Holes (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2003, Holes is a comedy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Andrew Davis, running about 117 minutes. “Some secrets are too big to keep hidden.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wrongfully convicted boy is sent to a brutal desert detention camp where he must dig holes in order to build character. What he doesn't know is that he is digging holes in order to search for a lost treasure hidden somewhere in the camp.
Who’s in it. Holes stars Shia LaBeouf as Stanley "Caveman" Yelnats IV, Khleo Thomas as Hector "Zero" Zeroni, Sigourney Weaver as Louise Walker the Warden and Jon Voight as Marion Sevillo "Mr. Sir", among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Holes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $71.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, Hulu, Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Holes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Holes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Holes (2003)?
- In US, Holes is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Holes worth watching?
- Holes holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Holes?
- Holes stars Shia LaBeouf, Khleo Thomas, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight and Patricia Arquette.
- When was Holes released?
- Holes was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.