---
title: "Holy Rollers"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/holy-rollers-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 45022
imdb_id: "tt1143896"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 92
content_rating: "R"
---

# Holy Rollers (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/holy-rollers-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Holy Rollers is a 2010 American independent crime drama film directed by Kevin Asch and written by Antonio Macia. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Bartha, Ari Graynor, Danny A. Abeckaser, and Q-Tip.

The film is inspired by actual events in the late nineties when Hasidic Jews were recruited as mules to smuggle ecstasy from Europe into the United States. It runs for 1 hour and 29 minutes and received an R rating.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Hasidic Jews are recruited as mules to smuggle ecstasy in this drama."

### Why Watch
- It is inspired by actual events from the late nineties.
- It features a cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Bartha, Ari Graynor, Danny A. Abeckaser, and Q-Tip.
- It has a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The available sources do not provide any explicit reasons to skip the film.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is an American independent crime drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes and a US release date of May 21, 2010.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #based-on-true-events, #crime-drama, #1990s-setting, #drug-smuggling, #independent-film

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Fawesome | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sundance Now Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kevin Asch
- **Networks / Studios**: Safehouse Pictures, DeerJen, Lookbook Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jesse Eisenberg** as *Sam Gold*
- **Justin Bartha** as *Yosef Zimmerman*
- **Danny A. Abeckaser** as *Jackie Solomon*
- **Ari Graynor** as *Rachel Apfel*
- **Jason Fuchs** as *Leon Zimmerman*
- **Charlie Hewson** as *Andrew (The Goy)*
- **Elizabeth Marvel** as *Elka Gold*
- **Hallie Eisenberg** as *Ruth Gold*
- **Bern Cohen** as *Rebbe Horowitz*
- **Stella Keitel** as *Zeldy Lazar*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Holy Rollers?
Streaming availability is listed on platforms like The Movie Database under Watch Now, though specific streaming services are not detailed in the provided sources.

### Q: Is Holy Rollers worth watching?
It is an independent crime drama inspired by actual events in the late nineties involving ecstasy smuggling and features a notable cast.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Holy Rollers?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Holy Rollers?
Holy Rollers is a feature-length film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Holy Rollers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45022)
- [Holy Rollers (2010) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1143896/fullcredits/)
- [Holy Rollers (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Rollers_(film))
- [Holy Rollers (2010) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45022-holy-rollers/cast)

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