Uncorked

Name: Uncorked
Genre: New Year's, Rural/Farm, Cute Kid, Proposal Ending, Brief Acquaintances
Released: 2009-01-01
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Julie Benz, JoBeth Williams, Elliott Gould, Scott Elrod, Gattlin Griffith

6.1/10 · 990 ratings20091h 30mNew Year'sWeirdness 4/10Bingo card

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The premise

After losing her job, a powerful businesswoman reassesses her life and falls in love with a widowed vineyard owner. However, a new job offer forces her to choose between her new lover and her old life.

How unusual is it?

A fairly classic Hallmark setup with a quirk or two.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Julie Benz

as Johnny Prentiss

Our Guy

Elliott Gould

as Paul Browning

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

David S. Cass Sr.

Written by

Jim Head

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.

35 tropes in one movie

We counted 35 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

The backstory

Julie Benz is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Darla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel (1997–2004), and as Rita Bennett on Dexter (2006–2010), for which she won the 2006 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress and the 2009 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.

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How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Higher-rated than 21% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

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

BINGOA calendar reminder raises the stakesA change of heart by the final actThe lead works as a executiveA big public romantic gestureA toast at a celebrationA scenic spot becomes their meeting placeA long-distance relationshipA heartfelt love confessionPlans get derailed by the weatherA dance or a ballA genuine Christmas miracleSomeone apologises and means it★Someone gets flustered during small talkA quiet moment under string lightsA cup of cocoa, coffee or ciderThe love interest is a chefA classic Hallmark meet-cuteA famous celebrity character appearsA happy endingA charming local cafe or dinerA walk-and-talk through townA relative plays matchmakerA pep talk that changes everythingA handwritten note or letter

Hallmark Bingo

Your Uncorked card is dealt.

Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Meet the characters

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

Johnny Prentiss
Lead
Businesswoman reassessing her life
drivenreassessingwarm
Paul Browning
Love interest
Widowed vineyard owner
Love interest
groundeddevotedkind
Sophia Browning
Supporting
Browning family
Paul's relative
warm
Andrew Browning
Supporting
Browning family
Paul's relative
young
Luke Browning
Supporting
Browning family
Paul's relative
young
Christopher Stanley
Supporting
Business contact
Person offering Johnny a new job
professional