Holiday in the Sun (2001): Cast & Plot
Holiday in the Sun is a 2001 crime romantic film directed by Steve Purcell, starring Mary-Kate Olsen as Madison Stewart, Ashley Olsen and Ben Easter. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Steve Purcell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dualstar Entertainment Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Holiday in the Sun About?
The premise of Holiday in the Sun without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sun‑filled summer fun turns into a dangerous adventure when sisters Alex and Madison travel to the Bahamas for winter break. They become entangled in a smuggling ring trafficking stolen artifacts, leading them into suspenseful chases and a hunt for hidden treasure.
Holiday in the Sun Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- caribbean sea
- astronomical object in title
- reference to cyrano de bergerac
- real life sisters play sisters
- close up of eye
- twins
- bahamas
- antiquities
- winter break
- twin sister
- smuggling
- resort
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- beach
- female protagonist
- ray fish
- dolphin
- walkie talkie
- dinner
- bare chested male
- contraband
- buried in sand
- reference to judy blume
- teenage girl
- snob
- sister sister relationship
- set up
- rivalry
- rich girl
- private jet
- kiss
- jail
- hotel
- high school
- arrest
- accusation
- yacht
- teenager
Holiday in the Sun Cast & Characters
Mary-Kate Olsen leads the cast as Madison Stewart, with Ashley Olsen as Alex Stewart and Ben Easter as Jordan Landers. Directed by Steve Purcell; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steve Purcell
- Mary-Kate Olsen as Madison Stewart
- Ashley Olsen as Alex Stewart
- Ben Easter as Jordan Landers
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Megan Fox as Brianna
Also Starring in Holiday in the Sun
· 17 more- Billy Aaron Brown Scott
- Austin Nichols Griffen Grayson
- Ashley Hughes Keegan Grayson
- Jamie Rose Judy
- Wendy Schaal Jill
- Jeff Altman Chad
- Markus Flanagan Harrison
- Sterling Rice Carmen
- Rosanna Munter Themselves
- César Díez Álava Champlaine
- Ashley Kelly Trish
- Phillip Sands Ziggy
- C.J. Ansell Good Looking Kid
- Faye Hamlin Themselves
- Anaïs Lameche Themselves
- Anna Sundstrand Themselves
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- Ben Michaels Jeffrey
More from Steve Purcell
More films directed by Steve Purcell, best-rated first: Brave, One Day in Auschwitz, The Carol Burnett Show: Let’s Bump Up the Lights and When in Rome.
Holiday in the Sun Plot Summary
What happens in Holiday in the Sun from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Madison Stewart Mary-Kate Olsen and her twin sister Alex Stewart Ashley Olsen are whisked away from Illinois to Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas for winter break. At first, they are disappointed they didn’t get to go to Hawaii with friends, but they quickly embrace the freedom of their own suite and the pristine beaches of the Caribbean. sun-drenched days give way to new crushes and budding schemes as they navigate a break that feels like an instant escape from ordinary life.
Alex falls for Jordan Landers Ben Easter, a resort worker who catches her eye. She isn’t the only one drawn to him—the spoiled heiress Brianna Wallace Megan Fox also desires him and isn’t afraid to push the boundaries to win his attention.
Full summary
The whole story of Holiday in the Sun, scene by scene
Holiday in the Sun Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Holiday in the Sun.
How Well Do You Know Holiday in the Sun?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Where do Madison and Alex Stewart spend their winter break?
Holiday in the Sun Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Due gemelle alle Bahamas” and “Sestry na Bahamách”.
- Also known as
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- Due gemelle alle Bahamas
- Sestry na Bahamách
- Ferien unter Palmen
- Karibi vakáció
- חופשה בשמש
- Vacances sous les tropiques
- Olsen Twins: Slnečné prázdniny na Bahamách
- Aventura en Las Bahamas
- Солнечные каникулы
- Férias ao Sol
- 阳光下的假日
- Tvillingarnas äventyr på Bahamas
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Holiday in the Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Holiday in the Sun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Holiday in the Sun?
Holiday in the Sun runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Holiday in the Sun released?
Holiday in the Sun was released on November 10, 2001.
Who directed Holiday in the Sun?
Holiday in the Sun was directed by Steve Purcell.
More films by Steve Purcell Who is in the cast of Holiday in the Sun?
Holiday in the Sun stars Mary-Kate Olsen as Madison Stewart, Ashley Olsen as Alex Stewart and Ben Easter as Jordan Landers, among 21 credited actors.
Does Holiday in the Sun have a post-credit scene?
No. Holiday in the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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