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Surprised by Love

  • TV Movie
  • 2015
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.1K
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Hilarie Burton Morgan and Paul Campbell in Surprised by Love (2015)
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The story of a young businesswoman who tries to convince her uptight parents to accept her current boyfriend and instead finds herself falling for an old high school flame.The story of a young businesswoman who tries to convince her uptight parents to accept her current boyfriend and instead finds herself falling for an old high school flame.The story of a young businesswoman who tries to convince her uptight parents to accept her current boyfriend and instead finds herself falling for an old high school flame.

  • Director
    • Robert Iscove
  • Writers
    • Neal H. Dobrofsky
    • Tippi Dobrofsky
  • Stars
    • Hilarie Burton Morgan
    • Paul Campbell
    • Malcolm Stewart
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Iscove
    • Writers
      • Neal H. Dobrofsky
      • Tippi Dobrofsky
    • Stars
      • Hilarie Burton Morgan
      • Paul Campbell
      • Malcolm Stewart
    • 30User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Hilarie Burton Morgan
    Hilarie Burton Morgan
    • Josie Mayfield
    • (as Hilarie Burton)
    Paul Campbell
    Paul Campbell
    • Maxwell Gridley
    Malcolm Stewart
    Malcolm Stewart
    • Joseph Mayfield
    • (as Malcolm Stuart)
    Wanda Cannon
    Wanda Cannon
    • Claire Mayfield
    Leanne Lapp
    Leanne Lapp
    • Mindy Mayfield
    Tim Conway
    Tim Conway
    • Granddad
    Aaron Craven
    Aaron Craven
    • Richard Wright
    Sebastian Stewart
    Sebastian Stewart
    • Wade Wilson
    • (as Sebastian Gacki)
    Patti Allan
    Patti Allan
    • Audrey Wilson
    Vincent Gale
    Vincent Gale
    • Photographer
    Derek Green
    • Party Guest #1
    Judith Maxie
    • Party Guest #2
    • Director
      • Robert Iscove
    • Writers
      • Neal H. Dobrofsky
      • Tippi Dobrofsky
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    ltmedic72

    Great movie

    This is one of my favorite movies. Every time it's on, I have to watch it.
    9docm-32304

    Surprised by how fun this movie was

    I was expecting the usual banal Hallmark type romance movie and was pleasantly surprised. Well written, well acted, great casting and a beautiful setting. Tim Conway is an unexpected surprise also and totally nails the roll. This movie is simply fun entertainment that will have you chuckling throughout.
    9jkoconne

    RIP Tim Conway

    Nice film. Hilarie Burton is always good. The plot is a subtle rewrite of My Man Godfrey from 1936 starring Carol Lombard and William Powell, a must see available at Amazon.
    7BrilliantNikkiTV

    Warm Witty Charm & Good Acting!

    I adore the film. Hallmarks are a hit or miss for me, but Hillary Paul & Tim keep me laughing! The other characters are good, but a little safer comedy-wise. It doesn't over process the plot nor do the impossible in a 48 hour timeframe. So, for me it is that rainy day rom-com that you enjoy with your girls! :)
    6dianamarinelli

    Not bad for a hallmark movie

    This movie was okay for hallmark standards, it was predictable at times and the actors were good considering the material but still worth a watch

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      It's stated in the "goofs" section about this movie, that at the Mayfield party, Richard's character says hello to Gridley but calls him Richard instead of Gridley. Actually, it's Gridley (with his back to the camera) saying hello to Richard. A closer look shows that Richard simply raises his eyebrows a bit at Gridley then gives a half-smile with no words being spoken, by Richard, until they take photos together and give their names.
    • Goofs
      When Gridley shows Josie his driftwood sundial in the park (early in the movie), the sky sky is overcast. No shadows anywhere.
    • Quotes

      Maxwell Gridley: [about Josie's boyfriend] So, who's the lucky guy?

      Josie Mayfield: [catching the bottle of water Gridley throws to her] Ooh, thank you. Ah, he is an executive headhunter.

      Maxwell Gridley: Ouch. And what do your folks think of this boyfriend?

      Josie Mayfield: You know my Dad. He doesn't think anybody's good enough for me.

      Maxwell Gridley: I know he didn't think I was good enough for you.

      Josie Mayfield: Don't feel bad. Richard has everything that's on my father's checklist, and he still doesn't approve.

      Maxwell Gridley: Ah, the Mayfield checklist: good job, good family, good manners... good-bye.

      Josie Mayfield: Right.

      Maxwell Gridley: Well, I'm just going to come out and say it - you know why your Dad's repulsed by this guy...

      Josie Mayfield: I never said he was repulsed.

      Maxwell Gridley: Look, it's his job. No father wants his daughter dating a cannibal in a suit.

      Josie Mayfield: He's not a cannibal. He is a headhunter.

      Maxwell Gridley: What's the difference?

      Josie Mayfield: Richard places clients in employment positions, and a cannibal chops people up and eats them for dinner.

      Maxwell Gridley: Tomayto/tomahto.

    • Connections
      References NFL Monday Night Football (1970)
    • Soundtracks
      Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?
      (uncredited)

      Written by Hughie Cannon

      Performed by Leanne Lapp with Paul Campbell, Hilarie Burton Morgan & chorus

      [On Gridley's urging, Mindy sings the song at the anniversary party]

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    • Release date
      • January 3, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Amor por sorpresa
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Channel
      • Front Street Pictures
      • Plus One Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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