The Holiday Calendar (2018)
A magical Advent calendar guides a photographer toward unexpected romance and a heartwarming, whimsical future.
A talented photographer stuck in a dead-end job inherits an antique Advent calendar that may be predicting the future -- and pointing her toward love.
How intense is The Holiday Calendar?
The Holiday Calendar has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. The humor runs wholesome.
What The Holiday Calendar feels like
- Tone
- cozyfeel goodwhimsicalromanticheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightDate night
Where to stream The Holiday Calendar
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Holiday Calendar for you?
Is The Holiday Calendar scary?
No. The Holiday Calendar is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Holiday Calendar gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Holiday Calendar sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
How long is The Holiday Calendar?
The Holiday Calendar runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream The Holiday Calendar?
The Holiday Calendar is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Holiday Calendar have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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