Holy Rollers (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Holy Rollers is a 2010 crime drama directed by Kevin Asch, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Bartha and Danny A. Abeckaser. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $744,266 worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Kevin Asch
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First Independent Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Holy Rollers About?
The premise of Holy Rollers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man preparing for an arranged marriage and rabbinical studies finds his life dramatically altered when a compelling neighbor introduces him to ecstasy smuggling. Drawn into Manhattan's underground world, he navigates a dangerous double life, balancing his religious obligations with the allure of the city’s gritty nightlife. His choices lead him down a perilous path, jeopardizing his family, community, and ultimately, his own future.
Holy Rollers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- orthodox jew
- american
- envelope of money
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- true crime
- hasidic
- drug trafficking
- israeli
- hasidic jew
- neighbor
- rabbi
- fabric
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- ecstasy
- jewish
- hasidic judaism
- drug smuggler
- new york city
- orthodox judaism
- illegal drug trade
- narcotics
- drug trafficker
- watching pornography
- vomiting
- drug stash
- older brother looking after siblings
- sister babysitting siblings
- estrangement
- secret narcotic operators
- sister babysitting little brother
- estranged sister
- older sister looking after younger brothers
- covert narcotic smuggling
- older sister looking after younger siblings
- older sister younger brother
- ostracism
- disowned
- disownment
- real life siblings as fictional siblings
- arrest
- lie
- arranged marriage
- what happened to epilogue
- drug courier
- snow
- hebrew
- drug dealer
- greed
- sushi
- moral corruption
- stove
Holy Rollers Cast
Jesse Eisenberg leads the cast, with Justin Bartha and Danny A. Abeckaser. Directed by Kevin Asch.
- Director Kevin Asch
More from Kevin Asch
One more film directed by Kevin Asch: Affluenza.
Holy Rollers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Holy Rollers 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 67%
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 58% User score
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Holy Rollers Plot Summary
What happens in Holy Rollers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
self Sam Gold is a mild-mannered, twenty-year-old Orthodox Jewish man who lives with his large, close-knit family in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. In 1998, he balances work at his father Mendel’s fabric store with his studies as he trains to become a rabbi, all while the family plans a traditional match for him with Zeldy Lazar. Yet the economic gap between their families weighs on Sam, and he worries whether he can provide for a future wife and a larger household.
Full summary
The whole story of Holy Rollers, scene by scene
Holy Rollers Box Office
Holy Rollers grossed $744,266 worldwide. $303,064 came from the US and Canada and $441,202 (59%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$744.3K
- US & Canada
- $303.1K
- International
- $441.2K
Holy Rollers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Holy Rollers.
How Well Do You Know Holy Rollers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor plays Sam Gold in Holy Rollers?
Cars in Holy Rollers
9 cars on screen, including the 1986 Dodge Ram Van and the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban.
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1986 Dodge Ram Van Important role -
2000 Chevrolet Suburban Minor role -
2001 Lexus GS 430 Minor role -
1996 Chevrolet Astro Background role
Holy Rollers Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Kóser játszma” and “Jewish Connection”.
- Also known as
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- Kóser játszma
- Jewish Connection
- Caminhos Opostos
- Przemytnik
- 犹太毒贩
- הולי רולרס
- Ударът на вярващите
- 홀리 롤러스
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Holy Rollers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Holy Rollers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Holy Rollers?
Holy Rollers runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Holy Rollers released?
Holy Rollers was released on May 21, 2010.
Who directed Holy Rollers?
Holy Rollers was directed by Kevin Asch.
More films by Kevin Asch Who is in the cast of Holy Rollers?
Holy Rollers stars Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Bartha and Danny A. Abeckaser.
How much did Holy Rollers make at the box office?
Holy Rollers grossed $744,266 worldwide ($303,064 domestic, $441,202 international).
How is Holy Rollers rated?
Holy Rollers has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Holy Rollers have a post-credit scene?
No. Holy Rollers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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