Where Your Heart Belongs (2022): Cast & Ratings
Where Your Heart Belongs is a 2022 romantic comedy directed by Christie Will Wolf, starring Jen Lilley as Mackenzie Sullivan, Robert Wisden and Jill Morrison. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes. Its Echo Score is 20/100.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Christie Will Wolf
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Johnson Production Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Where Your Heart Belongs About?
The premise of Where Your Heart Belongs without spoilers.
Mackenzie Sullivan, a marketing executive in New York City, faces professional challenges and returns to her family's maple farm. Tasked with helping her best friend plan a wedding within two weeks, Mackenzie rediscovers the importance of family and genuine friendship. She learns that the love and support of those closest to her can be more valuable than career success.
Where Your Heart Belongs Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- new york city
- marketing consultant
- social media posting
- female protagonist
- friend's wedding
- high school sweetheart
- father daughter reunion
- family business
- maple farm
- co written by director
- wedding planning
- foreclosure threat
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- combined bachelor bachelorette party
- kiss
- banker
- misunderstanding
- cleavage
- heart attack
- wedding ceremony
- wedding reception
- romantic reunion
- proposal
- ends with a kiss
- four word title
- television movie
- champagne
- influencer
- return to hometown
- bakery
- maple syrup
- reference to pinterest
- reference to starbucks
- video call
- father daughter relationship
- never have i ever game
- bar
- marshmallow
- bowling alley
- reference to boyz ii men
- reference to oprah winfrey
- foreclosure notice
- bank
- farm
Where Your Heart Belongs Cast & Characters
Jen Lilley leads the cast as Mackenzie Sullivan, with Robert Wisden as Elliot Sullivan and Jill Morrison as Olivia. Directed by Christie Will Wolf; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Christie Will Wolf
- Jen Lilley as Mackenzie Sullivan
- Robert Wisden as Elliot Sullivan
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Jill Morrison as Olivia - Nelson Wong as Tristen
Also Starring in Where Your Heart Belongs
· 9 more- Christopher Russell Dylan
- Benita Ha Dawn
- Latonya Williams Clare
- Tom Pickett Pastor
- Devon Alexander Stuart
- Beatrice Zeilinger Lorna
- Alessandro Miro DJ Hype
- Meghan Drew Jasmine
- Stephanie Biela Hungerford Michelle
More from Christie Will Wolf
More films directed by Christie Will Wolf, best-rated first: Believe in Christmas, The Secret Gift of Christmas, Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas and Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance.
Where Your Heart Belongs Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 20/100, strongest in art & craft (30) and weakest in rewatch factor (15).
Where Your Heart Belongs Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, the film is received as a weak addition to the Hallmark catalog, with considerable criticism across most dimensions. Reviewers highlight a bland narrative, unconvincing performances, and technical oversights such as inaccurate location details. While a minority noted occasional charm in the banter, the prevailing sentiment describes the movie as forgettable and lacking replay value. Consequently, the movie scores low on the Echo Score scale, reflecting its limited appeal.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 30
In terms of art and craft, critics note a modest production value but criticize the direction and cinematography. Several reviewers point out glaring geographic inaccuracies and uninspired visual choices, suggesting a lack of artistic cohesion. Although some mention decent set design typical of Hallmark, the overall impression is that the visual execution feels generic and occasionally careless, contributing to a below‑average artistic rating.
- Character & Emotion 25
When evaluating character and emotion, most feedback centers on poor acting and absent chemistry between leads. Reviewers describe the protagonist as unlikeable and the supporting performances as flat, with no significant emotional resonance. A small number of viewers found the banter mildly enjoyable, yet the dominant view is that character depth is lacking, resulting in a low score for this aspect.
- Story & Flow 20
Regarding story and flow, the consensus is that the plot is predictable, bland, and lacking substantive conflict. Critics repeatedly cite a meandering structure with no clear narrative drive, labeling the screenplay as weak and the pacing uneven. The film offers little originality, and its resolution feels rushed, leading to a decidedly low rating for storytelling.
- Sensory Experience 30
The sensory experience receives mixed remarks; while the soundtrack is typical of Hallmark fare, visual choices such as the inaccurate tree species detract from immersion. Some reviewers acknowledge adequate lighting and standard production design, yet the overall sensory impact is described as underwhelming and not memorable, justifying a modest score in this category.
- Rewatch Factor 15
Rewatch factor is consistently low, with numerous reviewers stating they would not view the film again. The lack of engaging plot, poor chemistry, and repetitive formula diminish its lasting appeal. Only a minority expressed potential enjoyment for fans of simple romance, but the prevailing sentiment indicates minimal replay value and thus a very low rewatch rating.
Where Your Heart Belongs Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 teaser and 1 clip.
- Clip Sneak Peek
Where Your Heart Belongs Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Love is Trending” and “Észbontó szerelem”.
- Also known as
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- Love is Trending
- Észbontó szerelem
- Любов в сърцето
- Там, где сердце (Любовь в тренде)
- L'amour sous influence
- Ljubav je u trendu
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Where Your Heart Belongs FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Where Your Heart Belongs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Where Your Heart Belongs?
Where Your Heart Belongs runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Where Your Heart Belongs released?
Where Your Heart Belongs was released in 2022.
Who directed Where Your Heart Belongs?
Where Your Heart Belongs was directed by Christie Will Wolf.
More films by Christie Will Wolf Who is in the cast of Where Your Heart Belongs?
Where Your Heart Belongs stars Jen Lilley as Mackenzie Sullivan, Robert Wisden as Elliot Sullivan and Jill Morrison as Olivia, among 13 credited actors.
Does Where Your Heart Belongs have a post-credit scene?
No. Where Your Heart Belongs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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