The Heiress and the Handyman

5.7/10 · 837 ratings20241h 24mWeirdness 4/10Bingo card

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The premise

After losing her fortune, an heiress moves to a rural farm where she mistakes her handsome neighbor for the handyman. To live up to her family's legacy, he helps her compete at the county fair.

How unusual is it?

A fairly classic Hallmark setup with a quirk or two.

Who’s in it

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 catalyst for the plot is a 'crypto crash' which is rare for Hallmark.
  • The protagonist inherits a pig named Gillian who lets herself into the house at will.
  • The 'raccoon sabotage' involves a woman in orthopedic shoes sneaking onto a porch.
  • A farm equipment company offers a lucrative national sponsorship deal to a pig.
  • The final reveal that almost the entire town is related to the protagonist.

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 28 to find more movies that do the same thing.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)
The film begins with June Waltshire enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Greece, only to receive an urgent call from her business manager, Michael, informing her that a crypto crash has wiped out her entire fortune. With her assets frozen and her designer lifestyle gone, June is left with only her grandfather's old car and a farm in Greenville inherited from her Aunt Birdie. Upon arriving at the farm, she encounters Bart, whom she immediately mistakes for a member of the household staff. Bart, actually a neighboring organic farmer, plays along briefly before clarifying his identity. June also meets Bart's sister, Nina, who welcomes her to the community. The central conflict ignites when June meets Dotty Cartwright, a competitive local who mocks June's 'city girl' persona and claims June could never win a blue ribbon at the upcoming Harvest County Fair. Driven by a desire to honor her aunt's legacy, June enters multiple categories, including pie-baking and livestock showing with Birdie's pig, Gillian. Bart agrees to mentor June, teaching her the nuances of organic farming and the secrets to a perfect pie crust. As they spend time together, a romance blossoms, though June remains focused on regaining her old life. On the eve of the fair, Dotty attempts to sabotage June's pie, but June perseveres and bakes a replacement. At the fair, June wins the Best Pie category and Gillian wins Best in Show, leading to June being named Best Overall in Fair. Shortly after, June receives news that her stocks have recovered and she is wealthy again, while also receiving a lucrative sponsorship offer for Gillian. She initially invites Bart to travel the world with her, but he refuses, stating his life is in Greenville. June realizes that her 'old life' no longer fulfills her. In a final twist, Nina reveals through genealogical research that many of the townspeople, including Dotty, are actually June's distant cousins. June decides to stay in Greenville, deeding the farm to Bart and embracing her new family and her relationship with him.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    June Waltshire loses her entire fortune in a crypto crash and is forced to move to her late aunt's farm.

  2. Inciting Incident

    June meets Bart and mistakes him for a handyman, then gets challenged by Dotty Cartwright to compete in the Harvest Fair.

  3. Midpoint

    Bart teaches June how to farm and bake, and they develop a close bond while preparing Gillian the pig for competition.

  4. Climax

    June wins the Harvest County Fair despite Dotty's sabotage attempts, but then learns her fortune has been restored.

  5. Resolution

    June discovers the townspeople are her relatives and chooses to stay in Greenville with Bart rather than return to her socialite life.

28 tropes in one movie

We counted 28 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.

Rating 5.7 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 5.7567

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

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog The Heiress and the Handyman 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.

  • “Everything else in between is just you handling boring money stuff.”
    — June WaltshireJune explaining her lack of financial oversight to her manager.
  • “I'm going to need some things from town, so I'll just write up a quick little shopping list for you.”
    — June WaltshireJune's first interaction with Bart, thinking he is her servant.
  • “May the best apple pie win, sweetie.”
    — Dotty CartwrightDotty challenging June at the market.
  • “I'm not broke anymore... I'll be back in PJs in no time.”
    — June WaltshireJune celebrating her financial recovery, using her slang for private jets.

Meet the characters

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

  • June Waltshire

    Lead

    Former Socialite / Farmer

    FashionableDeterminedResilientInitially Naive
  • Bart Hudson

    Love interest

    Organic Farmer

    Neighbor and mentor

    HandyPatientSincereGrounded
  • Dotty Cartwright

    Antagonist

    Competitive Baker

    Rival (later revealed as a cousin)

    SurlyCompetitiveTraditionalSecretly Family
  • Nina

    Supporting

    Town Official / Farmer

    Friend and Bart's sister

    FriendlyHelpfulGenealogy enthusiast
  • Gillian

    Supporting

    Prize Pig

    Inherited pet and show animal

    IndependentPhotogenicDisruptive

Questions people ask about The Heiress and the Handyman

Where can I watch The Heiress and the Handyman?

The Heiress and the Handyman is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is The Heiress and the Handyman?

The Heiress and the Handyman runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2024.

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