The Holiday is a 2006 romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Nancy Meyers. Co-produced by Bruce A. Block, it was filmed in both California and England, and stars Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz as Iris and Amanda, two lovelorn women from opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, who arrange a home exchange to escape heartbreak during the Christmas and holiday season. Jude Law and Jack Black were cast as the film's leading men Graham and Miles, with Eli Wallach, Shannyn Sossamon, Edward Burns and Rufus Sewell playing key supporting roles. The Holiday premiered in New York City on November 29, 2006, before it was theatrically released in the United Kingdom and United States on December 8, 2006. The film was distributed by Columbia Pictures in North America and by Universal Pictures overseas. It grossed over $205 million worldwide against a budget of $85 million.
| Director | Nancy Meyers |
| Produced by | Nancy Meyers, Bruce A. Block |
| Writer(s) | Nancy Meyers |
| Starring | Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Eli Wallach, Edward Burns, Rufus Sewell |
| Music | Hans Zimmer |
| Cinematography | Dean Cundey |
| Edited by | Joe Hutshing |
| Production, company | Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Waverly Films |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing, (United States), Universal Pictures, (International) |
| Released | November 29, 2006 (New York City), December 08, 2006 (United Kingdom and United States) |
| Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom, United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $85 million |
| Box office | $205.1 million |
| Netflix ID | 70045854 |
About The Holiday
Two women from opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean temporarily exchange homes to escape heartbreak only to meet local guys and fall in love.
Achievement of The Holiday
The movie was written and directed by Nancy Meyers and featured music by acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer.
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Latest information about The Holiday updated on July 28 2021.
