What We Did on Our Holiday

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What We Did on Our Holiday

PG-13

Released Jul 10, 2015

1h 35m

Comedy

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While visiting family in the Scottish Highlands, a troubled couple (Rosamund Pike, David Tennant) try to put on a happy face, but their three children innocently reveal all of their biggest secrets.

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Witty and well-cast, What We Did on Our Holiday injects unlikely laughs into a story dealing with dark, difficult themes.

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Katie Walsh

Los Angeles Times

The film slightly rushes the resolution, glossing over the tougher bits of conflict, but the message prevails.

Nov 28, 2023

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Leslie Felperin

The Hollywood Reporter

What We Did On Our Holiday could be used as a textbook example of how to ruin a movie with a bad third act.

Nov 28, 2023

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

There are a few laughs; a couple of tears; and cinematography that bravely battles for continuity amid the capricious, dual-location British weather.

Nov 28, 2023

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Graham Young

Birmingham Mail

The most enjoyable British movie of the year!

Rated: 4/5

Nov 28, 2023

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Josh Slater-Williams

Vague Visages

A big part of why the plot fails is that these characters come across as utterly hollow strawmen for Hamilton and Jenkin’s manipulations, despite the use of semi-improvised flourishes to make them potentially seem more real.

Nov 28, 2023

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Gayatri Gauri

Firstpost

One thing is guaranteed after watching What We Did On Our Holiday: you may not be keen on brats, but you will be sold on the idea of a holiday in Scotland.

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David B

We loved this small British film with a wonderful cast. We laughed out loud often, and got a little teary eyed once or twice. A great film for anyone who has kids, parents, grandparents, and loves them despite their imperfections. The Grandfather would be so proud of his grandchildren.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/25

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Jannine Z

Billy Connelly makes it. Do not want to give spoilers but there were times I was laughing so hard my sides hurt. Predicable and cliche in many was but a nice weeknight watch.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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Graham W

Just watched this on TV recently missed this at the Cinema. We really enjoyed this sad and funny movie. Great acting by Billy Connelly David Tennant and Rosalind Pike but all of them upstaged by the 3 child actors. Like previous review can’t understand why this wasn’t more of a hit at the time? Good family movie give it a try.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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Nigel S

Can't understand why this movie wasnt far more successful at the box office. It had similar ingredients to any of the Richard Curtis comedies or Little Miss Sunshine. If you liked those movies, this is a must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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Emma A

An entertaining and novel idea for a movie, with a great cast and script. Funny and poignant in equal measure, with the backdrop of the Scottish highlands enriching the whole film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/11/23

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Jonna M

Amusing and heartwarming ❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/07/23

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Synopsis

While visiting family in the Scottish Highlands, a troubled couple (Rosamund Pike, David Tennant) try to put on a happy face, but their three children innocently reveal all of their biggest secrets.

Director: Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
Producer: Suzanne Reid, Edward L. Rubin, David M. Thompson, Dan Winch
Screenwriter: Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: BBC Films
Rating: PG-13 (Some Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 10, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2016
Runtime: 1h 35m

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