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People We Meet on Vacation

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Free-spirited Poppy (Emily Bader) and routine-loving Alex (Tom Blyth) have been unlikely best friends for a decade, living in different cities but spending every summer vacation together. The careful balance of their friendship is put to the test when they begin to question what has been obvious to everyone else -- could they actually be the perfect romantic match?
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People We Meet on Vacation is a breezy adaptation that boasts charming leads in Tom Blyth and Emily Bader, delivering a romantic endeavor worth staying for.

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Caroline Siede AV Club Jan 15
C-
While recent winners like All Of You have proven there’s still juice in the classic friends-to-lovers template, watching People We Meet On Vacation feels more like ordering a sparkling tropical cocktail and getting served tap water. Go to Full Review
Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Jan 14
3/4
A strong supporting cast — Lukas Gage, Molly Shannon, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil and Lucien Laviscount – ups the entertainment value. Since rom-coms have been a bit blah of late, this one will satisfy that itch even if it’s no gamechanger. Go to Full Review
Linda Holmes Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) Jan 12
If you put this on, on a weekend afternoon, you will be fine. It is pleasant to watch. But the things that made the book special, I think, are almost impossible to preserve in a two-hour movie. Go to Full Review
Hayley Croke Loud and Clear Reviews Mar 9
3/5
While the film successfully brings Henry’s charming and vibrant world to life, it struggles to make itself memorable beyond its runtime. Go to Full Review
Nuha Hassan Nuha Hassan (Medium) Jan 30
People We Meet on Vacation portrays the feeling of exploring the world with people we love and dealing with the painful part of falling in love. It’s scary, but it’s all worth it in the end. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jan 26
2.5/4
...a mostly affable romcom that receives plenty of mileage out of Bader and Blyth’s terrific, charismatic efforts... Go to Full Review
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Kh T @KartR 3h This is kind of a crazy "origin of our love" story that might resonate with people living in that class of society. Basically, a girl meets a boy in a situation where they have to spend some time together, and they form a weird kind of relationship—not love, mind you—but the audience knows it will eventually get there. The direction is good in that it sets a mood that carries you throughout the movie. The performances by the leads are solid, and the stereotypical rom-com side characters are present. But the sole reason I watch these kinds of movies is for the locations they showcase. So yeah, it’s something you can watch with your significant other on a lazy afternoon. See more av 8 @RT99530239 9h Emily Bader brought a sort of magic to the screen with this one. But, Poppy was annoying right from the start. I cannot stand people who drag others around like rags while figuring out what they want. Thank goodness Sarah dodged a massive bullet. Poppy is the sort of friend who NO girlfriend would want a 1000 feet within their guy. It always felt like some adultery popping up on Poppy's uncertain wonderland of fantasies where people are all toys for her whimsies. I don't personally understand this whole point of going on duo trips while you have got partners. They have wronged every single one of their partners. Nevertheless, the movie set was as charismatic and enchanting as it could get. The destinations were alluring and the cinematography just flowed beautifully. Even though Poppy and Alex's destin(y)ation sucked, their entire journey also just sucked. Two people who should have never run into each other—mesmerizing visual creation, repulsive un-love story. See more Nxele L @RT65468509 2d I wish i fall inlove, crazy inlove that nothing else matters. 10/10 enjoyed the movie. Well done to the whole team. See more Lukas P @lukaspippos 2d A messy cliche love story that is somehow still great. I don't really have much to say other than it's just another rom-com that will keep you entertained. No dull moments and some good twists. Wouldn't watch it again but its worth the watch. See more Merna W @mer11111 Mar 14 The first thing that came to mind was when harry met sally movie , and how it's a twist on this story but in a very hallmark tacky way. Friends to lovers trope for me is very tricky, if you miss this sweet spot , it blows up in your face like this movie. The characters were extremely netflixed , i don't know how but any movie produced by them is just very flat , unimpressive and not a "let's sit down to watch this movie" kind of movie. Netflix sort of strips away the essence of being a real person really is. My two stars are for the quirkiness brought by the lead actors because they really did try to do their best but it was doomed to mediocrity. Also i can't help but notice the propaganda in 2026 that is still promoting giving up on your dream to prove to a guy that you love him. Come on we came a long way to reach the fact that two adults can close the gap by meeting each other in the middle. See more Lindsay V. @NateCanDo Mar 14 I know this is just the millennial remake of When Harry Met Sally, but this was a nice little romcom. It’s nice when the leads of these kinds of movies actually have fantastic “will they, won’t they” chemistry. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Free-spirited Poppy (Emily Bader) and routine-loving Alex (Tom Blyth) have been unlikely best friends for a decade, living in different cities but spending every summer vacation together. The careful balance of their friendship is put to the test when they begin to question what has been obvious to everyone else -- could they actually be the perfect romantic match?
Director
Brett Haley
Producer
Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner
Screenwriter
Yulin Kuang, Amos Vernon, Nunzio Randazzo
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Sony Pictures Releasing, Temple Hill Entertainment, 3000 Pictures, Netflix Studios
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 9, 2026
Runtime
1h 57m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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