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People We Meet on Vacation
2026 116 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.8
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Director: Brett Haley
🎭 Based on
«People We Meet on Vacation»
byEmily Henry
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Description
Poppy's a free spirit. Alex loves a plan. After years of summer vacations, these polar-opposite pals wonder if they could be a perfect romantic match.
Budget:
$1M
Starring
Lukas Gage
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Sarah Catherine Hook
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Tom Blyth
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Key opinion
People We Meet on Vacation is a charming, lighthearted addition to the modern romantic comedy genre that leans heavily into familiar tropes. While it excels at providing an aesthetically pleasing and emotive escapist experience, it is held back by a predictable narrative and a cluttered, rushed conclusion.
| Acting | The performances by the leads effectively ground the friends-to-lovers dynamic with genuine chemistry. | |
| Production | The production design succeeds as a vibrant travelogue, utilizing picturesque international locations to create a visually inviting atmosphere. | |
| Originality | The film intentionally adheres to a traditional, straightforward genre framework rather than attempting to subvert or reinvent the formula. | |
| Ending | The narrative loses its footing in the final twenty minutes, where the pacing becomes hurried and leaves secondary character arcs feeling unresolved. |