Holiday in the Sun (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holiday in the Sun |
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| Directed by | Steve Purcell |
| Produced by | Neil Steinberg Natan Zahavi Executive producers Mary-Kate Olsen Ashley Olsen Robert Thorne |
| Written by | David Wagner Brent Goldberg |
| Starring | Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen |
| Music by | Steve Porcaro |
| Cinematography | David Lewis |
| Editing by | Sherwood Jones |
| Studio | Dualstar Entertainment Group Tapestry Films Atlantis Paradise Island |
| Distributed by | Warner Home Video |
| Release date(s) | November 20, 2001 |
| Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Holiday in the Sun is a fun adventure movie from 2001. It stars the famous twin sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The film was released directly to video. It's about two teenagers who go on an exciting vacation to Atlantis Paradise Island.
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An Island Adventure for Twins
This movie tells the story of twin sisters, Madison and Alex Stewart. They are played by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The girls are from Illinois and their parents surprise them with a trip. They get to spend their winter break at the amazing Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas.
Vacation Fun and New Friends
At first, Madison and Alex are a bit sad. They wanted to go to Hawaii with their friends. But they quickly cheer up when they see their cool suite. They also love the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean.
Alex soon meets Jordan, a friendly worker at the resort. She really likes him! But another girl, Brianna Wallace, also wants Jordan's attention. Brianna tries to cause trouble to get her way.
Meanwhile, Madison is spending time with Scott. He's a nice guy, but not very smart. Scott is secretly getting advice from Griffen. Griffen is Madison's childhood friend. He has a secret crush on Madison and is trying to help Scott get close to her.
Solving a Mystery in Paradise
The twins' fun vacation takes an unexpected turn. They accidentally get involved in a mystery. Someone is trying to hide valuable items.
Things get tricky when their friend Jordan is wrongly blamed for this problem. Even though their parents are watching them closely, the sisters and Griffen must act fast. They need to find a way to prove Jordan is innocent.
Working together, the twins face challenges and learn important lessons. They discover the true meaning of sisterhood. And they still manage to have an amazing vacation!
The Movie's Surprise Ending
At the very end of the film, there's a fun surprise. The movie reveals that it was actually a film being made by the Olsen twins themselves! They then decide where they will film their next exciting movie.
Meet the Cast
- Mary-Kate Olsen as Madison Brittany Stewart/Herself
- Ashley Olsen as Alexandra Anneliese "Alex" Stewart/Herself
- Austin Nichols as Griffen Grayson
- Ben Easter as Jordan Landers
- Billy Aaron Brown as Scott
- Markus Flanigan as Harrison
- Jamie Rose as Judy
- Jeff Altman as Chad
- Wendy Schaal as Jill
- Ashley Hughes as Keegan
- Megan Fox as Brianna Wallace
- Ashley Kelly as Trish
- Sterling Rice as Carmen
- Phillip Sands as Ziggy
- C.J. Ansell as Good Looking Kid
- Ben Christian as Boy in Club
- Spencer Roberts as Surfer
- Jason Deveaux as Stan
- Ben Michaels as Jeffrey
- Gordon Mills as Teacher
- Chelera Bateman as Liz
- Cesar Alava as Champlaine
- Scott Adderly as Security Guard
- Tony Roberts as Policeman
- Dawn Forbs as Katherine
- Steve Purcell as Director
- Rob Lundsgaard as D.P.
- Dale Russell as Chauffeur
- Eric Davis as Carriage Driver
- Tenby Turner, Enith Hernandez and Chris Bruck as Bikini Models
- Anaïs Lameche as herself at the party (Uncredited)
- Faye Hamlin as herself at the party (Uncredited)
- Anna Sundstrand as herself at the party (Uncredited)
- Rosie Munter as herself at the party (Uncredited)
- Brittany Galiano as herself on the beach (uncredited)
More Holiday in the Sun Movies
Holiday in the Sun was so popular that it led to more movies! These sequels did not star Mary-Kate or Ashley Olsen.
- Holday in the Sun 2 came out in 2003.
- Holiday in the Sun 3 was released in 2005.
- A new movie called Holiday in the Sun 4: Return in the Sun came out in February 2018.
- Another sequel, Holiday in the Sun 5, is planned to stream on Netflix in 2021.
All these movies were also released directly to video.
See also
In Spanish: Holiday in the Sun para niños
