The Holiday (2006)
Two heartbroken women swap homes for the holidays, finding unexpected romance and a new lease on life.
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.
How intense is The Holiday?
The Holiday has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What The Holiday feels like
- Tone
- cozyfeel goodheartwarmingromanticuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFamily night
Where to stream The Holiday
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Holiday for you?
Is The Holiday scary?
No. The Holiday is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Holiday gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Holiday sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Holiday OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Holiday?
The Holiday runs 2h 16m.
Where can I stream The Holiday?
The Holiday is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Holiday have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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