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The Holiday

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7.1/10 • 5K

2006-12-082h 16m

ComedyRomance

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

Two women, one from the United States and one from the United Kingdom, swap homes at Christmas time 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.

Directors
Nancy Meyers
Writters
Nancy Meyers
Editors
Joe Hutshing

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Cameron Diaz

    Cameron Diaz

    Amanda Woods

  2. Kate Winslet

    Kate Winslet

    Iris Simpkins

  3. Jude Law

    Jude Law

    Graham Simpkins

  4. Jack Black

    Jack Black

    Miles Dumont

  5. Eli Wallach

    Eli Wallach

    Arthur Abbott

  6. Edward Burns

    Edward Burns

    Ethan

  7. Rufus Sewell

    Rufus Sewell

    Jasper Bloom

  8. Miffy Englefield

    Miffy Englefield

    Sophie

  9. Emma Pritchard

    Emma Pritchard

    Olivia

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Peter McGinn

Jan 17, 2024

7/10

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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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$85,000,000.00
Revenue
$194,168,700.00
Keywords
london, englandmovie businesschristmas partycountry housevacationsurreyromancelos angeles, californiamultiple storylineswoman directorchristmashouse swappingholiday romance