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The Secret Ingredient

  • TV Movie
  • 2020
  • TV-G
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.5K
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Erin Cahill, Brendan Penny, and Maneet Chauhan in The Secret Ingredient (2020)
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ComedyDramaRomance

Small-town baker Kelly gets a big surprise when she is invited to compete on a Valentine's Day baking show in New York City - and an even bigger surprise when she runs into her ex-fiancé.Small-town baker Kelly gets a big surprise when she is invited to compete on a Valentine's Day baking show in New York City - and an even bigger surprise when she runs into her ex-fiancé.Small-town baker Kelly gets a big surprise when she is invited to compete on a Valentine's Day baking show in New York City - and an even bigger surprise when she runs into her ex-fiancé.

  • Director
    • Tibor Takács
  • Writers
    • Steven Sessions
    • Nancy Naigle
  • Stars
    • Erin Cahill
    • Brendan Penny
    • Maneet Chauhan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tibor Takács
    • Writers
      • Steven Sessions
      • Nancy Naigle
    • Stars
      • Erin Cahill
      • Brendan Penny
      • Maneet Chauhan
    • 22User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Erin Cahill
    Erin Cahill
    • Kelly McIntyre
    Brendan Penny
    Brendan Penny
    • Andrew York
    Maneet Chauhan
    Maneet Chauhan
    • Maneet Chauhan
    Gwynyth Walsh
    Gwynyth Walsh
    • Mrs. McIntyre
    Cherissa Richards
    • Brenda
    Shannon Coast
    • Lori
    Amy Groening
    Amy Groening
    • Sara
    Tom Anniko
    Tom Anniko
    • Mr. McIntyre
    Chelsea Rankin
    Chelsea Rankin
    • Dawn York
    Nan Fewchuk
    • Mrs. York
    Shannon Guile
    Shannon Guile
    • Jennifer
    Mariam Bernstein
    • Chef Georgie
    Adam Hurtig
    Adam Hurtig
    • Chef Abraham
    Aidan Moreno
    Aidan Moreno
    • Chef Collin
    Garth Merkeley
    Garth Merkeley
    • Limo Driver
    David Lawrence Brown
    David Lawrence Brown
    • Chef François
    • (as Dave Brown)
    Cheryl Soluk
    Cheryl Soluk
    • Mrs. Francis
    Paul Magel
    • Henry
    • Director
      • Tibor Takács
    • Writers
      • Steven Sessions
      • Nancy Naigle
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews22

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    9AngelCullen

    Two shows in one!

    If you love Hallmark movies + cooking shows, this movie is definitely for you! It was great and really well mad ... I loved it! It's like watching two shows in one!
    10SunnyDaise

    Surprisingly different to Just Add Romance & A Dash of Love

    I happened to watch The Secret Ingredient, Just Add Romance and A Dash of Love very close together but actually they are quite different. Defo watch JAD before this movie if you can, as TSI has the more developed plot. I wouldn't say Hallmark were exactly romcoms, but TSI was a bit amusing at times. There are quite a lot of characters in this show so they don't get bogged down with too much detail, but they are all integrated well. A great film for all-ages.
    7abcj-2

    The Secret Ingredient is Sweet

    This is simply a sweet Hallmark movie! Brendan Penny with his crinkly-eyed smile is getting better with each movie and age. Erin Cahill is lovely and these two had good on-screen chemistry. The formula was refreshingly different which is why I liked it. I think it would have helped to up the humor which would result in a higher rating. Worth a watch for Hallmark fans!
    aprilskye-68434

    Make Star Look-Alike

    This was an enjoyable, easy to watch movie. Smokey Robinson's "Really Got A Hold On Me" was a great touch! Does anyone else think Brendan Penny very much favors a young Paul Newman!
    7dara_09

    Same, same, but different

    A close copy of Just Add Romance (2019) with a few different plot details and different lead actors. Overall the story is a cute premise and not terribly angsty which is a nice change for Hallmark.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The third of four original films in The Hallmark Channel's 2020 "Love Ever After" lineup.
    • Goofs
      The second eliminated contestant's given name is spelled Diane on her chef jacket, but is spelled Dianne on the name plate in front of her cooking station.
    • Quotes

      Kelly McIntyre: Why are you saying this now?

      Andrew York: Because I knew that I couldn't leave without telling you how I feel. I've never stopped loving you.

      Kelly McIntyre: I've never stopped loving you, either. But maybe life had different plans for us.

    • Connections
      Featured in 2020 Love Ever After Preview Special (2020)

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    • Release date
      • February 15, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Crown Media International Distribution (United States)
      • Hallmark Channel Press (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El ingrediente secreto
    • Filming locations
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Channel
      • Crown Media Productions
      • Inferno Pictures Inc.
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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