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Fed up with being single on holidays, two strangers agree to be each other's platonic plus-ones all year long, only to catch real feelings along the way.
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Holidate's self-aware approach to rom-com formula is refreshing, but it's offset by a questionable premise and unnecessarily vulgar jokes.

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Elamin Abdelmahmoud BuzzFeed News Every scene is drudgery, every joke is homework, and every plot point is hell. Apr 5, 2022 Full Review Rachel Charlene Lewis Bitch Media I wish the film had the guts to sit here longer, but, instead, it continues with the unnecessary chaos... Nov 10, 2020 Full Review Karen Han Polygon Holidate falls in the bland no-man's land between being sharp enough to appeal to adults (à la Bridesmaids) and tame enough to watch with the whole family. Oct 30, 2020 Full Review Fletcher Peters The Daily Beast Sloane and Jackson have wonderful chemistry... Dec 5, 2022 Full Review Zoë Rose Bryant Loud and Clear Reviews Holidate is a hilarious and heartfelt addition to the “holiday romcom” canon, carried commendably by Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey. Rated: 4/5 Sep 1, 2022 Full Review Audrey Fox We Live Entertainment The biggest issue with Holidate is that none of the characters are likable, least of all our two would-be lovers. Aug 28, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rebecca R This film met my low expectations and it’s bad even by Hallmark Christmas movie standards. The jokes are consistently unfunny, ranging from immature ones like poop jokes apparently aimed at children to childish, awkward jokes about bedroom behavior and a clothes-ripping-revealing-boobs-in-public-joke. Then, they’ll throw in moments where a character uses inappropriate language in front of a child, followed by “oops, sorry kids” reactions, which seem misplaced for any audience. To make up for the lack of actual adult humor, the movie uses “f***” about thirty times, even dedicating a whole joke to it, which feels forced and excessive by the end. The one slight positive is the variety of settings, which adds some unpredictability, but it doesn't do much to improve the story. The leads' plan to avoid being pitied by their families makes little sense—they admit right away they’re not romantically interested in each other, even though fake dating would have solved their problems. Plus, their first holiday together is spent at a club, with none of the family they’re trying to avoid/impress? present, except one basically irrelevant character. In the end, the film feels like a weak attempt at adult humor and offers little to enjoy. Whether it’s better or worse for failing at its own genre is debatable, but watching it was no fun. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/20/24 Full Review angela g this is a great underrated rom com Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey did a great job at being a couple love this movie watch it Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Jade O I think it’s hilarious, with Emma Roberts being her usually wonderful and charismatic self, while Luke Bracey is able to give us a caring, yet at some times prudish love interest with blends perfectly with Emma Roberts’s Sloane. It’s goofy, and wonderfully campy, and is criminally underrated. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/06/24 Full Review Sara T Nothing too special but if you like Emma Roberts probably still worth a watch. Not something you will remember much of a few years down the track but if you are desperate for a romance pic it will do the job. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/28/24 Full Review laina d sorry i love this 😭😭🤍 emma’s character is so cute Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/24 Full Review Ponnareay M I love this easy rom com to comfort me. I watch this movie at least once a year around the holiday. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Fed up with being single on holidays, two strangers agree to be each other's platonic plus-ones all year long, only to catch real feelings along the way.
Director
John Whitesell
Producer
McG, Mary Viola
Screenwriter
Tiffany Paulsen
Production Co
Netflix, Wonderland Sound and Vision
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 28, 2020
Runtime
1h 43m
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