The Holiday

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4.39
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Country: US
Genre: Comedy, Romance/Dating
Production Companies: Relativity Media, Waverly Films, Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures
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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

67
Cameron Diaz — Amanda
Cameron Diaz
Amanda
Kate Winslet — Iris
Kate Winslet
Iris
Jude Law — Graham
Jude Law
Graham
Jack Black — Miles
Jack Black
Miles
Eli Wallach — Arthur
Eli Wallach
Arthur
Edward Burns — Ethan
Edward Burns
Ethan
Rufus Sewell — Jasper
Rufus Sewell
Jasper
Miffy Englefield — Sophie
Miffy Englefield
Sophie
EP
Emma Pritchard
Olivia
Sarah Parish — Hannah
Sarah Parish
Hannah
Shannyn Sossamon — Maggie
Shannyn Sossamon
Maggie
Bill Macy — Ernie
Bill Macy
Ernie
Shelley Berman — Norman
Shelley Berman
Norman
Kathryn Hahn — Bristol
Kathryn Hahn
Bristol
John Krasinski — Ben
John Krasinski
Ben
Odette Annable — Kissing Couple
Odette Annable
Kissing Couple
Alex O'Loughlin — Kissing Couple
Alex O'Loughlin
Kissing Couple
Dustin Hoffman — Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Lydia Blanco Garza — Marta
Lydia Blanco Garza
Marta
James Franco — James Franco
James Franco
James Franco
Lindsay Lohan — Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan
Dani Lennon — Model (uncredited)
Dani Lennon
Model (uncredited)
Hal Douglas — Movie Trailer Narrator (voice)
Hal Douglas
Movie Trailer Narrator (voice)
Steven Quale — News Reporter (uncredited)
Steven Quale
News Reporter (uncredited)
Jay Simpson — Limo Driver
Jay Simpson
Limo Driver
SD
Suzanne Dizon
Newspaper Party Guest
Terry Diab — Night Editor
Terry Diab
Night Editor
KD
Kenneth Danziger
Editor
Hope Riley — Sarah Smith-Alcott
Hope Riley
Sarah Smith-Alcott
GE
Gilbert Esquivel
Gardener
SB
Steven Bruns
Couple on Plane
Nikki Novak — Couple on Plane
Nikki Novak
Couple on Plane
Judith Drake — Woman on Plane
Judith Drake
Woman on Plane
Pamela Dunlap — Woman on Plane
Pamela Dunlap
Woman on Plane
BW
Bundle Williams
Girl in Pub
SP
Siobhan Pestano
Couple with Dog
CD
Charles Dinsdale
Couple with Dog
Sarah Flind — Market Clerk
Sarah Flind
Market Clerk
DAH
Darline Ann Harris
Arthur's Nurse
MB
Marcell Brown
Airport Security
MM
Marina Morgan
Graham's Friend
LE
Lynden Edwards
Graham's Friend
Jon Prescott — Maggie's Boyfriend
Jon Prescott
Maggie's Boyfriend
Patrick Cavanaugh — Young Man at WGA
Patrick Cavanaugh
Young Man at WGA
JC
Justin Collins
Young Man at WGA
LA
Lasco Atkins
Embankment Pedestrian (uncredited)
PB
Patrizia Barretto
Traveler (uncredited)
DB
Drew Bayers
Man in Airport (uncredited)
Brad Carr — Jakob Ethridge - Airport Passenger (uncredited)
Brad Carr
Jakob Ethridge - Airport Passenger (uncredited)
Freddie De Grate — Coach Passenger (uncredited)
Freddie De Grate
Coach Passenger (uncredited)
Nicholas Downs — Peter (uncredited)
Nicholas Downs
Peter (uncredited)
AE
Amber Elizabeth
Shop Customer (uncredited)
Andy Gates — Man on Tube (uncredited)
Andy Gates
Man on Tube (uncredited)
EH
Elizabeth Hara
Girl in Restaurant (uncredited)
JH
Jake Head
Mixer (uncredited)
HH
Halbert Hernandez
Man in Resturant (uncredited)
SH
Steve Humphreys
Jeffrey (uncredited)
CK
Charles Kellam
Man in Airport (uncredited)
SK
Samantha Kelly
Mrs. Ames - Schultz's Friend (uncredited)
LL
Lucy Lewendon
Passerby (uncredited)
JM
Jamie McCall
Party Guest (uncredited)
Mark A. Nash — Newsroom (uncredited)
Mark A. Nash
Newsroom (uncredited)
IN
Ian Novotny
WGA Man (uncredited)
Vanessa Ross — Lindsay Lohan's Friend (uncredited)
Vanessa Ross
Lindsay Lohan's Friend (uncredited)
SS
Scott Slifer
Passenger (uncredited)
DV
David Venafro
Usher (uncredited)
Leanne Wilson — Girl in Bar (uncredited)
Leanne Wilson
Girl in Bar (uncredited)
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Trailers

