Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- warm
- hopeful
- lazy sunday
- date night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kelly and Parker's separation from their cruise forces an unexpected partnership and shared journey.
The couple races across southern Italy, making the landscape and local travel central to their developing relationship.
The TV-G premise centers on catching up with a cruise rather than confronting serious danger, supporting a gentle and comforting romance.
Kelly and Parker begin as strangers and are compelled to collaborate after missing the boat.
Films like Missing the Boat, and why
The Holiday
Shares a light romantic road movie structure, forced companionship, and scenic European travel setting.
Letters to Juliet
Combines romantic connection, fish out of water circumstances, and an upbeat journey through picturesque locations.
French Kiss
Features strangers developing affection amid travel mishaps, breezy comedy, and destination romance.
Movie Details
- Director
- Maclain Nelson
- Release Date
- 2026-01-31
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (12)
Cast
- Emilie Ullerup
- Kristoffer Polaha
- Amy Louise Pemberton
- Trey Warner
- Yurj Buzzi
- Orlando Seale
- Chiara D'Anna
- Carlo Spano
- Federica Morra
- Laurence Bouvard
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel, Hallmark TV Amazon Channel
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Missing the Boat about?
- After missing their Italian cruise, two strangers discover that an unexpected cross-country chase may be the perfect route to romance.
- What is Missing the Boat like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Missing the Boat as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Missing the Boat violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Missing the Boat.
- Which films are like Missing the Boat?
- Films with a similar feel include The Holiday, Letters to Juliet, and French Kiss.
- How long is Missing the Boat?
- Missing the Boat runs 84 minutes.
- Where can I watch Missing the Boat?
- In United States, Missing the Boat streams on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel, Hallmark TV Amazon Channel.
