Is there any 'mature' content I should worry about?

Not really. It's a TV-G/PG style movie. The 'romance' is very mild, focusing more on emotional support and self-discovery than physical intimacy.

Will my 8-year-old like this?

Probably not. While there's nothing inappropriate, the plot revolves around adult problems like career failure and long-term relationship breakups. It's a snooze-fest for anyone who hasn't had to pay a mortgage yet.

Where can I actually watch this?

As of 2026, it's widely available on free ad-supported platforms like The Roku Channel and via library services like Hoopla.

Learning to Love Again – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Learning to Love Again

Name: Screenwise
Author: Screenwise

movie2020

42%

WISE Score

Jane loses her guy and her job, then finds a stranger and a small-town reset in this perfectly average, low-stakes romance.

Learning to Love Again

movie

NR, 2020

42%

WISE Score

Jane loses her guy and her job, then finds a stranger and a small-town reset in this perfectly average, low-stakes romance.

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Screenwise Verdict

This is 'comfort food' media that forgot the seasoning. It's a standard-issue 2020 TV movie that hits every beat you expect—breakup, job loss, small town, new guy—but does so with a 5.2 IMDb energy that suggests even the actors were ready for a nap.

While it's wholesome and safe, it suffers from a massive 'Watchability Penalty.' Unless you are specifically looking for a movie that requires 5% of your brain power while you fold laundry, there are much better small-town stories out there. It’s not bad, it’s just aggressively fine.

Age Fit

Best for ages 12 and up, mostly because younger kids will be bored to tears by adult career pivots and relationship drama. It's safe for all ages, but relevant to almost none under double digits.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

It models the value of helping strangers and finding self-worth outside of a relationship, all within a clean, small-town setting.

Imaginative

This is a paint-by-numbers TV romance. It follows every trope in the book without a hint of subversion or creative flair.

Safe

Extremely safe. No violence, no gore, and the 'romance' stays strictly in the G or PG territory of longing looks and mild chemistry.

Enriching

There's a decent message about resilience after a job loss, but it's too shallow to provide any real ethical or cognitive heavy lifting.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Resilience is front and center as the protagonist navigates a total life collapse.
Small-town vibes offer a cozy, low-stress viewing experience for fans of the genre.
Clean content makes it a safe 'background movie' that won't require a frantic remote grab if a kid walks in.

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What to Watch For

The acting is widely considered 'mediocre' with very little chemistry between the leads, which might make it hard to stay invested.
It is incredibly slow-paced; if you aren't already a fan of TV-movie romances, this will feel like watching paint dry.

Conversation Starters

"Jane had to move home after things went wrong. Do you think going back to your roots is a sign of failure or a smart reset?"
"The stranger helps Jane believe in herself again. Why is it sometimes easier to trust a new person than the people who've known us forever?"
"If you lost your 'dream job' tomorrow, what would be your Plan B?"

Deep Dive

The 'Small Town Reset' Trope

Learning to Love Again sits squarely in the genre of 'urban woman recovers her soul in a rural zip code.' Directed by Adam Swica, the film doesn't try to reinvent the wheel. It’s the kind of movie that populates platforms like Hoopla and The Roku Channel because it’s reliable, safe, and entirely predictable.

For parents, the 'safe' rating here is the primary selling point. There is zero risk of stumbling into a graphic scene or a dark sub-plot. However, the trade-off is a lack of narrative tension. Reviews from sites like IMDb and Letterboxd highlight a common complaint: the leads have 'zero chemistry.' In a romance movie, that's a bit like a car with no wheels—it might look okay in the driveway, but it's not going anywhere.

If you're looking for something with more heart or humor, you might want to look toward the more polished Hallmark or Netflix equivalents. This one is strictly for the completionists of the genre.

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