Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- warm
- hopeful
- christmas viewing
- cozy night in
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Abby inherits an antique holiday calendar that seems to predict the future and drives her romantic decisions.
The story unfolds during the Christmas season and links romance, hope, and the calendar's apparent magic.
Abby is a struggling but talented photographer whose career and aspirations are central to her situation.
The calendar's predictions raise the question of whether Abby's love life is determined by magic or shaped by her own actions.
Films like The Holiday Calendar, and why
The Christmas Chronicles
shares the christmas romantic comedy format, magical premise, and warm seasonal atmosphere
The Knight Before Christmas
shares a holiday romance structure built around fate, friendship, and cozy wish fulfillment
A Christmas Prince
shares an uplifting seasonal romantic comedy tone and a woman navigating unexpected love
Movie Details
- Director
- Bradley Walsh
- Release Date
- 2018-11-02
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (1051)
Cast
- Kat Graham
- Quincy Brown
- Ethan Peck
- Ron Cephas Jones
- Genelle Williams
- Laura de Carteret
- Kevin Hanchard
- Ali Hassan
- Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll
- Romaine Waite
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Holiday Calendar about?
- A struggling photographer finds her holiday hopes and romantic future seemingly mapped out by an enchanted advent calendar.
- What is The Holiday Calendar like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Holiday Calendar as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Holiday Calendar violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Holiday Calendar.
- Which films are like The Holiday Calendar?
- Films with a similar feel include The Christmas Chronicles, The Knight Before Christmas, and A Christmas Prince.
- How long is The Holiday Calendar?
- The Holiday Calendar runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Holiday Calendar?
- In United States, The Holiday Calendar streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
