The Hollars

The Hollars

2016 · 88 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.3 (268 votes)
Dir. John Krasinski · Starring John Krasinski, Margo Martindale, Richard Jenkins, Sharlto Copley, Anna Kendrick, Charlie Day
ComedyDramaRomance

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, eight months pregnant with their first child, John is forced to navigate the crazy world he left behind.

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A bittersweet return to roots, this film captures the messy, loving, and often uncomfortable dynamics of family. It feels like a warm, slightly awkward hug from people you know too well.

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comedianfamily relationships
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