People We Meet on Vacation (2026)

People We Meet on Vacation

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Country: US
Genre: Comedy, Romance/Dating, Drama
Production Companies: 3000 Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, HarperCollins Publishers
Watched by: 2 520 of 1 008 527
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Overview

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.

Trailers

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Official Teaser
Alex & Poppy's Deleted Wedding Scene

News

Tom Blyth and Emily Bader will star in the movie "People We Meet on Vacation"
Tom Blyth and Emily Bader will star in the movie "People We Meet on Vacation"
04 August 2024
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The romantic comedy will tell the story of best friends whose relationship decades later may grow into true love.

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Lia_series
Lia_series
26 Dec 2025, 09:33 #
We are waiting for this beauty
Lihiominaa
Lihiominaa
PRO
09 Jan 19:53 #
God, this Tom Blythe is so good-looking here. I fell
in love, the movie was nice, but for once, of course. first of all, I was attracted to the plot of friends to lovers. one of my favorites, so I was looking forward to the movie. but something seemed to be missing here, either how the film is structured, or something else...
shtebner
shtebner
09 Jan 20:35 #
An amazing film adaptation! Alex and Poppy are perfect 🥹🧡💚
nicolemeadow
nicolemeadow
10 Jan 00:04 #
That's how I imagined the main characters.
Poppy is very beautiful and well done as an actress. Alex is good too.
I liked their story, a lot of funny moments and interesting phrases that make you think.
Scheusalwirt
Scheusalwirt
10 Jan 01:08 #
It's a very pleasant melodrama, although the moment of parting at the end was completely sucked out of your finger - they really got together half a day ago, what exact plans should she instantly build? In any case, she would need time to think about how to continue living together, not that his claims would somehow change this situation or open her eyes to something new ...
I'm going to review My Lady Jane, there's also Emily Bader in the title role, and romance is even better))
gabbachild
gabbachild
PRO
10 Jan 13:30 #
@Scheusalwirt: it meant that she was going to him to resume a relationship. So what? She didn't think what would happen next?! that's what was highlighted, her immaturity. She hadn't even thought about what would happen next until that moment. She's used to living in the moment.
Scheusalwirt
Scheusalwirt
11 Jan 04:24 #
@gabbachild: just considering that he lives in one city and she lives in another, how should she immediately decide where and how they will continue to live if they only spent the night together? Even if people are in love, they don't have to instantly make plans in their heads for 5 years ahead. Usually they try this way and that way first, and then they decide exactly where and how to live. I wouldn't have answered right away either, but I'm a planner for life...
gabbachild
gabbachild
PRO
11 Jan 14:03 #
@Scheusalwirt: She said over and over that she didn't want to live where he lived, he didn't want to move to another place. This raised the question, if no one is going to change anything, does it make sense to start something at all. He asked her what she wanted, but she still didn't understand. It's hard to be in a relationship with someone who doesn't know what he wants. Childhood trauma, which led her to move, choose a job and lifestyle.
Scheusalwirt
Scheusalwirt
12 Jan 01:07 #
@gabbachild: but the finale didn't give any answer either-she came and said, "I don't care where I live, as long as I'm with you." What is the difference between this answer and the fact that she said "I don't know" at the wedding? They don't show us how they agreed on something. In the first case, she said "I don't know" - he was offended, in the second case, she said "I don't know" again, and he was pleased.
I understand the idea that she's an undecided person, but I don't see how the wedding scene is fundamentally different from her final "OK, I came to see you, but I still don't know what to do next." Being fired makes her life even less certain than it was before.
if you don't compare it to the book, it turned out pretty well. but I didn't have enough details from the books...nevertheless, it was shot incredibly beautifully, so it's a solid 4 (vibe turned out almost like in the book)
gabbachild
gabbachild
PRO
10 Jan 13:32 #
Poppy is just perfect, in the beginning she was skeptical of Alex. Well, the wooden bore, after the dance he revealed a completely different side. It's the first time I've seen these actors, it's a very cool romcom!
Wherever you are in the world, I am at home with you, you are not a vacation for me, you are home.

Cool melodrama or romcom, whichever you like)

I don't know what kind of actress Emily Bader is, but she very well conveyed the lively, dynamic, bright and flighty character of her heroine.
There are no complaints about that either, he's just handsome - oh, those light and exuberant curls😅
Well, the story itself repeats some of the standard romcom cliches, but it's completely appropriate, for example, kissing in the rain or realizing feelings and then running with obstacles over rough terrain.

In short, if you want a romantic story for the evening, watch it and you won't regret it.
I liked it 🫶🏼
a1814931
a1814931
10 Jan 22:35 #
Super
Tikhonov91
Tikhonov91
PRO
10 Jan 23:03 #
It's a good romcom and a good love story in general. I'm not familiar with the book, so I have nothing to compare it with. but as an independent film, it's quite a thing.

