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Death Takes a Holiday

4.919711h 13mMovieDramaFantasyRomance

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.

DirectorRobert Butler
WriterRita Lakin
ProducerGeorge Eckstein

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Cast · Directed by Robert Butler

YMYvette Mimieux
Yvette Mimieux
Peggy Chapman
MMMonte Markham
Monte Markham
David Smith
MLMyrna Loy
Myrna Loy
Selena Chapman
BCBert Convy
Bert Convy
John Cummings
MDMelvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas
Judge Earl Chapman
KMKerwin Mathews
Kerwin Mathews
Senator Earl Chapman, Jr.
PPPriscilla Pointer
Priscilla Pointer
Marion Chapman
AWAustin Willis
Austin Willis
Martin Herndon
CCColby Chester
Colby Chester
Tony Chapman
MR
Maureen Reagan
Ellen Chapman
RC
Regis Cordic
TV Announcer
MMMario Machado
Mario Machado
TV Announcer

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Death Takes a Holiday — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Death Takes a Holiday?

Death Takes a Holiday isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Death Takes a Holiday on Netflix?

No, Death Takes a Holiday is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Death Takes a Holiday on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Death Takes a Holiday isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Death Takes a Holiday for free?

Death Takes a Holiday isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Death Takes a Holiday?

Death Takes a Holiday hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 11, 1971. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.