# Holes (2003)

> At a brutal desert detention camp, a falsely accused boy uncovers a buried mystery linking his family curse to the institution exploiting him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4032

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Adventure, Family, Drama, Comedy
- Director: Andrew Davis
- Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Khleo Thomas, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Tim Blake Nelson, Patricia Arquette, Dulé Hill, Henry Winkler
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0311289/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, adventurous, dusty, family movie night, lazy weekend

## Synopsis

A tale of fate, family, and friendship unfolds in the harsh desert landscape.

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