Kate Winslet's Family Haven't Seen Her Second Most Loved Movie After 'Titanic': "Excruciating Experience"
The film has transcended its status as a seasonal hit to become a beloved cultural phenomenon.
For millions of viewers worldwide, Nancy Meyers's The Holiday has become a heartwarming Christmas classic and a holiday season must-see.
However, there's one family that has never seen the movie in its entirety, contrary to tradition.
Kate Winslet Reveals That She & Her Family Don't Watch the Movies She's In, Including 'The Holiday'
That family is the one of Kate Winslet, who plays one of the movie's key roles. As it turns out, this is part of a conscious rule the actress has maintained for years.
In one interview, the Oscar winner revealed that watching her own work is a real ordeal for her and her family:
“No, we haven't seen The Holiday for years. We don't sit down and watch films I'm in. I barely do. You know, almost everything I've been in I've only seen once.
When you watch the finished product, for most actors, that's an excruciating experience. It's something you kind of have to go through.”
What Is 'The Holiday' About?
The movie tells the story of two women with very different lives who decide to change their surroundings for Christmas. Iris, a shy journalist from the English countryside, is suffering from unrequited love.
Amanda is an emotionally devastated advertising agency owner from sunny California who has just learned of her boyfriend's infidelity.
Located on opposite sides of the Atlantic, the two women find each other through a home-sharing website and decide to take a gamble – for two festive weeks, they swap houses.
'The Holiday' Became a Favorite Christmas Classic for Millions of Viewers
Among lighthearted Christmas comedies, The Holiday stands out – its glossy, fairytale aesthetic and beautiful interiors conceal the difficult experiences of its heroines: betrayal, loneliness, and loss of self-confidence.
However, director Nancy Meyers skillfully balances melodrama and comedy, offering viewers more than just an antidote to sadness: a story about finding the courage to start over.
The magic of Christmas, cozy English cottages, snow-covered suburbs, and the actors' genuine chemistry create the perfect formula for a movie that's perfect for rewatching.
What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'The Holiday'?
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The Holiday has 51% from critics and 80% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
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On IMDb, the movie has a score of 7.0/10.
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On Letterboxd, The Holiday scored 3.6/5.0.
Where to Watch 'The Holiday'?
You can rent or buy The Holiday on Amazon Prime Video.
