Holidate (2020)
Kernel Score: 79% · 2,330 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2020-10-27
Runtime: 104 minutes
Is Holidate worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Two singles agree to be each other's holiday dates all year in a light, predictable romcom. It's cute, easy to watch and pleasant, but doesn't try to do anything new.
Watch it if you
- like easy, feel-good romcoms
- enjoy holiday-themed movies
- want something light and undemanding
Skip it if you
- want surprises
- dislike formulaic romances
Best for: Easy date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Holidate
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Holidate parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Holidate is a rom-com about two strangers who become platonic plus-ones for holidays before catching real feelings.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes a "friends with benefits" arrangement and romantic/sexual content typical of an adult rom-com, per keywords and reviews.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Holiday party and family-dinner settings imply some social drinking, though not explicitly detailed in the signals.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Holidate
If you liked Holidate, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- About Fate (2022) — 83%: Light romcom built on fate and charm.
- Dinner in America (2020) — 84%: Offbeat romcom with real chemistry.
- Love, Simon (2018) — 89%: Warm, funny coming-of-age romcom.
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) — 83%: Holiday comedy that has become a seasonal favourite.
- Puppy Love (2023) — 75%: Light romcom about unlikely matches.
- Some Like It Hot (1959) — 89%: Classic comedy with brilliant timing and romance.
Director
John Whitesell
Cast
- Emma Roberts as Sloane
- Luke Bracey as Jackson
- Kristin Chenoweth as Aunt Susan
- Frances Fisher as Elaine
- Andrew Bachelor as Neil
- Manish Dayal as Faarooq
- Jessica Capshaw as Abby
- Alex Moffat as Peter
- Cynthy Wu as Liz
- Jake Manley as York
Holidate FAQ
Is Holidate worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Two singles agree to be each other's holiday dates all year in a light, predictable romcom. It's cute, easy to watch and pleasant, but doesn't try to do anything new.
Where can I watch Holidate?
In the US you can stream Holidate on Netflix.
Is Holidate OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Holidate is a rom-com about two strangers who become platonic plus-ones for holidays before catching real feelings.
What movies are like Holidate?
If you liked Holidate, try About Fate, Dinner in America, Love, Simon and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.