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 (Cameron Diaz) from America and one (Kate Winslet) from Britain, swap homes at Christmastime after bad breakups with their boyfriends. Each woman finds romance with a local man (Jude Law, Jack Black) 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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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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Rachel Wagner

Hallmarkies Podcast

A really sweet and endearing holiday rom-com

Aug 14, 2024

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Madeline Roth

The Daily Beast

Charming and impeccably scored...

Dec 5, 2022

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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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Jesse H

This was a waste of time and not entertaining in the least.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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Christine C

I saw it in the theatre when it came out originally and it seemed just ok in 2006, since it wasnt different from the other movies then. Now in 2024, it is great! I loved the characters and even though the plot is a bit predictable, I just love watching it play out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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Lorna C

One of my favorite movies. Great writing. Wonderful casting. Terrific chemistry. Gorgeous cinematography, and a luscious score. It has everything!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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judy b

One of my all time favorite romantic comedies, actually more romantic than a comedy! It has an unexpected twist that is quite touching. It made me total fan of Jude Law. Am currently watching it for at least the third time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Jace E

The Holiday is a top tier "chick flick". The four leads in this movie are perfectly cast. Also, they all have the perfect names: Iris, Amanda, Graham and Miles. It might sound stupid, but I think their names add to the story. The setting in England is charming and the house in LA is exciting. The dynamic between the two couples is brilliantly executed. As a movie guy, I loved everything with Iris and Miles. As a father, I loved everything with Graham's daughters. The film is full of clichés (like Cameron Diaz running endlessly at the end), but they all work. The entire scene when Arthur is being recognized for his career is fantastic. Everything in that scene makes me smile: "Arthur's Theme" playing, the kiss, the fist pump and smile, every subtle gesture. On top of it all, the score by Hans Zimmer is an underrated gem. I couldn't stop watching it, even after my wife fell asleep. The Holiday is a comfort film at its finest. Best Character: Miles Best Quote: "Iris, if you were a melody... I used only the good notes." - Miles Best Scene: In Miles' Studio Best Piece of Score: "Maestro"

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Nancy Meyers

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Cameron Diaz

Amanda

Kate Winslet

Iris

Jude Law

Graham

Jack Black

Miles

Eli Wallach

Arthur Abbott

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The Holiday: Official - I'm in Love With You

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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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The Holiday: Official - Iris Kisses Miles

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The Holiday: Official Clip - Falling for the Wrong Person

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Synopsis

Two women, one (Cameron Diaz) from America and one (Kate Winslet) from Britain, swap homes at Christmastime after bad breakups with their boyfriends. Each woman finds romance with a local man (Jude Law, Jack Black) 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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