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When Hope Calls

2019 – nowShow3 seasons24 episodesTV-G

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A heartwarming, uplifting drama series about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E3 "Out Of The Past" 8.5

Episodes

8.4
7.9
7.8

Story

Sisters Lillian and Grace open an orphanage in the 1916 Western town of Brookfield. Caught between the traditions of cattle ranchers and the ambitions of a growing town, the duo strive to find romance and happiness while overcoming the challenges of helping the children in their care.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Period Drama
  • Western Romance
  • Family-Friendly
  • Inspirational Narrative
  • Orphanage Story
  • Community Building
  • Hopeful & Uplifting
  • Historical Setting
  • Gentle Pace

Cast

24 of 77 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Megan Follows, Don McBrearty, Bradley Walsh
Written by
Alfonso H. Moreno, Sara Snow, Miriam Van Emst
Music by
Angelo Oddi

Everyone

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Facts

August 30, 2019 · May 10, 2026 · Still running

First aired
August 30, 2019
Latest episode
May 10, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Fair Cop, Fiery Redhead, Saving the Orphanage +9

  • Fair Cop
  • Fiery Redhead
  • Saving the Orphanage
  • Only Shop in Town
  • One-Steve Limit
  • Open Heart Dentistry
  • Horseback Heroism
  • Evil Orphanage Lady
  • Kindly Vet
  • Dream Sequence
  • The Drifter
  • Happily Adopted

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream When Hope Calls?"

Questions about When Hope Calls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream When Hope Calls?

NetflixPure FlixHallmark+Great American Pure FlixHallmark TV

In the United States, When Hope Calls streams on Netflix, Pure Flix, Hallmark+, Great American Pure Flix, and Hallmark TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is When Hope Calls worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.7).

Which season of When Hope Calls is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is Out Of The Past (season 1, episode 3) at 8.5, and the lowest is A Country Christmas Part 1 (season 2, episode 1) at 7.5.

Is When Hope Calls okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch When Hope Calls?

17 h

About 17 hours: 24 episodes in 3 seasons of about 43 minutes each since 2019, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch When Hope Calls?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is When Hope Calls good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.