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The Holdovers (2023)
Director: Alexander Payne
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Preston
Runtime133 min
Rating15
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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.
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The Holdovers, a 2023 comedy-drama directed by Alexander Payne, has received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praise the film's heartwarming story and strong performances. However, audience reception has been more mixed, with the film holding a respectable 6.7/10 rating on IMDb based on over 500 reviews.
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Fans of director Alexander Payne's signature blend of biting humor and poignant character studies will find much to appreciate in The Holdovers. Starring the always excellent Paul Giamatti, this 2023 comedy-drama offers a thoughtful exploration of unlikely connections and personal growth, set against the cozy backdrop of a New England prep school during the holiday season.
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The Holdovers is a 2023 American Christmas comedy drama film directed by Alexander Payne, written by David Hemingson, and starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Dominic Sessa in his film debut. Set in 1970, it tells the story of a strict classics teacher at a New England boarding school who is forced to chaperone a handful of students who have nowhere to go during the school's Christmas holiday break. Filming took place from January to March 2022 in Massachusetts. The Holdovers premiered at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2023, and was released in the United States by Focus Features on October 27, 2023.
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