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Holiday Affair

1955Movie1 h 27 minNR

RomanceTV Movie
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A romantic, wholesome romance movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

A Heartwarming Holiday Tale Filled with Romance and Surprises

Connie is a widow and mother whose work involves checking up on the competition for her department store employer. When Steve, a charming salesman at a competing store, recognizes her true motives but refuses to expose her, he ends up getting fired as a result. Feeling guilty, Connie agrees to buy lunch for Steve, striking up a friendship that complicates her relationship with Carl, a lawyer who wants to marry her.

Feels like

  • Classic Christmas Romance
  • Holiday Season
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Family-Friendly
  • Post-War America
  • Sentimental
  • Heartwarming
  • Charming

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Earl Eby
Written by
John D. Weaver

Everyone

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Facts

December 22, 1955 · 1 h 27 min · NR

Released
December 22, 1955
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Bookends, Dogged Nice Guy, Exact Eavesdropping +9

  • Bookends
  • Dogged Nice Guy
  • Exact Eavesdropping
  • I Need a Freaking Drink
  • Ironic Name
  • Last-Name Basis
  • The Lost Lenore
  • Sexy Sweater Girl
  • New Year Has Come
  • Meet Cute
  • Proscenium Reveal
  • Open Mouth, Insert Foot

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Holiday Affair?"

Questions about Holiday Affair

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Holiday Affair?

FlixHouseFlixFlingMometu

In the United States, Holiday Affair streams on FlixFling, and it is free with ads on FlixHouse and Mometu. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Holiday Affair worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Holiday Affair okay for kids?

NR

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

Is Holiday Affair good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Holiday Affair?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.