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The Holiday

  • 7.0 /10

  • 5582

  • 51%

Plot

Two women, one American and one British, swap homes at Christmastime following bad breakups. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.

Cast

Cameron Diaz as Amanda Woods
Cameron Diaz

as Amanda Woods

Kate Winslet as Iris Simpkins
Kate Winslet

as Iris Simpkins

Jude Law as Graham Simpkins
Jude Law

as Graham Simpkins

Jack Black as Miles Dumont
Jack Black

as Miles Dumont

Eli Wallach as Arthur Abbott
Eli Wallach

as Arthur Abbott

Edward Burns as Ethan
Edward Burns

as Ethan

Rufus Sewell as Jasper Bloom
Rufus Sewell

as Jasper Bloom

Miffy Englefield as Sophie
Miffy Englefield

as Sophie

Emma Pritchard as Olivia
Emma Pritchard

as Olivia

Sarah Parish as Hannah
Sarah Parish

as Hannah

Movie Facts

Rated

  • PG-13

Status

  • Released

Release Date

  • December 5, 2006

Production Companies

  • Relativity Media

  • Waverly Films

  • Universal Pictures

  • Columbia Pictures

Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Language

  • English

  • Français

Budget

  • $85,000,000.00

Revenue

  • $205,233,866.00

Runtime

  • 2.27 hrs

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Reviews

There is a lot I like about this movie. The script is witty and there is good chemistry between the prospective couples, although it takes a while to develop with Amanda and Graham due to their awkward and clunky start. The old guy Arthur and the two children also add to the depth of the story. My only real issue was their deploying that awkward rom-com device when two characters have sex firs…

he Holiday offers a charming and unique romantic premise, though it stretches believability with its unrealistic house-swapping setup and convenient character connections. Despite these flaws, the film builds strong character backstories and emotional growth, making it easy to follow and enjoyable. However, the unresolved issue of long-distance relationships leaves a lingering question by the end…