People We Meet on Vacation

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People We Meet on Vacation

PG-13

2026

1h 57m

Romance

Comedy

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ridge Harripersad

CGMagazine

May 20

8/10

"I felt like I was vicariously vacationing with Poppy and Alex, and maybe those who watch it on Netflix will feel that too. The cinematography and colour grading edits spectacularly showcased every location to appear in its best way possible."

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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.

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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.

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Algielyn E

@chielmace 3d

love the chemistry!!! How they find each other....how they leave and still find each other...

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Mariela B.

@ellaellaa32 6d

Probably one of the worst movies I’ve seen this decade. Do not recommend. Acting is subpar with minimal chemistry between the main characters. Also title is extremely misleading as the story is not about that at alllllll. Would rather watch a hallmark Christmas movie! Respectfully!

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Carolina R.

@CRR15 Jun 5

Just a great movie to watch with friends 🧡

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Samara K

@RT01927812 Jun 1

Charismatic leads on beautiful locations take us through light-hearted romp in which we all know they belong together romantically but they are both afraid to admit they are more than friends. This isn’t a movie trying to win awards, but it uses jumps in time in a creative way that is fun without being confusing. Both characters are likeable despite their quirks. I have not enjoyed a romantic comedy in a long time. I think this succeeds because it does not push so hard for laughs that it seems contrived and it doesn’t go for gross out humor which often just ends up being gross. Good for a date night, watching on your own, or even a family movie without little kids.

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Carrie J.

@carriejack May 31

I absolutely loved this movie!!! I have watched it three times now. Love everything about it. The music, the trips they take, the chemistry...adorable!!!!!!

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Jessica A.

@RT38825016 May 27

Such a cute storyline and funny

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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