People We Meet on Vacation

People We Meet on Vacation

RomanceComedy

Release Date: 9th January, 2026

Release Platform: Netflix

Language: English, Czech, Filipino, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian

Producer: Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, Juan Cano Nono

Production House(s): 3000 Pictures, Netflix Studios, Sony Pictures Releasing, Temple Hill Entertainment

Director(s): Brett Haley

Duration: 1h 57m

Overview

Poppy is the kind of woman who thrives on spontaneity. She loves the thrill of last‑minute adventures, quirky roadside attractions, and the joy of meeting strangers who quickly become friends. Alex, on the other hand, is her complete opposite. He’s meticulous, organized, and finds comfort in carefully laid plans. For over a decade, these two unlikely best friends have shared a tradition: every summer, no matter where life takes them, they reunite for a vacation together.

Their trips have taken them across bustling cities, quiet beach towns, and scenic mountain escapes. Each journey has been filled with laughter, occasional bickering, and the kind of intimacy that only comes from years of shared experiences. But beneath the surface of their friendship lies a question neither has dared to ask: could their bond be something more?

Cast

Emily Bader

Emily Bader

Tom Blyth

Tom Blyth

Sarah Catherine Hook

Sarah Catherine Hook

Lucien Laviscount

Lucien Laviscount

Miles Heizer

Miles Heizer

Alan Ruck

Alan Ruck

Molly Shannon

Molly Shannon

Jameela Jamil

Jameela Jamil

Fun Facts

- One standout moment was shooting on a nude beach, chosen to recreate the iconic book cover. The crew described it as both hilarious and nerve-wracking, but it added a bold, memorable touch.

- The Paula Abdul dance sequence was a favorite among the cast. Director Brett Haley explained that choreographing it was tricky but worth it for the comedic payoff.