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

1 win & 4 nominations.

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 Johnson
Sarayu Blue	...	Carolyn McCoy
Jake McDorman	...	Connor
Ana Gasteyer	...	Harry Levin
Caroline Harris	...	Kelly
Jenny Gulley	...	Ashley
Dominique Lawson	...	Levi

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:

christmas | queer | lesbian relationship | coming out | lesbian | 

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Taglines:

This holiday, everyone's secrets are coming out.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some language

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film is a pioneering holiday-themed romantic comedy centered around a same-sex couple. In fact, the movie features several LGBTQ+ actors including Kristen Stewart, Dan Levy, Victor Garber and Aubrey Plaza. It also is the sophomore film from queer actress/director Clea DuVall.

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Goofs

There are no wine stores in PA like they one they shop at due to PA liquor laws.

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Quotes

Abby: Should I have some sort of cover story or something?
Harper: Oh, no. Just be you.
Abby: Okay.
Harper: I mean, but don't, you know, say that we're together, obviously. And, um, you know, maybe don't mention that you're... um...
Abby: Gay?
Harper: Yeah. Yeah, I think, actually, it might be better to just avoid it. But don't lie. You're a very bad liar.
Abby: No, I'm not.

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Connections

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

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Soundtracks

My Shortlist for Christmas (Is You)
Written by Antony R. Hunt and Jaymie Gerard
Performed by Pajamaramas
Courtesy of Crucial Music Corporation

User Reviews

Excellent. Even learned something

This is a very good movie with a lot of feel good moments. Dan Levy is the man and Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis shine. As a straight man who has never had to hide who I am, I really learned something in this movie and I hope others do too.

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

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$2,110,618

Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures, Entertainment One, Hulu Originals

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Color:

Color