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The Holdovers (2023) runs 2 h 13 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.7 from 2,763 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
2 h 13 min — ends 10:13 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Released
October 27, 2023
TMDB rating
7.7 / 10 from 2,763 votes
Director
Alexander Payne
Starring
Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Preston
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Peacock Premium (subscription), Peacock Premium Plus (subscription), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads).

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How long is The Holdovers?
The Holdovers is 2 h 13 min long (133 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:13 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Holdovers rated?
The Holdovers is rated R in the US.
Is The Holdovers a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Holdovers?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Peacock Premium (subscription), Peacock Premium Plus (subscription), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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