Surprised by Love Ending Explained: The story of a young businesswoman who tries to convince her uptight parents to accept her current boyfriend and instead finds herself falling for an old high school flame. Directed by Robert Iscove, this 2015 romance film stars Hilarie Burton Morgan (Josie Mayfield), alongside Paul Campbell as Maxwell Gridley, Tim Conway as Grandad, Aaron Craven as Richard Wright. With a 6.4/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of Surprised by Love?

The story of a young businesswoman who tries to convince her uptight parents to accept her current boyfriend and instead finds herself falling for an old high school flame.

How Does Hilarie Burton Morgan (Josie Mayfield)'s Story End?

  • Hilarie Burton Morgan: Hilarie Burton Morgan's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
  • Paul Campbell (Maxwell Gridley): Paul Campbell's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Tim Conway (Grandad): Tim Conway's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Surprised by Love Mean?

Surprised by Love's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Hilarie Burton Morgan may feel rushed. Robert Iscove's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.