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The Holiday

The Holiday is a 2006 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Nancy Meyers.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

The Holiday is a 2006 American romantic comedy written and directed by Nancy Meyers. It follows two women who swap homes after heartbreak and find new relationships during the Christmas season.

What it is

The film stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black. It centers on Amanda Woods and Iris Simpkins, who arrange a home exchange between California and England. The story explores how their time in each other’s lives leads to new romances and personal change.

Key details

The Holiday was produced by Nancy Meyers and Bruce A. Block with an $85 million budget. It premiered in New York City on November 29, 2006, and was released theatrically in the United States and Canada on December 8, 2006, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film earned mixed reviews but grossed $205.8 million worldwide.

Why it matters

The Holiday has become a familiar Christmas-season title for Canadian viewers, thanks to its distribution by Sony Pictures Releasing in Canada. Its commercial success and holiday setting have kept it in rotation on streaming and broadcast platforms.

In short

  • Romantic comedy directed by Nancy Meyers, released in 2006.
  • Stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black.
  • Two women swap homes across the Atlantic after heartbreak.
  • Grossed $205.8 million worldwide on an $85 million budget.
Canadian angle

The film was distributed in Canada by Sony Pictures Releasing, and it has remained a familiar Christmas-season title for Canadian viewers.

Quick questions

Who directed The Holiday?
Nancy Meyers directed the film and also wrote it.
When was The Holiday released?
It premiered on November 29, 2006, and opened theatrically in the United States on December 8, 2006.
Was The Holiday a box office success?
Yes. It grossed about $205.8 million worldwide against an $85 million budget.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holiday
    Supports: Basic film details including year, director, cast, plot, filming locations, release dates, distribution, budget, and worldwide gross.
  2. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_holiday
    Supports: Film synopsis, credited director, producers, screenwriter, distributor, runtime, rating, release date, and box office information.
  3. YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTiVh91DIb4
    Supports: Secondary commentary noting the film's Christmas setting and later reputation as a holiday classic.