The Holdovers is a Christmas classic filmed on the South Coast. Where can you see it?

It’s the most nostalgic time of the year when the early, pitch black and cold nights inspire people to snuggle up and watch classic, heartwarming Christmas movies and TV shows.

One film destined to become a modern Christmas classic is 2023’s The Holdovers, starring Paul Giamatti and filmed partly in New Bedford and Fairhaven.

The film, a comedy-drama, is set in the winter of 1970 at an all-boys New England boarding school, where a grumpy teacher and a misbehaving student learn to appreciate each other over Christmas break.

Here’s how you can watch The Holdovers for yourself this holiday season.

Where can I watch The Holdovers?

It is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with ads.

You can also rent it on YouTube and AppleTV.

There are no plans to broadcast it on network television.

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What is “The Holdovers” about?

Giamatti plays Paul Hunham, a strict teacher at the fictional Barton Academy, an all-male boarding school. Dominic Sessa is Angus Tully, a grumpy student who is kept at school during the Christmas holidays when his family abandons him.

Hunham is asked to look after Tully over Christmas, which initially forces him to continue his studies. At first they are enemies, but they soon develop a bond as Hunham takes Tully on a “field trip” to Boston.

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Is The Holdovers Christmassy enough to seem like a Christmas classic?

It’s safe. Although the film often has a melancholic tone, the soundtrack includes several Christmas songs such as “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams, and the spirit of the season is an important part of the story.

Where was The Holdovers filmed on location?

The film was filmed at the Wamsutta Club, the James Arnold Mansion, New Bedford and Fairhaven High School.

What awards did “The Holdovers” win?

The film was nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture. It won a Best Supporting Actress award for Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: How to watch ‘The Holdovers’ movie at Christmas; filmed on the south coast