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The Sweetest Heart

  • TV Movie
  • 2018
  • TV-G
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.9K
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Julie Gonzalo and Chris McNally in The Sweetest Heart (2018)
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Maddie (Julie Gonzalo), who owns a cupcake business, gets help from an investment banker, but a potential new romance between them is complicated by the unexpected return of her first love, ... Read allMaddie (Julie Gonzalo), who owns a cupcake business, gets help from an investment banker, but a potential new romance between them is complicated by the unexpected return of her first love, Nate.Maddie (Julie Gonzalo), who owns a cupcake business, gets help from an investment banker, but a potential new romance between them is complicated by the unexpected return of her first love, Nate.

  • Director
    • Steven R. Monroe
  • Writers
    • Catherine Lanigan
    • Joyce Heft Brotman
    • Nicole Baxter
  • Stars
    • Julie Gonzalo
    • Chris McNally
    • Tammy Gillis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steven R. Monroe
    • Writers
      • Catherine Lanigan
      • Joyce Heft Brotman
      • Nicole Baxter
    • Stars
      • Julie Gonzalo
      • Chris McNally
      • Tammy Gillis
    • 24User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Julie Gonzalo
    Julie Gonzalo
    • Maddie
    Chris McNally
    Chris McNally
    • Nate
    Tammy Gillis
    Tammy Gillis
    • Sarah
    Victor Zinck Jr.
    Victor Zinck Jr.
    • Alex Perkins
    Andrea Brooks
    Andrea Brooks
    • Chloe
    Jordan Burtchett
    • Charley
    Clayton James
    Clayton James
    • Luke
    • (as Clayton Chitty)
    Jill Teed
    Jill Teed
    • Kristine Benoit
    Malcolm Stewart
    Malcolm Stewart
    • Roger Caldwell
    Catherine Lough Haggquist
    Catherine Lough Haggquist
    • Emma Beabot
    Mark Brandon
    Mark Brandon
    • Dr. Langston
    Guy Christie
    Guy Christie
    • Doctor #1
    Taylor Hastings
    Taylor Hastings
    • Receptionist
    Audrey Mallett
    Audrey Mallett
    • Young Maddie
    • (as Sarah Audrey Mallett)
    Spencer Borgeson
    Spencer Borgeson
    • Young Nate
    Benita Ha
    Benita Ha
    • Nurse
    • Director
      • Steven R. Monroe
    • Writers
      • Catherine Lanigan
      • Joyce Heft Brotman
      • Nicole Baxter
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews24

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    7teresawhitehead-66163

    Nice movie

    Enjoyed the relationship chemistry with Julie Gonzalo and Chris McNally. Storyline of past love not unique but these two along with the supporting cast kept me interested.
    7cgvsluis

    Cupcake maker and cardiologist decorate cupcakes and reconnect with each other.

    Nate and Maddie were childhood sweethearts and they had ambitious plans to open a cupcake store in the old creamery where Maddie's grandparents first met...only something happened along the way. Now Maddie is trying to expand her cupcake business and Nate is back in town to give lectures for three weeks as a cardiologist.

    The investment headhunter is young, handsome and interested in Maddie...unfortunately Maddie doesn't feel anything in return...and that is where Nate comes in.

    This was a sweet romance, Nate is the perfect gentleman and Maddie is delightfully driven to see her vision through. They have wonderful chemistry and I would recommend this for a great spring romance for all those romantics out there. Although I am not sure I would like pine nut flavored frosting...I was ok with the rosemary in a cupcake, but not the pine nuts.

    There were two "when calls the heart" actors in this film and it was fun to see them in a contemporary piece. I particularly enjoyed Chris McNally's performance as Nate the cardiologist.
    9studioAT

    The Sweetest Heart

    I always think Julie Gonzalo is great in these type of films, and here is no exception. This was a sharply written Hallmark film, with a good soundtrack to boot. With good chemistry between the leads and some lovely moments, this was good fun. One of my favourite Hallmark films.
    8MoosesWin

    Cute...

    What's there not to like about cupcakes! I like Julie Gonzalo and find her under used by Hallmark. She's not over the top cutsie like many of their leading ladies nor is she an overly made up lead. The movie was cute and yes, of course, it's a sappy story but that's why we watch them. They're predictable happiness and we all need that sometimes. I hope one day Hallmark will cast her with Ryan Paevy, he's also under used.
    9misswestvan

    Great Sunday relaxing at home movie!

    My daughter and I watched this together. She just loves Julie Gonzalos. I thought it was very well made, and a nice movie to watch with your tween daughter. We both loved the cup cake shop! And all the great colors! My daughter is now driving me crazy for the pink and lilac tops Maddie wore! We can't find them in any stores? Highly recommend for wholesome family tv time. It's a warm and fuzzy feeling move. Thank you Hallmark!

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    • Trivia
      Aired as the first of four original films in The Hallmark Channel's 2018 "Spring Fever" lineup (replacing the "Spring Fling" lineup of previous years).
    • Goofs
      The first meeting in Dr Caldwell's office he mistakenly refers to Nate as Nick.
    • Quotes

      Chloe: Okay, we have to celebrate! What do you think? Champagne at the Horizon, or pizza at Lou's? Or ... you wanna ... thank somebody for their help?

      Maddie: What? What are you talking about?

      Chloe: He was the first person you called after all these years, and he was right there for you. I love you, Maddie, but you don't need to know where everything is going before you get there! He's not gonna be here forever.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 17, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • The Hallmark Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Heart's Desire
    • Filming locations
      • British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Channel
      • Gross-Weston Productions
      • Mystique Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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