Overview
- BBC3 broadcasts The Holiday at 9.05pm on Saturday, November 22, with the film also available on BBC iPlayer.
- The romantic comedy, written and directed by Nancy Meyers, stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black.
- Audiences, particularly in the UK, praise it as a Christmas staple, often calling it “timeless” and a “classic.”
- Critical opinion remains tepid, reflected in a 51% Rotten Tomatoes rating from reviewers.
- The film earned more than $205 million worldwide and approaches its 20th anniversary in 2026.