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The Holiday

2006Movie2 h 16 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic526.8Rotten Tomatoes51%80%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic526.8Rotten Tomatoes51%80%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Nancy Meyers
Written by
Nancy Meyers
Produced by
Nancy Meyers, Bruce A. Block
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

December 5, 2006 · 2 h 16 min · PG-13

Released
December 5, 2006
Runtime
2 h 16 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$85 million
Box office
$205 million
Available in
127 countries

Tropes

Intergenerational Friendship, Get Out!, All There in the Manual +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Holiday?"

Questions about The Holiday

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Holiday?

Hulu

In the United States, The Holiday streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 37 other countries.

Is The Holiday worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is The Holiday okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Holiday good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Holiday make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

What tropes does The Holiday use?

Intergenerational FriendshipGet Out!All There in the ManualOh, Crap!JerkassReal Trailer, Fake MovieUgly Guy, Hot WifeShoe SlapThe CameoDude, She's Like in a ComaProne to TearsModesty Bedsheetand 90 more

TV Tropes lists 102 tropes for it, including Intergenerational Friendship, Get Out!, and All There in the Manual.