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John and the Hole

2021, English. Directed by Pascual Sisto.

While exploring the neighboring woods, 13-year-old John discovers an unfinished bunker — a deep hole in the ground. Seemingly without provocation, he drugs his affluent parents and older sister and drags their unconscious bodies into the bunker, where he holds them captive. As they anxiously wait for John to free them from the hole, the boy returns home, where he can finally do what he wants.

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Runtime
1h 43m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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John and the Hole is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.

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Released
6 August 2021
Country
United States of America
Written by
Nicolás Giacobone
Box office
$25K
massachusettsbunkerfamily relationshipscoming of agebased on short storydisturbed teenagerinternal conflictabductionfamily captivitypsychological detachmentemotional voidparents under threatmanipulative behavioridentity confusion

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What John and the Hole is based on

John and the Hole is adapted from a short story.

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Is John and the Hole worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 191 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is John and the Hole?

John and the Hole runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).

Does John and the Hole have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for John and the Hole. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

John and the Hole parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

John and the Hole is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is John and the Hole on?

John and the Hole is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like John and the Hole?

If you liked John and the Hole, try 10 Cloverfield Lane, Good Boy, Burnt Offerings.

Who directed John and the Hole?

John and the Hole (2021) was directed by Pascual Sisto and stars Charlie Shotwell, Taissa Farmiga, Jennifer Ehle.

What is John and the Hole based on?

John and the Hole is adapted from a short story.

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