The Holiday

PG-13

12/8/20062h 16m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ It's Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive. ~

Overview:

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.

Director:

Nancy Meyers

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$85,000,000.00

Revenue:

$205,219,880.00

Key words:

london, england
holiday
movie business
christmas party
country house
vacation
surrey
romance
los angeles, california
multiple storylines
woman director
christmas
christmas romance
house swapping
holiday romance

Cast

Cameron Diaz

~ as ~

Amanda Woods

Kate Winslet

~ as ~

Iris Simpkins

Jude Law

~ as ~

Graham Simpkins

Jack Black

~ as ~

Miles Dumont

Eli Wallach

~ as ~

Arthur Abbott

Edward Burns

~ as ~

Ethan

Rufus Sewell

~ as ~

Jasper Bloom

Miffy Englefield

~ as ~

Sophie

Emma Pritchard

~ as ~

Olivia

Sarah Parish

~ as ~

Hannah

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Reviews (2)

Peter McGinn
Written 1 year(s) ago
7
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 first and then fall in love. The movie does a fair job of recovering from the lustful beginning, but I can’t help but think there could have been a more creative way to make the relationship awkward and in need of recovery.

But maybe it is just me, overall I liked the movie and, even though I don’t think I will watch it again, it was entertaining.
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Alunauwie
Written 2 month(s) ago
9
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.

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