The Holdovers

About The Film
From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, The Holdovers follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who 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 (newcomer Dominic Sessa) — and with the school's head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam (Da'Vine Joy Randolph).
- Starring
- Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, Carrie Preston, Andrew Garman
- Directed By
- Alexander Payne
- Written By
- David Hemingson
- Produced By
- Mark Johnson, Bill Block, David Hemingson
Enjoy a Movie and a Meal this Thanksgiving
Savor these unique culinary scenes for the holiday
The Holdovers Receives 5 Academy Award Nominations
The heartfelt comedy is nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.
Remembering the Year in 10 Movie Clips
From brilliant newcomers to astonishing auteurs, 2023 was quite a year for cinema.
Tis the Season To Be Jolly For Holiday Comedies
Enjoy the gift of laughter with these funny films.
Films That Could Change Your Life
Four movies that show us how to make our resolutions stick
Bring It Home for the Holidays with This Focus Features Gift Guide
From retro vibes to futuristic fashion, we have something for everyone on your list.
Films That Get the Job Done
Enjoy your day off with one of these five films.
Memorable Movie Meals for Thanksgiving
Savor these unique culinary scenes for the holiday
The Focus Features Holiday Gift Guide
Cinematic essentials for the film lovers in your life
Acclaimed Movies to Watch this February
Five movies for any mood available to stream on Peacock this month.












