The Holiday

The Holiday(2006)

PG-13
12/05/2006 (US)Comedy, Romance2h 16m
7.1

"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.

Nancy Meyers

Director

Nancy Meyers

Writer

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Media

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Trailer

Amanda Realizes She's In Love With Graham

Amanda Realizes She's In Love With Graham

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"I'm Looking For Corny In My Life"

"I'm Looking For Corny In My Life"

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Iris Breaks Things Off With Jasper

Iris Breaks Things Off With Jasper

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"I Finally Know What I Want And What I Want Is You"

"I Finally Know What I Want And What I Want Is You"

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The Three Musketeers

The Three Musketeers

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Amanda & Graham Have A Cute Date!

Amanda & Graham Have A Cute Date!

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"You're The Leading Lady"

"You're The Leading Lady"

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Iris Meets Arthur

Iris Meets Arthur

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New Years Eve Celebrations

New Years Eve Celebrations

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Amanda Meets Graham's Daughters

Amanda Meets Graham's Daughters

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"Someone's Having A Party Tonight"

"Someone's Having A Party Tonight"

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Iris Finds Out About Amanda And Graham

Iris Finds Out About Amanda And Graham

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First 10 Minutes

First 10 Minutes

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Graham Drunkenly Kisses Amanda

Graham Drunkenly Kisses Amanda

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Vacation For One

Vacation For One

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A review by Peter McGinn
7.0

Written on January 17, 2024

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.