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Netflix Debuts People We Meet on Vacation, the First Film Adaptation of an Emily Henry Novel

Early reviews praise the look and book-minded structure as others say the condensed feature softens the romantic spark.

Overview

  • The movie is streaming worldwide on January 9, 2026, hitting Netflix at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT in the U.S. and 8 a.m. GMT in the U.K.
  • Emily Bader and Tom Blyth lead as Poppy and Alex under director Brett Haley, who collaborated with author Emily Henry during the adaptation.
  • The film runs 1 hour 57 minutes, is rated PG-13, and is a streaming-only release with no theatrical run scheduled.
  • Haley retained the novel’s flashback-driven "X summers ago" structure while making changes such as relocating a key trip from Palm Springs to Barcelona and trimming subplots.
  • Henry said she felt a "huge sigh of relief" after first viewing, as critics deliver mixed notices on chemistry and character depth despite strong visuals and casting.