The Holiday (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2006, The Holiday is a comedy and romance film directed by Nancy Meyers, running about 136 minutes. “It's Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two women, one from the United States and one from the United Kingdom, swap homes at Christmas time after bad breakups with their boyfriends. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.
Who’s in it. The Holiday stars Kate Winslet as Iris Simpkins, Cameron Diaz as Amanda Woods, Jude Law as Graham Simpkins / Mr. Napkin Head and Jack Black as Miles Dumont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Holiday has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $194.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Holiday page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Holiday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Holiday (2006)?
- In US, The Holiday is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Holiday worth watching?
- The Holiday holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Holiday?
- The Holiday stars Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black and Eli Wallach.
- When was The Holiday released?
- The Holiday was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.