Holiday

Released Jun 15, 1938

1h 33m

Romance

Comedy

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Johnny (Cary Grant) seems like a solid match for Julia (Doris Nolan), the socialite daughter of Edward Seton (Henry Kolker). Assured that Johnny is a worthy suitor, Edward approves of the pairing. But, as Johnny's wanderlust surfaces -- he is more interested in traveling than in business -- Edward starts to have doubts. Johnny also begins to wonder if he might not be a better match for Linda (Katharine Hepburn), Julia's outspoken younger sister, with whom he has much more in common.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Old fashioned Grant/Hepburn classic.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 24, 2010

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Variety Staff

Variety

George Cukor brings out the best from all the players.

Mar 26, 2009

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Tom Milne

Time Out

One of Cukor's best films.

Jan 26, 2006

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Noah Gittell

Washington City Paper

Capturing the turn from the Roaring 20s to the Great Depression, George Cukor's film, starring greats Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn, wears its sadness on its sleeve, but is also incredibly fun.

Mar 2, 2024

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Brian Susbielles

InSession Film

It’s about class within a small section of a class, defying expectations made by the family, and knowing that money doesn’t bring true happiness.

Mar 3, 2023

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

As a comedy of manners, Holiday is entertaining but it's not Hepburn and Grant's best work together.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 8, 2023

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nick s

Okay, I know this has Hollywood royalty, the acting is impeccable and the production quality is spot on. But man, what a bore. Nothing happens. There is one plot twist and you can guess it at the halfway mark. This Cash and Cary movie is for people who just enjoy watching those actors, and don't care if it's much ado about nothing.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/11/24

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elana k

A winning pair with excellent dialogue and quicksilver wit, chemistry and dazzling costumes. What's not to like? "Someone stop me. Oh someone please, just try and stop me!"

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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Genti M

I was perhaps expecting it to be slightly more "holiday-themed" than it was but nonetheless this was a very fun time. The quick-witted dialogue of the time certainly always helps with making the runtime feel like it's breezing by. I love all the acting as everyone seemed like they were having a marvelous time during the filming. The legendary Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn are naturally fantastic and frankly anytime I get a chance to witness greatness on screen I'll take it. Probably won't hurry to rewatch this one but as a one-time watch around the holiday season certainly it was not bad at all.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/13/22

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merick h

Charming romantic comedy with real spirit!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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james w

Charming, if predictable. Cary & Kathrine have their oft displayed chemistry and Edward Everett Horton and his wife are playful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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paul d

Holiday is a wonderful film, a "serious" comedy of manners, morals and the meaning of life and work. It has plenty of lighthearted moments, but the plot always returns to its serious themes, even if they are approached though humorous banter. Grant and Hepburn are fabulous, I wanted them to be in every frame.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

Johnny (Cary Grant) seems like a solid match for Julia (Doris Nolan), the socialite daughter of Edward Seton (Henry Kolker). Assured that Johnny is a worthy suitor, Edward approves of the pairing. But, as Johnny's wanderlust surfaces -- he is more interested in traveling than in business -- Edward starts to have doubts. Johnny also begins to wonder if he might not be a better match for Linda (Katharine Hepburn), Julia's outspoken younger sister, with whom he has much more in common.

Director: George Cukor
Screenwriter: Donald Ogden Stewart
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 15, 1938, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 12, 2010
Runtime: 1h 33m

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