The Hollars

2016 1h 28m EN

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6.3

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44%

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METACRITIC

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6.6

IMDB

★6.3TMDB · 342🥫44%Rotten Tomatoes●53Metacritic★6.6IMDB · 15,371

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Krasinski
John Hollar
Margo Martindale
Sally Hollar
Richard Jenkins
Don Hollar
Sharlto Copley
Ron Hollar
Anna Kendrick
Rebecca
Charlie Day
Jason
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Gwen
Randall Park
Dr. Fong

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Krasinski
Writers: Jim Strouse
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $3.8M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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3 / 8

MONEY

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Earned back only 27% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Krasinski, shot by Eric Alan Edwards. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Sarah Flack shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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John Krasinski and Margo Martindale and Richard Jenkins carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3714720 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

John Krasinski directs. Eric Alan Edwards behind the camera. Sarah Flack cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Shot for just $3.8M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Earned back only 27% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
4Released 10 years ago.
5Directed by John Krasinski, shot by Eric Alan Edwards. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Sarah Flack shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7John Krasinski and Margo Martindale and Richard Jenkins carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt3714720 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 11 themes, including "brain tumor", "dysfunctional family", "family relationships", "hospital".

The technical file

Cinematography: Eric Alan Edwards
Editing: Sarah Flack
Production design: Daniel B. Clancy
Costume design: Caroline Eselin
Runtime: 88 min · 1h 28m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $3,800,000
Box office: $1,016,985
Return: 27% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: The Hollars (2016)
Rotten Tomatoes: 44% 🥫 Rotten
Metacritic: 53/100
IMDB rating: 6.6/10 · 15,371 votes
MPAA: PG-13

Awards

2 wins & 5 nominations total

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Reno2017-01-14
★ 8/10
When the family needs you the most... I'm not saying this is the best film of the year, because there are plenty of better films than this, but in some way this film wins our heart. First of all I did not know John Krasinski directs films. In fact, this is his second feature film, the only one I have seen and I loved it. The main reason to I enjoy it was, it is sentimental. Not just some foolish melodrama, but an uplifting film filled with lots of fun. The cast was at its best. I liked everyone and their unique display. At some point it feels like a realistic drama, but those comedies make us realise that it's only a film. Margo Martindale was really awesome. I have never seen her in such a wonderful role. Most importantly in an important role like this one. If I remember this film in the future, that's only for her. The only negative about the film was the twist. It was like they aimed for it to bring change in pace and atmosphere, when the situation in the story was not in its favour. Even though I did not care it, and thoroughly enjoyed it. This is the story of the Hollar family who reunite when they needed for each other. When John comes to know his mother got ill, he immediately flies back home. His brother is already there and the father is financially struggling. With many struggles, they all prepare for the medical procedure. In the meantime, there are some outside adventures. Like meeting their old friends, places, ex-wife et cetera. The remaining of the film is to reveal how it all goes and where they will stand. The target audience is mainly the families. If you like a tearjerker, you would enjoy watching it as well. So in my opinion, this film is under-rated and under-noticed. Mainly because of the cast is not so popular and so the lack of promotion. Even the film poster is not that impressive. Kind of looks like a B movie and of course it is, but an awesome B movie. Worth a watch for many reasons and you will know it when you give it a try. So, recommended. 8/10

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