Happiest Season (2020)

A holiday romantic comedy that captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family's acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas.

Director:

Clea DuVall

Writers:

Clea DuVall (story by), Clea DuVall (screenplay by)

Stars:

Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Mary Steenburgen

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kristen Stewart	...	Abby
Mackenzie Davis	...	Harper
Mary Steenburgen	...	Tipper
Victor Garber	...	Ted
Alison Brie	...	Sloane
Mary Holland	...	Jane
Dan Levy	...	John (as Daniel Levy)
Burl Moseley	...	Eric
Aubrey Plaza	...	Riley
Sarayu Blue	...	Carolyn McCoy
Jake McDorman	...	Connor
Ana Gasteyer	...	Harry Levin
Caroline Harris	...	Kelly
Jenny Gulley	...	Ashley
Dominique Allen Lawson	...	Levi (as Dominique Lawson)

Storyline

Meeting your girlfriend's family for the first time can be tough. Planning to propose at her family's annual Christmas dinner - until you realize that they don't even know she's gay - is even harder. When Abby (Kristen Stewart) learns that Harper (Mackenzie Davis) has kept their relationship a secret from her family, she begins to question the girlfriend she thought she knew.

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Plot Keywords:

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Taglines:

This holiday, come out and meet the family.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filming took place in Pittsburgh, PA and wrapped in February 2020, just before the film industry was shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Quotes

Abby: I haven't had a family Christmas in 10 years. Also, a fact you don't know about me - I'm actually very good with parents.
Harper: Okay, there's something that we should talk about before we get to my parent's house.
Abby: What is it?
Harper: Do you remember this summer when I came out to my parents and told them we were together and they took it really well?
Abby: Yeah.
Harper: Okay, well that wasn't entirely accurate.
Abby: They didn't take it well?
Harper: No! No, no... um, I didn't tell them.

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Connections

Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Happiest Season (2020)

User Reviews

Really quite great!

I was impressed with this film considering all of the big name actors/actresses in it. The production is strong and beautifully shot. The styling is also great. Kristen Stewart shines in this role. The storyline is heartfelt and entertaining. But also, representation matters & Happiest Season is a movie everyone can relate to, LGBTQ or not.

Details

Official Sites:

Hulu

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 November 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Happiest Season

Filming Locations:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures, Entertainment One, Temple Hill Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Color:

Color