The Holiday 2006
“It's Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive.”
What is The Holiday?
The film "The Holiday" is a romantic comedy that takes place at Christmastime. The story revolves around two women from different countries who engage in a home-swapping arrangement.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 136 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 5, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Relativity Media, Waverly Films, Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $85,000,000
- Revenue
- $205,233,866
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
The film "The Holiday" is a romantic comedy that takes place at Christmastime. The story revolves around two women from different countries who engage in a home-swapping arrangement. This exchange occurs as a result of their personal circumstances, specifically bad breakups. The women, one from the United States and the other from the United Kingdom, find themselves in new environments where they meet local men. As a result of these encounters, romance blossoms for both women. However, their relationships are put to the test due to the impending return of the women to their respective homes. This situation raises concerns about the potential end of the relationships. The film explores the complexities of love and relationships during the holiday season.
Should you watch it?
“Two women swap homes at Christmastime after bad breakups and find unexpected romance abroad.”
- features a charming holiday setting
- includes romance and comedy
- imminent returns threaten the new relationships
Watch it if you enjoy romantic comedies set during the Christmas season.
This film carries a PG-13 rating.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 2006.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy and romance film.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The runtime is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What triggers the home swap?
The swap happens following bad breakups.
What complication arises for the characters?
Each woman realizes that an imminent return home may end her new relationship.