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When Calls the Heart

2014·Show
139Episodes in13Seasons·TV-G
75
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Good things come to those who hope.

Elizabeth Thatcher, a young school teacher from a wealthy Eastern family, migrates from the big city to teach school in a small coal mining town in the west.
Heartwarming Period DramaSmall-Town Community SpiritGentle RomanceHistorical Frontier LifeComfort ViewingFamily-Friendly EntertainmentOptimistic NarrativeCharming Character DynamicsScenic Western SettingSlow-Paced Storytelling

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Where can I stream When Calls the Heart legally?

When Calls the Heart is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When Calls the Heart worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is When Calls the Heart rated?

TV-G

It's rated TV-G in the United States.

How many seasons does When Calls the Heart have?

13 seasons

It has 13 seasons with 139 episodes and is still in production.

Is When Calls the Heart based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did When Calls the Heart air?

It started in 2014 and is still in production.

What language is When Calls the Heart in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch When Calls the Heart?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for When Calls the Heart in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does When Calls the Heart use?

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TV Tropes lists 87 storytelling tropes for When Calls the Heart, including Orphan's Ordeal, Library Episode, Dating What Daddy Hates.