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The Holiday (2006) -- Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love.
The Holiday (2006) -- Clip: Iris' Theme Song
The Holiday (2006) -- Interview: Jack Black "On Nancy Meyers Casting Him"
The Holiday (2006) -- Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love.
The Holiday (2006) -- Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love.

Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   42,297 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Nancy Meyers (written by)
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Release Date:
8 December 2006 (USA) more
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Plot:
Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 5 nominations more
User Comments:
Surprisingly Good ChickFlick Even This Bloke Loved It more (412 total)

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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some strong language.
Runtime:
138 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
On an episode of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992), Dustin Hoffman said that his cameo in the film was not scripted and unplanned. He was driving by the Blockbuster shown in the film and saw all of the cameras and equipment so he decided to stop in and see what was happening. Because he knew director Nancy Meyers, they worked up a scene which ultimately made the final cut. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Iris is on the plane to L.A, she is replying to a message from Jasper on her blackberry. When she has sent it, there is a quick shot at the 'message sent' and the date is clearly shown as Weds 18th Dec. However, the film is set for Xmas 2006 and December the 18th 2006 isn't a Wednesday, neither is December 2005. more
Quotes:
Iris: [to Jasper] I don't know, but I think what I've got is something slightly resembling... GUMPTION! more
Movie Connections:
References Green Dragon (2001) more
Soundtrack:
Wade in the Water more

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94 out of 154 people found the following comment useful.
Surprisingly Good ChickFlick Even This Bloke Loved It, 6 December 2006
10/10
Author: theresaman from London, United Kingdom

Well I have to confess I was dreading seeing this film, but actually I loved it.

The story is quite fantastical. But once you can go along with the ridiculous plot, it is very funny and totally charming. It's a bit like eating liquid chocolate, and somehow manages to last for 2 hours and 10 minutes without you feeling sick.

At the start of the film, the acting is very hammy, but this removes your desire for believability enough to carry the film. Cameron Diaz and Jude Law look absolutely lovely. Kate Winslett really pulls of her comedic role brilliantly. The are some beautiful touching moments about Hollywood history and a couple of famous faces appear in cameo roles. The English countryside is lovely. Lots of laughter and tears in the audience.

The nutritional value of chocolate is limited. This film will uplift you though if nothing else. Excellent Christmas movie (from a bloke!).

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