Crystal Palace Community Cinema presents THE HOLDOVERS

Crystal Palace Community Cinema invites you to settle in for a special festive presentation of THE HOLDOVERS, Alexander Payne’s funny, heartfelt and wonderfully nostalgic contemporary classic.

Thank you to Brown and Green Life, situated in Crystal Palace Park, for hosting us. 

Doors: 5.00pm
Film starts: 6.00pm

Come down early for a drink, some snacks and a chance to meet fellow Crystal Palace film lovers before the screening. The bar will also stay open after the film, so you can stick around for another drink, share your thoughts and enjoy a chat with your neighbours.

About the Film

Set at a New England boarding school over Christmas 1970, a curmudgeonly teacher (Paul Giamatti), a troubled student (Dominic Sessa) and a grieving school cook (Da’Vine Joy Randolph) find themselves unexpectedly spending the holidays together.

What follows is a beautifully observed story about loneliness, unlikely friendships and finding connection in the most unexpected places.

With its sharp humour, brilliant performances and unmistakable 1970s charm, THE HOLDOVERS is the perfect film to enjoy together on a winter evening.

Come for the film, stay for the community.

Director: United States. 2023. Certificate: 15

“Hilarious and heartfelt, it's a tale to be treasured.” ★★★★★ – Empire Magazine

About the Event

This is the second Crystal Palace Community Cinema which launched in October 2026 at Upper Norwood Library. Crystal Palace Community Cinema is a new non-profit cinema bringing great films to spaces across Crystal Palace.

Brown and Green Life will be running a bar for the event serving drinks and a selection of snacks.

As a non-profit cinema all proceeds from ticket sales and donations help us get the cinema off the ground, support future screenings and build a sustainable community cinema for Crystal Palace.

Accessibility

We want Crystal Palace Community Cinema to be welcoming and accessible to everyone. If you have any access requirements or would like to discuss how we can make your visit more comfortable, please get in touch with us via access@crystalpalacecinema.co.uk.

The screening will take place at Brown and Greens Life. The space is wheelchair accessible, with a step-free guest entrance via a lift and accessible toilets nearby.

Ticket Refunds & Returns

We understand that plans can change. Tickets may be cancelled for a refund up to 48 hours before the advertised start time of the screening.

To request a refund, please email hello@crystalpalacecinema.co.uk with your booking confirmation number.

If a screening is cancelled or significantly changed by Crystal Palace Community Cinema, ticket holders will receive a full refund of the ticket price and any booking fees paid.

Refunds will be returned to the original payment method and may take several working days to appear.

As a small, volunteer-run community cinema, we really appreciate as much notice as possible if you’re unable to attend.