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2023 · 133 min · R

The Holdovers

Directed by Alexander Payne · Drama, Comedy

The Holdovers (2023) is a Drama film, directed by Alexander Payne set in Boston and New England during the 1970s, in winter. It runs 133 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of grief & loss and class conflict run throughout.

Composer
Mark Orton
Cinematography
Eigil Bryld
Cast
Paul GiamattiDominic SessaDa'Vine Joy RandolphCarrie PrestonBrady HepnerIan DolleyJim KaplanMichael Provost

The world of this film

Setting

Where
BostonNew England
Setting
RuralUrban
When
1970s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Grief & LossClass Conflict
Tone
MelancholicDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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