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The Holdovers

7.620232h 13mRMovieDramaComedy

A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged, brainy…

DirectorAlexander Payne
WriterDavid Hemingson
ProducersMark Johnson·Andrew Golov

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Cast · Directed by Alexander Payne

PGPaul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Paul Hunham
DSDominic Sessa
Dominic Sessa
Angus Tully
DRDa'Vine Joy Randolph
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Mary Lamb
CPCarrie Preston
Carrie Preston
Miss Lydia Crane
BHBrady Hepner
Brady Hepner
Teddy Kountze
IDIan Dolley
Ian Dolley
Alex Ollerman
JKJim Kaplan
Jim Kaplan
Ye-Joon Park
MPMichael Provost
Michael Provost
Jason Smith
AGAndrew Garman
Andrew Garman
Dr. Hardy Woodrup
NGNaheem Garcia
Naheem Garcia
Danny
STStephen Thorne
Stephen Thorne
Thomas Tully
GVGillian Vigman
Gillian Vigman
Judy Clotfelter

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The Holdovers — streaming FAQ

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The Holdovers is streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus and Fandango at Home Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Holdovers on Netflix?

No, The Holdovers is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus.

Is The Holdovers on Amazon Prime Video?

The Holdovers isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Holdovers for free?

The Holdovers is available to stream free (with ads) on Fandango at Home Free in United States.