The Hollars

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The Hollars
Directed by John Krasinski
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  • John Krasinski
  • Ben Nearn
  • Tom Rice
  • Allyson Seeger
Written by James C. Strouse
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Cinematography Eric Alan Edwards
Edited by Terel Gibson
Production
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  • Groundswell Productions
  • Sycamore Pictures
  • Sunday Night
Distributed by Sony Pictures Classics
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  • January 29, 2016 (2016-01-29) (Sundance)
Country United States
Language English

The Hollars is a 2016 American comedy-drama film directed by John Krasinski and written by James C. Strouse. The film stars an ensemble cast led by Krasinski, and featuring Anna Kendrick, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Sharlto Copley, Charlie Day, Margo Martindale, Richard Jenkins, Josh Groban, Randall Park, and Mary Kay Place.

Plot

The film follows John Hollar, a struggling New York City graphic novelist, who is forced to return home when his mother Sally is diagnosed with a brain tumor. Back in the house he grew up in, John is immediately swept up in the problems of his dysfunctional family, high school rival, and an overeager ex-girlfriend as he faces impending fatherhood with his girlfriend Rebecca (Anna Kendrick) in New York.[1][2]

Cast

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Production

On May 5, 2014, it was announced John Krasinski would direct the film, with Krasinski, Anna Kendrick, Margo Martindale and Richard Jenkins joining the cast.[3] Principal photography and production began on July 15, 2014, and ended on August 15, 2014.[4][5] Principal photography took place on location in Mississippi, including Brookhaven, Jackson[6] and Canton.[7] According to Krasinski, editing was completed on January 16, 2015.[8]

Release

The Hollars premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2016.[9] On January 29, Sony Pictures Classics acquired all rights to its U.S. and Asia release.[10]

Critical reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 55% score, based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 5.4/10.[11] Metacritic reports a 59 out of 100 rating, based on 4 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[12]

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