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Happiest Season
2020 102 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.9
Romance, Comedy
Director: Clea DuVall
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Description
A young woman's plans to propose to her girlfriend while at her family's annual holiday party are upended when she discovers her partner hasn't yet come out to her conservative parents.
Worldwide:
$1.4M
Starring
Kristen Stewart
Actor
Mackenzie Davis
Actor
Mary Steenburgen
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 4 nominations
Key opinion
Happiest Season is a well-intentioned holiday drama that blends romantic comedy tropes with a serious exploration of LGBTQ+ identity and family dynamics. While many appreciate its cozy atmosphere and empathetic performances, others find the script formulaic and the thematic execution somewhat superficial.
| Acting | Kristen Stewart delivers a natural and grounding performance that serves as the film's emotional center. | |
| Production | The film is consistently praised for its warm, cozy, and nostalgic holiday aesthetic. | |
| Acting | Dan Levy and Aubrey Plaza provide standout supporting performances that frequently outshine the central couple. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead chemistry are divided; some find the central pair compelling, while others feel the connection is weak compared to the chemistry between Harper and her ex-girlfriend. | |
| Theme | The film's tone is polarizing, as viewers disagree on whether it succeeds as a lighthearted holiday comedy or fails as a more serious, underdeveloped drama. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed by many as relying on predictable, thin, or cliché character tropes rather than offering a complex narrative. |