Holiday (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1938, Holiday is a comedy and romance film directed by George Cukor, running about 97 minutes. “Every day's a holiday... when you're in love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Johnny Case, a freethinking financier, has finally found the girl of his dreams — Julia Seton, the spoiled daughter of a socially prominent millionaire — and she's agreed to marry him. But when Johnny plans a holiday for the two to enjoy life while they are still young, his fiancée has other plans & that is for Johnny to work in her father's bank!
Who’s in it. Holiday stars Katharine Hepburn as Linda Seton, Cary Grant as Johnny Case, Doris Nolan as Julia Seton and Henry Kolker as Edward Seton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Holiday has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Holiday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Holiday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Holiday (1938)?
- In US, Holiday is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Holiday worth watching?
- Holiday holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Holiday?
- Holiday stars Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Doris Nolan, Henry Kolker and Edward Everett Horton.
- When was Holiday released?
- Holiday was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.