Death Takes a Holiday
1934, English. Directed by Mitchell Leisen.
No one can die – while he makes love!
After years of questioning why people fear him, Death takes on human form so he can mingle among the mortals and find an answer. However, events soon spiral out of control as he falls in love with the beautiful young Grazia, the only woman not afraid of him. As he falls in love with her, her father sees him for what he is and begs him to return to his duties. Death must decide whether or not to seek his own happiness or sacrifice it so that Grazia may live.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Death Takes a Holiday
Death Takes a Holiday isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Details
- Released
- 30 March 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Maxwell Anderson, Gladys Lehman
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What Death Takes a Holiday is based on
Death Takes a Holiday is based on La Morte in Vacanza, a 1924 play or musical by Alberto Casella and Death Takes a Holiday, a 1930 play or musical by Walter Ferris.
Play or musical · 1924
La Morte in Vacanza
By Alberto Casella
Play or musical · 1930
Death Takes a Holiday
By Walter Ferris
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Death Takes a Holiday: quick answers
Is Death Takes a Holiday worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Death Takes a Holiday?
Death Takes a Holiday runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does Death Takes a Holiday have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Death Takes a Holiday. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Death Takes a Holiday parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Death Takes a Holiday is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Death Takes a Holiday on?
Death Takes a Holiday isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Death Takes a Holiday?
If you liked Death Takes a Holiday, try Meet Joe Black, Peter Ibbetson, The Age of Adaline.
Who directed Death Takes a Holiday?
Death Takes a Holiday (1934) was directed by Mitchell Leisen and stars Fredric March, Evelyn Venable, Guy Standing.
What is Death Takes a Holiday based on?
Death Takes a Holiday is based on La Morte in Vacanza, a 1924 play or musical by Alberto Casella and Death Takes a Holiday, a 1930 play or musical by Walter Ferris.