What We Did on Our Holiday
What We Did on Our Holiday

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What We Did on Our Holiday

2014
Movie
95 min
English

Doug and Abi and their three children travel to the Scottish Highlands for Doug's father Gordie's birthday party. It's soon clear that when it comes to keeping a secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability...

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users78%
Director: Andy Hamilton and Guy JenkinGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This British comedy-drama follows Doug and Abi, a married couple who decide to take their children on a family holiday to the Scottish Highlands. They are accompanied by Doug's ailing father, Gordie, who is unaware of their impending divorce. The trip is intended to celebrate Gordie's 70th birthday, but the strained atmosphere between Doug and Abi, coupled with the children's unpredictable behavior, leads to a series of chaotic and heartwarming events.

Critical Reception

The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its charming performances, particularly from the lead actors, and its blend of humor and emotional depth. It was noted for its realistic portrayal of family dynamics and its ability to evoke both laughter and tears.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong performances, especially from David Tennant and Rosamund Pike.

  • Appreciated for its relatable and honest depiction of family life, balancing comedy and drama effectively.

  • Found to be a charming and often touching film, despite some predictable plot points.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a heartwarming and funny look at a modern family's struggles, with many highlighting the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's emotional resonance.

Fun Fact

David Tennant and Rosamund Pike previously starred together as Beatrice and Benedick in a stage production of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' in 2006.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This is a well written, gently comedic and poignant look at divorce and loss that raises quite a few smiles along the way. David Tennant and Rosamund Pike are a couple with three kids who head to Scotland to meet his father "Geordie" (Sir B...

John Chard

John Chard

Life really is too short you know... What We Did on Our Holiday is written and directed by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin. It stars Rosamund Pike, David Tennant, Billy Connolly, Ben Miller, Amelia Bullmore, Emilia Jones, Bobby Smalldridge,...