In 2000, American author Joanne Fluke wrote the first book in her Murder She Baked series. The series is a set of cozy mystery novels that follow the story of Hannah Swensen, a small-town baker who becomes entangled in murder mysteries. As of 2021, there are sixteen books in the series.
If you are a cozy mystery novels or movies fan, then you will enjoy the Murder, She Baked series.
The Murder, She Baked series follows the story of Hannah Swensen (played by Alison Sweeney), a small-town baker who becomes entangled in murder mysteries. The movies are based on the best-selling cozy mystery novels by Joanne Fluke.
List of Murder She Baked Movies in Release Order
- Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery (2015)
- Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery (2015)
- Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery (2016)
- Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe (2016)
- Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts (2017)
- Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2021)
1. Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery (2015)
Director: Mark Jean | Writers: Joanne Fluke, Nancey Silvers, Donald Martin | Stars: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Lisa Durupt | Country of origin: Canada | Runtime: The runtime of the movie is 1 hour and 23 minutes. | Release Date: May 2, 2015 | Language: The language is English. | Genres: The movie genres are crime and mystery. | Filming Locations: 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley, British Columbia, Canada | Production Companies: Swensen Productions, Stephanie Germain Productions, Front Street Pictures
The first movie was released in 2015 and is based on the first book in the series, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. It introduces us to Hannah Swensen and her small-town life. We also meet her friends and family, including Lisa, who is murdered in the first movie.
The movie was directed by Mark Jean and written by Joanne Fluke, Nancey Silvers, and Donald Martin. It starred Alison Sweeney as Hannah Swensen, Cameron Mathison as Detective Mike Kingston, and Lisa Durupt as Lisa Swanson.
Everything is going fine in Hannah’s life, but one day, her life turns upside down when her friend, Lisa, is murdered. The only evidence the police have is a half-eaten chocolate chip cookie. Hannah sets out to find the killer and clear her name.
Detective Mike Kingston takes on the case, but Hannah doesn’t believe he will find the killer. She takes matters into her own hands and starts investigating. Along the way, she finds out that Lisa is hiding a secret from her. Mike is unfamiliar with the place, and it’s irritating Hannah. So, she starts to help Mike with the investigation, and in doing so, they begin to fall for each other.
2. Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery (2015)
Director: Kristoffer Tabori | Writers: Joanne Fluke, Nancey Silvers, Donald Martin | Stars: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara Niven | Country of origin: United States, Canada | Runtime: The runtime of the movie is 1 hour and 25 minutes. | Release Date: November 23, 2015 | Language: The languages are English, French and Italian. | Genres: The movie genres are crime and mystery. | Filming Locations: 38055 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada | Production Companies: Plum Productions, Stephanie Germain Productions, Front Street Pictures
The second movie was released in 2015 and is based on the second book in the series, Plum Pudding Murder. In this movie, Hannah sets out to clear her name after she is accused of murdering her rival, Claire Daniels.
The movie was directed by Kristoffer Tabori and written by Joanne Fluke, Nancey Silvers, and Donald Martin. It starred Alison Sweeney as Hannah Swensen, Cameron Mathison as Detective Mike Kingston, and Barbara Niven as Claire Daniels.
Hannah never loved anyone in her entire adult life, but when she meets Detective Mike Kingston, she falls head over heels for him. But before they can get married, Hannah’s ex-boyfriend, Ross, shows up and tells her that he is getting married.
Ross is now a doctor and is marrying a woman named Claire. Claire is pregnant with Ross’ child and is due any day now. Ross asks Hannah to be his best man, and she agrees.
At the bachelor party, Ross’ best friend, Neil, dies of poisoning. Ross is the prime suspect, and Hannah sets out to clear his name. With the help of Mike, they find out that Neil was poisoned with plum pudding.
3. Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery (2016)
Director: Kristoffer Tabori | Writers: Joanne Fluke, Teena Booth | Stars: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara Niven | Country of origin: Canada | Runtime: The runtime of the movie is 1 hour and 24 minutes. | Release Date: January 10, 2016 | Language: The languages are English and French. | Genres: The movie genres are crime and mystery. | Filming Locations: 38055 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada | Production Companies: Peach Productions, Stephanie Germain Productions, Front Street Pictures
The third movie was released in 2016 and is based on the third book in the series, Peach Cobbler Murder. In this movie, Hannah investigates the murder of her friend, Bill.
