Happiest Season
Movie Details:
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Release date | November 25, 2020 |
| Running time | 1hr 42min |
| Age rating | PG-13 |
| Starring | Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Mary Holland, Victor Garber, Mary Steenburgen |
| Directed by | Clea DuVall |
| Screenplay by | Clea DuVall, Mary Holland |
| Story by | Clea DuVall |
| Produced by | Isaac Klausner, Marty Bowen |
| Cinematography by | John Guleserian |
| Edited by | Melissa Bretherton |
| Music by | Amie Doherty |
| Casting by | Rich Delia |
| Production Design by | Theresa Guleserian |
| Art Direction by | Maggie Srmayan |
| Set Decoration by | Shanna Worsham |
| Costume Design by | Kathleen Felix-Hager |
| Production Company | TriStar Pictures Entertainment One Temple Hill Entertainment |
| Distributor | Hulu |
Cast & Characters:
- Kristen Stewart as Abby, Harper’s girlfriend
- Mackenzie Davis as Harper, Abby’s girlfriend
- Alison Brie as Sloane, Harper’s eldest sister
- Aubrey Plaza as Riley Johnson, Harper’s ex-girlfriend
- Daniel Levy as John, Abby’s best friend
- Mary Holland as Jane, Harper’s middle sister
- Victor Garber as Ted, Harper’s father
- Mary Steenburgen as Tipper, Harper’s mother
- Ana Gasteyer as Harry Levin, a potential campaign donor
- Jake McDorman as Connor, Harper’s ex-boyfriend
- Burl Moseley as Eric, Sloane’s husband
- Sarayu Blue as Carolyn McCoy
- Jinkx Monsoon as Em K. Ultra
- BenDeLaCreme as Miss L’Teau
- Anis N’Dobe as Magnus, Sloane and Eric’s son
- Asiyih N’Dobe as Matilda, Sloane and Eric’s daughter
Storyline:
The film follows a young woman who struggles to admit to her conservative parents that she is a lesbian while she and her girlfriend visit them during Christmas.
About Happiest Season Movie:
Happiest Season is an American romantic comedy directed by Clea DuVall, who co-wrote the screenplay with Mary Holland. The film features a diverse ensemble cast, including Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Mary Holland, Victor Garber, and Mary Steenburgen. It centers on Abby Holland (Stewart) and her girlfriend Harper Caldwell (Davis), who visit Harper’s conservative family during the Christmas season. Abby faces the challenge of hiding her relationship from Harper’s parents, as Harper has not yet come out to them due to concerns about her father’s mayoral campaign.
The film is semi-autobiographical, reflecting DuVall’s own experiences with family dynamics and acceptance. Happiest Season is notable for being the first major Hollywood studio-produced lesbian Christmas romantic comedy. It was released on Hulu in the United States on November 25, 2020, and received positive reviews from critics, particularly praising the performances of the cast. The film won a GLAAD Media Award in 2021 for Outstanding Film – Wide Release.
As the story unfolds, Abby navigates the complexities of family expectations and her feelings of isolation while trying to support Harper. The film explores themes of love, identity, and acceptance during the holiday season, culminating in a heartfelt resolution that highlights the importance of being true to oneself.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| International Collection | $2,110,618 |
| Worldwide Collection | $2,110,618 |