Holiday

2006·Movie
2h 2min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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Holiday fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Petty criminals caught by brutal law.

After 1988 Seoul Olympic, Ji Kang-heon, who is sentenced for 7 years, and other inmates escape from the police van. After escaping, Ji Kang-heon and inmates make the entire Seoul under fear while they hold hostages.
Korean Crime ThrillerHostage SituationSocial CritiqueEscaped ConvictsTense & GrippingBased on True EventsPolitical Corruption1980s Setting

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Holiday

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Where can I stream Holiday legally?

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Is Holiday worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Holiday rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Holiday?

2 h 2 min

Holiday runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Holiday?

Critics80
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Holiday much the same way.

What language is Holiday in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Holiday?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Holiday in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Holiday use?

Stepford SmilerRomantic False LeadDance of RomanceShout-Out to ShakespeareSpiritual SuccessorFourth-Date MarriageCleaning Up Romantic Loose EndsYounger Child WinsBe YourselfPerilous Marriage ProposalActually Pretty FunnyJacob and Esauand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for Holiday, including Stepford Smiler, Romantic False Lead, Dance of Romance.

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