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Twelve and Holding

Play trailer Poster for Twelve and Holding R,  2005,  1h 34m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 73% 78 Reviews Tomatometer 79% 10,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
73% Tomatometer 78 Reviews 79% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Of identical twin brothers Jacob (Conor Donovan) and Rudy, the latter is the more outgoing, serving as de facto leader of their group of friends. The brothers ignite the ire of some local bullies, who come to take revenge, and Rudy dies. Jacob, his parents, friends and the community must find a way to deal with their grief.
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Critics Consensus

This shocking pre-teen drama manages, through realistic performances and a sense of empathy, to avoid exploitation and instead deliver something honest and haunting.

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Sam Toy Empire Magazine Dec 30, 2006
3/5
The kids help get the film past its messy, low-budget look, aided by a strong ensemble of familiar adult faces. Go to Full Review
Stella Papamichael BBC.com Nov 14, 2006
4/5
It doesn't sound like a barrel of laughs, but [director Michael] Cuesta finds wry humour in tragic situations while at the same time thickening the air with quiet foreboding. Go to Full Review
David Jenkins Time Out Nov 9, 2006
... a film that never quite equals the sum of its many intriguing parts. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 24, 2020
3.5/4.0
An astonishing, if not flawless, sophomore effort from director Michael Cuesta. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Sep 19, 2007
3.5/4
One of the most exceptional, down to Earth portrayals of childhood and adolescence in the face of tragedy I've ever seen... Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jul 16, 2007
3/4
...generally succeeds in spite of its various deficiencies. Go to Full Review
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Michael Cuesta

Director

Conor Donovan

Jacob

Jesse Camacho

Leonard Fisher

Annabella Sciorra

Carla Chuang

Zoe Weizenbaum

Malee Chuang

Linus Roache

Jim Carges

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Movie Info

Synopsis Of identical twin brothers Jacob (Conor Donovan) and Rudy, the latter is the more outgoing, serving as de facto leader of their group of friends. The brothers ignite the ire of some local bullies, who come to take revenge, and Rudy dies. Jacob, his parents, friends and the community must find a way to deal with their grief.
Director
Michael Cuesta
Producer
Michael Cuesta, Leslie Urdang, Brian Bell, Jenny Schweitzer
Screenwriter
Michael Cuesta, Anthony S. Cipriano
Rating
R (Some Violence|Sexual Content Involving Minor|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
May 19, 2006
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 12, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$95.7K
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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