Paul Giamatti in The Holdovers

After charming audiences in limited release, The Holdovers comes to theaters everywhere today. The comedy-drama reunites Sideways director Alexander Payne and star Paul Giamatti with sparkling results.

It’s the holiday season at a New England prep school, and someone has to keep an eye on the kids with nowhere to go. That “someone” turns out to be the gruff instructor Paul Hunham (Giamatti). Over the course of the holiday break, he’ll form unexpected bonds with Angus (Domonic Sessa), a troubled and troublemaking student, and the school’s head cook (a stunning Da’Vine Joy Randolph), who’s carrying burdens of her own.
 
In our exclusive clip below, the group meets at a restaurant for dessert, and we learn that Paul isn’t against bending the rules. Check out the clip, and make plans to see awards contender The Holdovers in your local theater. You can get tickets right here at Fandango.