---
title: "The Holdovers"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-holdovers-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 840430
imdb_id: "tt14849194"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 133
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 2561
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Holdovers (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-holdovers-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "The Holdovers" is set at a New England prep school. A teacher is required to stay on campus during the Christmas break to care for a small group of students who do not have a place to go during the holiday. The teacher is described as a curmudgeonly instructor. While on campus, the teacher forms a connection with one of the students, who is portrayed as a damaged and intelligent troublemaker. The teacher also develops a bond with the school's head cook, who has recently experienced a personal loss. The cook's son has died in Vietnam. The story revolves around the relationships and interactions between the teacher and the students he is caring for during the Christmas break.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unpopular teacher and a troubled student form an unexpected connection while stranded at school during Christmas."

### Why Watch
- strong character development
- thoughtful storytelling

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow-paced narrative
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and deals with themes of grief and personal struggle.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, comedic, heartfelt, nostalgic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, USA Network, Peacock Premium Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alexander Payne
- **Networks / Studios**: Miramax, Gran Via Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paul Giamatti** as *Paul Hunham*
- **Dominic Sessa** as *Angus Tully*
- **Da'Vine Joy Randolph** as *Mary Lamb*
- **Carrie Preston** as *Miss Lydia Crane*
- **Brady Hepner** as *Teddy Kountze*
- **Ian Dolley** as *Alex Ollerman*
- **Jim Kaplan** as *Ye-Joon Park*
- **Michael Provost** as *Jason Smith*
- **Andrew Garman** as *Dr. Hardy Woodrup*
- **Naheem Garcia** as *Danny*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film is categorized as both a drama and a comedy.

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
The film was released in the United States on October 27, 2023.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set at a New England prep school.

### Q: Who are the primary characters?
The story focuses on a curmudgeonly instructor, a troubled student, and the school head cook.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*