The Holdovers
Directed by Alexander Payne
En allmänt ogillad historielärare på en avlägsen privatskola tvingas stanna kvar på campus över julledigheten med en student som inte har någonstans att ta vägen. Tillsammans med skolans chefskock, Mary, vars egen son nyligen har dött i Vietnam, bygger de en osannolik vänskap när de tillbringar julen ihop under två mycket snörika veckor i 1970-talets New England.
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- Varun19 oktober 2024Wow what a wonderful heartwarming movie. The characters were so well written and the actors did an amazing job. Most movies these days feel so scripted that they make characters unconvincing and break immersion, however this film had very organic dialogues and flowed at a pleasant natural pace. The song selection was fantastic, I found myself having to use Shazam multiple times. I liked the choice of aspect ratio and added film grain as well. I very much enjoy History buffs dropping cool quotes at opportune moments. The Holdovers reminds me of one of my favourite movies Green Book (2018) because I love films with a tiny cast that explores the depth of each character as they go on a bunch of mini adventures. We all need more down to earth feel good movies!
- mickerdoo16 mars 2026Great performances with characters that otherwise wouldn't be spending extended time with each other. Grief, growth, life and presence.
- blacktalon3517 januari 2026One of the best movies for winter or the holidays and just overall amazing movie. Can’t say it enough it’s a great flick it should have won the Oscar
- Joe G30 december 2025Visually impressive, with editing and cinematography that work in harmony with the material. Paul Giamatti gives a perfectly calibrated performance, balancing humor and anger without ever tipping into excess. There was little initial interest going in, largely because the film signals exactly what it intends to be: a story centered on the struggles of the wealthy, intelligent elite insisting, we struggle too. There is nothing particularly new or surprising in the themes or plot, and nothing that elevates it beyond other films built from the same emotional territory. This is a well-made version of a movie that already exists, executed with care rather than inspiration. Even so, it may be Alexander Payne’s most polished film, if not his most interesting.
- rg94001 november 2024It's a very simple, subdued holiday movie of yesteryear, with the frosty wintry landscape lit aglow with a warmth that suffuses the entire movie. And this beautiful color grading is reflective of the themes of the movie as well, with these frigid characters learning to open up. There isn't a complex overarching plot, everything is simple and maybe even predictable. But it never feels trite or tiresome, rather more like a warm hug. The further I get from it, the higher it jumps in my rankings. Simply put, it feels like an instant classic, the type of holiday movie you can watch year after year. And the acting is excellent, both from Paul Giamatti but especially from newcomer Dominic Sessa and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. Highly recommend.
- excal1bur8725 december 2025This is an instant classic!
- Ian Greathead24 december 2025Wonderful heartwarming well meaning film.
- Charles London1 februari 2025A holiday flick of a different sort, this entertaining film features great character development and top-notch acting. Compelling on a human level plus charming and funny, this movie will undoubtedly make its way onto my annual Christmas watch list.
- SkyandLevi23 december 2025The Christmas movie of all time
- PatrikStar20 december 2025My new yearly "ChristmasClassic" I felt that handshake at the end...
- johnrodan19 december 2025Coming of age Christmas classic
- Daryl Williams27 december 2024Fantastic, looked wonderful, amazing writing and acting
- jack2760016 december 2025Every now and then a film comes along that transcends the medium. This is a beautiful and heartfelt tale full of joy and sadness with a realism that is rarely seen these days. I highly recommend it as much as I would recommend watching A Christmas Carol every holiday season. A true masterpiece.
- wyn13 december 2025THE HOLDOVERS IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE!!!!! LITERALLY ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES OF THE 20s.
- James Saenz28 november 2025it’s only been out for two years but this is my favorite christmas movie and an annual must-watch. showed my parents today and they loved it.
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The Holdovers was released on 10 november 2023.
The Holdovers was directed by Alexander Payne.
The Holdovers has a runtime of 2h 13m.
The Holdovers was produced by Mark Johnson, Bill Block, David Hemingson.
En allmänt ogillad historielärare på en avlägsen privatskola tvingas stanna kvar på campus över julledigheten med en student som inte har någonstans att ta vägen. Tillsammans med skolans chefskock, Mary, vars egen son nyligen har dött i Vietnam, bygger de en osannolik vänskap när de tillbringar julen ihop under två mycket snörika veckor i 1970-talets New England.
The key characters in The Holdovers are Paul Hunham (Paul Giamatti), Angus Tully (Dominic Sessa), Mary Lamb (Da'Vine Joy Randolph).
The Holdovers is rated 7.
The Holdovers is a Komedi, Drama film.
The Holdovers has an audience rating of 9.2 out of 10.
The Holdovers had a budget of 13 mn US$.
The Holdovers has made 42,5 mn US$ at the box office.