In the Netflix rom-com Holidate (2020), Emma Roberts plays Sloane, a young woman fed up with being single on holidays, and Luke Bracey is Jackson, her no-strings-attached partner in a year-long ‘holidate’ arrangement. The film co-stars…
Main cast
- Sloane BensonEmma RobertsMain
- JacksonLuke BraceyMain
- Aunt SusanKristin ChenowethMain
Supporting cast
- York BensonJake ManleySupp
- CarlyJessica CapshawSupp
- AbbyAndrew BachelorSupp
- FaráhFrances FisherSupp
- GeorgeKing BachSupp
- LizCynthy WuSupp
- Dr. FarrowDan LauriaSupp
Guest & voice
- Ginny BensonMegan FergusonGuest
- SharonMickey RedmondGuest
- LydiaAimee CarreroGuest
- Young SloaneVanessa DubassoGuest
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About this cast
Holidate is a 2020 American romantic comedy from Netflix, directed by John Whitesell and written by Tiffany Paulsen. The film follows Sloane and Jackson, two strangers who agree to be each other’s plus-one for every holiday over the course of a year – a ‘holidate’ – with the promise of no real romance. Their arrangement complicates when genuine feelings start to emerge.
FAQs
Who plays Sloane in Holidate?
Emma Roberts plays Sloane Benson, the film’s lead.
Who plays Jackson in Holidate?
Luke Bracey plays Jackson, Sloane’s holiday boyfriend.
Is Holidate set in the UK?
No, it is set in Chicago, USA, and produced as an American Netflix film.
How long is the film?
Holidate has a runtime of 104 minutes.
Who directed Holidate?
The film was directed by John Whitesell.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026