Movies Like Holiday Rush (2019)

Holiday Rush is a 2019 comedy, drama, romance film from Leslie Small with a MovieMagicScore of 5.6/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Sleepless in Seattle and The Family Man.

Comedy Drama Romance

Sleepless in Seattle

1993

After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father up on a date. Talking about his father’s loneliness soon leads to a meeting with a young female journalist, who has flown to Seattle to write a story about the boy and his father.

6.7

MagicScore

The Family Man

2000

Jack's lavish, fast-paced lifestyle changes one Christmas night when he stumbles into a grocery store holdup and disarms the gunman. The next morning he wakes up in bed lying next to Kate, his college sweetheart he left in order to pursue his career, and to the horrifying discovery that his former life no longer exists. As he stumbles through this alternate suburban universe, Jack finds himself at a crossroad where he must choose between his high-power career and the woman he loves.

6.8

MagicScore

Radio Rebel

2012

High school senior Tara is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out -- doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Tara surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, "Radio Rebel" -- and to everyone's shock, she's a hit!

6.2

MagicScore

Telling Lies in America

1997

A 17-year-old boy becomes friends with Billy Magic, the radio DJ he idolizes, and eventually slips into the payola and corruption of the entertainment world.

5.7

MagicScore

There's No Place Like Home

2018

An extended family reunites on an idyllic island to celebrate their grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary. However, a storm causes them to get stuck in there longer than expected, causing secrets and long-held grudges to break out.

6.2

MagicScore

Tokyo Sonata

2008

A young boy takes interest in piano while his family begins to disintegrate around him after his father loses his job.

7.4

MagicScore

Good Morning, Vietnam

1987

A disk jockey goes to Vietnam to work for the Armed Forces Radio Service. While he becomes popular among the troops, his superiors disapprove of his humor.

7.3

MagicScore

American Graffiti

1973

A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.

7.0

MagicScore

FM

1978

When a liberal music station's owners decide to introduce army recruitment ads, despite the protests of its manager, the rebellious DJs are determined to fight back, no matter the cost.

6.7

MagicScore

#10

Radioland Murders

1994

A series of mysterious crimes threatens the existence of a new radio network.

5.9

MagicScore

#11

My Happy Family

2017

In a patriarchal society, an ordinary Georgian family lives with three generations under one roof. All are shocked when 52-year-old Manana decides to move out from her parents’ home and live alone. Without her family and her husband, a journey into the unknown begins.

7.4

MagicScore

#12

Talk to Me

2007

The story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk show host and community activist in the 1960s.

6.9

MagicScore

#13

Meet Me in St. Louis

1944

Young love and childish fears highlight a year in the life of a turn-of-the-century family up to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.

7.0

MagicScore

#14

The Family Stone

2005

An uptight, conservative businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family's annual Christmas celebration and finds that she's a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life.

6.3

MagicScore

#15

Four Christmases

2008

Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to see their ruse exposed to the world by an overzealous television reporter. Now, Brad and Kate are left with precious little choice other than to swallow their pride and suffer the rounds.

5.8

MagicScore

#16

Midnight FM

2010

Popular TV anchorwoman & late night DJ Ko Sun-young set to host her final radio program. During the show, she receives a startling text message instructing her to follow specific directions or endanger the lives of her family.

6.9

MagicScore

#17

Ten Minutes to Midnight

2020

A late night radio host is trapped inside the station by a violent storm after being bitten by a rabid bat.

5.8

MagicScore

#18

Love the Coopers

2015

When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday.

6.0

MagicScore

#19

Home Alone

1990

Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.

7.4

MagicScore

#20

A Flintstone Christmas

1977

Santa has an accident at Fred's house on Christmas Eve, Fred and Barney have to continue his run for him.

7.0

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Holiday Rush?

The top films similar to Holiday Rush by MovieMagicScore are Sleepless in Seattle (6.7), The Family Man (6.8), Radio Rebel (6.2). Each shares comedy/drama/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Holiday Rush worth watching?

Holiday Rush holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.6/10 from 218 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Holiday Rush?

Holiday Rush (2019) is a comedy, drama, romance film directed by Leslie Small, starring Sonequa Martin-Green, La La Anthony, Deon Cole.

Where can I find more recommendations like Holiday Rush?

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About movies like Holiday Rush

This ranked list pairs Holiday Rush (2019), a comedy and drama and romance film from Leslie Small, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Sonequa Martin-Green take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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