The Sweetest Heart

Name: The Sweetest Heart
Genre: Small Town, Second Chance Romance, Former Exes
Released: 2018-01-01
Duration: 1 h 22 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Julie Gonzalo, Chris McNally, Tammy Gillis, Victor Zinck Jr., Andrea Brooks

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The premise

Maddie (Julie Gonzalo), who owns a cupcake business, gets help from an investment banker, but a potential new romance between them is complicated by the unexpected return of her first love, Nate.

How unusual is it?

Mostly classic comfort-watch, give or take a second-chance romance.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Julie Gonzalo

as Maddie

Our Guy

Victor Zinck Jr.

as Alex Perkins

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Steven R. Monroe

Written by

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 30 to find more movies that do the same thing.

30 tropes in one movie

We counted 30 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.

Higher-rated than 66% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

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

BINGOA classic Hallmark meet-cuteA slow-burn romanceA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingA charming local cafe or dinerA handwritten note or letterA toast at a celebrationA change of heart by the final actA cup of cocoa, coffee or ciderA class or family reunionA big event everyone is preparing forThe leads laugh at the same momentA meaningful look held a beat too long★A scenic spot becomes their meeting placeSomeone cooks or bakes on screenA big public romantic gestureThe leads kissAn old keepsake or photograph turns upThere is a contest or competitionThe two leads are forced to work togetherA workaholic learns to slow downA best friend who has all the answersA calendar reminder raises the stakesThe leads start out at oddsSomeone changes career for love or family

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Meet the characters

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

Maddie
Lead
Cupcake business owner
passionatewarmtorn
Alex Perkins
Love interest
Investment banker
Love interest
supportivegroundedkind
Nate
Supporting
Maddie's first love
Returning first love who complicates the romance
charmingreflective
Sarah
Supporting
Friend
Maddie's friend
supportive
Chloe
Supporting
Friend/colleague
Person in Maddie's life
warm
Kristine Benoit
Supporting
Acquaintance
Person in the story