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The Holiday
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Nancy Meyers. With Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law.
7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTwo 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 r…
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Release snapshot for The Holiday.
MoviHero lists December 5, 2006 as the release date for The Holiday. Nancy Meyers is the listed director. The listed cast includes Cameron Diaz as Amanda, Kate Winslet as Iris, Jude Law as Graham, Jack Black as Miles. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 5, 2006
GenresComedy · Romance
Runtime2h 16m
DirectorNancy Meyers
CastCameron Diaz as Amanda, Kate Winslet as Iris, Jude Law as Graham, Jack Black as Miles
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Holiday runs 2h 16m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.1/10 from 5,830 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“he Holiday offers a charming and unique romantic premise, though it stretches believability with its unrealistic house-swapping setup and convenient character connections.”
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“There is a lot I like about this movie.”
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