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Love and Sunshine

  • TV Movie
  • 2019
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.7K
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Love and Sunshine (2019)
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A woman has been fostering a dog as she recovers from a broken heart. As the owner returns to claim the dog will sparks fly or will it just lead to another broken heart?A woman has been fostering a dog as she recovers from a broken heart. As the owner returns to claim the dog will sparks fly or will it just lead to another broken heart?A woman has been fostering a dog as she recovers from a broken heart. As the owner returns to claim the dog will sparks fly or will it just lead to another broken heart?

  • Director
    • Ellie Kanner
  • Writers
    • Bart Baker
    • Glenn Rabney
  • Stars
    • Danica McKellar
    • Mark Deklin
    • Christine Chatelain
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ellie Kanner
    • Writers
      • Bart Baker
      • Glenn Rabney
    • Stars
      • Danica McKellar
      • Mark Deklin
      • Christine Chatelain
    • 37User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Danica McKellar
    Danica McKellar
    • Ally Craig
    Mark Deklin
    Mark Deklin
    • Jake Terry
    Christine Chatelain
    Christine Chatelain
    • Emma Craig
    Peter Benson
    Peter Benson
    • Ben Morgan
    Bess Armstrong
    Bess Armstrong
    • Margo Terry
    Toby Levins
    Toby Levins
    • Sam Terry
    Jessie Fraser
    Jessie Fraser
    • Barb Terry
    April Telek
    April Telek
    • Donna
    Vera Frederickson
    Vera Frederickson
    • Lena Terry
    Seth Friesen
    • Neil Terry
    Brenda Crichlow
    Brenda Crichlow
    • Trisha Collins
    • (as Brenda M. Crichlow)
    Daniel Bacon
    Daniel Bacon
    • Denver Collins
    Eileen Barrett
    Eileen Barrett
    • Corine
    Austin Friesen
    • Kid #1
    Jadon Bergen
    • Kid #2
    Eli Gabay
    Eli Gabay
    • Ricky
    Maggie Sullivun
    • Customer
    Sawyer
    • Sunshine
    • Director
      • Ellie Kanner
    • Writers
      • Bart Baker
      • Glenn Rabney
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    User reviews37

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    9laramia-garcia

    It's not perfect, but I love this movie so much

    Let me tell you a secret...I've seen this three times already. I just love this movie so much. Of course, I love the retired service dog named SUNSHINE. She's simply one of the best dog actors there is, and she is the reason these two people met.

    **********

    I'm a military brat so I kind of know some of the things here, and the other reviewer is right, the insignia is correct, but suddenly an Air Force bus fetches him...I know there are Army planes too, but maybe they were in US Air Force territory/hangar. It could happen. The USAF protect the bases, and they seldom get deployed, so maybe a few of them are called to serve along with the Army soldiers. Well, enough of that. I may know a little, but I don't know everything, so maybe I should leave things be.

    The important thing about this movie is the beautiful story, and the chemistry between DANICA and MARK as Ally and Jake is the tops.

    I know they are not real life sweethearts. Mark is happily married to Jamie, they have two kids together, and they have dogs.

    Danica was divorced once, and has one child named Draco. She has been married to Scott for almost five years now.

    Watching the two together is like magic. They made me believe that they have an instant romantic connection. The feeling's just so wonderful.

    Oh, there was a reviewer who complained because of Mark's real age, he's too old to be Bess Armstrong's son. Why can't we get that she is playing a role? That she is not playing Bess Armstrong. She's Margo Terry. For all we know she could be a very young looking mother.

    I, by the way, love the Margo Terry quotes uttered by BESS ARMSTRONG. Please listen to them.

    I also like the supporting cast most especially: Toby Levins(Sam), Christine Chatelain(Emma), Vera Frederickson(cutie Lena Terry), Brenda Crichlow(Trisha Collins), Daniel Bacon(Denver Collins), April Telek(Donna), Jessie Fraser(Barb Terry) and Whoever played Lena's brother.

    Oh, and you're going to love that the kisses are uninterrupted.

    Well, I guess that's it.

    I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, so I hope you would enjoy it like I still do.
    10nyz_snuggle_bunny

    One of the BEST hallmark movies ever

    I have seen every Danica Hallmark movie. This one is by far her best one yet. I have already watched it twice. This movie seriously has everything! It is just a heart warming and feel good movie. It doesn't have that usual Hallmark cheesy tone to it.(I'm addicted to Hallmark movies so obviously I love the cheesy themes). All the characters had great chemistry together and not just the main characters. So far this has been THE best summer hallmark movie to date. You get a sweet slow build love story, an adorable dog, a man in uniform and great family scenes.

    There is nothing quite like a mom telling you when you are screwing up. Even though we saw pictures on how the story ended, I wouldn't mind a part 2. Hallmark has set the bar high for this one and I'll be hard press to find another hallmark summer movie that holds a candle to this movie. This might seriously be the absolutely best hallmark movie I have seen, if not the best it's definitely in the top 5. It is without a doubt the best hallmark movie if 2019(so far).
    7atlasmb

    Affable Chemistry

    The owner of a nursery (Danica McKellar) is fostering a dog named Sunshine, whose owner (Mark Deklin) is deployed in the Middle East. At the end of his tour, he comes home and makes arrangements to pick up Sunshine.

    Each of them is smarting from a being dumped by their last significant other, and both are dealing with ambivalent emotions because of their break-ups. But they have one thing in common--a love of Sunshine. This is a good setup for two genuinely nice people whose paths intersect. And the two lead actors have an affable chemistry.

    This is an enjoyable Hallmark romance that unfolds naturally and allows the characters to establish an authentic-feeling relationship, not relying only on clever lines or mysterious coincidences.
    mccoybrandi

    love this movie

    The chemistry between the main characters were great. Ive seen most of the movies that Danica is in and this is by far the best one.
    Kirpianuscus

    the dog

    A military , a dog, a young woman and a decent story, meritous more for the end.

    The only sin - the impression about hard effort of Danica McKellar to propose fair traits to her character .

    The good point - the dog, off course and, in same measure, the science of Mark Deklan to

    A military, a dog, a young woman. The predictable romance.

    After so many Hallmark romances, nothing new or real bad. The end can be the good gift for viewer .

    Only problem - Danica McKellar seems be not very comfortable in her role.

    The good point, no doubts, the dog and the fine manner to explore his character of Mark Deklin.

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    • Trivia
      Danica McKellar has played 2 roles which she owns and runs a business involving flowers. She owns a nursery in this movie, and she played a florist in Very, Very, Valentine (2018).
    • Goofs
      When Corine asks for suggestion to replace her shrubs, what Ally recommends, astilbe, is not a shrub but rather a fibrous (i.e. non-shrubby) perennial.
    • Soundtracks
      Soak Up the Sun
      Written by Sheryl Crow (uncredited), Jeff Trott (uncredited)

      Performed by Sheryl Crow

      Courtesy of A&M Records c/o Universal Music Group

      [Played over the opening title card and credits]

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    • Release date
      • August 3, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Crown Media International Distribution (United States)
      • Hallmark Channel Press (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Amor y Sunshine
    • Filming locations
      • Beaver Lake, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada(lake)
    • Production companies
      • Crown Media Productions
      • Front Street Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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