100+ Movies like The Holiday
Trading Christmas
Both "The Holiday" and "Trading Christmas" follow a similar premise of two women swapping homes for the holiday season, leading to romantic encounters and self-discovery. The protagonists, Amanda and Emily, are dealing with heartbreak and seek a change of scenery, finding solace in the other's home. They unexpectedly form connections with new love interests, Miles and Ray, in their temporary locations. The films explore themes of moving on from past relationships, finding oneself, and embracing new beginnings. The parallel storylines involve the women bonding with older mentors, Arthur and Faith, who guide them through their emotional journeys. The narratives culminate in the protagonists realizing their self-worth and embracing love again, with the holiday spirit serving as a backdrop for their transformations.
Kissing Cousins
Both "Kissing Cousins" and "The Holiday" follow parallel storylines of two characters who are struggling with romantic relationships and decide to swap living situations, leading to new romantic connections. In "The Holiday", Iris and Amanda swap houses between England and Los Angeles, while in "Kissing Cousins", Amir and his cousin Zara pretend to be a couple while she stays with him. The protagonists in both films find unexpected love interests - Iris with Miles and Amanda with Graham in "The Holiday", and Amir with Bridget in "Kissing Cousins". The films explore themes of moving on from past heartbreaks, finding oneself, and the complexities of modern relationships through comedic romantic storylines involving house/living swaps and new romantic connections formed in unfamiliar environments.
For the Love of George
Both "For the Love of George" and "The Holiday" follow a parallel plot structure where the female protagonists, disillusioned by failed relationships, embark on journeys of self-discovery by swapping homes across countries. In "The Holiday", Iris and Amanda trade houses between England and Los Angeles, while in "For the Love of George", Poppy travels from England to Los Angeles to pursue her romantic obsession with George Clooney. The protagonists find solace and new romantic interests in their temporary homes, learning to move on from past heartbreaks. The movies explore themes of love, heartbreak, friendship, and finding oneself through humorous and heartwarming narratives. The parallel journeys of the protagonists and their eventual personal growth form the core similarities between the two romantic comedy films.
Endings, Beginnings
Both "Endings, Beginnings" and "The Holiday" follow the story of a woman going through a difficult breakup and romantic turmoil, who then embarks on a journey of self-discovery and finds herself torn between two very different romantic interests. In "The Holiday", Iris and Amanda swap homes and find new romantic connections in each other's cities, with Iris torn between Jasper and Miles, while in "Endings, Beginnings", Daphne is torn between the free-spirited Frank and the sensitive academic Jack after her breakup with Adrian. Both films explore themes of moving on from heartbreak, finding one's independence, and the complexities of modern relationships. The protagonists' journeys parallel each other as they navigate new romantic possibilities while healing from past hurts and redefining their sense of self.
Love Actually
Both "Love Actually" and "The Holiday" are romantic comedy films that follow multiple intertwining storylines and characters as they navigate relationships, heartbreak, and finding love during the holiday season. The films share a similar structure of parallel plot arcs centered around different couples and individuals, with the stories ultimately converging by the end. In both movies, the characters experience relationship troubles and betrayals that lead them to new romantic connections. Like Iris and Amanda swapping homes to escape their problems in "The Holiday", the characters in "Love Actually" also undergo journeys and changes of scenery that open them up to new love interests, such as Jamie meeting Aurelia in France after his girlfriend cheats on him. The films explore themes of love, heartbreak, self-discovery, and the complexities of modern relationships through an ensemble cast. They feature intertwining storylines that demonstrate how the characters' lives intersect and impact one another in unexpected ways, ultimately bringing them together by the climax. Both movies employ a lighthearted, feel-good tone and celebrate the magic and hope of the holiday season as a backdrop for the characters to find love, healing, and new beginnings in their lives.
Carolina
Both "The Holiday" and "Carolina" follow parallel storylines of two women struggling with romantic relationships and finding solace in a change of scenery. The protagonists, Iris and Carolina, are unlucky in love and dealing with heartbreak from unfaithful partners. They each embark on a journey to a new location - Iris swapping homes with Amanda, and Carolina visiting her eccentric grandmother Millicent. In their new surroundings, they meet new potential love interests (Miles and Albert) who help them gain perspective on their past relationships and find the courage to move on. The films explore themes of self-discovery, family bonds, and the complexities of modern romance through the lens of strong female characters overcoming emotional obstacles. The narratives interweave comedic elements with poignant character arcs, culminating in hopeful resolutions where the women embrace new beginnings and find fulfillment in unexpected places.
Finding Your Feet
Both "The Holiday" and "Finding Your Feet" follow a similar narrative arc of women in their middle age finding new paths in life after the dissolution of their romantic relationships. The protagonists, Iris and Sandra, are betrayed by their long-term partners and seek refuge with family members, leading to transformative experiences. They form unexpected connections with new people - Iris with Miles and Arthur, Sandra with Charlie and her sister Bif's friends. Through these relationships and newfound passions like dancing, the women rediscover their independence and self-worth. The films culminate in the protagonists embracing new romantic possibilities and lifestyles that allow them to move forward as empowered individuals.
Being Julia
Both "Being Julia" and "The Holiday" center around middle-aged women who are dissatisfied with their romantic lives and careers. They embark on journeys of self-discovery and new relationships, finding passion and revitalization through affairs with younger men. The affairs are complicated by jealousy and the men's ulterior motives, but the women ultimately regain their confidence and sense of self-worth. The movies parallel each other in exploring themes of aging, passion, betrayal, and the leading ladies reclaiming agency over their lives and careers. The narratives follow similar character arcs of disillusionment, escapism through romance, and eventual empowerment.
Newness
Both "The Holiday" and "Newness" explore themes of relationships, infidelity, and finding oneself. The protagonists in both movies, Iris/Amanda and Martin/Gabriella, go through breakups and seek new romantic connections, leading to swapping living situations. They engage in open relationships and experience new flings, but ultimately realize their true feelings lie with their original partners, Miles and each other respectively. The movies parallel the journeys of rediscovering love and self-worth after heartbreak, with the characters finding solace and growth through new environments and connections.
The Year of Spectacular Men
Both "The Year of Spectacular Men" and "The Holiday" follow parallel storylines of two women dealing with relationship troubles and finding new romantic prospects while on a journey of self-discovery. The main characters swap living situations - in "The Holiday" they literally swap homes, while in "The Year of Spectacular Men" Izzy moves in with her sister in LA. They each meet new potential love interests (Miles and Graham in "The Holiday", Logan and Mikey in "The Year of Spectacular Men") and have to navigate the complications of new relationships while healing from past heartbreaks. Family dynamics play a role, with sisters and mothers featuring prominently. The films explore themes of moving on from failed relationships, finding independence and self-worth, and the possibility of new romance. The narratives culminate in the women gaining clarity and optimism about their romantic futures on New Year's Eve.