The Holiday poster

The Holiday (2006)

Film · 2h 16m · Rated PG-13

Comedy, Romance

Two heartbroken women swap homes for the holidays, finding unexpected romance and a new lease on life.

Cozy and romantic, with wholesome humor. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Hulu.

The Holiday parents guide

Some innuendo or implied sex and mild language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Rated PG-13, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine from about 10.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is The Holiday about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byNancy Meyers
StarringCameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Eli Wallach, Edward Burns

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