Death Takes a Holiday (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1971, Death Takes a Holiday is a fantasy, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Robert Butler, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Death takes a human form and visits Earth to try to find out why humans want so desperately to cling to life. He unexpectedly falls in love with a beautiful young woman.
Who’s in it. Death Takes a Holiday stars Yvette Mimieux as Peggy Chapman, Monte Markham as David Smith, Myrna Loy as Selena Chapman and Bert Convy as John Cummings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Death Takes a Holiday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Takes a Holiday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Takes a Holiday tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Takes a Holiday (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death Takes a Holiday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death Takes a Holiday worth watching?
- Death Takes a Holiday holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Takes a Holiday?
- Death Takes a Holiday stars Yvette Mimieux, Monte Markham, Myrna Loy, Bert Convy and Melvyn Douglas.
- When was Death Takes a Holiday released?
- Death Takes a Holiday was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.