17
Official Trailer
First 10 Minutes

News

Apple TV+ is preparing a mini-series based on the movie "The Holiday"
Apple TV+ is preparing a mini-series based on the movie "The Holiday"
03 August 2025
17
The service is putting an adaptation of the 2006 romantic comedy into production, but the director of the original, Nancy Meyers, is not involved in the project and admitted she learned about it from social media.
Melt hearts. 7 good movies about winter and love
Melt hearts. 7 good movies about winter and love
17 December 2024
18
We've collected seven winter romance movies that will help you really warm up this December.
Holidays are coming: 7 movies that will help with the New Year mood
Holidays are coming: 7 movies that will help with the New Year mood
26 November 2023
42
Autumn is not over yet, but snow has already fallen in many regions of the country. Cities are beginning to be decorated with Christmas lights, and Christmas paraphernalia is appearing in stores. If you are not in a festive mood yet, this selection of movies will help you create it. We have arranged the movies by IMDb rating.

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lili4ka_7
lili4ka_7
13 Nov 2022, 22:34 #
I love watching this melodrama comedy in front of ng💖
ZloSonya
ZloSonya
26 Dec 2022, 19:48 #
Well , how can I cry 😍😢
anjkawa
anjkawa
PRO
27 Dec 2022, 00:43 #
One of the most beloved Christmas movies ❤ everything is perfect in it! I review it every year with trepidation in my soul 🥰🥰🥲
LianaSkyfall
LianaSkyfall
02 Jan 2023, 20:18 #
If you are in a bad or sad mood during the New Year holidays, then this film is exactly what is needed to lift your mood and heal some emotional wounds
lillаkatten
lillаkatten
04 Jan 2023, 20:08 #
The film just perfectly lifts the New Year's mood and faith in the best!
Jude Law in this movie is just wow, it's impossible not to fall in love! <3
Koroleva147
Koroleva147
17 Apr 2023, 13:14 #
A very warm and atmospheric film. A heartfelt and touching story. You can add it to the "view on New Year's holidays" list.
Iridescent19
Iridescent19
03 Aug 2023, 01:43 #
My favorite movie 😍
oldestdream
oldestdream
19 Nov 2023, 00:51 #
a very warm and cozy movie. the very thing before the new year
sai_
sai_
02 Dec 2023, 14:28 #
the stories of the two heroines are so soulful that you absolutely believe that it's all true. I like the plot so much and the fact that the lives of the girls' partners are no less interesting, so it makes me feel sympathetic. at the moment when Arthur came on stage, I felt such joy, I love such films, where Christmas creates magic and happiness
2549a
2549a
12 Dec 2023, 04:57 #
I love this movie) I watch it 1-2 times a year)) especially in winter I like to watch)
loremipsum
loremipsum
PRO
31 Dec 2023, 18:41 #
I watched it for the first time (I don't know how it happened). A very light and cozy comedy. All the actors are shining, so young and beautiful) Jack Black was especially pleased in tandem with the divine Winslet.

