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David Tennant and Ben Miller’s “impressive” British movie gets new UK streaming home

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The British comedy-drama film titled “What We Did on Our Holiday“, featuring David Tennant and Ben Miller, has found a fresh streaming platform in the United Kingdom.

2014’s movie titled thus, helmed by directors Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin, narrates the story of Doug (Tennant) and Abi McLeod (Rosamund Pike), who journey to a Scottish family gathering after an emotionally charged split, as the plot unfolds.

In the game of life, I was trying to keep up appearances around buddies like Gavin and Gordie, flashing a smile for the family gathering. But as my kids began to unravel our secrets one by one, the mask slipped, revealing the complex web of truth that had been hidden beneath.

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Featuring Celia Imrie and Emilia Jones in secondary parts, “What We Did on Our Holiday” has made its way to screens in the UK and Ireland. This amusing black comedy has been added to BBC iPlayer following its broadcast on BBC Scotland.

Initially, I was thrilled to see my favorite movie make a modest splash at the box office when it first hit screens. But what truly validated its success for me was the positive reception it received from critics. As I write this, Rotten Tomatoes is reporting an impressive approval rating of 75%, based on 59 reviews. It’s a testament to the film’s quality that it continues to win over both audiences and experts alike.

The reviewers found that the film “What We Did on Our Holiday” was cleverly made and well-acted, managing to bring humor into a narrative centered around challenging, heavy topics. According to the site’s general assessment, it was this critical consensus. Meanwhile, Digital Spy described the movie as “unconventional” and “unexpected”.

If you’re open to embracing its unusual parts and are prepared to invest your time, this mix of humor and sadness, with a touch of oddity, is definitely worth checking out. We also mentioned that the humor in it tends to be unconventional or quirky.

The review in The Observer described a journey by the McLeod family as being filled with hearty, close-knit laughter. Meanwhile, The Guardian found the production to be impressive, endearing, and full of ambition.

The review by AV Club describes “What We Did on Our Holiday” as establishing a solid comedic situation, but then takes an unexpected turn – one that’s hard to predict. They also mention that the film is a “funny and unpredictable treat.

Additionally, you might catch Tennant sharing screen time with his “Good Omens” co-star, Michael Sheen, on Amazon Prime Video. Their collaborative series, titled “Staged,” was recently added to the streaming platform.

What We Did on Our Holiday is streaming on BBC iPlayer.

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2025-07-25 01:49

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