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Holes

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2003 | 117 min | Adventure, Family, Drama, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), it was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

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, adventure fans and families.
The mood
Funny with heart, feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

After being wrongfully convicted for stealing a pair of shoes, Stanley Yelnats is sent away to Camp Green Lake, a boys detention facility where inmates are forced to dig holes all day in the hot desert sun as a form of character building. As he endures the brutal routine, Stanley begins to uncover a hidden truth behind the camp, one that connects to a dangerous secret—and possibly Stanley’s family itself.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $71 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 583K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Andrew Davis

  • Shia LaBeoufStanley
  • Sigourney WeaverWarden
  • Jon VoightMr. Sir
  • Patricia ArquetteKissin' Kate Barlow
  • Tim Blake NelsonDr. Pendanski
  • Dulé HillSam
  • Henry WinklerStanley's Father
  • Nathan DavisGrandfather
  • Rick FoxClyde 'Sweetfeet' Livingston
  • Scott PlankTrout Walker