The Holiday (2006)
Kernel Score: 79% · 5,560 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2006-12-05
Runtime: 136 minutes
Is The Holiday worth watching?
Worth watching. A cosy Christmas romance in which two women swap homes after bad breakups. It's long, predictable and lovely, with a warm cast. Watch it for comfort, not for surprise.
Watch it if you
- want a cosy Christmas romance
- like Nancy Meyers's comfy homes
- enjoy easy, feel-good comedy
Skip it if you
- dislike predictable romcoms
- find holiday films too sweet
Best for: Cozy night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Holiday
- Stream: Hulu
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Holiday parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Holiday is a PG-13 romantic comedy about two women swapping homes and finding new romances.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Contains some sexual references and a couple of intimate scenes typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Holiday
If you liked The Holiday, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Love Actually (2003) — 78%: Another warm, ensemble Christmas romance.
- The Intern (2015) — 81%: Another gentle, comforting Nancy Meyers film.
- The Parent Trap (1998) — 81%: Meyers's earlier film about swapped places.
- Love Hard (2021) — 75%: Christmas romcom with a modern twist.
- People We Meet on Vacation (2026) — 80%: Light romcom about love and travel.
Director
Cast
- Cameron Diaz as Amanda Woods
- Kate Winslet as Iris Simpkins
- Jude Law as Graham Simpkins
- Jack Black as Miles Dumont
- Eli Wallach as Arthur Abbott
- Edward Burns as Ethan
- Rufus Sewell as Jasper Bloom
- Miffy Englefield as Sophie
- Emma Pritchard as Olivia
- Sarah Parish as Hannah
The Holiday FAQ
Is The Holiday worth watching?
Worth watching. A cosy Christmas romance in which two women swap homes after bad breakups. It's long, predictable and lovely, with a warm cast. Watch it for comfort, not for surprise.
Where can I watch The Holiday?
In the US you can stream The Holiday on Hulu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Holiday OK for kids?
The Holiday is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Holiday is a PG-13 romantic comedy about two women swapping homes and finding new romances.
What movies are like The Holiday?
If you liked The Holiday, try Love Actually, The Intern, The Parent Trap and Love Hard.