There are many stories about such a friendship that turns into love, but the film does not seem to be a completely secondary carbon copy. as noted above, stamps cannot be avoided, of course, but without them this atmosphere would not have developed.

the actors are not particularly familiar to me, but their duet has developed as much as possible for me. The chemistry was felt, and many of their scenes evoked warm feelings and pleasant emotions.
E770
E770
PRO
11 Jan 04:55 #
I liked this reference to the book cover)
E770
E770
PRO
11 Jan 04:57 #
The movie is beautiful, but the book is definitely better!
It's like I just watched the summary)
accelerated version of the story)
treessunlife
treessunlife
11 Jan 10:50 #
I liked the movie! A breath of fresh air! I will definitely read the book)))
gabbachild
gabbachild
PRO
11 Jan 14:06 #
By the way, the actress is very reminiscent of the young Marisa Tomei))
Great melodrama for the evening👍🏻 Fresh faces of the actors (very beautiful ones at that), good acting, beautiful picture..... An easy, uncomplicated movie to relax and enjoy watching. I recommend it
Hidji
Hidji
12 Jan 07:03 #
I didn't like both of them at first, especially in the car. And then a very good and funny couple came out, although the truth is without stamps anywhere. But it's a good romcom to start the Netflix year.)
Zaborika
Zaborika
PRO
13 Jan 15:11 #
How beautiful and touching! No way without tears 😭
The film is about real feelings, about love that heals the heart and restores faith in a miracle.
Sometimes all you need is a little warmth, sincerity, and the right person by your side. ✨
I highly recommend it to those who love romance, comfort and emotions that give you goosebumps.
poly6poly
poly6poly
PRO
14 Jan 17:52 #
He's so handsome🤤
The beginning and middle look great, by the end, as always, nudism and whining have begun, a standard romcom.
IriMi
IriMi
16 Jan 04:08 #
I didn't look at the names of the actors, and I was wondering the whole movie, "Well, how do I know this actor?", Tom is gorgeous in this movie, just like in GUY!
But the heroine is incredible, I really liked it, she has a manner of emotionality! And in general, the whole film is filled with such dark emotions, feelings!
I really like the theme of travel, perhaps because of this in particular, but the film made a great impression on me, I liked it, I recommend it!
It will especially appeal to those who are close to the plot of "from friends to lovers."

Although it seemed a bit long in places, it's still a good movie, with a bright and juicy picture, something that is missing in winter, more than ever by the way)
NatiKaraseva
NatiKaraseva
16 Jan 16:27 #
A beautiful couple, a sweet one-time story, but honestly, I don't believe their couple will last long, they're too different.I've been messing with him for so long, and then abruptly settled down, love, of course, works wonders, but it doesn't change his personality)
dashamrykalo
dashamrykalo
17 Jan 01:37 #
very bad. Everything interesting was cut out of the book, and there was just nothing left. the film is as empty as possible. Honestly, I've been reading the book for a long time and I've forgotten a lot. and so the film was more or less evaluated separately from the original source. but I can't even answer the question of why they're friends.. why they love each other so much is all the more unclear. mde
Deugenia
Deugenia
PRO
17 Jan 08:20 #
I hadn't read the book, and it wasn't until the middle of the movie that I realized that the movie was based on a book that was waiting in line to be read. Now I wanted to read the book more quickly
Rostislav1
Rostislav1
17 Jan 12:04 #
I agree with the previous comments. The film is empty, and there is no way to explain GG's behavior at times. It's a little weak even for a standard romcom. Just by moving the characters to different beautiful locations, you can't hide the holes in the script.
maurum
maurum
18 Jan 18:24 #
Although I liked the movie, unfortunately I can't help but compare it with the original. It's clear that the plot is dancing around the main couple, but how I missed the greater disclosure of secondary characters! Well, absolutely all of them in the movie are walking cartons.
Nevertheless, the picture is beautiful, you believe the actors. Especially Alex - that's how I imagined him))
As we wrote above, it's an easy story for a cozy evening, but according to the classics of the genre, those who haven't read it will like it more (it seems to me)
adrienna
adrienna
19 Jan 18:44 #
An easy and enjoyable movie, and what a beautiful picture! The actors are nice too, I'm glad that Emily and Tom's careers continue to develop))
but damn, why did the heroine have to quit her job? Why? they ended up staying in NY, they could have lived there more happily, and she would sometimes drive on her business trips...
MOPE_AHAHACOB
MOPE_AHAHACOB
20 Jan 18:08 #
Me: damn, the movie is so reminiscent of the TV series Emily in Paris on Vibe.