The movie was directed by Kristoffer Tabori and written by Joanne Fluke and Teena Booth. It starred Alison Sweeney as Hannah Swensen, Cameron Mathison as Detective Mike Kingston, and Barbara Niven as Bill.
After thinking a lot, Hannah finally decides that she would choose mike out of the two, and she breaks off her engagement with Ross.
Just when things were going well, Hannah’s mother, Delores, was accused of murdering her business partner, Herb. Herb was found dead in his office with a peach cobbler.
Hannah sets out to clear her mother’s name and finds out that Herb is cheating on his wife with another woman. He was also embezzling money from the company. The woman he was cheating on his wife with is Delores’s niece, Charlotte.
Meanwhile, Melanie Quinn, an old friend of Mike’s, arrives in town and starts flirting with him. Hannah gets jealous and starts to distance herself from Mike.
4. Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe (2016)
Director: Kristoffer Tabori | Writers: Joanne Fluke, Teena Booth, Kraig Wenman | Stars: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara Niven | Country of origin: United States
Runtime: The runtime of the movie is 1 hour and 26 minutes. | Release Date: June 19, 2016 | Language: The languages are English and French. | Genres: The movie genres are crime and mystery. | Filming Locations: 38078 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada | Production Companies: Fudge Productions, Stephanie Germain Productions, Brad Krevoy Television
The fourth movie was released in 2016 and is based on the fourth book in the series, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder. In this movie, Hannah investigates the murder of her friend, Lisa.
The movie was directed by Kristoffer Tabori and written by Joanne Fluke, Teena Booth, and Kraig Wenman. It starred Alison Sweeney as Hannah Swensen, Cameron Mathison as Detective Mike Kingston, and Barbara Niven as Lisa.
This is election time in the small town of Eden Lake, Minnesota. Mayor Daley is running for re-election against his opponent, Vaughn Ward.
During one of the election debates, Vaughn’s wife, Allison, is found dead. She was poisoned with huckleberry pie. Allison was pregnant at the time of her death.
Hannah sets out to clear Vaughn’s name. She finds out that Allison is cheating on Vaughn with his campaign manager, Jake. Allison was also planning to leave Vaughn and take their child with her. Everything is turned upside down when Vaughn is also found dead.
When she informs the police, they arrest Jake for both murders. But Hannah is not convinced that Jake is the killer. She does some more digging and finds out that Mayor Daley is also having an affair with Allison.
5. Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts (2017)
Director: Kristoffer Tabori | Writers: Joanne Fluke, Melissa Salmons | Stars: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara Niven | Country of origin: Canada | Runtime: The runtime of the movie is 1 hour and 30 minutes. | Release Date: March 26, 2017 | Language: The languages are English and Italian. | Genres: The movie genres are crime and mystery. | Filming Locations: Garibaldi Secondary School – 24789 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada | Production Companies: Axelrodd-Ett Productions, Brad Krevoy Televisions, Shortcake Productions
The fifth movie was released in 2017 and is based on the fifth book in the series, Key Lime Pie Murder. In this movie, Hannah investigates the murder of her friend, Ross.
The movie was directed by Kristoffer Tabori and written by Joanne Fluke and Melissa Salmons. It starred Alison Sweeney as Hannah Swensen, Cameron Mathison as Detective Mike Kingston, and Barbara Niven as Ross.
After the live basketball game, Len Bishop, the school’s basketball coach, is found dead. He was poisoned with cyanide. Hannah sets out to clear her name and finds out that Len is cheating on his wife, Pam, with one of the students, Katie. He was also embezzling money from the school.
When Pam is also found dead, Katie becomes the prime suspect. But Hannah is not convinced that Katie is the killer. She does some more digging and finds out that Pam is also having an affair with the school’s janitor, Frank.
Frank is also the father of Hannah’s ex-boyfriend, Ross. Ross arrives in town and helps Hannah with the investigation. In the end, Ross and Hannah get back together.
6. Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2021)
Director: Pat Williams | Writers: Joanne Fluke, Marcy Holland | Stars: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Tess Atkins | Country of origin: Canada | Runtime: The runtime of the movie is 1 hour and 24 minutes. | Release Date: August 8, 2021 | Language: The languages are English and French. | Genres: The movie genres are crime and mystery. | Filming Locations: 45891 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada | Production Companies: Lighthouse Productions, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPCT), Province Of British Columbia Film Incentive BC
The sixth movie, Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, was released in 2021. It is based on the ninth book in the series, Banana Cream Pie Murder. In this movie, Hannah investigates the murder of her sister-in-law, Beth.
The movie was directed by Pat Williams and written by Joanne Fluke and Marcy Holland. It will star Alison Sweeney as Hannah Swensen, Cameron Mathison as Detective Mike Kingston, and Tess Atkins as Beth.
Hannah and Mike are happily engaged now and have many plans for their future. But before they can get married, they have one more mystery to solve.
Avery Clarkson, the bakery owner where Hannah works, is found dead. She was poisoned with one of her own cupcakes.
Hannah sets out to clear her name and finds out that Avery is cheating on her husband, Dirk, with her business partner, Jordan. She was also embezzling money from the company.
When Dirk is also found dead, Jordan becomes the prime suspect. But Hannah is not convinced that Jordan is the killer. She does some more digging and finds out that Dirk is also having an affair with his secretary, Tina.
7. Carrot Cake Murder
Director: Pat Williams | Writers: Melissa Salmons, Joanne Fluke | Stars: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara Niven, Gabriel Hogan | Country of origin: Canada | Runtime: 1 hour and 24 minutes | Release Date: May 19, 2023 | Language: English | Genres: Mystery | Filming Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Production Companies: Lighthouse Pictures, Looking Glass Productions
“Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery” is a cozy mystery where we see Hannah grappling with the cold case of a skeleton found in Lake Eden.
Amidst planning for her future with her fiancé, Detective Mike Kingston, Hannah is pulled into a web of long-buried secrets when she decides to unearth the true identity of a local who was loved by many. Despite Mike’s concerns, Hannah, with a supportive shove from her mother, dives into the investigation.
As she peels back the layers of the town’s history and works to bring the murderer to light, Hannah faces her own inner turmoil and the undercurrents that run through small-town life.
Murder She Baked Movies In Order by IMDB Rating
| Movies | Rating on IMDB |
|---|---|
| Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery | 6.6/10 |
| Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery | 6.9/10 |
| Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery | 6.9/10 |
| Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe | 6.8/10 |
| Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts | 6.9/10 |
| Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery | 6.9/10 |
Other Popular Hallmark Mystery Movies to Binge Watch
If you enjoyed the Murder, She Baked movies, then you may also like some of these other popular Hallmark mystery movies:
- The Aurora Teagarden Mysteries
- The Garage Bar Mysteries
- The Gourmet Detective Mysteries
- The Lindsay Boxer Mysteries
- The Lily Dale Mysteries
- The Rosemary Beach Mysteries
- The Southern Comfort Mysteries
- The Stories of the Vineyard
- The Sugar Maple Chronicles
- The Wheeler Dealers Mysteries
FAQs
Are All of The Murder, She Baked Movies Part of The Same Series?
All of the Murder, She Baked movies are part of the same series. They follow the story of Hannah Swensen, a small-town baker who always seems to find herself in the middle of murders.
Do The Murder, She Baked Movies Have The Same Cast?
No, the cast of the Murder, She Baked movies changes with each installment. However, the main character, Hannah Swensen, is always played by Alison Sweeney.
What is the Murder, She Baked movies about?
The Murder, She Baked movie is about a small-town baker named Hannah Swensen who always seems to find herself in the middle of murders. In each movie, Hannah clarifies the accused’s name and solves the mystery. Along the way, she is helped by her friends and family and her ex-boyfriend, Ross.
What Is The Best Murder, She Baked Movie?
While all of the Murder, She Baked movies are enjoyable, the best one is Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. This is because it has a great plot and interesting characters. Plus, it features the return of Ross, Hannah’s ex-boyfriend.
Where can I watch Murder, She Baked?
You can watch Murder, She Baked on various streaming platforms, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
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