Two Tickets to Paradise

6.8/10 · 1,873 ratings20221h 24mWeirdness 3/10Bingo card

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The premise

Hannah Holt and Josh Wyatt have both just been stood up at the altar and meet each other at the park. They will keep crossing paths as they land on the same resort for their honeymoon.

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.

A rare specific

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Who’s in it

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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 protagonist's reliance on an app unfortunately named 'Orgit' (short for Organize It).
  • The extreme statistical improbability of two people jilted on the same day meeting and going to the same resort.
  • A 'Haunted Hawaii' ghost tour subplot involving 'Night Marchers' that feels tonally distinct from the rest of the film.

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 27 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 a double heartbreak: Hannah Holt is dumped by her fiancé Marcus via her sister just minutes before the ceremony, while Josh Wyatt is jilted at the altar by his fiancée Becca. The two strangers meet on a park bench in their wedding attire, commiserating over their shared misfortune. Hannah, a meticulous actuary, and Josh, a spontaneous app developer, encourage each other to 'take their power back' by going on their planned honeymoons alone. In a massive coincidence, they end up on the same flight to Oahu and check into the same honeymoon-themed resort, Paradiso Ipo. Hannah initially relies on 'Orgit,' an organization app Josh actually co-created, to manage her trip with a strict list of activities. Josh, meanwhile, reconnects with an old family friend, Alice, who owns a local bar. As Hannah and Josh spend time together, they participate in resort activities like a three-legged race (losing to a friendly couple, Nick and Cal) and hula lessons. Josh encourages Hannah to 'veer' from her list, leading to spontaneous adventures like kayaking, snorkeling with sea turtles, and a visit to a waterfall. They win a romantic dinner in a 'jungle bungalow' from Nick and Cal, where they share an intimate evening discussing why their previous relationships failed—realizing they were both in 'predictable' partnerships that lacked true spark. The conflict escalates when Marcus unexpectedly arrives in Hawaii, claiming he panicked at the altar but now wants to marry Hannah. He attempts a grand gesture by bringing her a $45 coconut drink she had mentioned wanting. Josh, seeing Marcus with Hannah, assumes they are reconciling and prepares to leave. However, Hannah realizes that Marcus only loved the 'perfect on paper' version of their life and that she has changed. She breaks up with him for good, acknowledging that she no longer wants a completely planned life. Simultaneously, Josh has a final conversation with Becca (who also reached out), finding closure. The film concludes back at the original park bench where they first met; Josh and Hannah reunite, having both embraced a more spontaneous lifestyle. A final flash-forward reveals they have married each other, with Hannah jokingly asking if he likes 'The Sound of Music' before they head off on a new 'paradise' trip.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    Hannah and Josh are both jilted at the altar by their respective partners on the same day.

  2. Inciting Incident

    The two meet on a park bench and impulsively decide to go on their solo honeymoons to Hawaii.

  3. Midpoint

    Hannah and Josh bond over resort activities, and Josh convinces Hannah to delete her rigid 'Orgit' itinerary app.

  4. Turning Point

    They share a romantic night at a jungle bungalow, realizing their previous relationships were 'perfect on paper' but lacked depth.

  5. Climax

    Hannah's ex-fiancé Marcus arrives in Hawaii to win her back, causing a misunderstanding with Josh.

  6. Resolution

    Hannah rejects Marcus, and she and Josh reunite back home, eventually marrying each other.

27 tropes in one movie

We counted 27 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 6.8 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.8567

Higher-rated than 81% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Two Tickets to Paradise 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.

  • “I've got two tickets to paradise. Won't you pack your bags with me tonight.”
    — Josh WyattSinging the Eddie Money song that serves as the film's title theme.
  • “I'm an actuary so I don't believe in fate.”
    — Hannah HoltWhen she first realizes she and Josh are on the same flight.
  • “Breaking up isn't the plan, but I think sometimes it's important to veer off course so that you can discover something even more wonderful.”
    — Hannah HoltBreaking up with Marcus for the final time.

Meet the characters

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

  • Hannah Holt

    Lead

    Actuary

    OrganizedRigidAnalyticalDetermined
  • Josh Wyatt

    Love interest

    App Developer

    Love interest and fellow jilted groom

    SpontaneousAthleticEncouragingAdventurous
  • Marcus

    Antagonist

    Ex-fiancé who jilted Hannah

    PredictableIndecisivePragmatic
  • Alice

    Supporting

    Bar Owner

    Josh's old family friend/babysitter

    WiseNurturingObservant

Questions people ask about Two Tickets to Paradise

Where can I watch Two Tickets to Paradise?

Two Tickets to Paradise is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Two Tickets to Paradise?

Two Tickets to Paradise runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2022.

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