Holiday Romance
Get ready to fall in love with The Holiday, a romantic comedy starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet, as it comes to Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater in Greenhithe. This charming film tells the story of two women who swap homes for the holiday season and find love in the process.
Dir: Nancy Meyers
Cast: Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Eli Wallach, Edward Burns, Rufus Sewell, Miffy Englefield
136 mins · 2006 · United States of America · Cert 12A · French, English
IMDb 7.0/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 51% · Metacritic 52/100 · TMDB 7.1/10 · Trakt 77%
Awards: 2 wins & 12 nominations total
The Holiday (20th Anniversary)
4 Nov 2026 – 13 Dec 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)
The Holiday, directed by Nancy Meyers, is a heartwarming tale of two women, Amanda and Iris, who swap homes for the holiday season in an attempt to escape their respective heartbreaks. Amanda, played by Cameron Diaz, moves into Iris' charming English cottage, while Iris, played by Kate Winslet, settles into Amanda's luxurious LA villa. As they navigate their new surroundings, they both find themselves falling for local men, Graham and Miles, played by Jude Law and Jack Black. The film is a classic romantic comedy, with a witty script, charming characters, and beautiful scenery.
The film has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its visual design and the performances of the cast, while others have criticized its predictable plot. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 51%, with an average rating of 5.70/10. On Metacritic, it has a score of 52 out of 100, indicating "mixed or average reviews". However, audiences have been more positive, with a rating of 7.1/10 on TMDB and 77% on Trakt.
Viewers have praised the film's charming premise, strong character backstories, and emotional growth, although some have criticized its unrealistic house-swapping setup and convenient character connections. Many have also praised the performances of the cast, particularly Eli Wallach as Arthur Abbot, and the beautiful scenery of the English countryside and LA villas. Some have noted that the film is a bit too long, but overall, it is a feel-good movie that is perfect for the holiday season.
The 20th anniversary screening of The Holiday will take place at Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater in Greenhithe, starting on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, and running until Sunday, 13 December 2026. Tickets are with the button beside the article. Don't miss this opportunity to experience this beloved romantic comedy on the big screen, with its witty script, charming characters, and beautiful scenery.
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What viewers say
nmahoney416 · 6/10
Way too long and not enough Jack Black. There is nothing special about this to make it a holiday tradition.
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PorterUk · 8/10
There are only two films that I rewatch every Xmas... EVERY XMAS. 1) Die Hard. (Perfect action movie.) 2) The Holiday. Here's why: - Eli Wallach as Arthur Abbot. This character is phenomenal and has so much reality written into him. His relationship with Kate Winslet is just beautiful. And his praise of 'gumption' is something we all should reiterate. The women of the 1930s screwball comedies are the women that 2020s aspire to - independent,…
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samtasia
Jude Law is the husband house wife we didn’t know we needed. “I am Daddy.”
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Marylalalaify · 9/10
I enjoyed it better the second time I watched it (there was a 6-year gap in between). It shows different kinds of love and I always like a cozy English romance. [spoiler]However, there are no resolutions about long distance relationships. It’s not gonna work, guys! Believe me, I’ve tried! [/spoiler]
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Horror future #7 · 7/10
Better than i thought and for sure less excessive than i expected.Nothing special but a fair-good movie. 6.8/10
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TKPNPodcast · 6/10
I don't understand. Weren't there supposed to be any comedy in the romantic comedy? This focuses way too much on Cameron Diaz's story and not enough on Winslet's which is a better story. What a disappointment!
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beardedonewatches · 8/10
Required viewing in our home around Christmas. The Holiday is no classic but manages to be a nice holiday comedy. Cameron Diaz is her usual ditzy self and Kate Winslet manages to be very good without any nudity (An accomplishment in itself). But the real star of this movie is Eli Wallach. You'll see what I mean when you watch this surprisingly good movie...
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FinFan · 6/10
Rom Coms are very low on my watchlist. That doesn't stop me from watching one when someone I'm a fan of is in one. In this case Kate Winslet. This one is as good or bad as they come. They go through the paces checking all the boxes along the way. And at the end, naturally, comes the happy-end. A feel-good-movie. It is way to long, though. Seems like you could make a movie out of either one of the plots and be better of focusing on one instead of…
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