A melancholic yet heartwarming holiday dramedy that balances bitter loneliness with the profound warmth of found family, developing its characters like a vintage photograph slowly revealing true colors in the harsh New England snow.
The Holdovers
"Discomfort and joy."
Director:
Alexander Payne
Cast:
Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Preston, Brady Hepner
Drama
Comedy
Budget:
$13,000,000
Box Office:
$42,513,270
The Holdovers - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Lydia Crane's Heart Necklace
Carrie Preston's character, Miss Crane, wears a distinctive heart-shaped necklace. Costume designer Wendy Chuck revealed this is the exact same necklace worn by Reese Witherspoon's character (Tracy Flick) in Alexander Payne's 1999 film Election.
Hertzels Pharmacy Sign
The pharmacy that the characters visit features a sign for "Hertzels Pharmacy." This is a subtle visual callback and Easter egg referencing another one of Alexander Payne's acclaimed films, About Schmidt.