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Holes (2003)

“Some secrets are too big to keep hidden.”

6.9/10 · 1,600 votes 1h 57m pg ComedyAdventureDramaFamily

#52 of 156 films from 2003 #906 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Andrew Davis · Written by Louis Sachar

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Overview

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 his family’s history.

Cast

Shia LaBeoufas Stanley "Caveman" Yelnats IV
Khleo Thomasas Hector "Zero" Zeroni
Sigourney Weaveras Louise Walker the Warden
Jon Voightas Marion Sevillo "Mr. Sir"
Patricia Arquetteas Katherine "Kissin' Kate" Barlow
Dulé Hillas Sam the Onion Man
Henry Winkleras Stanley Yelnats III
Siobhan Fallon Hoganas Tiffany Yelnats
Tim Blake Nelsonas Dr. Pendanski
Eartha Kittas Madame Zeroni
Brenden Jeffersonas Rex "X-Ray"
Jake M. Smithas Alan "Squid"
Byron Cottonas Theodore "Armpit"
Miguel Castroas José "Magnet"

Facts

Release dateApril 18, 2003
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) — about the same as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Drama, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$71,406,573 (3.6× budget)
IMDbtt0311289

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Questions

How long is Holes?
Holes runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Holes worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,600 votes, which places it #52 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 67%) and #906 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Holes?
Holes was directed by Andrew Davis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Fugitive (1993), The Guardian (2006), A Perfect Murder (1998).
Who stars in Holes?
Shia LaBeouf as Stanley "Caveman" Yelnats IV; Khleo Thomas as Hector "Zero" Zeroni; Sigourney Weaver as Louise Walker the Warden; Jon Voight as Marion Sevillo "Mr. Sir"; Patricia Arquette as Katherine "Kissin' Kate" Barlow; Dulé Hill as Sam the Onion Man.
What is Holes rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Holes?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1289.

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