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Holly Star

  • 2018
  • PG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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Holly Star (2018)
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Comedy

A broke puppeteer returns home for the holidays and gets caught up in a treasure hunt with her paintball-obsessed best friend, her tango-dancing grandmother, and a childhood sweetheart.A broke puppeteer returns home for the holidays and gets caught up in a treasure hunt with her paintball-obsessed best friend, her tango-dancing grandmother, and a childhood sweetheart.A broke puppeteer returns home for the holidays and gets caught up in a treasure hunt with her paintball-obsessed best friend, her tango-dancing grandmother, and a childhood sweetheart.

  • Director
    • Michael A. Nickles
  • Writer
    • Michael A. Nickles
  • Stars
    • Katlyn Carlson
    • Michael A. Nickles
    • Erik Van Wyck
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    714
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael A. Nickles
    • Writer
      • Michael A. Nickles
    • Stars
      • Katlyn Carlson
      • Michael A. Nickles
      • Erik Van Wyck
    • 29User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Katlyn Carlson
    Katlyn Carlson
    • Sloan Kelly
    Michael A. Nickles
    Michael A. Nickles
    • J. J. Jackey
    Erik Van Wyck
    Erik Van Wyck
    • Sayar
    John Farrell
    • Puppet Master
    Iris Achilles
    • Little Girl on Train
    • (as Iris Achilleas)
    Teya Patt
    Teya Patt
    • Kay K
    Pamela Chabora
    • Grandma Kelly
    Richard Sewell
    • Grandpa Kelly
    Gary Galone
    Gary Galone
    • Mr. Skillin
    Brian Muller
    Brian Muller
    • Andy Skillin
    Bruce-Robert Serafin
    • Deli Johnson
    Lonnie Farmer
    Lonnie Farmer
    • Commanding Officer Gant
    Jerry Lyden
    • Hennessy
    Barbara Helen Baker
    • Waitress Wendy
    • (as Barbara Baker)
    William McDonough III
    • Barfly
    Anthony Reilly
    • Mr. Shawnessy
    Elaine Adam
    Elaine Adam
    • Penny
    Olga Nickles
    • Ma Kavanaugh
    • Director
      • Michael A. Nickles
    • Writer
      • Michael A. Nickles
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    User reviews29

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    7Kimberlyep

    I don't understand the ending - help!

    I'm a sucker for a Holiday movie and this fit the bill. I liked the quirky characters that weren't always so perfect. I just don't understand the ending. Was there a buried bag? Where?
    5linda-plant2

    5 stars for the puppets

    30 minutes in and the lead actress wore me out, and irritated me with her continual whining and grrrrrrrring ! not her fault granted, but the scriptwriters who wrote this confusing story.

    Im in the uk, so am confused about the location. The characters appear to have deep southern accents, they are knee deep in snow, and we get shots of a coastline.

    Not the greatest Christmas film, but at least there are sub-titles !!
    6openhearts-95925

    Haven't fully watched this yet but......

    So before or during the time I watch something I like knowing who the actors are. This movie I found out the lead actress is named Katlyn. In this movie she plays a girl named Sloan. Funny thing is my name is Katlyn Sloan. I found it funny. So far loving the movie.
    8springforward

    Warm holiday movie

    Everyone acted and performed their parts perfectly. An enjoyable, fun romance with an added punch of spice and fizz.
    9babybunger

    Great character acting here!

    As a fan of Holiday movies in general, both the good and the horribly horribly bad, this one was light and refreshing. I loved the artistic take of the puppet interludes but most of all Teya Patt was AMAZING!!!!! She was hilarious and the best part of this movie by far!

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    • Trivia
      The diner scene is filmed in the oldest diner in Maine.
    • Quotes

      Sloan: I saw what's in the bag, Kay K. It's there, it's real.

      Kay K: We already went through this - Santa Claus burying something.

      Sloan: Obviously it was someone DRESSED as Santa.

      Kay K: Who?

      Sloan: I don't know! It could be anyone. But I remember another piece of it! It came to me in a dream.

      Kay K: A dream? No. No, no. You do NOT pull me out of tactical tagging to tell me about a dream. Six! Five! Four!

      Sloan: What are you doing? Why are you counting?

      Kay K: I only give people six seconds to tell me about dreams. Three! Two!

      Sloan: Forget about the dream. The important part is the money! What if it's still there? Just waiting for us to dig it up?

      Kay K: Wait, wait. Back up. What money?

      Sloan: That's what I'm trying to tell you. There's cash in that bag! Like, a real life buried treasure!

    • Soundtracks
      WIZZ IT MAKES YOU GO
      Written by Alex Cap and John Quick
      Performed by Alex Cap

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    • Release date
      • December 4, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • The official website of Figures of Speech Theatre
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Blago za Božić
    • Filming locations
      • Biddeford, Maine, USA
    • Production companies
      • Marlboro Road Gang Productions
      • Monopol Film Company
      • P.I.P.E. Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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