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The Holiday (2006)

โ€œIt's Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 5,771 votes 2h 16m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#44 of 217 films from 2006 #659 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Nancy Meyers ยท Written by Nancy Meyers

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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.

Cast

Cameron Diazas Amanda
Kate Winsletas Iris
Jude Lawas Graham
Jack Blackas Miles
Eli Wallachas Arthur
Edward Burnsas Ethan
Rufus Sewellas Jasper
Miffy Englefieldas Sophie
Emma Pritchardas Olivia
Sarah Parishas Hannah
Shannyn Sossamonas Maggie
Bill Macyas Ernie
Shelley Bermanas Norman
Kathryn Hahnas Bristol

Facts

Release dateDecember 5, 2006
Runtime136 min (2h 16m) โ€” longer as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$85,000,000
Box office$205,233,866 (2.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0457939

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Questions

How long is The Holiday?
The Holiday runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Is The Holiday worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 5,771 votes, which places it #44 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 80%) and #659 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Holiday?
The Holiday was directed by Nancy Meyers. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Intern (2015), The Parent Trap (1998), Something's Gotta Give (2003).
Who stars in The Holiday?
Cameron Diaz as Amanda; Kate Winslet as Iris; Jude Law as Graham; Jack Black as Miles; Eli Wallach as Arthur; Edward Burns as Ethan.
What is The Holiday rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Holiday?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6245.

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