Holes (film)
Holes is a 2003 American neo-Western comedy drama film directed by Andrew Davis and written by Louis Sachar, based on his 1998 novel of the same name. The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Patricia Arquette, Tim Blake Nelson and Shia LaBeouf.
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| Directed by | Andrew Davis |
| Screenplay by | Louis Sachar |
| Based on | Holes by Louis Sachar |
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| Cinematography | Stephen St. John |
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| Music by | Joel McNeely |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $17 million |
| Box office | $71.4 million |
The film was produced by Chicago Pacific Entertainment in association with Phoenix Pictures, presented by Walden Media and Walt Disney Pictures, and distributed in many markets by Buena Vista Pictures.
Holes was released in the United States on April 18, 2003, earning $71.4 million worldwide and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its cast, faithfulness to its source material, and sense of nostalgia. The film is dedicated to Scott Plank, who died six months before the film's release.