The Reading Room
7.2/10 · 729 ratings20051h 33mWeirdness 3/10
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The premise
Making good on a promise he made to his dying wife, a widower (Jones) opens a reading room, a place where people can learn to read. Despite his goodwill, problems in the neighborhood threaten his establishment.
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
Behind the camera
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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 19 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season2
Premise1
Tone & quirks1
How it ends2
Did you know?
A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.
Among everything Hallmark put out in 2005, this is the highest rated on the site — 7.2 out of 10.
19 tropes in one movie
We counted 19 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.
The backstory
The Reading Room is a 2005 American made-for-television drama film that originally premiered on Hallmark Channel. It was directed by Georg Stanford Brown.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 95% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog The Reading Room belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
William
LeadWidower who opens a reading room
principledcompassionatedeterminedDiana
Love interestWoman in William's life
Love interest
supportivewarmkindJavier
SupportingReading-room student
Person William helps
eagerLeesha
SupportingReading-room student
Person William helps
determinedDarrel
SupportingNeighborhood figure
Local
Jillian
SupportingNeighborhood figure
Local
Questions people ask about The Reading Room
Where can I watch The Reading Room?
The Reading Room is available via PixL Amazon Channel and Xumo Play. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is The Reading Room?
The Reading Room runs about 1 hour and 33 minutes, and was released in 2005.
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