Hillary Burns, a struggling actress, is desperate to please her judgmental mother, Meredith Burns. She is engaged to Jason King, a successful lawyer, and plans to bring him home for Thanksgiving to meet her family for the first time. However, when Hillary loses her job and Jason breaks up with her, Hillary fears going home empty-handed.
With the encouragement of her best friend Sophie, Hillary hires David, an aspiring actor, to pose as her fiancé. As the weekend unfolds, Hillary's plan to impress her mother and siblings starts to fall apart due to David's lack of social skills and her own personal issues.
Despite the obstacles, Hillary and David begin to develop real feelings for each other. As they navigate the expectations of Hillary's family and their own insecurities, they must decide if they are willing to take a chance on each other and their unconventional relationship.
A Holiday Engagement is a heartwarming romantic comedy that explores the pressures of family expectations, the challenges of pursuing one's dreams, and the power of unexpected love.