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Rabbit Hole

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Eight months after the accidental death of their 4-year-old son, Howie and Becca are trying to overcome their grief. He wants to hold on to everything that reminds him of Danny, while she would rather sell their home and make a fresh start. Cracks begin to appear in the relationship as Howie bonds with a member of his therapy group and Becca reaches out to a teenage boy with telling facial scars. Based on the play by David Lindsay-Abaire.
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It's often painful to watch, but Rabbit Hole's finely written script and convincing performances make it worth the effort.

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express Apr 3, 2019
2.5/5
Doing grief is tricky. At its most effective, it can reach out and wrap itself around your heart. But [Nicole] Kidman is never given a chance to take it in, deep into herself, and bring it out. Go to Full Review Deborah Ross The Spectator Aug 30, 2018
It's not an easy ride but, as far as difficult rides go, this is worth taking and holding on for dear life. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Sep 8, 2017
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Though it plateaus emotionally for much of the time, Rabbit Hole is an engaging and heartfelt drama. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Mar 22, 2026
3.5/4
Rabbit Hole makes sure to never betray the material with maudlin melodrama or cheap theatrics. Go to Full Review Nadine Whitney The Curb Sep 20, 2025
Rabbit Hole a universally themed work about how people must learn to process their grief, guilt, and anger to reach a point where they know what they will do with the next day of their lives. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Nov 30, 2020
8/10
Full of spectacular performances, complex character examinations, and a whole lot of despair. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 20, 2026 Rabbit Hole = a *4* star Movie! See more Mike N. @artcarney55 Jun 13, 2026 Very moving. Wonderful performances See more Stephen C @bob25009 Apr 9, 2026 The worldwide gross is $5,144,717.00 over a production budget of $5,000,000.00. A little more than the costs in the movie theaters. See more Jed I @RT01296269 Oct 6, 2025 5.7/10 — "Mediocre"/"Passable" -(Seen on 10/5/25) See more Gareth v @geewah Aug 10, 2025 A sincere and thoughtful exploration of loss that resonates quietly rather than loudly. See more Ava S @avawatches Jun 30, 2025 Rabbit Hole doesn't tread new ground pertaining to the aftermath of grief, but its central performances portray the tragic reality of loss with both respect and a touch of lightheartedness. See more Read all reviews
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John Cameron Mitchell

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Nicole Kidman

Becca

Aaron Eckhart

Howie

Dianne Wiest

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Miles Teller

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Tammy Blanchard

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Rabbit Hole (2010) Rabbit Hole (2010) (L-R) Nicole Kidman as Becca and Aaron Eckhart as Howie in "Rabbit Hole." View more photos

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Synopsis Eight months after the accidental death of their 4-year-old son, Howie and Becca are trying to overcome their grief. He wants to hold on to everything that reminds him of Danny, while she would rather sell their home and make a fresh start. Cracks begin to appear in the relationship as Howie bonds with a member of his therapy group and Becca reaches out to a teenage boy with telling facial scars. Based on the play by David Lindsay-Abaire.
Director
John Cameron Mitchell
Producer
Gigi Pritzker, Nicole Kidman, Per Saari, Leslie Urdang, Dean Vanech
Screenwriter
David Lindsay-Abaire
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Olympia Pictures, Blossom Films, Odd Lot Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Mature Thematic Material|Language|Some Drug Use)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 14, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 27, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.2M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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