5.8/10

Hats Off to Love
2025
84 minutes
Director
Amy Barrett
Cast
Ginna Claire Mason
John Clarence Stewart
Holly Robinson Peete
Description
Stella designs hats and fascinators for socialite Rosalind and meets her son Christian, who's training a horse to compete in the Louisville Derby
Professions
Hat Designer
Horse Trainer
Socialite
Settings & Cities
The movie is set in the world of high society and horse racing, involving the Louisville Derby.
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Tampa, Florida
Odessa, Florida
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Review
Where Derby Dreams Meet Hat-tastic Romance
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if *Hallmark movies* collided with the Kentucky Derby, *Hats Off to Love* is here to answer that very question. Picture this: a world where the most important decision isn’t which horse will win, but whether or not the hats are *fabulous* enough to steal the show. Spoiler: they are.
In this delightful romp, Stella (a genius hat designer, because of course she is) meets Christian (a brooding horse trainer) at an event where no one is as interested in the horses as they are in *which fascinator matches the dress*. And can I just say, the chemistry between these two is as undeniable as the need for a perfect fascinator in every *Hallmark holiday movie*. The tension is palpable, mostly because Christian is trying to train a horse while also secretly falling for a woman who’s most likely wearing a *work of art* on her head.
As expected in true *Hallmark movies* fashion, love blooms amidst horses, fancy hats, and quirky side characters who all seem to be far too excited about a simple trip to a race. Can we just take a moment to appreciate the sheer joy that Hallmark takes in creating a world where love and millinery skills are all it takes to tie everything together?
Final verdict? If you love a good romance but you’re equally obsessed with a good hat (and who isn’t?), *Hats Off to Love* is your dream come true. Now, where’s my own fascinator? I’m off to fall in love at the next Derby. 💕🎩