Happiest Season

2020
12
1h 42m

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Victor Garber, Mary Steenburgen, Kristen Stewart, Burl Moseley, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Dan Levy, Mary Holland, and Mackenzie Davis in Happiest Season (2020)

Get into the spirit this season by streaming these recent holiday films that have become instant classics. For a fresh spin on Santa Claus, check out 'Noelle' with Anna Kendrick, the Academy Award-nominated 'Klaus,' or 'The Christmas Chronicles' starring Kurt Russell. Holiday musical lovers can't go wrong with 'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.' And if you're looking for love and laughs, try 'Happiest Season.'

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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.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.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.

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

49K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,249

1,045

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 4 nominations

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Trivia
Director Clea DuVall wrote the film as an autobiography. She has said that she wrote it so she could see her own experiences play out on screen.

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

Quotes
John: Hey, Harper not coming out to her parents has nothing to do with you.
Abby: How could it not?
John: Remind me, what did your parents say when you told them you were gay?
Abby: Um, that they loved and supported me.
John: That's amazing! My dad kicked me out of the house and didn't talk to me for 13 years after I told him. Everybody's story is different. There's your version and my version, and everything in between. But the one thing all of those stories have in common is that moment right before you say those words. When your heart is racing and you don't know what's coming next. That moment's really terrifying! And once you say those words, you can't un-say them. A chapter has ended, and a new one's begun. You have to be ready for that. You can't do it for anyone else.
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John: Just because Harper isn't ready doesn't mean she never will be, and it doesn't mean she doesn't love you.

Crazy credits
The end credits are accompanied by Instagram snapshots of various episodes in the family's life: Jane's book, Thanksgiving, Ted's election as Mayor, etc. for the following year, through to the next Christmas. This is done in the usual over-the-top, silly manner of social media, with various affixed handles and hashtag missives like "@JaneCaldwell," "proudmom," "#lovemyguy," "#en-gay-ged #lol," etc. One photo shows the twins looking like zombies for their birthday.

Connections
Edited into Amanda the Jedi Show: Happiest Season Broke Me: Explained (2020)

Soundtracks
Candy Cane Lane
Written by Sia (as Sia Furler) and Greg Kurstin
Performed by Sia
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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Featured review

7/10

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.