Holes (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Holes is a 2003 adventure comedy directed by Andrew Davis, starring Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver and Jon Voight. It is based on Holes by Louis Sachar. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $71.4 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2004. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Andrew Davis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $20M
- Based on
- Holes by Louis Sachar
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Holes About?
The premise of Holes without spoilers, adapted from Holes by Louis Sachar. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Stanley Yelnats, a teenager plagued by family misfortune, is wrongly convicted and sentenced to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention camp. There, he and the other inmates are forced to dig large holes daily under a scorching sun. Initially believing the labor is pointless, Stanley soon discovers the camp holds a deeper, more mysterious purpose connected to his family’s history and a long-buried secret. Through perseverance and newfound friendships, he confronts the challenges and uncovers the truth behind the seemingly endless digging.
Holes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hole
- 19th century
- 1850s
- 1890s
- camp
- digging
- bad luck
- treasure
- shoe
- curse
- boys' dormitory
- great great grandfather great great grandson relationship
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- coincidence
- wrongful conviction
- false accusation
- 1900s
- nonlinear timeline
- interracial romance
- based on novel
- surprise ending
- reading lesson
- watching tv
- young hero
- evil woman
- villainess
- hero
- black man white woman romance
- black man white woman kiss
- black man white woman relationship
- teen movie
- bare chested teenage boy
- barefoot boy
- barefoot male
- camera shot of bare feet
- smelly feet
- lifting someone into the air
- slow motion scene
- 20th century
- murder of a police officer
- male police officer
- police officer
- slimehouse
- desert adventure
- teen drama
- teen adventure
- reference to the beverly hillbillies
- family curse
- reference to payless shoes
- demanding an explanation
- searching for the truth
Holes Cast
Shia LaBeouf leads the cast, with Sigourney Weaver and Jon Voight. Directed by Andrew Davis.
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Director Andrew Davis
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Holes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Holes 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 69% User score
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Holes Plot Summary
What happens in Holes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Stanley Yelnats IV, portrayed by Shia LaBeouf, is a kind-hearted teenager grappling with the weight of a family curse that has plagued the Yelnats lineage for generations. This misfortune traces back to his ancestor, Stanley Yelnats I, whose treasure was stolen by the notorious outlaw, “Kissin’ Kate” Barlow. The family believes that the curse originates from their Latvian ancestor, Elya Yelnats, who failed to fulfill a promise to carry Madame Zeroni, played by Eartha Kitt, up a mountain.
Full summary
The whole story of Holes, scene by scene
Holes Box Office & Budget
Holes grossed $71.4 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 3.6 times what it cost. $67.4 million came from the US and Canada and $4 million (6%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$71.4M
3.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $67.4M
- International
- $4M
- Budget
- $20M
Holes Awards & Nominations
Holes earned 1 award nomination, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2004.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Critics' Choice 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Best Family Film
Holes Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Holes.
How Well Do You Know Holes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Stanley Yelnats IV accused of stealing?
Cars in Holes
9 cars on screen, including the 1994 Ford F-350 and the 1958 Chrysler Saratoga.
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2002 Jaguar X-Type X400 Important role -
1993 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Holes Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Das Geheimnis von Green Lake” and “Kuyu”.
- Also known as
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- Das Geheimnis von Green Lake
- Kuyu
- Holes - Buchi nel deserto
- La Morsure du lézard
- La maldición de los hoyos
- Straffen
- Клад
- Kto pod kim dołki kopie ...
- Stanley, a szerencse fia
- Díry
- Găuri
- Trabalhos Forçados
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- בורות
- O Mistério dos Escavadores
- 别有洞天
- Семейно проклятие
- 홀즈
- Скарб
- Urvai
- Le passage
- Paahde
- "Υποχρεωτικές" Διακοπές
- 別有洞天
- El misterio de los excavadores
- Những Cái Hố
- โฮลส์ ขุมทรัพย์ปาฏิหาริย์
- 穴／HOLES
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Holes FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Holes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Holes?
Holes runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Holes released?
Holes was released on April 18, 2003.
Who directed Holes?
Holes was directed by Andrew Davis.
More films by Andrew Davis Who is in the cast of Holes?
Holes stars Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver and Jon Voight.
How much did Holes make at the box office?
Holes grossed $71.4 million worldwide ($67.4 million domestic, $4 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Holes rated?
Holes has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Is Holes based on a book?
Yes. Holes is adapted from Holes by Louis Sachar.
Was Holes nominated for any awards?
Holes received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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