Holes (2003) movie poster

Holes (2003)

"Some secrets are too big to keep hidden."
ThumbScore
👍 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 74% (RT: 78%, MC: 71) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureFamilyDramaComedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 57m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (1,518 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
Metacritic
71
Cast
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"
Tim Blake Nelson as Dr. Pendanski
Patricia Arquette as Katherine "Kissin' Kate" Barlow
Dulé Hill as Sam the Onion Man
Henry Winkler as Stanley Yelnats III
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,518 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 74%.
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. But Stanley and the other boys start to unravel a mystery, linked with the camps tough-as-nails warden —and possibly Stanley’s family itself. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Holes was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Shia LaBeouf spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Holes is a 2003 adventure, family, drama film directed by Andrew Davis. 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. But Stanley and the other boys start to unravel a mystery, linked with the camps tough-as-nails warden —and possibly Stanley’s family itself.

The film has been rated by 1,518 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, Holes delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Holes (2003) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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