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The Holdovers

Original review by Top 100 Christmas Movies · Independent & ad-free

2023 - R - 133 MINS - DRAMA

Top cast: Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

In a nutshell

An instructor at a school is forced to remain on campus during the Christmas break to babysit a handful of students, forming an unlikely Christmas family sharing comic misadventures over 2 very snowy weeks.

Our review

Oscar nominated, this simple story was perfectly executed. You are drawn into the real and relatable characters, spotlighting life's frailties and the importance on  connections and bonds between people.

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