Because of Cupid A Whimsical Valentine’s Day
Romance
Because of Cupid is a 2026 romantic comedy fantasy film that premiered on the Hallmark Channel. The movie is directed by Canadian filmmaker Liz Farrer. It is a Valentine’s Day romance film that premiered on February 14 2026 as part of Hallmark’s Loveuary series of romantic holiday films.
Plot & Premise
The movie revolves around the lives of Naomi and Marcus who are best friends and work as bartenders. They have a dream of increasing their business by participating in a Valentine’s Day mocktail competition. However their plans take a magical turn when a stranger named Hal who is Cupid in disguise gives Naomi what she thinks is a new flavoring syrup for her drinks. However the syrup is actually a love potion.
As soon as Naomi accidentally mixes the potion into their mocktail all of the people who drink it including Marcus start falling deeply in love with the person they are with. As Naomi and Marcus try to navigate the feelings that the potion has brought out in them they have to wonder if these feelings are real or if the magic of the potion is just getting in the way.
Cast & Characters
- · Amy
Groening as Naomi smart down to earth and very leery of love.
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Evan
Roderick as Marcus - Naomi's best friend who has feelings for her that go
beyond friendship.
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Adam
Tsekhman as Hal/Cupid - the meddling matchmaker who starts the whole thing off.
Other characters include some secondary couples who are caught up in the same effects of the potion.
Magic Meets Meaning
Although Because of Cupid offers some fun fantasy and rom com moments it has a basis in classical mythology including the Greek story of Eros and Psyche as well as Shakespearean romance. The love potion and Cupid himself are what prompt the characters to think about their own relationships and feelings especially the strong one between Naomi and Marcus.
Production & Behind the Scenes
The movie was filmed mostly in Hamilton Ontario Canada although it takes place in a fictionalized Buffalo New York. The director Liz Farrer and the cast have posted some behind the scenes peeks at their work on social media.
The director’s style combines meaningful character interactions with some fun fantasy elements making it both magical and real which is a great combination for the Hallmark romantic genre.
Reception & Themes
Critics and early reviews describe Because of Cupid as a charming and cozy romantic movie — ideal for Valentine’s Day viewing. The chemistry between Groening and Roderick has been praised for bringing emotional authenticity to the familiar “friends‑to‑lovers” trope.
At its heart, the film celebrates friendship, serendipity, and the idea that genuine love might already be right under our noses — even if it takes a little mythic magic to reveal it. you can watch this movie on hurawatch.

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