For fans of heartfelt romance, Hallmark is here to offer you the ultimate feel-good escape. If you’re unwinding after a long day and planning a cozy marathon on the couch, today’s lineup is packed with movies that are bound to deliver plenty of swoon-worthy moments and familiar comfort for every fan to delight in.
Below, you’ll find the complete Hallmark Channel movie schedule for Thursday, April 30. After you’re finished binging episodes of “Golden Girls,” “The Waltons,” “Reba,” and “Gilmore Girls,” in the morning, grab a blanket and get ready to relive some of your favorite happily-ever-afters.
‘Royal Hearts’ – 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT
Official synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Kelly, a hopeless romantic in Montana eager to finish her dissertation, and her father, Hank, a rancher, receive news that he has inherited an estate from a faraway land. When they travel there, they discover that Hank has not only inherited the estate, but the title that goes along with it – KING!
“Royal Hearts” stars James Brolin, Cindy Busby, and Andrew Cooper.
This film is directed by James Brolin and written by Robin Bernheim, Kerry Lenhart, and John J. Sakmar
“Royal Hearts” premiered on Hallmark Channel on February 24, 2018 as part of Hallmark’s “Love Ever After” annual programming event.
‘The More Love Grows’ – 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT
Official synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Helen is blindsided when her husband asks for a separation. With the help of a friendly vet and a rambunctious stray dog, she rediscovers her strength and begins to rebuild her life.
“The More Love Grows” stars Rachel Boston and Warren Christie.
This film is directed by Heather Hawthorn Doyle and written by Anne Abramowitz Junget.
“The More Love Grows” premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (now Hallmark Mystery) on August 18, 2023 before its later debut on Hallmark Channel on March 16, 2024 as part of Hallmark’s “Spring Into Love” annual programming event.
‘Love Struck Cafe’ – 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT
Official synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Megan Quinn, an aspiring architect, faces multiple tasks – developing her hometown lake into a commercialized entertainment center, forcing Mrs. Frances Figgins, her childhood mentor, out of her family’s home, and helping out at her family café after her father breaks his leg, all while also dealing with the return of her childhood sweetheart, Joe, who broke her heart.
“Love Struck Cafe” stars Andrew Walker and Sarah Jane Morris.
This film is directed by Mike Robe and written by Mike Robe and Robert Tate Miller.
“Love Struck Cafe” premiered on Hallmark Channel on October 14, 2017 as part of Hallmark’s “Fall Harvest” annual programming event.
‘Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate’ – 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
Official synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Colorado caterer Goldy Berry teams with detective Tom Schultz to identify the ingredients that led to the mysterious death of her friend — and ends up discovering a hidden recipe for murder.
“Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate” stars Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker.
This film is directed by Anthony C. Metchie and written by Erinne Dobson & John Christian Plummer.
“Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate” premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (now Hallmark Mystery) on April 10, 2022.