Alfie at 72 minutes of the movie: appears

Well, then it became very similar to "with love Rosie"
moominie
moominie
21 Jan 17:20 #
It turns out Alex had a vasectomy after Poppy nearly went crazy thinking she was pregnant, and why was it cut out😟
ItsMeAlex
ItsMeAlex
24 Jan 17:57 #
@moominie: wow
lady_kana
lady_kana
08 Feb 10:48 #
@moominie: this is not the only reason, his mother died in childbirth or immediately after giving birth (this is according to the book, I don't remember more precisely) his father was grieving the loss, and Alex was an older brother who took care of his younger brothers and father.
olyAAllure
olyAAllure
25 Jan 01:48 #
according to rils, I thought that the film was just cool, but really empty, the motivation and the nature of the characters' relationships were crumpled in the end
yalisik
yalisik
28 Jan 01:48 #
Beautiful actors and a picture, a pleasant romcom for a warm and cozy evening.

I won't find fault with the plot - I watched an independent film for myself, because I stopped comparing books and film adaptations based on them a long time ago (ps, life has become much easier!)
It's a very nice movie for the evening.
Yes, just for once, but the characters and the picture are beautiful.
As we wrote above, I didn't understand at all how they not only fell in love, but in principle began to be so close friends (literally best friends according to them). Because judging by the way their first meeting was shown, they should have forgotten each other after that like a terrible dream))
I can hardly believe in their happy ending either, people don't change so quickly and radically. Yes, you can decide to change yourself in the moment under the influence of emotions, but then, under the pressure of routine and reducing the intensity of passions, problems will begin to surface.
It seems that the topic of travel is also not disclosed (I understand that it is probably the second thing for this story), the highlights of those places where they were shown very theatrically (or not shown at all), as if they were shooting everything in approximately the same location.
lady_kana
lady_kana
08 Feb 10:59 #
I read the book, so the movie came out crumpled, a lot of details are missing (
It would have been better if they had done it in the format of a series of 8-10 episodes for 30 minutes and would have revealed everything perfectly ! Poppy's family is cool there, and they were shown for about 5 minutes, and Alex's family was mentioned in passing...The ending is also crumpled, she had this speech in the book.

The film is romantic and funny, but it didn't have enough meaning and depth.
lucrisse
lucrisse
11 Feb 02:55 #
@lady_kana: you know, I burst into tears terribly when I saw myself, as if I saw my life and problems through the heroine, and it became creepy, so for me personally, this film has more depth and meaning than in many other melodramas!!
lady_kana
lady_kana
08 Feb 12:03 #
lady_kana
lady_kana
08 Feb 12:03 #
remember-di
remember-di
08 Feb 15:16 #
As usual, in comedy melodramas, the main problem is the last 30 minutes. It's fun, easy, and interesting at first. At the end of the suffering, showdowns and pink snot, which starts the drudgery.
The first two thirds are 8. The last third is 3
linmaryy
linmaryy
08 Feb 18:24 #
@remember-di: They took it off my tongue!
loey
loey
10 Feb 20:35 #
If the gender of the characters had been reversed - Poppy would have been a man and Alex a woman - everyone would have called Poppy the scariest red flag from the very beginning to the end! and seeing the laudatory comments and high rating here, I'm not ashamed to be confused: the main character is the real red flag! I
didn't see a drop of romance in this movie, Alex is an amazing person, and Poppy is just a nightmare and I didn't have to be friends with her, but I wanted to run as far
as possible after the wedding, but I decided to watch it anyway and give an objective assessment.
I know that a lot of people have been waiting for this film adaptation, and I am no exception. I haven't read the book, but I'm very impressed with the actors, the "from friends to lovers" trope, and the trailer seemed pretty promising. However, after watching the movie, I was slightly disappointed. It really looks superficial and primitive, the chemistry of the actors is good, but it's as if they didn't make it with the connection between the characters. I liked it the most, as shown by the moments from trips to New Orleans and "Norway". In the first case, it was cool to watch Alex relax next to Poppy and get involved in her fictional stories, and in the second, her favorite hurt-comfort, and it looked very cute. But the branch seemed too short in the present. There wasn't enough tension and intensity to feel the long-awaited kiss and their reunion as a couple. In general, you can watch it once, Tom and Emily coped with their roles in the top five, but the story itself (or rather, even its presentation) let you down.
Infantil22
Infantil22
PRO
15 Feb 17:13 #
The girl is pretty, the boy is very pretty, everyone is dressed up, the picture is beautiful, I am satisfied.
An ordinary romcom for one evening to cheer up a bit)))
@BeataKatamadze: Reading the comments above. I just came across something to see. That's why I didn't know and didn't expect anything.
Cathleen
Cathleen
24 Feb 21:46 #
A light, cozy movie for the evening
liliasawv
liliasawv
07 Mar 00:59 #
That's how everything started out well and interestingly, and then it started to be full of bullshit.
skalabashka
skalabashka
22 Apr 05:53 #
I fell in love with this movie 😍 Beautiful, light, summery. The actors are very beautiful, it's nice to look at them in the frame. I didn't even know it was a film adaptation before reading the comments, so there's nothing to compare it with. It would be interesting to watch a series with this story, which shows more of their vacations and interactions. 😉
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