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People We Meet on Vacation
Emily Henry · Book · 2021
What hooked you in People We Meet on Vacation was the way long-term friendship transforms into an intimate, life-changing romantic connection.
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Adaptation
People We Meet on Vacation
Film · 2026
Films on the same thread
Vacation Friends
Film · 2021
Explores: Unlikely Friendships, Social Boundaries, Chaos.
If the chaotic travel energy of People We Meet on Vacation resonated with you, this film offers a similar, albeit more unhinged, take on unexpected bonds formed during getaway trips.
Your Place or Mine
Aline Brosh McKenna · Film · 2023
Shares a thread with People We Meet on Vacation: Contemporary Romance.
Just like Poppy and Alex in People We Meet on Vacation, these polar-opposite best friends discover that a change of scenery is exactly what they need to finally confront their feelings.
Red, White & Royal Blue
Matthew López · Film · 2023
Shares a thread with People We Meet on Vacation: Contemporary Romance.
This story mirrors the slow-burn tension found in People We Meet on Vacation, proving that even the most stubborn rivals can bridge their differences through forced proximity and shared time.
Friends with Benefits
Will Gluck · Film · 2011
Explores: Friends to Lovers, No Strings Attached Relationships, Modern Dating.
Fans of the established history between characters in People We Meet on Vacation will appreciate this exploration of the blurred lines that occur when best friends decide to test their chemistry.
Series on the same thread
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Jenny Han · Series · 2022
Explores: First Love, Summer Romance, Love Triangle.
Much like the nostalgia-drenched atmosphere of People We Meet on Vacation, this series captures the transformative power of recurring summer traditions and the emotional weight of long-standing personal connections.
Friends
Marta Kauffman · Series · 1994
Explores: Friendship, Relationships, Coming of Age.
If you loved the central friendship dynamic in People We Meet on Vacation, you will enjoy this classic depiction of a tight-knit group relying on one another for support and comfort.
One Day
Nicole Taylor · Series · 2024
Explores: missed connections, will they/won't they, life changes.
This narrative echoes the long-term, will-they-won't-they trajectory of People We Meet on Vacation, focusing on how two people remain tethered to each other across years of life-altering personal changes.
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin · Series · 2021
Explores: True Crime Obsession, New York City, Intergenerational Friendship.
For those drawn to the deep emotional intimacy between friends in People We Meet on Vacation, this show provides a similarly compelling look at how new, unlikely connections can redefine your life.
Podcasts on the same thread
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
If the focus on interpersonal bonds in People We Meet on Vacation was your favorite part, you will appreciate this candid, humorous exploration of what it actually means to build lasting friendships.
Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness
Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness · Podcast · 2026
Explores: curiosity, self-actualization, mental wellness.
Much like the personal growth journeys of Poppy and Alex in People We Meet on Vacation, this podcast offers a thoughtful look at self-actualization through the lens of curiosity and connection.
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Common questions
Is People We Meet on Vacation based on a book?
Yes, People We Meet on Vacation is based on the 2021 novel written by Emily Henry. The story follows two best friends who take ten summer trips together and eventually face one final chance to fall in love before the narrative concludes.
Can I watch the People We Meet on Vacation movie on Netflix?
Yes, the 2026 film adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation is available to watch on Netflix. The movie brings the story of Poppy and Alex, who have nothing in common, to the screen following the success of the original bestselling novel.
Who wrote the original People We Meet on Vacation book?
The original People We Meet on Vacation book was written by Emily Henry. She is the number one New York Times bestselling author who also wrote the novel Funny Story. Her writing is known for creating stories that leave readers with a warm, hazy afterglow.
Does the People We Meet on Vacation movie follow the book?
The 2026 film adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation is based on the 2021 novel by Emily Henry. It depicts the same core story of two best friends with opposing personalities who navigate ten years of summer trips and their complicated relationship.