Netflix has added 'People We Know in Vacations', a romantic film based on a book, to its recent releases, and despite being released just a few days ago, it has become a true viewing hit. According to Argentine News Agency, the film is directed by Brett Haley, an expert at capturing nostalgia and human bonds, which makes it one of the most faithful and talked-about literary adaptations of early 2026. The film arrived on the platform a few days ago and immediately had a positive impact. It currently leads the Top 10 Most Viewed list. What is 'People We Know in Vacations' about? Based on the best-selling book of the same name by Emily Henry, the film follows the story of Poppy and Alex, two best friends who couldn't be more different: she is an adventurous, outgoing travel writer living in New York, while he is a reserved, methodical, and routine-loving professor in his small Ohio town. Despite their differences, for a decade they shared an unbreakable tradition: a vacation together every summer. However, two years ago, a mysterious incident during a trip to Croatia (or Tuscana, depending on the timeline of their memories) broke the bond and plunged them into absolute silence. The plot kicks into gear when Poppy, feeling unhappy with her perfect life, decides to contact Alex to propose a final trip to Palm Springs with the goal of fixing things. Through flashbacks that revisit their past travels, the film explores the thin line between friendship and love, and questions whether they are truly polar opposites or if they were always the perfect couple. Main Cast: The film features a young cast with very familiar faces from hit series: Emily Bader as Poppy Wright: Known for her role in My Lady Jane. She plays the impulsive and charismatic lead. Tom Blyth as Alex Nilsen: The actor from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes brings the structured and tender Alex to life. Sarah Catherine Hook as Sarah: Alex's girlfriend who represents the stability he believes he is looking for. Lucien Laviscount as Trey: The actor from Emily in Paris plays a love interest of Poppy. Jameela Jamil as Swapna: Poppy's boss and mentor at the travel magazine. Lukas Gage as Buck: An eccentric traveler that the duo meets on their adventures.
