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The Holdovers (2023)

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The Holdovers
R
Comedy
Drama

A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go.

Release Date
November 10, 2023
Director
Alexander Payne
Writers
David Hemingson
Cast
Paul Giamatti , Da'Vine Joy Randolph , Dominic Sessa , Carrie Preston
Runtime
133 minutes

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