What We Did on Our Holiday
2014 · Movie · PG-13 · 95 min · ★ 6.7 · 64% critics
A separated couple takes their three kids to the Scottish Highlands for a family birthday, hoping to keep their troubles quiet for the sake of an ailing relative. But the children’s honesty and imagination make secrecy nearly impossible, and the trip turns into a mix of awkward family clashes, unexpected moments, and heartfelt reflection.
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Details
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2014-09-26
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 64/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (572 votes)
About
If you enjoy bittersweet British family comedies with big feelings, sharp kid humor, and a scenic getaway vibe, this should land well; Not for you if divorce-and-illness themes or cringe-prone dysfunction aren’t your idea of fun.
Pros: warm British humor; touching family themes; standout child performances | Cons: implausible plot turns; uneven tone shifts; some irritating adults
Themes
- scotland
- grandfather
- vacation
- birthday party
- dysfunctional family
- family
- life lessons
- scottish highlands
- grandfather granddaughter relationship
- impending divorce
- questions
- children
- +3 more
Cast & crew
David Tennant
as Doug McLeod
Rosamund Pike
as Abi McLeod
Billy Connolly
as Gordie McLeod
Ben Miller
as Gavin McLeod
Amelia Bullmore
as Margaret McLeod
Emilia Jones
as Lottie McLeod
Bobby Smalldridge
as Mickey McLeod
Harriet Turnbull
as Jess McLeod
Celia Imrie
as Agnes Chisolm
Annette Crosbie
as Doreen
Directed by Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin