Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers was one of 2023’s most celebrated original films, raising questions about whether it’s based on actual events. The film takes place at a New England prep school in the early 1970s, where a teacher remains on campus during the holiday break to watch over students with no homes to return to. He ultimately forms an unlikely bond with a trouble-making student and the school’s cook, who’s recently lost her son. Building toward The Holdovers’ powerful ending, each cast member delivers a powerful, unique performance that feels true to life.

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