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A Little Daytime Drama

  • TV Movie
  • 2021
  • TV-G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.3K
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Linda Dano, Jen Lilley, and Ryan Paevey in A Little Daytime Drama (2021)
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In order to save her daytime soap drama from cancellation, head writer Maggie must convince Darin (her real-life ex-boyfriend) to return to the show.In order to save her daytime soap drama from cancellation, head writer Maggie must convince Darin (her real-life ex-boyfriend) to return to the show.In order to save her daytime soap drama from cancellation, head writer Maggie must convince Darin (her real-life ex-boyfriend) to return to the show.

  • Director
    • Heather Hawthorn Doyle
  • Writers
    • Judith Berg
    • Sandra Berg
  • Stars
    • Jen Lilley
    • Ryan Paevey
    • Linda Dano
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Heather Hawthorn Doyle
    • Writers
      • Judith Berg
      • Sandra Berg
    • Stars
      • Jen Lilley
      • Ryan Paevey
      • Linda Dano
    • 33User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Jen Lilley
    Jen Lilley
    • Maggie Coleman
    Ryan Paevey
    Ryan Paevey
    • Darin Mitchell (aka Preston)
    Linda Dano
    Linda Dano
    • Alice Hamlin
    Brittany Mitchell
    Brittany Mitchell
    • Gwen (aka Nicole)
    Jake Foy
    Jake Foy
    • Stewart (aka Chase)
    Michele Scarabelli
    Michele Scarabelli
    • Lucinda Fairchild (aka Sarah Gerard)
    Serge Houde
    Serge Houde
    • Walter Fairchild (aka Ted Gerard)
    Latonya Williams
    Latonya Williams
    • Teri (Hair)
    Ryan Jinn
    Ryan Jinn
    • John (MakeUp)
    Cameron Bancroft
    Cameron Bancroft
    • Gregory James
    Raugi Yu
    Raugi Yu
    • Mickey
    Emily Giannozio
    Emily Giannozio
    • Trudy (aka Lexi)
    Casey Manderson
    Casey Manderson
    • Zak Peters
    Veronica Long
    • Rhonda
    Sarah Whitney
    Sarah Whitney
    • Fran (Mystery Woman)
    Robert Underwood
    Robert Underwood
    • Joey Buchanan
    Graeme Duffy
    Graeme Duffy
    • Ken
    Leah Beaudry
    Leah Beaudry
    • Female Fan
    • Director
      • Heather Hawthorn Doyle
    • Writers
      • Judith Berg
      • Sandra Berg
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews33

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    6leevernot

    Cute story with a great cast

    The background music over takes the dialogue. It makes it difficult to understand the soft voices and the nuances in this cute story.
    5rhonnie-43139

    Ok but not great

    I wanted to like this movie because I like the two lead actors. But the story was kind of boring. There was no spark between them. No real emotion just flat dialogue. I'm trying to think of a positive but the only thing I remember was the nice house the male lead lived in - very nice yard and the dog was ok. Even he wasn't into the the movie.😂

    It was tough to sit through it for 2 hours. Bad writing.
    4EPMD57

    What's the opposite of passion?

    The leads are obviously beautiful people, but they didn't sell me on their relationship. I know Hallmark isn't going to show any heavy scenes, but they have to show more romantic development. Give us a date or something to make us think, "Oh yeah, they would be a good couple." This movie offers nothing romantic whatsoever. So without that, I'm not sure what we have here.
    512101968kaw

    Meh

    I like the 2 lead actors and like most everything they are in. This movie fell flat. They had zero chemistry. Linda Dano was great in this. Overall, I feel Hallmark needs a new angle on their movies. It's just the same old same old. I know people like the predictability. I do too but these movies are beginning to be cringe worthy.
    8erbear-34961

    Hallmark, you've done it again

    As always, Hallmark did a cute movie. Something easy to watch with a love story.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Maggie (Jen Lilley) teases that she knows Darin (Ryan Paevey) is not 6'2. Ryan Peavey is actually 6'1.
    • Goofs
      In one scene, Maggie pronounces posthumous as post HUE' muss, instead of POST' hue muss.
    • Quotes

      Maggie Coleman: What if we gave you script approval?

      Darin Mitchell (aka Preston): That would be a first.

      Maggie Coleman: So do we have a deal?

      Darin Mitchell (aka Preston): No.

    • Connections
      References When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 21, 2021 (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
      • Love in the Afternoon
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Channel
      • Two 4 The Money Media
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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