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Holiday

1938Movie1 h 37 minNR

ComedyRomance
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%89%

A wholesome, romantic comedy movie about history and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Every day's a holiday... when you're in love.

Johnny Case, a freethinking financier, has finally found the girl of his dreams — Julia Seton, the spoiled daughter of a socially prominent millionaire — and she's agreed to marry him. But when Johnny plans a holiday for the two to enjoy life while they are still young, his fiancée has other plans & that is for Johnny to work in her father's bank!

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Screwball Humor
  • Social Satire
  • Golden Age of Hollywood
  • Class Conflict
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Whimsical
  • Nostalgic

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
George Cukor
Written by
Donald Ogden Stewart, Sidney Buchman
Produced by
Everett Riskin
Music by
Sidney Cutner, Morris Stoloff

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Facts

May 26, 1938 · 1 h 37 min · NR

Released
May 26, 1938
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
60 countries

Tropes

Fourth-Date Marriage, Drowning My Sorrows, Dysfunctional Family +9

  • Fourth-Date Marriage
  • Drowning My Sorrows
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Uptown Girl
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Gosh Darn It to Heck!
  • Parental Marriage Veto
  • Anywhere but Their Lips
  • Jacob and Esau
  • Spiritual Successor
  • Sibling Triangle
  • The Confidant

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Holiday?"

Questions about Holiday

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Holiday?

The Roku

In the United States, Holiday is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Holiday worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is Holiday okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Holiday make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Holiday good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Holiday use?

Fourth-Date MarriageDrowning My SorrowsDysfunctional FamilyUptown GirlRomantic ComedyGosh Darn It to Heck!Parental Marriage VetoAnywhere but Their LipsJacob and EsauSpiritual SuccessorSibling TriangleThe Confidantand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Fourth-Date Marriage, Drowning My Sorrows, and Dysfunctional Family.