Movie

Death Takes a Holiday

★ 4.9(7)19711h 13m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Butler
Release date: 1971-10-23
Runtime: 1h 13m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Television

About Death Takes a Holiday

Death Takes a Holiday is a 1971 movie in the Drama, Fantasy and Romance genres, directed by Robert Butler, starring Yvette Mimieux, Monte Markham and Myrna Loy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.9/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Death Takes a Holiday in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Death takes a human form and visits Earth to try to find out why humans want so desperately to cling to life. He unexpectedly falls in love with a beautiful young woman.

Cast

Yvette Mimieux

Peggy Chapman

Monte Markham

David Smith

Myrna Loy

Selena Chapman

Bert Convy

John Cummings

Melvyn Douglas

Judge Earl Chapman

Kerwin Mathews

Senator Earl Chapman, Jr.

Priscilla Pointer

Marion Chapman

Austin Willis

Martin Herndon

Colby Chester

Tony Chapman

Maureen Reagan

Ellen Chapman

Regis Cordic

TV Announcer

Mario Machado

TV Announcer

Themes & keywords

based on play or musicalremakedeath personifieddeath incarnate

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Death Takes a Holiday in Canada?+

Death Takes a Holiday is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Death Takes a Holiday on Netflix?+

Death Takes a Holiday is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Death Takes a Holiday?+

Death Takes a Holiday has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

Who stars in Death Takes a Holiday?+

Death Takes a Holiday stars Yvette Mimieux, Monte Markham, Myrna Loy, Bert Convy and Melvyn Douglas.

When did Death Takes a Holiday come out?+

Death Takes a Holiday is a 1971 movie directed by Robert Butler.

What genre is Death Takes a Holiday?+

Death Takes a Holiday is Drama, Fantasy, Romance and TV Movie film.

Who directed Death Takes a Holiday?+

Death Takes a Holiday was directed by Robert Butler.