top of page
CHRISTMAS FILMS
The Holiday
About
A romantic comedy in which a British and American woman swap homes for a Christmas holiday
Christmas Film World Cup pedigree
Failing to qualify in 2014 followed by Last 16 appearance in 2010 and 2018 and more recently a 2022 Quarter Final.
Rating
BBFC: Infrequent strong language, moderate sex references
Trailer
Ranking
19
Released:
Director:
Starring:
2006
Trivia
Nancy Meyers
Eli Wallach, Jack Black, Jude Law, Edward Burns, Rufus Sewell, Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz
A few months after the movie came out the popularity of "house swapping" was on the rise. So much so in fact that police in England had to issue a warning against swapping homes with strangers due to identity fraud and murders
Competition History
2022
2nd Seed
2nd in Group B with 112 pts
Last 16 victory over Four Christmases
Quarter Final defeat to Home Alone
2018
Last 16 defeat at hands of Home Alone
2014
Did not Qualify
2010
Last 16 elimination to The Snowman
bottom of page