If you loved
Holidate
John Whitesell · Film · 2020
If you loved Holidate, you will enjoy these stories that explore how elaborate, non-traditional relationship agreements eventually spark genuine, deep-seated romantic feelings.
Books on the same thread
Just for the Summer
Abby Jimenez · Book · 2024
Much like the arrangement in Holidate, this story centers on a pragmatic pact between two people who attempt to navigate their personal hang-ups through a strategic, platonic partnership.
Happy Place
Emily Henry · Book · 2023
This novel mirrors the fake-dating premise found in Holidate, forcing two characters to maintain a facade that inevitably strips away the barriers they built around their true feelings.
November 9: A Novel
Colleen Hoover · Book · 2022
Fans of the scheduled intimacy in Holidate will appreciate this narrative, which relies on a recurring, intentional meeting structure to build tension between two people destined for one another.
People We Meet on Vacation
Emily Henry · Book · 2021
If the chemistry of Holidate kept you watching, you will find a similar emotional payoff in this story of two friends who navigate the complexities of long-term intimacy.
Series on the same thread
Modern Love
John Carney · Series · 2019
This anthology captures the same spirit of unconventional modern romance as Holidate, highlighting how distinct, high-stakes relationship dynamics often lead to surprising and deeply personal realizations about love.
Love Is in the Air
Ayse Uber Kutlu · Series · 2020
This series leans into the same forced-proximity trope that defines Holidate, showing how a convenient, contract-based agreement can transform into a genuine and complicated emotional connection between two rivals.
My Holo Love
Lee Sang-yeop · Series · 2020
Similar to the unexpected bond in Holidate, this story explores how a lonely individual finds profound human connection through an unconventional relationship that defies traditional dating boundaries and expectations.
Rent-a-Girlfriend
Series · 2020
This series utilizes the same performative dating structure seen in Holidate, focusing on how a transactional agreement to play the part of a partner leads to genuine emotional discovery.
Podcasts on the same thread
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
If the desire for authentic connection amidst social pressure in Holidate resonated with you, this candid exploration of friendship and loneliness offers a relatable, humorous, and deeply human perspective.
Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chris & Rosie Ramsey · Podcast · 2026
Just as Holidate dissects the messiness of modern relationships, this podcast offers a witty and honest look at the realities of long-term partnership, parenting, and navigating life together.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Holidate?
Holidate follows two strangers who are tired of being single during the holidays. They decide to become each other's platonic plus-ones for every holiday throughout the year. As they continue this arrangement, they eventually begin to develop real romantic feelings for one another.
Is Holidate a romantic movie?
Yes, Holidate is a romantic film centered on the relationship between two strangers. While they start their arrangement with the intention of keeping things strictly platonic, the core of the story focuses on them catching real feelings for each other over the course of a year.
What happens between the two main characters in Holidate?
In Holidate, the two main characters agree to attend holiday events together as platonic plus-ones to avoid the pressures of being single. Throughout the year, their arrangement evolves as they spend time together, ultimately leading them to catch real feelings for each other.
Are the characters in Holidate dating at the start?
No, the two main characters in Holidate are strangers who meet and decide to become platonic plus-ones for holidays. They are not dating at the beginning of the movie, though they eventually catch real feelings for each other as the year progresses.