The Good Witch's Gift
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The premise
It's a week till Christmas and Sheriff Jake sees a bank robber, he arrested 10 years ago. Jake sets the wedding to Cassie to Dec. 24. Cassie's busy in her gift shop but accepts.
How unusual is it?
Very. Magic, Santa himself 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.
- Cassie's shop doors open automatically via 'magic' despite no sensors
- A neighbor's dachshund manages to eat a five-tier wedding cake in its entirety
- The protagonist's 'witchcraft' is treated as a casual personality trait rather than a supernatural phenomenon
- The stolen bank money was hidden under the floorboards of the protagonist's shop for a decade
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 35 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season3
Premise2
Characters5
Conflict6
Why we’d put this one on
Catherine Bell's Cassie Nightingale gets a Christmas Eve proposal from Chief Jake, played by Chris Potter, leaving them six days to throw a wedding while an ex-con returns to Middleton, stirring up a decade-old bank robbery and $100,000 in missing loot. At a weirdness of 8 the Good Witch magic is delightfully offhand: Cassie's shop doors open by themselves with no sensors, and a neighbor's dachshund somehow eats an entire five-tier wedding cake. At a 7.1 it is one of the better-loved entries in the franchise, warm and twinkly with a redemption thread and a wedding to pull off against the odds. Where the missing money ends up stays sealed.
How it all plays out
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Full story (spoilers)
The film opens with Chief Jake Russell attempting to find the perfect Christmas gift for his fiancée, Cassie Nightingale. Spontaneously, he decides that the best gift would be a family, proposing they marry on Christmas Eve—just six days away. Cassie agrees, despite the logistical nightmare. Meanwhile, Leon Deeks, a man Jake arrested ten years ago for the Shelbyville National Bank robbery, is released from prison and returns to Middleton. Jake is immediately suspicious, especially since the $100,000 stolen in the robbery was never recovered. Leon attempts to reconnect with his ex-wife Ruth and daughter Jodi, but Ruth rejects him, fearing he hasn't changed.
As wedding preparations begin, Martha Tinsdale, the Mayor's wife, insists on becoming the wedding planner, envisioning an over-the-top '12 Days of Christmas' theme. However, Martha's husband Tom reveals they have lost all their money in failed real estate investments, forcing Martha to look for a job and eventually quit the wedding planning in a huff. Subplots involve Jake's father-in-law George considering a move to Montreal, and Jake's daughter Lori losing Cassie's mother's heirloom wedding ring. Lori suspects Jodi Deeks might have stolen it, causing a rift between her and her brother Brandon, who is friends with Jodi.
Cassie subtly intervenes in everyone's lives, giving Leon a Santa suit to help him earn the town's trust and providing Martha with a job lead. The wedding faces several 'Hallmark' disasters: the marriage license is issued to the wrong couple, the minister's car breaks down in a snowstorm, and a neighbor's dachshund eats the entire wedding cake. In the climax, Martha and the Mayor arrive to save the day; the Mayor uses his powers to officiate the wedding, and Martha reveals she found the missing ring in her own purse. Leon Deeks arrives at the ceremony to return the $100,000, which he had hidden under the floorboards of Cassie's shop years ago when it was an abandoned building. He chooses to turn the money in to give himself a 'second chance' and earn his daughter's respect. The film ends with a magical snowfall as Jake and Cassie are finally married, and the family is united.
Beat by beat
Opening
Jake proposes to Cassie and they set a wedding date for Christmas Eve, only six days away.
Inciting Incident
Leon Deeks, the man who robbed the Shelbyville National Bank, returns to town after being released from prison.
Rising Action
Lori loses Cassie's heirloom wedding ring, leading to accusations against Leon's daughter, Jodi.
Midpoint
Martha Tinsdale discovers her family is broke and is forced to resign as wedding planner to find a job.
Climax
On the wedding day, the minister is stranded and the cake is eaten by a dog, but the Mayor and Martha step in to save the ceremony.
Resolution
Leon returns the stolen $100,000 found under Cassie's floorboards and reconciles with his daughter as Jake and Cassie marry.
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.
Good Witch is a Hallmark Channel media franchise that is centered on a series of films and a television series. The franchise is centered upon Cassandra "Cassie" Nightingale, the titular "good witch" who uses her abilities to bring positive change in the lives of those around her.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 92% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog The Good Witch's Gift 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.
- Best Hallmark Christmas MoviesIt is, of course, a Christmas movie.
- Weirdest Hallmark Christmas MoviesA Christmas movie strange enough to make the weird list.
- Hallmark Supernatural MoviesHas a supernatural element.
- Hallmark Wedding MoviesWedding bells are involved.
Lines worth quoting
The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.
“What do you get a woman who can conjure up anything?”
— Jake RussellJake discussing Christmas gift ideas for Cassie with his deputy. “Weddings aren't about comfort, for goodness sake. If they were, people would be getting married all the time!”
— Martha TinsdaleMartha criticizing Cassie's desire for a low-key wedding. “I love second chances, don't you? I don't know. I'm still waiting for my first.”
— Cassie and LeonCassie meeting Leon in her shop for the first time since his release.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Cassie Nightingale
LeadShop Owner
IntuitiveCalmMysteriousKindJake Russell
Love interestChief of Police
Fiancé
ProtectiveTraditionalSkepticalLeon Deeks
AntagonistEx-convict
Man Jake arrested 10 years ago
RegretfulMisunderstoodDeterminedMartha Tinsdale
SupportingSocialite
Friend and neighbor
DramaticOverbearingSecretly soft-hearted
Questions people ask about The Good Witch's Gift
Where can I watch The Good Witch's Gift?
The Good Witch's Gift is available via Hoopla, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
Is there a sequel to The Good Witch's Gift?
Yes. The Good Witch's Gift is followed by The Good Witch's Family.
How long is The Good Witch's Gift?
The Good Witch's Gift runs about 1 hour and 23 minutes, and was released in 2010.
Is The Good Witch's Gift a Christmas movie?
Yes. The Good Witch's Gift is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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