I can't help but note that Cameron Diaz is an incredible beauty here! 😍
myatezhka
myatezhka
PRO
24 Dec 2024, 11:01 #
@loremipsum: Mr. Brightside in her performance is very energizing)
bacimil20
bacimil20
01 Jan 2024, 23:31 #
A wonderful movie 💔
musalyamova_a
musalyamova_a
02 Jan 2024, 20:00 #
Now I will watch this amazing movie every year before the new year
all_lavender
all_lavender
03 Jan 2024, 00:05 #
Very cozy ❤
Аниана
Аниана
PRO
03 Jan 2024, 21:58 #
I don't like Cameron Diaz, to be honest, but I love this movie to the thrill of my soul. Everything here is too real, too complicated and too touching... So much so that it resembles the truth much more than in many New Year's melodramas. Jack Black is simply adorable and very attractive here. And Winslet is such a cutie!
nejjjno
nejjjno
11 Jan 2024, 21:34 #
A great positive film from which you don't expect a sudden raft twist. Wonderful actresses, and Jude Law is just wow!! And this is the vibe of the early 2000s 🤌🤌
10/10 most likely I will reconsider
AlinaTyu
AlinaTyu
PRO
07 Aug 2024, 11:08 #
I love watching this movie during the New Year holidays.
Ms_Dexter
Ms_Dexter
PRO
20 Sep 2024, 23:56 #
When I want something easy... When you want problems to be solved like this by changing the house...
Although, probably, this film can be described in one phrase: "In life you need to play only the main role!"
And "if you were a melody, I would take only pure notes" — well, how can you not melt into a smile?
Thanks to the film for the motivation, thanks for the tears of happiness.
Nataffka
Nataffka
11 Oct 2024, 23:01 #
Amazing movie
i_atemi
i_atemi
28 Nov 2024, 13:46 #
Everything is fine in this movie.
rina_stay
rina_stay
01 Dec 2024, 07:00 #
I love watching this movie in early December. There is no pronounced Christmas atmosphere in it, but there is still a sense of celebration and winter comfort. I genuinely like both heroines. I like the way the movie was shot. And I love it for its calm, measured plot without sudden twists.
amiiparker
amiiparker
03 Dec 2024, 18:10 #
not only Amanda, but also me, shed tears in the end) a wonderful film 🫶🏻
patopick
patopick
05 Dec 2024, 21:52 #
It's a sweet, predictable, but incredibly cozy comedy. The film does not pretend to be deep, but it is perfect for an evening on the couch with a cup of cocoa. The chemistry between the main characters is on top, their travels to different cultures are charming, and the plot, although banal, makes you smile and relax. Don't expect originality or unexpected twists, but if you just want to have a good time watching an easy and positive movie, an exchange vacation is an excellent choice.
myatezhka
myatezhka
PRO
23 Dec 2024, 20:32 #
Lord, Jude Law is beautiful. 😍💔
vampironok666
vampironok666
PRO
09 Jan 2025, 23:13 #
Damn, after watching Real Love, my soul demanded a real Christmas romcom, with a pleasant ending, a warm, lamp-like, cozy atmosphere, and that's it. "Exchange Vacation " - 100% hit! 💜
anna_beleckaya
anna_beleckaya
14 Jan 2025, 22:54 #
It's a very cozy, positive film that immediately creates a festive mood. I'm looking forward to the next New Year to plunge back into this atmosphere of warmth and romance! 🥰
Nataffka
Nataffka
15 Jan 2025, 10:31 #
@anna_beleckaya: о дааа
Barnaby
Barnaby
22 Jan 2025, 19:25 #
It was unusual to see Jack Black in such a romantic way, but, of course, it turned out very nice.
Tamriko_o
Tamriko_o
06 Aug 2025, 15:33 #
I love it It's just hard to describe my love for this painting! Everything is perfect in it: sweet romantic lines, a beautiful, kind ending, magnificent actors, stunning landscapes of a winter snow-covered house and a luxurious California mansion... ehhh ... every time it awakens in me a little girl who saw this masterpiece for the first time and began to dream of selfless, honest, naive love)) I watch this movie every time and feel so warm in my heart.
Iridescent19
Iridescent19
06 Aug 2025, 15:42 #
@Tamriko_o: 🤝🤝❤️
Poponinjr
Poponinjr
13 Sep 2025, 18:45 #
★★★½ (7/10) — A movie after which you really want to swap houses with someone for Christmas - suddenly Jude Law will be at the door.
"Exchange Vacation" is Nancy Myers in all her signature magic: cozy interiors, perfect kitchens, and love stories that work like a warm blanket just taken out of the dryer. The plot is as fabulous as possible: the heroines Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet change houses after unsuccessful affairs, and find new men and a second wind. Jude Law's charm is at its maximum, Jack Black is unexpectedly touching and sincere.

Yes, the plot is predictable to the point of toothache, but the charm is irresistible. Myers knows how to build comfort like a superpower: garlands, snow cottages, scenes like postcards, only with a Hollywood cast. The timing is slightly overblown (136 minutes is like an extra cookie for tea), but you watch and still swallow with pleasure.

Jack Black seems like the strangest choice for a romantic story, but his good nature works. And Jude Law... well, there's not even a need to explain, half of the audience is mentally registered in his cottage.

Afterword: corny? Sure. But sometimes you don't need cynicism — you need garlands, cocoa, and Cameron Diaz, who is crying in a luxurious mansion.
popovichas98
popovichas98
04 Oct 2025, 20:07 #
I love the phrase said by Arthur: "we'll embarrass ourselves sooner, we'll forget sooner." It sounds like a motto for life.
terentevaevg
terentevaevg
11 Nov 2025, 23:23 #
I love this movie!❤❤❤
ArwenMorgan
ArwenMorgan
21 Nov 2025, 12:22 #
I cried for half the movie
BinkaDeath
BinkaDeath
09 Dec 2025, 21:51 #
How beautiful and easy it is...
lady_kana
lady_kana
13 Dec 2025, 22:05 #
❤️✨
Daf_Polya
Daf_Polya
28 Dec 2025, 23:29 #
It's a wonderful movie! I review it every year before Christmas 🎄 he creates some special festive vibe ♥️
Викос92
Викос92
17 Jan 20:31 #
It's a wonderful movie. I even shed a tear at the end. I advise you to watch it both before NG or Christmas, and just as a mood.
I'm adding it to my personal review list.
Sol13
Sol13
29 Jan 21:39 #
Love for the ages, I review it every year) ❤
Iridescent19
Iridescent19
30 Jan 00:02 #
@Sol13: 🤝🤝🤍
goltzbmaria2
goltzbmaria2
23 Feb 08:17 #
I watched this amazing movie for the first time and oh, how I regret that I didn't watch it earlier! absolutely everything is great here - he is very kind, calm, handsome, and most of all, if you don't feel good, the film will definitely lift your mood, well, personally, I just fell in love. it was mind blowing)
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