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Netflix's 'People We Meet' Cuts Explicit Scene for Flow

1/14/2026

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Netflix released Emily Henry's People We Meet on Vacation with a toned-down sex scene between Poppy and Alex.
Henry said a more explicit version was filmed but cut after test audiences felt it disrupted the flow.
Director Brett Haley aimed to balance the tone with a less spicy portrayal.
The film has a 75% Rotten Tomatoes critics' score.

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Story summary

Netflix released Emily Henry's People We Meet on Vacation with a toned-down sex scene between Poppy and Alex.
Henry said a more explicit version was filmed but cut after test audiences felt it disrupted the flow.
Director Brett Haley aimed to balance the tone with a less spicy portrayal.
The film has a 75% Rotten Tomatoes critics' score.