Holland is an upcoming American mystery thriller directed by Mimi Cave. Described as a “Hitchcockian thriller,” the film follows Nancy Vandergroot (Nicole Kidman), whose seemingly perfect life unravels as she uncovers dark secrets in her community. The story explores hidden truths beneath an idyllic small-town setting. The movie also stars Matthew Macfadyen, Gael García Bernal, Jude Hill, and Rachel Sennott. It is set to premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival in March before streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting March 27, 2025.
Where Was Holland Filmed?
Set in Holland, the film was shot in multiple locations, including Holland, Michigan, and Tennessee, USA.
Holland, Michigan
Some scenes were filmed in the real Holland, Michigan, capturing the town’s picturesque charm. One notable filming location was Windmill Island Gardens, a popular attraction featuring a historic Dutch windmill, colorful tulip gardens, and traditional Dutch-style buildings. This setting enhances the film’s theme of a seemingly perfect town hiding dark secrets.
Nashville, Tennessee
A large portion of the movie was filmed in Nashville, Tennessee, which served as a stand-in for various locations. Known as “Music City,” Nashville offers diverse urban and suburban settings that suited the film’s atmosphere.
Holland High School in the above image was actually filmed at the real Holland High School, instead it was filmed somewhere in Nashville.
Clarksville, Tennessee
Clarksville, Tennessee, located about 40 miles northwest of Nashville, was used for street scenes in the film. The city’s mix of historic architecture and modern developments helped create the thriller’s suspenseful setting.
Director Mimi Cave shared some behind the scenes of film making via her Instagram account.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr8Lb6AunePWhen Did the Filming of Holland Take Place?
Filming for Holland began in early March 2023 and continued until May 7, 2023. During production, actress Rachel Sennott traveled between Tennessee and Austin, Texas, for SXSW premieres of her other projects in March 2023.
Official Trailer
FAQs-
Q: What is Holland about?
A: The film follows Nancy Vandergroot (Nicole Kidman), whose seemingly perfect life takes a dark turn when she begins to suspect her husband is hiding secrets. As she and a friend investigate, they uncover disturbing truths about their community.
Q: Who stars in Holland?
A: The film stars Nicole Kidman as Nancy Vandergroot, alongside Matthew Macfadyen, Gael García Bernal, Jude Hill, and Rachel Sennott.
Q: Who directed Holland?
A: The film was directed by Mimi Cave, known for her work on Fresh. The screenplay was written by Andrew Sodroski.
Q: When will Holland be released?
A: The film will premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival in March and will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting March 27, 2025.