The Holiday (2006)
The Holiday (2006) is an American romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Nancy Meyers. Iris Simpkins, a society columnist for the Daily Telegraph in London, is hopelessly in love with her ex-boyfriend, Jasper Bloom; despite his infidelity and current relationship, he has maintained a close friendship with Iris. However, when he reveals his engagement at their company’s Christmas party, Iris is heartbroken. Meanwhile, Amanda Woods, owner of a Los Angeles film trailer company, ends things with her cheating composer boyfriend Ethan due to her own emotional unavailability. By chance, Amanda stumbles upon Iris’s listing for her Surrey cottage on a home swap website and decides to message her. The two women agree to switch houses for two weeks starting the following day.
Iris happily settles into Amanda’s spacious home, but her host has difficulty adapting to the tranquil English country lifestyle and opts to return home the following day. That night, Graham, Iris’s brother, stumbles by after a heavy night of drinking at the local pub and asks if he can stay over. Without hesitation, Amanda agrees. After some conversation, Graham surprises her with a kiss on the lips. Amanda suggests they engage in sexual activity, knowing that it will likely be their only encounter. The next morning, despite thoroughly enjoying each other’s company, they part ways. However, Amanda decides to remain and continue seeing Graham. During this time, Iris meets Arthur Abbott – Amanda’s elderly neighbor who happens to be an award-winning screenwriter from the illustrious days of Hollywood.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Cameron DiazAmanda Woods  Kate WinsletIris Simpkins  Jude LawGraham Simpkins  Jack BlackMiles Dumont  Eli WallachArthur Abbott  Edward BurnsEthan  Rufus SewellJasper  Shannyn SossamonMaggie |
The Holiday (2006) is an American romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by Nancy Meyers. Iris Simpkins, a society columnist for the Daily Telegraph in London, is hopelessly in love with her ex-boyfriend, Jasper Bloom; despite his infidelity and current relationship, he has maintained a close friendship with Iris. However, when he reveals his engagement at their company’s Christmas party, Iris is heartbroken. Meanwhile, Amanda Woods, owner of a Los Angeles film trailer company, ends things with her cheating composer boyfriend Ethan due to her own emotional unavailability. By chance, Amanda stumbles upon Iris’s listing for her Surrey cottage on a home swap website and decides to message her. The two women agree to switch houses for two weeks starting the following day.
Iris happily settles into Amanda’s spacious home, but her host has difficulty adapting to the tranquil English country lifestyle and opts to return home the following day. That night, Graham, Iris’s brother, stumbles by after a heavy night of drinking at the local pub and asks if he can stay over. Without hesitation, Amanda agrees. After some conversation, Graham surprises her with a kiss on the lips. Amanda suggests they engage in sexual activity, knowing that it will likely be their only encounter. The next morning, despite thoroughly enjoying each other’s company, they part ways. However, Amanda decides to remain and continue seeing Graham. During this time, Iris meets Arthur Abbott – Amanda’s elderly neighbor who happens to be an award-winning screenwriter from the illustrious days of Hollywood.
