The Holiday soundtrack: A definitive guide to all the songs in the movie

The Holiday, a romantic comedy released on December 8, 2006, is often considered a cult classic. Written and directed by Nancy Meyers (Baby Boom, The Parent Trap, and The Intern), the film follows the stories of Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz) and Iris Simpkins (Kate Winslet) as they swap homes for the holiday season after experiencing emotional heartbreaks.

This house-swapping adventure leads them on a beautiful journey of self-exploration and love, which they probably might not have been able to experience had they not participated in the exchange.

Upon its release, The Holiday received mixed reviews from critics, but it was a huge hit at the box office. With a budget of $85 million, it grossed approximately $206 million. Several factors contributed to the film's popularity, including its star-studded cast, strong performances, carefully crafted screenplay, and competent direction.

Viewers also appreciated its soundtrack, which features a mix of wonderful tracks perfectly suited to the film's mood. Some memorable tracks from the movie include Definitely Unexpected, Roadside Rhapsody, and Three Musketeers.

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The soundtrack of The Holiday

The Holiday's music was curated by the legendary Hans Zimmer, best known for providing soundtracks to films such as The Lion King (1994), Inception (2010), and the Dune franchise ( 2021 and 2024).

This movie's soundtrack included 22 tracks which, in no particular order, are as follows:

1. Definitely Unexpected
2. Maestro
3. Iris And Jasper
4. Kayak For One
5. Zero
6. Separate Vacations
7. Anything Can Happen
8. Light My Fire
9. Dream Kitchen
10. If I Wanted To Call You
11. Busy Guy
12. For Nancy
13. Cry
14. It's Complicated
15. Roadside Rhapsody
16. Verso E Prosa
17. Meu Passado
18. Kiss Goodbye
19. The 'Cowch'
20. Three Musketeers
21. Christmas Surprise
22. Gumption

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About the movie

Sony Pictures, the official distributors of The Holiday in the United States, have a comprehensive synopsis available for anyone seeking a detailed overview before watching it. It reads:

"In Nancy Meyers' The Holiday, a romantic comedy from the director of Something's Gotta Give and What Women Want, two women trade homes only to find that a change of address can change their lives. Iris (Winslet) is in love with a man who is about to marry another woman. Across the globe, Amanda (Diaz), realizes the man she lives with has been unfaithful."

The synopsis illustrates how Amanda and Iris' lives change dramatically when they decide to take part in a fun holiday experiment:

"Two women who have never met and live 6000 miles apart, find themselves in the exact same place. They meet online at a home exchange website and impulsively switch homes for the holiday. Iris moves into Amanda's L.A. house in sunny California as Amanda arrives in the snow covered English countryside."

It also emphasizes how both Amanda and Iris unexpectedly find love, leading them down paths they never anticipated:

"Shortly after arriving at their destinations, both women find the last thing either wants or expects: a new romance. Amanda is charmed by Iris' handsome brother Graham (Law) and Iris, with inspiration provided by legendary screenwriter Arthur (Wallach), mends her heart when she meets film composer Miles (Black)."

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How to watch the film

The movie is streaming on Amazon Prime Video (Image via Getty)

The film is available for viewing on multiple digital platforms including Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Google Play Movies. It is also available on Apple TV Plus, Fandango at Home, and YouTube TV.

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