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The Hollars

2016Movie1 h 28 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic536.9Rotten Tomatoes44%60%

A wholesome, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Aspiring New York City artist John Hollar returns to his Middle America hometown on the eve of his mother’s brain surgery. Joined by his girlfriend Rebecca, eight months pregnant with their first child, John is forced to navigate the crazy world he left behind.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Hometown Return
  • Illness & Grief
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Life Transitions
  • Poignant Humor
  • Character-Driven
  • Midwest Setting
  • Contemporary Realism

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
John Krasinski
Written by
Jim Strouse
Produced by
John Krasinski, Allyson Seeger, Tom Rice

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Facts

August 25, 2016 · 1 h 28 min · PG-13

Released
August 25, 2016
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
77 countries

Tropes

Running Gag, Locked Out of the Loop, And the Adventure Continues +9

  • Running Gag
  • Locked Out of the Loop
  • And the Adventure Continues
  • Shout-Out
  • Birth-Death Juxtaposition
  • Maternity Crisis
  • Family Title
  • Wham Line
  • Contrived Coincidence
  • The Patient Has Left the Building
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Happily Married

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hollars?"

Questions about The Hollars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hollars?

The RokuTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, The Hollars streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Hollars worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is The Hollars okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Hollars make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Hollars plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Hollars a box office flop?

Budget$4 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.

What tropes does The Hollars use?

Running GagLocked Out of the LoopAnd the Adventure ContinuesShout-OutBirth-Death JuxtapositionMaternity CrisisFamily TitleWham LineContrived CoincidenceThe Patient Has Left the BuildingJerk with a Heart of GoldHappily Marriedand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Running Gag, Locked Out of the Loop, and And the Adventure Continues.