Hallmark Channel's Good Witch Movies, Ranked By Reviews

One of the Hallmark Channel's most popular franchises, "The Good Witch," ran from 2008 through 2021. What started as a series of movies that mixed cozy mysteries with supernatural elements, "The Good Witch" quickly became a Hallmark fan favorite. The first film was seen by almost 6 million peopleand as only the biggest fans know, went on to make history for the channel. The story follows Middleton's newest resident, Cassie Nightingale (Catherine Bell), as she reclaims her ancestral home, opens her own store, and finds true love — all while using her magical powers to help others. 

Like the best Hallmark Channel movies, "The Good Witch" series was all about making people feel comfy and warm, watching as big problems are solved through empathy and compassion instead of fists and yelling. While fans of the franchise found something to enjoy in each of the original seven movies, the amount of enjoyment wasn't always equal. Fans were happy to share their feelings about the movies on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, helping newcomers see which films were the best and what made them so special.

In the fifth movie of the series, 2012's "The Good Witch's Charm," Cassie Nightingale is juggling her job as mayor of Middleton while caring for her newborn, Grace. The whole family is in need of a vacation when a video of Cassie using her powers pops up online, and Hallmark's favorite witch has to use all her charms to convince a reporter she doesn't have magic powers.

IMDb users awarded this movie another 6.9, but the written reviews are a little rougher, with one calling it "boring" and another complaining about "too many subplots." Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter was even harsher, giving it a 40%, making it the lowest reviewed movie, with one person writing, "Perhaps the idea has petered out."

The final film before the TV series began, 2014's "The Good Witch's Wonder," features another wedding, this time with Cassie Nightingale's stepson, Brandon, at the center. While Brandon and his fiancé argue over the plans, Cassie tries to get everything in order for Middleton's new mayor. At the same time, Cassie's latest employee has a dark past that is quickly catching up to her.

IMDb users gave the final movie a 6.9 while lamenting the loss of Cassie's mysterious cat, Isis, though most agreed with one reviewer who wrote that it was "Certainly better than the 6th film but not reaching the heights of its origin movie." The movie has a 52% on the Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter, making it the second least favorite among fans, with one person commenting, "More of the same. Cute, but predictable."

The fourth film in the franchise, 2011's "The Good Witch's Family," introduced a new element: a bad witch. As Cassie Nightingale gets used to being a wife and mom, her cousin, Abigail, shows up in Middleton and uses her powers to emotionally manipulate everyone in the town, leading to a lot of arguing. At the same time, Cassie has a new goal that could change everything: she wants to be mayor.

This entry was the first to see a drop on IMDb, ending up with a 6.9. Still, fans found plenty to like, especially Hallmark Channel star Sarah Power joining the cast as Abigail. Rotten Tomatoes wasn't as kind, giving the movie a 54%, placing it in the middle of all the "Good Witch" movies.

2013's "The Good Witch's Destiny" was the sixth film in the series. In this entry, Cassie decides to throw herself a birthday party, but her stepdaughter, Lori, worries that an old family curse may be after her. Meanwhile, Cassie helps a couple that has their heart set on getting married at the Grey House. 

While failing to meet the levels of the first three films, "The Good Witch's Destiny" bounced back from the lower viewer ratings of the fourth and fifth movies. It received a 6.9 on IMDb, where users were upset by Cassie spending little time with her baby. Rotten Tomatoes users gave this one a 58%, with one reviewer claiming it was "My least favorite of the 'Good Witch' movies."

"The Good Witch's Gift" sneaks itself into the ever-popular Hallmark Channel holiday movie format by setting up a holiday wedding between Cassie Nightingale and Jake Russell. At the same time, a man from Jake's past returns to Middleton, threatening to cause problems for everyone. 

IMDb users awarded this entry another 7.1, with one reviewer claiming it was "the best one so far." But Rotten Tomatoes wasn't as kind this time, and the Popcornmeter dropped to 58%. Still, RT users did find enjoyment in the third movie, calling it "amazing family entertainment" and "A very cute Christmas film."

The second film in the series, 2009's "The Good Witch's Garden," continued the adventures of Cassie Nightingale. The story follows Nightingale as she works to turn The Grey House into a bed and breakfast while dealing with a mysterious stranger who claimed to be the rightful owner of the mysterious home. The movie also saw Cassie and Jake Russell's romance reach the next level, setting up an exciting third film.

The review score on IMDb hit a 7.1 with almost 3000 reviews. Fans praised the family-friendly aspects of the stories, with one reviewer calling it an "adorable and very sweet sequel." Rotten Tomatoes users agreed, earning it a 65% on the Popcornmeter with over 500 ratings, with one fan calling it "amazing and cute."

The first movie in the series, 2008's "The Good Witch," introduced viewers to the mysterious Cassie Nightingale as she moved into the haunted Grey House and worked to earn the residents of Middleton's acceptance. This chapter also kicked off Cassie's romance with Police Chief Jake Russell. 

IMDb fans gave the movie a combined 7.1 with over 5000 reviews, far more than any other "Good Witch" movie. Users were impressed with the cast, especially Catherine Bell, with one person calling her "a beautiful and well-dressed lead character." With more than 500 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, the Popcornmeter sits at 65%, where the love for Bell continues, with users calling her "stunning" and "charming."