Holiday in the Vineyards

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Holiday in the Vineyards
Directed by Alex Ranarivelo
Written byCecilia Franco
David Zanardi
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyReuben Steinberg
Edited byBrett Hedlund
Music by Jamie Christopherson
Production
company
ESX Entertainment
Distributed by Netflix
Release date
  • December 13, 2023 (2023-12-13)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Holiday in the Vineyards is a 2023 American Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Alex Ranarivelo and written by Cecilia Franco and David Zanardi. The film stars Josh Swickard, Sol Rodriguez, Eileen Davidson and Omar Gooding. [1] The film was released by Netflix December 13, 2023. [2]

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Cast

Production

The film was produced by Ali Afshar and his ESX Entertainment. Josh Swickard, Sol Rodriguez, Eileen Davidson and Omar Gooding was cast in main roles in March 2023. Filming took place in Petaluma, California. [3]

Reception

Liz Kocan from the Decider give the film positive review and praised performances:, wrote in her review: "Holiday in the Vineyards doesn’t really need the hook of the holidays to make it worth your time: it’s a great romantic comedy suitable for any time of year." [4] Carla Hay from the Culture Mix wrote in her review: "“Holiday in the Vineyards” is pleasant and predictable, but not in a way that's cloying or irritating. Unlike many romantic comedies of its kind, everything in the story is believable. Some parts are dull and uneven, but the movie is watchable overall. It's the type of film where most viewers will know how the movie ends before the movie begins, but the movie's characters will keep viewers interested." [5]

The film was Netflix's top 10 film in the global chart upon its release. [6]

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