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The Hollars

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2016 | 88 min | Drama, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved 50/50 or The Royal Tenenbaums, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Aspiring New York City artist John Hollar returns to his Middle America hometown on the eve of his mother’s brain surgery. Joined by his girlfriend Rebecca, eight months pregnant with their first child, John is forced to navigate the crazy world he left behind.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 109K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Krasinski

  • John KrasinskiJohn Hollar
  • Margo MartindaleSally Hollar
  • Richard JenkinsDon Hollar
  • Sharlto CopleyRon Hollar
  • Anna KendrickRebecca
  • Charlie DayJason
  • Mary Elizabeth WinsteadGwen
  • Randall ParkDr. Fong
  • Josh GrobanReverend Dan
  • Mary Kay PlacePam