The Holiday

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The Holiday

PG-13

Released Dec 8, 2006

2h 12m

Holiday

Romance

Comedy

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Two women, one from America and one from Britain, swap homes at Christmastime after bad breakups with their boyfriends. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.

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Critics Consensus

While it's certainly sweet and even somewhat touching, The Holiday is so thoroughly predictable that audiences may end up opting for an early check-out time.

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

You begin to suspect that Meyers isn't actually a movie director at all, but a features coordinator at World of Interiors.

Apr 2, 2019

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Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph (UK)

The Holiday is as corny as it gets, but in a cinemascape full of macho grunting and aggressive irony, Meyers is perhaps right to believe that corniness is what women - and their boyfriends - will be wanting...

Apr 2, 2019

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Anne Cohen

Refinery29

What makes The Holiday interesting - and worth reexamining more than a decade after its release - is that unlike most holiday-themed movies, it exhorts the viewer to take time for themselves, not just others. It's the ultimate self-care flick.

Dec 27, 2018

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Nancy Meyers’ hit film is decidedly overlong and overstuffed with Hollywood industry insider talk, but it’s also bright and bouncy, directed with confident flair ...

Apr 29, 2025

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

It can be considered a lovely comfort film: the conflicts are not so serious, the performances are charming, the locations are beautiful, the romance is mature but never too explicit, and the comedy is gentle and even innocent. [Full review in Spanish].

Rated: 4/5

Apr 7, 2025

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Natasha Alvar

Hallmarkies Podcast

The Holiday is still so utterly charming. It's like a warm hug, perfect for any time of the year but especially fitting for Christmas. The cast is stellar and Jude Law as daddy Mr Napkinhead is so swoonworthy my TV caught fire.

Aug 15, 2024

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Julie

A great holiday movie with a fantastic cast and storyline.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/07/23

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Betsy B

To be honest, I was really surprised to see all the negative reviews on this movie. As a teenager, this movie is the classic rom-com with a nice Christmas touch. Although some see it as predictable, I see it as a comfortable watch that just isn't meant to be dramatic, its meant to be sweet. The sound track is also exceptional and really compliments the film. Overall one of the best rom-coms I've watched as its plot provides a sense of comfort.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/15/25

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Audience Member

Jude Law is Daddy by his own admission. Another Nancy Meyers chick flick classic, featuring split settings of the United States and the United Kingdom. This time, set during the holiday season, making it the ideal annual Christmas rewatch for many millennial women, whose love for it has increased its popularity over time. The four leading characters, who form the two main couples, all feel unique and written to highlight the strengths of the actors that play them. While it might not be any of their most iconic roles, it still serves as an important cornerstone in each of their acting careers. Packaged with Hanz Zimmer’s enchanting score, this film hits all the right notes as a romantic comedy, Christmas film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/12/25

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Remsen A.

One of my all-time favorite holiday movies. A yearly watch with a great cast, cheesy/fun story, and amazing score.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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Alder L

Great Christmas movie, it's funny, romantic, light, and an overall fun movie to watch with a hot beverage.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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Richard M

A nice message, good visuals, acting - except for the as ever OTT and silly Jack Black, he really takes you out of the moment whenever he is 'acting' on screen.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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The Holiday: Official - I Think We Should Have Sex

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The Holiday: Official - Mr. Napkin Head

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Synopsis

Two women, one from America and one from Britain, swap homes at Christmastime after bad breakups with their boyfriends. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.

Director: Nancy Meyers
Producer: Nancy Meyers, Bruce A. Block
Screenwriter: Nancy Meyers
Distributor: Sony Pictures
Production Co: Waverly Films
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Sexual Content)
Genre: Holiday, Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 8, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $63.2M
Runtime: 2h 12m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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