Royal Matchmaker (2018)
A New York matchmaker hired to find a prince his perfect bride ends up discovering something far more unexpected — her own heart.
Royal Matchmaker - Movie Information
Royal Matchmaker - Plot
A struggling NYC matchmaker is hired by a king to find his son a suitable wife in time for a national celebration. As the clock ticks towards her deadline, the matchmaker finds him the perfect wife -- only to realize that she's fallen in love with him!
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Royal Matchmaker - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Mike Rohl
Main Cast
- Bethany Joy Lenz
- Will Kemp
- Brittany Bristow
- Elva Trill
- Simon Dutton
- Poppy Roe
- Janis Ahern
- Boiangiu Alma
- Joseph Thompson
Writers
- Mark Amato
Producers
- Amy Krell
Royal Matchmaker - FAQs
What is Royal Matchmaker about?
Royal Matchmaker follows Kate Gleason, a New York City matchmaker hired by a king to find his son, Prince Sebastian, a suitable royal bride before a national celebration. As she searches for the perfect match, Kate unexpectedly falls for the prince herself — a classic Hallmark romantic twist with a fairy-tale setting.
Does Kate end up with Prince Sebastian?
Yes! Despite her professional mission to find Sebastian a royal wife, Kate realizes she has fallen for him — and the feeling turns out to be mutual. The film delivers the warm, feel-good ending fans of Hallmark romance films expect, with love winning out over duty and social convention.
Where can you stream Royal Matchmaker?
You can stream Royal Matchmaker on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ (via Amazon Channel or Apple TV Channel), and Hallmark TV on Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Hoopla offers it for free.
Who stars in Royal Matchmaker?
Bethany Joy Lenz leads the cast as Kate Gleason, the matchmaker with an unexpected change of heart. Will Kemp plays the charming Prince Sebastian, with Simon Dutton as King Edward, Brittany Bristow as rival candidate Britney Van Howell, and Elva Trill as Countess Petra Petrovich rounding out the key roles.
Is Royal Matchmaker a Hallmark movie?
Yes, Royal Matchmaker is a Hallmark production, made in partnership with Brad Krevoy Television and Hallmark Media. It premiered in March 2018 and fits squarely into Hallmark's beloved tradition of light, romantic TV movies featuring fairy-tale storylines, charming leads, and satisfying happy endings.
Who directed Royal Matchmaker?
Royal Matchmaker was directed by Mike Rohl, a Canadian director with extensive experience in television movies and series. The screenplay was written by Mark Amato, and the film was produced by Amy Krell for Brad Krevoy Television and Hallmark Media.
How long is Royal Matchmaker?
Royal Matchmaker runs for 86 minutes — just over an hour and a half. It's a perfectly compact runtime for a light romantic TV movie, giving the story enough room to develop the central romance without overstaying its welcome. Ideal for a relaxed evening watch.
What movies are similar to Royal Matchmaker?
If you enjoyed Royal Matchmaker, you'll likely love Once Upon a Prince (2018), A Royal Winter (2017), A Christmas Prince (2017), and Paris, Wine & Romance (2019) — all Hallmark-style royal romances. For a broader romantic comedy feel, Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) and EverAfter (1998) are great picks.
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