# The Holiday (2006)

> Two heartbroken women trade homes for Christmas and discover unexpected love, friendship, and renewed confidence across Los Angeles and the English countryside.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1037

## Facts

- Runtime: 136 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Nancy Meyers
- Cast: Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Eli Wallach, Edward Burns, Rufus Sewell, Miffy Englefield
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457939/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, sentimental, christmas viewing, cozy night in

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