The Hold-Up (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2001, The Hold-Up is a comedy film directed by Eva Lesmes, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Lola's a single mom, broke, working as a janitor and maid. Silvia is pregnant, and her lover (her boss) won't leave his wife. Maite, newly a widow, discovers she's penniless but wants to maintain appearances and give her daughter a fancy wedding, and Pecholata, a punk kid living in a youth center, will soon be turned out on the streets. Lola, who cleans a bank every morning, decides to rob it, convincing the others to join her: they'll use replica guns, dress as men, take Silvia hostage, and all will be smooth. But things go awry, including the fact that Lola's ex, Gustavo, is a cop. Desperation may be the mother of invention - and a corrupt bank manager its father.
Who’s in it. The Hold-Up stars Adriana Ozores as Lola, Malena Alterio as Violeta "Pecholata", Maribel Verdú as Silvia and Carmen Maura as Maite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Hold-Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hold-Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hold-Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hold-Up (2001)?
- In US, The Hold-Up is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hold-Up worth watching?
- The Hold-Up holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hold-Up?
- The Hold-Up stars Adriana Ozores, Malena Alterio, Maribel Verdú, Carmen Maura and Juan Gea.
- When was The Hold-Up released?
- The Hold-Up was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.