Holidays 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Director
- Sven Gielnik
- Networks
- SWR, Montavia Filmproduktion, WDR
What is Holidays?
Holidays is a German tragicomedy film scheduled for release in 2026. The production, which also carries the working title Holidays Der beste Vater der Welt, is categorized as a drama and has a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 23, 2026
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- Germany
- Studios
- SWR, Montavia Filmproduktion, WDR
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 0.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~105 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- SWR, Montavia Filmproduktion, WDR
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Holidays is a German tragicomedy film scheduled for release in 2026. The production, which also carries the working title Holidays Der beste Vater der Welt, is categorized as a drama and has a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes. The narrative centers on an eleven-year-old boy named Fridolin who lives at a distance from his father. Because of this separation, Fridolin only sees his father, Jan, during the holidays. Fridolin anticipates these visits with great enthusiasm, viewing his father as an adventurous and ideal parent. However, the story explores the underlying tension of their relationship, as Jan struggles with a serious drinking problem. The film was developed between 2025 and 2026 and is associated with the National Film Awards 2026. Further information regarding the production, including its full cast and crew, is documented through various industry databases and platforms. The film officially premiered in Germany on October 23, 2026.
Should you watch it?
“A young boy eagerly anticipates his holiday visits with a father who hides a serious struggle.”
- Explores the complex emotional bond between a son and his adventurous father.
- Provides a poignant look at family dynamics during limited visitation periods.
- Features a narrative centered on the challenges of addiction within a parent-child relationship.
- The heavy subject matter regarding alcoholism may be difficult for some viewers.
Watch it if you appreciate grounded dramas that examine the complexities of parental relationships through the eyes of a child.
This film maintains a dramatic and reflective tone, focusing on the emotional pacing of a child's experience during visits with an imperfect parent.
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Is Holidays worth watching?
The film is worth watching for those interested in character-driven dramas that explore the emotional complexities of parent-child relationships.
What is the runtime of the film?
Holidays has a total runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes.
Is this a series or a movie?
Holidays is a feature-length film categorized as a tragicomedy.
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