Holes

PG

Released Apr 18, 2003

1h 58m

Kids & Family

Adventure

List

78%

140 Reviews

Tomatometer

76%

100,000+ Ratings

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An award-winning bestseller comes to life when young Stanley Yelnats, dogged by bad luck stemming from an ancient family curse, is sent to Camp Green Lake, a very weird place that's not green and doesn't have a lake. Once there, he's thrown headlong into the adventure of his life when he and his colorful campmates—Squid, Armpit, Zigzag, Magnet, X-Ray and Zero—must dig a hole a day to keep the warden at bay. But why? Through it all, Stanley and company must forge fast friendships as they try to unearth the mystery of what's really going on in the middle of nowhere.

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Critics Consensus

Faithful to its literary source, this is imaginative, intelligent family entertainment.

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Connor S

The banality of the subject matter of adolescents digging holes in a desert is instead met with a beautiful, thoughtful story from start to finish.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/05/24

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Bowie C

"Holes," the 2003 film adaptation of Louis Sachar's novel, is a captivating journey filled with mystery, humor, and redemption. The movie follows the story of Stanley Yelnats, a young boy wrongly accused of theft, who is sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center where boys are forced to dig holes in the desert as a form of punishment. The film masterfully weaves together multiple storylines, intertwining past and present, as Stanley uncovers the truth about his family's curse and the secrets hidden beneath the dry, desolate landscape. The stellar performances from the cast, including Shia LaBeouf as Stanley and Sigourney Weaver as the warden, bring the characters to life with depth and authenticity. The rich cinematography captures the harsh beauty of the desert setting, enhancing the film's atmosphere of isolation and survival. With its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and themes of friendship, perseverance, and justice, "Holes" stands as a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/29/24

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Larry E

Wonderful show. Entertaining and a good ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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Afreya K

Excellent family movie. Wonderful message!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/09/24

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Gorgo _

I thought it was meh, good story and characters tho

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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Songer K

"One time, there was a magical place where it never rained. The end."

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/24

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Andrew Davis

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Sigourney Weaver

The Warden

Jon Voight

Mr. Sir

Patricia Arquette

Kate Barlow

Tim Blake Nelson

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Dulé Hill

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Rated: 4/5

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Jamie Russell

BBC.com

Rated: 3/5

Oct 22, 2003

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Holes isn't just a movie to see, it's also one to be proud of.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 19, 2003

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Emma Clark-Dow

Stuff.co.nz

Holes was one of the defining shows of my childhood – and is still a really thought-provoking watch 15 years later.

Jul 14, 2023

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

Holes still rocks all these years later. It’s thorny, emotionally resonant young adult storytelling with a good filmmaker behind the wheel and a deep cast. We really didn’t know how good we used to have it.

May 20, 2023

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

Smart, funny and truly original, it's a film capable of entertaining its young target audience as well as the parents who come along for the ride.

Rated: A-

Nov 15, 2019

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Synopsis

An award-winning bestseller comes to life when young Stanley Yelnats, dogged by bad luck stemming from an ancient family curse, is sent to Camp Green Lake, a very weird place that's not green and doesn't have a lake. Once there, he's thrown headlong into the adventure of his life when he and his colorful campmates—Squid, Armpit, Zigzag, Magnet, X-Ray and Zero—must dig a hole a day to keep the warden at bay. But why? Through it all, Stanley and company must forge fast friendships as they try to unearth the mystery of what's really going on in the middle of nowhere.

Director: Andrew Davis
Producer: Marty P. Ewing, Louis Phillips
Screenwriter: Louis Sachar, Louis Sachar
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Walden Media
Rating: PG (Some Thematic Elements|Mild Language|Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 18, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $67.3M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby EX, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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