature low-key magic, which the show never fully confirms or denies: a perfume billed as "chemistry in a bottle," a compass that points the wrong way on purpose to guide you to your destiny, and a Gray Lady portrait that seems to be watching. It is gentle, witchy, small-town comfort. A great pick if you love a heroine whose superpower is unnervingly good intuition.
How it all plays out
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Full story (spoilers)
The film begins with Abigail Pershing being evicted from her apartment, leading her to seek out her only remaining family: her cousin Cassie Nightingale in Middleton. Upon arrival, Abigail is welcomed into the home Cassie shares with her husband, Police Chief Jake Russell, and his children, Brandon and Lori. Meanwhile, the town is divided over a proposed bridge and annexation project supported by Mayor Tom Tinsdale but opposed by his wife Martha and Cassie. Cassie decides to run for mayor to preserve the town's identity, while Abigail begins subtly sabotaging the family. She gives Lori a 'magical' perfume to manipulate a boy named Wes, causing a rift between Lori and Brandon. Abigail also manipulates Deputy Derek into running for mayor against Cassie and steals his campaign speech, leading Tom to believe Jake is responsible for the theft. This political tension results in Tom firing Jake from the police force. As the family begins to fracture, Cassie realizes that Abigail's behavior stems from childhood trauma and the mistaken belief that Cassie's parents abandoned her mother. During a town meeting, Jake reveals that the bridge project is actually a front for developers to build a mega-mall that would destroy Main Street. Tom realizes his mistake, Derek withdraws from the race, and Cassie is elected mayor. Cassie confronts Abigail with a family photo, proving their parents were close until a fatal accident separated them. Abigail is moved by the truth and reconciles with the family before leaving town. The movie concludes with Lori's 16th birthday party, where Cassie reveals to Jake that she is pregnant, adding a new branch to the family tree.
Beat by beat
Opening
Abigail Pershing is evicted and decides to find her cousin Cassie in Middleton.
Inciting Incident
Cassie decides to run for mayor to stop the annexation and bridge project, while Abigail arrives and begins manipulating the family.
Midpoint
Abigail encourages Derek to run for mayor against Cassie and steals his speech, leading to Jake being fired by Mayor Tom.
Climax
Jake reveals the bridge project is a scheme for a mega-mall; the town turns against the annexation, and Cassie is elected mayor.
Resolution
Cassie reconciles with Abigail by showing her the truth about their parents' past, and Abigail leaves on good terms.
Ending
At Lori's birthday party, Cassie reveals she is pregnant with her and Jake's first child.
Did you know?
A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.
At a weirdness score of 8, it lands among the strangest 7% of Hallmark movies we've scored.
Top 7% weirdest
Out of every Hallmark movie we've scored, this one lands among the strangest 7%.
The backstory
- Filmed in Hamilton.
The Good Witch's Family is a 2011 Canadian/American family film and Hallmark Channel original movie written by G. Ross Parker and directed by Craig Pryce, The film stars Catherine Bell, Chris Potter, Catherine Disher, Matthew Knight, and Paul Miller. Family is the fourth film in the Good Witch film series.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 83% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog The Good Witch's Family belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
The Good WitchPart of the 11-film The Good Witch series.- Weirdest Hallmark MoviesScores 8/10 on our weirdness scale — comfortably in the strange end.
- Craziest Hallmark MoviesWild enough in premise to make the all-time list.
- Hallmark Fall MoviesCozy autumn setting.
- Hallmark Supernatural MoviesHas a supernatural element.
- Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.
- Hallmark Single Parent MoviesA single parent finds love again.
Lines worth quoting
The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.
“You can travel a great distance by sitting very still and thinking very deep thoughts.”
— Cassie NightingaleExplaining the purpose of her sitting room to Lori. “Sometimes the words find you.”
— Cassie NightingaleEncouraging Brandon and Lori regarding their songwriting. “I'm ready... For a little twig on the top of that family tree.”
— Jake RussellTelling Cassie he is ready to have a baby together.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Cassie Nightingale
LeadShop Owner and Mayor-elect
intuitivecalmnurturingmysteriousJake Russell
Love interestChief of Police
Husband
protectiveprincipledskepticalAbigail Pershing
AntagonistUnemployed / Matchmaker
Cousin
manipulativeresentfulcharmingtroubledMartha Tinsdale
SupportingCommunity Leader
Friend and Campaign Manager
dramaticopinionatedloyalLori Russell
SupportingStudent
Step-daughter
creativeimpressionablekind
Questions people ask about The Good Witch's Family
Where can I watch The Good Witch's Family?
The Good Witch's Family is available via Hoopla, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
Is there a sequel to The Good Witch's Family?
Yes. The Good Witch's Family is followed by The Good Witch's Charm.
How long is The Good Witch's Family?
The Good Witch's Family runs about 1 hour and 23 minutes, and was released in 2011.
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