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Where to Watch The Holdovers(2023)
“Discomfort and joy.”
Looking for where to watch The Holdovers? You can currently find The Holdovers online through Peacock, USA Network, and Peacock Premium Plus. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged, brainy troublemaker — and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam.
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The Holdovers (2023), directed by Alexander Payne, is a drama film and is available to stream on 10 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.9/10 and 97% on Rotten Tomatoes from 2,542 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Originally released in 2023, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. At 133 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Holdovers online, the best option is Peacock for subscribers, and it's also included with USA Network and Peacock Premium Plus, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Out of Africa and Holidate, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Holdovers isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Peacock, USA Network, Peacock Premium Plus.
- The Holdovers is available to stream on Peacock, USA Network, Peacock Premium Plus in the US.
- No — The Holdovers isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Peacock, USA Network, Peacock Premium Plus.
- No — The Holdovers isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Peacock, USA Network, Peacock Premium Plus.
- The Holdovers runs 2h 13m (133 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 82/100.
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