People We Meet on Vacation
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The movie "People We Meet on Vacation (2026)" is a romantic comedy film released on Netflix on January 9, 2026. Based on Emily Henry's 2021 bestselling novel of the same name, the story follows Poppy Wright and Alex Nilsen, two best friends with contrasting personalities who have taken a summer vacation together every year for a decade. After a two-year period of not speaking, Poppy convinces Alex to take one more trip to try and mend their friendship, leading them to confront their deeper feelings for each other. The film, starring Emily Bader as Poppy and Tom Blyth as Alex, is intended for mature audiences and explores themes of friendship, love, timing, and self-discovery set against various picturesque travel backdrops. It has been described as a heartfelt and humorous rom-com.
Things to Consider
Romance and Sexual Content
The film features significant romantic and sexual content, including implied and explicit sexual encounters, suggestive language, and some nudity. This content is central to the romantic comedy genre of the movie.
Poppy and Alex declare their love for one another and then "have sex". During a trip to Palm Springs, after the air conditioning fails and it rains, Poppy and Alex "have sex in the rain". On a Canadian vacation, Poppy goes into a man's tent where they "make out and remove their clothes (she leaves on underwear; we see them from the waist up)". Separately, Alex follows a group who go skinny-dipping in the ocean, where "six or seven twentysomethings disrobe and run to the water (seen mostly from the rear)" in a dark scene. The movie also includes "nudity" and a "sex scene". Poppy's parents give her and Alex a jumbo pack of condoms, and Poppy's dad talks to Alex about sexual performance, indicating a sexually permissive worldview.
Profanity
The film contains strong language, with multiple instances of mild, moderate, and strong profanity. This includes the frequent use of various curse words and instances of taking the name of Deity in vain.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
Ages 16+ due to mature themes, including explicit sexual content, nudity, strong language, and substance use. The movie carries a PG-13 rating, but critics and parent reviews highlight content that warrants caution for younger or more sensitive viewers.
Good to Know
The film is an adaptation of a popular novel, and while efforts were made to preserve fan-favorite details, some plot changes, such as the wedding destination, exist. The movie's content, particularly regarding sexual themes and language, aligns with adult romance novels. Parents should be aware that despite a PG-13 rating, some content is described as suitable for adult genre fans rather than all teens.
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