The Hollars

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The Hollars

PG-13

Released Aug 26, 2016

1h 28m

Comedy

Drama

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A man (John Krasinski) returns home to his dysfunctional family after learning that his mother (Margo Martindale) has a brain tumor.

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Critics Consensus

The Hollars gathers an impressive assortment of talented stars; unfortunately, it's all in service of a story that's been played out more effectively in countless other indie dramedies.

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

A standard-issue family reunion dramedy, The Hollars has several genuine moments of human interaction.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 15, 2016

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

Krasinski, who also directed the film, may have spread himself too thin; there's a desperation about the closing scenes, cluttered as they are with bouncy pop songs on the soundtrack.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 15, 2016

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Tirdad Derakhshani

Philadelphia Inquirer

Opening with a promising first act comprising well-observed, edgy humor, the film ends with an overdose of treacle so syrupy, so pungent, it will unsettle the strongest tummy.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 8, 2016

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

An agonizing exercise in indie quirk.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 18, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

It sure is all familiar yet it all resonates with such emotional honesty that you're unlikely to care that you've been down this cinematic road before.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 10, 2020

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

Martindale deftly pulls off the trick of stealing a whole movie from an all-star ensemble.

Jun 9, 2020

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Myrna S

I loved the chemistry of the actors, but hated the ending!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/28/24

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kagey

We had never heard of this movie - so went in with ZERO expectations... and was quickly immersed into a quirky, heart-warming tale of a midwestern (?) family who have every reason to give up, but keep fighting. It's a "small" story with a fantastic ensemble cast who really make the small personal moments feel real and poignant. Overall - it doesn't break any new ground in the indie world... but it was very entertaining and the pacing was great. There were some predictable life events - but that's what made it a good movie. This film reminds me of ULEE'S GOLD - another small independent movie that had an idea and theme, and carried it through to the end. It's a smart movie well worth your time. It is a bit sentimental which some may find sappy - but we really enjoyed it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/05/23

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Angela V

It may be true that the plot is predictable but the actors make it worth checking out. The 4 main characters and members of the Hollar family are superb! Each bring so much depth and love to their characters, seriously amazing actors. It really did make me laugh and make me cry…what more do u need?

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/08/23

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Sean S

This amazing cast does their best to carry this so-so plot. There are some truly amazing moments in this movie which makes this worth watching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/07/23

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Georgan G

This film touched my heart. It had an amazing ability to go from quite funny to so dramatic, tears could happen. Every actor did a really good job making this believable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/19/23

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Chester

Overly sentimental for my tastes, but Sharlto Copley and Charlie Day are really, really funny. The soundtrack is too repetitious.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Synopsis

A man (John Krasinski) returns home to his dysfunctional family after learning that his mother (Margo Martindale) has a brain tumor.

Director: John Krasinski
Producer: John Krasinski, Tom Rice, Allyson Seeger, Ben Nearn
Screenwriter: James C. Strouse
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Sony Pictures Classics, Sycamore Pictures, Groundswell Productions, Sunday Night
Rating: PG-13 (Some Thematic Material|Brief Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 26, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 7, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.0M
Runtime: 1h 28m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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