'A Valentine's Match': Release date, plot, cast and all you need to know about Hallmark Channel's upcoming movie

'A Valentine's Match' tells the story of second chances and finding the authenticity in your lives again and stars Bethany Joy Lenz and Luke Macfarlane
(Hallmark Channel)
(Hallmark Channel)

February is nearly upon us and that means one thing for those gearing up for the romantic season: Hallmark Channel has a slew of movies lined up in preparation for Valentine's Day.

One of the first movies headed your way stars Bethany Joy Lenz and Luke Macfarlane. 'A Valentine's Match' tells the story of second chances and finding the authenticity in your lives again.

Release date

The movie will air on Hallmark Channel on February 1 at 9/8c.

Plot

Natalie Simmons seemingly has everything, including the perfect job hosting a reality TV show and a successful boyfriend. However, when she gets fired from her job, she returns to her hometown to help her mother organize the town's Valentine's Day Festival.

However, her mother has hidden plans. Natalie's mother conspires with her daughter's ex-boyfriend Zach Williams' mother to try and get the ex-lovebirds back together. Natalie and Zach have to run the festival's auction together and in the process learn to get to know each other again.

As Valentine's Day draws closer, secrets threaten to rip the couple apart again.

Cast

Bethany Joy Lenz

Bethany Joy Lenz attends the Amazon Studios Golden Globes After Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California (Getty Images).

Bethany Joy Lenz is an actress best known for her work in 'One Tree Hill'. She plays the role of Natalie Simmons.

Luke Macfarlane

Luke Macfarlane attends Hallmark Channel And Hallmark Movies And Mysteries 2019 Winter TCA Tour at Tournament House on February 9, 2019, in Pasadena, California (Getty Images)

Luke Macfarlane is a Canadian actress best known for his work on Syfy's 'Killjoys'. He plays the role of Zach Williams.

Director

Christie Will Wolf

'A Valentine's Match' was directed by Christie Will Wolf who also worked in 'Love Unleashed', 'Eat, Pray, Love', and 'Over the Moon in Love'.

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