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Holiday Engagement

  • TV Movie
  • 20112011
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
3.9K
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Shelley Long, Jordan Bridges, Haylie Duff, Sam McMurray, and Bonnie Somerville in Holiday Engagement (2011)
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  • Comedy
  • Romance
Afraid to tell her family she's been dumped, Hillary hires an actor to play her fiancé during a four-day Thanksgiving weekend at her parents' house.Afraid to tell her family she's been dumped, Hillary hires an actor to play her fiancé during a four-day Thanksgiving weekend at her parents' house.Afraid to tell her family she's been dumped, Hillary hires an actor to play her fiancé during a four-day Thanksgiving weekend at her parents' house.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
3.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jim Fall
  • Writers
    • Charlotte Clark-Gamache(story by)
    • Barbara Kymlicka(story by)
    • Jim Fall(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Bonnie Somerville
    • Shelley Long
    • Jordan Bridges
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jim Fall
  • Writers
    • Charlotte Clark-Gamache(story by)
    • Barbara Kymlicka(story by)
    • Jim Fall(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Bonnie Somerville
    • Shelley Long
    • Jordan Bridges
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    • 35User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Holiday Engagement
    Trailer 2:29
    Holiday Engagement

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    Shelley Long, Jordan Bridges, Haylie Duff, Sam McMurray, Bonnie Somerville, and Carrie Wiita in Holiday Engagement (2011)
    Susie Castillo in Holiday Engagement (2011)
    Haylie Duff in Holiday Engagement (2011)
    Carrie Wiita in Holiday Engagement (2011)
    Shelley Long and Bonnie Somerville in Holiday Engagement (2011)
    Jordan Bridges and Bonnie Somerville in Holiday Engagement (2011)
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    Jordan Bridges and Christopher Goodman in Holiday Engagement (2011)
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    Bonnie Somerville and Carrie Wiita in Holiday Engagement (2011)
    Carrie Wiita in Holiday Engagement (2011)
    Jordan Bridges and Bonnie Somerville in Holiday Engagement (2011)

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    Bonnie Somerville
    Bonnie Somerville
    • Hillary Burnsas Hillary Burns
    Shelley Long
    Shelley Long
    • Meredith Burnsas Meredith Burns
    Jordan Bridges
    Jordan Bridges
    • Davidas David
    Sam McMurray
    Sam McMurray
    • Roy Burnsas Roy Burns
    • (as Sam Mcmurray)
    Haylie Duff
    Haylie Duff
    • Trishas Trish
    Carrie Wiita
    Carrie Wiita
    • Joy Burnsas Joy Burns
    Chris McKenna
    Chris McKenna
    • Jason Kingas Jason King
    • (as Chris Mckenna)
    Edi Patterson
    Edi Patterson
    • Sophieas Sophie
    Christopher Goodman
    Christopher Goodman
    • Peteras Peter
    Jennifer Elise Cox
    Jennifer Elise Cox
    • Woman in Bridal Storeas Woman in Bridal Store
    Sam Pancake
    Sam Pancake
    • Julianas Julian
    Susie Castillo
    Susie Castillo
    • Lindsayas Lindsay
    Michael Monks
    Michael Monks
    • Father Macyas Father Macy
    Sam Horrigan
    Sam Horrigan
    • Surfer Dudeas Surfer Dude
    Roy Jenkins
    Roy Jenkins
    • Boring Manas Boring Man
    Hal Devi
    Hal Devi
    • Shifty Manas Shifty Man
    Stewart Scott
    Stewart Scott
    • Frankas Frank
    John Stevenson
    John Stevenson
    • Stuas Stu
    • Director
      • Jim Fall
    • Writers
      • Charlotte Clark-Gamache(story by)
      • Barbara Kymlicka(story by) (teleplay by)
      • Jim Fall(teleplay by)
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    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The young lady, who steals Hillary's wedding dress in the store, was played by Jennifer Elise Cox, who played Jan Brady, in the first two Brady Bunch movies that starred Shelley Long.
    • Goofs
      When Hillary and David are discussing wedding plans with Father Macy, David reveals he is Jewish. Father Macy says he will not be able to perform the wedding and Hillary says that David will convert. The Catholic Church has allowed interfaith couples to get married in a church ceremony for decades without the need for the non-Catholic partner to convert.
    • Quotes

      Sophie: Dude, that man is a serious snag.

      Hillary Burns: I know, I know.

      Sophie: His on-line dating profile would be so perfect, no one would believe it: "Tall, dark, handsome lawyer who's responsible and financially sound." Please!

      Hillary Burns: And I finally have a man to take home for the holidays. I don't have to listen to my mother preach to me about how I'm gonna be a spinster, or a lesbian.

      Sophie: Or both.

    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Christmas Movies to Watch on Netflix (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Angels We Have Heard on High
      (uncredited)

      Traditional Christmas tune based on a traditional French carol known as "Les Anges dans nos campagnes", composed by an unknown author.

      Performed by Jordan Bridges

      (Scene with David playing the piano)

    User reviews35

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Engaging choice for romantic comedy fans, although the plot line is familiar
    Hillary (Bonnie Somerville) is finally looking forward to a Thanksgiving dinner at her demanding mother Meredith's house (Shelley Long). You see, this thirty something, newspaper writer has finally found a great catch named Jason to bring home! Jason is an up and coming attorney, good-looking, and smart; Meredith should be happy. Yet, a couple of days before the occasion, Jason dumps Hillary! He has been offered a promotion in Pittsburgh, away from the East Coast where her family lives, and she has been dragging her feet about a move. Then, too, with Hillary talking about children while Jason is trying to concentrate on torts, the break-up seems inevitable. But, Holy Fiancé, Batman, what will Hill tell Mom? She won't! With a friend's help, Hillary HIRES an actor, David (Jordan Bridges) to play Jason's role, with the promise of airline tickets Hill won in a contest. Naturally, David has to cram to get the details right, for his last job was being a costumed cell phone! Yet, when they make it to Meredith's house, all goes initially well. David/Jason charms Meredith and gets along well with Dad and Hill's sisters (one is Hayley Duff). But, small quirks do burst forth. David and Hill never seem too "kissy kissy", causing some concern, and David makes a few small mistakes in his new role. To complicate things even more, the REAL Jason comes calling on the day of the actual holiday. What a fine mess you've got us into, Hill! This is an engaging romantic comedy that genre fans will like. Yes, its a tried and true plot but its still great fun. Somerville, Bridges and Long make a great trio, while the supporting actors are nice as well. The production also looks good, with nice sets, costumes, and art direction, along with a steady pace of direction. Nuf said, for fans, so if you are on of those, hustle to the place where you grab DVDs.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 28, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Compromiso en vacaciones
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Johnson Production Group
      • Tim Johnson Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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