Holiday Affair (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1949, Holiday Affair is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Don Hartman, running about 87 minutes. “IT HAPPENS IN DECEMBER...BUT IT'S HOTTER THAN JULY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Just before Christmas, department store clerk Steve Mason meets big spending customer Connie Ennis, who's actually a comparison shopper sent by another store. Steve lets her go, which gets him fired. They spend the afternoon together, which doesn't sit well with Connie's steady suitor, Carl, when he finds out, but delights her young son Timmy, who quickly takes to Steve.
Who’s in it. Holiday Affair stars Robert Mitchum as Steve Mason, Janet Leigh as Connie Ennis, Wendell Corey as Carl Davis and Gordon Gebert as Timmy Ennis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Holiday Affair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of Holiday Affair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Holiday Affair (1949)?
- In US, Holiday Affair 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 Affair worth watching?
- Holiday Affair holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Holiday Affair?
- Holiday Affair stars Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh, Wendell Corey, Gordon Gebert and Griff Barnett.
- When was Holiday Affair released?
- Holiday Affair was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.