Holidate Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Two people who hate holidays decide to hate them together, but then they start… liking hating them together? Rom-com logic!

🍿 Holidate: Detailed Plot Synopsis

The ‘Holidate’ Agreement

Sloane, tired of facing judgment from her family for being single during the holidays, meets Jackson, who shares a similar disdain for holiday romances. They decide to become each other’s ‘holidate’ – a platonic partner for holiday events, providing company without romantic expectations. This arrangement allows them to avoid awkward family gatherings and unwanted advances.

Navigating the Holidays

As Sloane and Jackson attend various holiday events together throughout the year, they develop a comfortable friendship and a rhythm to their ‘holidate’ arrangement. They attend Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dinners, and Fourth of July celebrations, slowly getting to know each other beyond their initial agreement. They often provide comedic relief to each others family gatherings.

Unexpected Feelings

Despite their initial intention to keep things platonic, Sloane and Jackson begin to develop genuine feelings for each other. This realization throws their arrangement into turmoil, as they struggle with the possibility of jeopardizing their friendship and changing the nature of their relationship. They both deny their feelings, which often comes in the form of sarcasm.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Sloane (Emma Roberts): Tired of facing holidays alone and enduring family pressure, Sloane enters a ‘holidate’ agreement that leads to unexpected feelings.
• Jackson (Luke Bracey): Weary of bad dates, Jackson agrees to a ‘holidate’ pact, only to develop genuine feelings for his partner.
• Aunt Susan (Kristin Chenoweth): Sloane’s perpetually dating and often inappropriate aunt, serves as a cautionary tale and source of family holiday awkwardness.
• Abby (Jessica Capshaw): Sloane’s married sister who has everything that Sloane is “missing.”
• Elaine (Frances Fisher): Sloane’s meddling mother pressures her to find a relationship, contributing to Sloane’s holiday frustrations.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Sloane: “The holidays are just a lot.” – Sloane expresses her general dissatisfaction with the pressures and expectations of the holiday season.
• Jackson: “So we’re each other’s… holidate?” – Jackson coins the term ‘holidate’ to define their arrangement of being each other’s platonic dates for holidays.
• Aunt Susan: “You know what I always say, ‘If you don’t like the menu, bring your own food’.” – Aunt Susan gives Sloane advice on taking control of her love life and not settling for less.
• Sloane: “I think I might be developing feelings for my Holidate.” – Sloane confesses to her friend that her feelings for Jackson are evolving beyond their initial agreement.

💰Box Office

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💥 Holidate Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, Holidate isn’t winning any awards, but sometimes you just need a cheesy rom-com! I definitely cringed at some of the more predictable moments, but Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey had great chemistry. I found myself actually laughing out loud, and it was a fun, easy watch. Perfect for a cozy night in when you don’t want to think too hard.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey”
  • “Viewers who enjoy lighthearted, cheesy rom-coms”
  • “Those looking for an easy, feel-good holiday movie”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Crude language and suggestive humor”
  • “Some sexually suggestive scenes”
  • “Mild violence”

Professional Reviews

• IMDb User Review: “Holidate is a terrible film filled with the most unlikable characters ever put on screen. The story is bad and predictable. It’s the kind of movie that makes you wonder why they even bothered. Do yourself a favor and skip it.
• IMDb User Review: “A typical rom com that follows something similar to friends with benefits storyline with holidays added in. Easy going, fun and feel good, chemistry between actors really well. A cliché but a light movie to binge watch.

Audience Reactions

The chemistry between the leads saved this movie!: Many viewers enjoyed the lightheartedness and easy-to-watch nature of the film, making it a good choice for a casual movie night.

Overall Consensus: While predictable and cheesy, Holidate offers an enjoyable and lighthearted viewing experience for fans of the rom-com genre, though some find it too cliché and poorly written.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The film was shot in Atlanta, Georgia, utilizing locations like the Gwinnett Place Mall for several scenes.”
• “Kristin Chenoweth’s character, Aunt Susan, is known for her multiple engagements and outlandish holiday outfits, adding comedic flair to the movie.”
• “The writers aimed to create a modern romantic comedy that poked fun at holiday movie clichés while still delivering a heartwarming story.”

🖥️ How to Watch Holidate?

Holidate is a Netflix original movie, so it is exclusively available to stream on Netflix. As a Netflix original, it cannot be purchased on platforms like Prime Video or Apple TV.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Holidate, you might like these similar films:

• Friends with Benefits (2011): Deals with a similar premise of a purely physical relationship evolving into something more.
• No Strings Attached (2011): Another movie exploring the complications of a no-strings-attached relationship turning romantic.
• 27 Dresses (2008): Features a cynical view on love and commitment, similar to the initial attitudes of the main characters in ‘Holidate’.
• About Time (2013): A British romantic comedy with a heartfelt story and a touch of whimsy, appealing to those who enjoy character-driven narratives.

🛒 Holidate Related Products

• Holiday Movie Night Gift Basket: Create your own ‘Holidate’ night at home with this custom curated basket that includes gourmet snacks, hot cocoa, and a cozy blanket for the ultimate viewing experience.

🎧 Soundtrack

Holidate features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Jingle Bells” – performed by The Morrie Morrison Orchestra

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

Holidate Blooper Reel | Netflix

Want to see Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey crack up on set? This blooper reel is pure gold! You’ll get a kick out of seeing their on-screen chemistry and hilarious flubs.

From Wild Child to Holidate: Emma Roberts’ Career So Far

Ever wonder how Emma Roberts went from ‘Unfabulous’ to ‘Holidate’? This career retrospective is a fascinating look at her evolution as an actress. Plus, it’s cool to see how far she’s come!

Netflix’s Awful Christmas Movies

Drew Gooden hilariously roasts the worst Christmas movies on Netflix, and ‘Holidate’ might just be one of them! Get ready to laugh as he tears apart the ridiculousness of these films.

Holidate | Top 10 Moments That Will Make You Cringe

Get ready to squirm! This video compiles the most cringe-worthy moments from Holidate. You may laugh at the ridiculousness or hide in your seat from second-hand embarrassment!

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