Holiday (1938): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Holiday
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: 1938
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Doris Nolan, Lew Ayres, Edward Everett Horton

What Holiday Is About

A man who wants to stop working for a while and simply live enters a very wealthy family as a prospective son in law, and discovers that the person who actually understands him is his fiancee's sister. George Cukor opens in the register of drawing room comedy while the question underneath is serious: how does someone who refuses to treat earning as the purpose of life survive in a house where earning is the religion? Grant and Hepburn match in tempo, both thinking at the same speed. The scenes in the playroom upstairs are the heart of it.

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What is Holiday about?

A man who wants to stop working for a while and simply live enters a very wealthy family as a prospective son in law, and discovers that the person who actually understands him is his fiancee's sister. George Cukor opens in the register of drawing room comedy while the question underneath is serious: how does someone who refuses to treat earning as the purpose of life survive in a house where earning is the religion?

Where can I watch Holiday?

Holiday is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Holiday?

Holiday runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did Holiday come out?

Holiday was released in 1938.

Who directed Holiday?

Holiday was directed by George Cukor.

Who stars in Holiday?

Holiday stars Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Doris Nolan, Lew Ayres.

What is Holiday's rating?

Holiday holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.