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When Calls the Heart

Name: When Calls the Heart
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy, TV Movie
Released: 2013-10-05
Cast: Maggie Grace, Stephen Amell, Poppy Drayton, Daniel Sharman, Cherie Lunghi

2013 | 90 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy, TV Movie

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Election, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Elizabeth Thatcher, a cultured young teacher in 1910, fears leaving her comfortable world in the city. But when she accepts a teaching position in a frontier town, she finds new purpose and love with a handsome Royal Canadian Mountie.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 425K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Landon Jr.

Maggie GraceAunt Elizabeth
Stephen AmellWynn Delaney
Poppy DraytonElizabeth
Daniel SharmanEdward Montclair
Cherie LunghiMrs. Thatcher
Christopher VilliersMr. Thatcher
Jean SmartFrances Tunnecliffe
Lori LoughlinAbigail Stanton
Daisy HeadJulie Thatcher
Lee WilliamsHiggins