Amanda lives in LA and is a movie trailer editor. Iris lives in Surrey and is a journalist. The two decide to swap houses for two weeks at Christmas - both trying to forget their troubled love lives, until love finds them anyway.
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- HakihikoDecember 26, 2025Cozy Romance With Familiar Comfort "The Holiday" is a warm, charming romantic film that leans heavily into comfort and familiarity - and that's exactly its appeal. It's easy to watch, emotionally gentle, and perfect for when you're in the mood for something light and reassuring. The chemistry between the cast carries the story, making the romantic arcs engaging even when the narrative sticks to well-known genre formulas. The film takes its time, allowing relationships to develop naturally, supported by a cozy atmosphere and an inviting sense of escapism. While it doesn't reinvent the romantic comedy genre, "The Holiday" doesn't need to. Its strength lies in its sincerity and its ability to create a feel-good mood that lingers long after it ends. A pleasant, comforting watch - familiar, predictable, and undeniably charming.
- Rebecca BredinDecember 3, 2025I don't know how this movie can similtanously be one of my favourite romcoms and also be one of the worst movies I've ever suffered through. I absolutely love the story following Kate Winslet and Jack Black and would happily just watch their characters. The fact that the movie seems to push the storyline with Jude Law and Cameron Diaz as the primary storyline makes me angry because it is horrifically written with terrible execution. At this point, I fast forward through their scenes so the movie can still be enjoyed.
- StationManagerDaveNelsonDecember 22, 2025Beth, our perky red-headed receptionist, recommended this film to me. She's always trying to find her own "Jude Law." Sadly, she usually just ends up making out with the UPS guy. One time she made out with Bill in a limo. I mean how could she do that? How could she... French her daddy? Anyways, The Holiday was a decent little rom com.
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The Holiday was released on December 5, 2006.
The Holiday was directed by Nancy Meyers.
The Holiday has a runtime of 2h 15m.
The Holiday was produced by Bruce A. Block, Nancy Meyers.
Amanda lives in LA and is a movie trailer editor. Iris lives in Surrey and is a journalist. The two decide to swap houses for two weeks at Christmas - both trying to forget their troubled love lives, until love finds them anyway.
The key characters in The Holiday are Amanda (Cameron Diaz), Iris (Kate Winslet), Graham (Jude Law).
The Holiday is rated PG-13.
The Holiday is a Comedy, Romance film.
The Holiday has an audience rating of 8 out of 10.
The Holiday had a budget of $85M.
The Holiday has made $205.2M at the box office.