Holes (movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holes |
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| Directed by | Andrew Davis |
| Produced by | Andrew Davis Lowell D. Blak Teresa Tucker-Davies |
| Screenplay by | Louis Sachar |
| Starring | Sigourney Weaver Jon Voight Patricia Arquette Tim Blake Nelson Shia LaBeouf Khleo Thomas Dulé Hill Henry Winkler and Eartha Kitt |
| Music by | Joel McNeely |
| Cinematography | Stephen St. John |
| Editing by | Thomas J. Nordberg Jeffrey Wolf |
| Studio | Walden Media |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Release date(s) | April 18, 2003 |
| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English and many others |
| Budget | $45 million |
| Money made | $71,500,646 |
Holes is an exciting American adventure comedy-drama movie from 2003. It is based on the popular book of the same name, Holes, written by Louis Sachar. The film stars Shia LaBeouf as the main character, Stanley Yelnats. Other well-known actors in the movie include Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Patricia Arquette, Tim Blake Nelson, Eartha Kitt, Dulé Hill, and Henry Winkler.
The movie was made by Walden Media and released by Walt Disney Pictures. When it first came out, Holes earned over $16 million in its first weekend, making it the second most popular movie at the box office at that time.
What is Holes About?
The story of Holes follows Stanley Yelnats, a teenage boy who is wrongly accused of stealing a famous baseball player's sneakers. Because of this, he is sent to a place called Camp Green Lake. This isn't a fun summer camp, though! It's a dry, hot desert in Texas.
At Camp Green Lake, the kids are forced to dig one large hole every day. Each hole must be five feet wide and five feet deep. The Warden, who runs the camp, says this hard work will "build character." However, Stanley soon realizes that the Warden and her staff are actually looking for something hidden in the desert.
The Yelnats Family Curse
Stanley believes his family has been cursed for generations. This curse started with his great-great-grandfather, who supposedly stole a pig from a one-legged woman named Madame Zeroni in Latvia. The curse seems to bring bad luck to all the Yelnats men.
As Stanley digs holes, he starts to connect his own life to the past. He learns about his family's history and how it ties into the secrets of Camp Green Lake. He also learns about a famous outlaw named Kissin' Kate Barlow and a boy named Zero, who becomes his friend at the camp.
Main Characters
- Stanley Yelnats IV: The main character, a kind but unlucky teenager who is sent to Camp Green Lake.
- The Warden: The strict and mysterious leader of Camp Green Lake. She makes the boys dig holes.
- Mr. Sir: One of the camp counselors, who is tough and often grumpy.
- Mr. Pendanski: Another counselor, who seems nicer but is still part of the camp's strange rules.
- Zero: A quiet boy at the camp who becomes Stanley's best friend. He is very good at digging.
- Kissin' Kate Barlow: A schoolteacher who became a famous outlaw in the past. Her story is connected to the secrets of Camp Green Lake.
Friendship and Discovery
While at Camp Green Lake, Stanley forms a strong friendship with Zero. Zero doesn't talk much, but he is very smart. Together, they try to figure out the mystery of the camp and what the Warden is truly searching for. Their friendship helps them face the challenges of the desert and the tough rules of the camp.
The movie is a mix of adventure, comedy, and drama. It teaches about friendship, family history, and how doing the right thing can break old curses. It's a story about finding hope and justice in an unexpected place.
