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The Holdovers

"Discomfort and joy."

October 27, 2023 2h 13m 7.7/10 (2,352 votes)

Released 3 years ago in 2023. The Holdovers is a comedy/drama film. directed by Alexander Payne. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Synopsis

A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged, brainy troublemaker — and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 27, 2023 2 years ago
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Runtime 2h 13m 133 minutes total
User Rating 7.7/10 Great (2,352 votes)
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Budget $13M Production budget
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Box Office $42.5M 3.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$13,000,000
Revenue
$42,513,270

Production Companies

  • Miramax
  • Gran Via Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Holdovers about?

A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely b...

Who directed The Holdovers?

The Holdovers was directed by Alexander Payne.

How long is The Holdovers?

The Holdovers has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).

When was The Holdovers released?

The Holdovers was released on October 27, 2023 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Holdovers?

The main cast of The Holdovers includes Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Preston, Brady Hepner.

Is The Holdovers worth watching?

The Holdovers has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 2,352 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.