“I Call Myself a Character Actress”: Nicole Kidman on Holland

Following Babygirl, Nicole Kidman appears in the psychological thriller Holland. Taking place in the picturesque and apparently idyllic town of Holland, Michigan, the movie boasts Kidman along with Gael García Bernal and Matthew Macfadyen. Directed by Mimi Cave, Holland explores the sinister secrets that lie beneath suburban existence.

Nicole Kidman Assumes Double Role as Actress and Producer

Aside from acting as the lead character of the movie. Nicole Kidman is also an executive producer for the film, testifying to her dedication to realizing real-life stories on-screen.

A Twisted Family Drama Unfolds

The story revolves around Nancy Vandergroot (Kidman), who is a homemaker and a high school teacher, as she develops the suspicion that her husband, Fred (Macfadyen). Fred who is an optometrist, and highly respected member of society, has something dark to hide. As Nancy becomes more intrigued by her suspicions, she recruits the services of her friend and colleague, Dave Delgado (Bernal) to lead her to some disturbing realities. Which destroy her assumption of their utopian family life.

Nicole Kidman on Playing Nancy Vandergroot

Looking back on her performance, Kidman characterized Nancy as a “meticulously put-together” woman. A character who is struggling with an inexplicable discontent in her apparently flawless existence. She underscored the character’s innocence and sense of wonder, aspects she enjoyed and had not yet experienced in her career as an actress.

Solving the Enigma in Holland

Against the picturesque beauty of Holland, Michigan a town famous for its Dutch roots and tulip festivals. The movie puts together the town’s idyllic beauty and the sinister undertones of its citizens’ lives. Nancy’s quest to learn about her husband takes her on a succession of chilling and dreamlike experiences. Making her question her own assumptions and compel her to face disturbing facts.

Holland Premieres on Amazon Prime Video

Holland opened at the South by Southwest Film Festival on March 9, 2025, to mixed reviews. It received a digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video on March 27, 2025, encouraging viewers to explore the mystery of Nancy.

Nicole Kidman’s gripping performance has won praise from critics, although they also criticized the film’s uneven tone and predictable script. Regardless of these criticisms, Holland provides audiences with a mix of suspense, psychological tension, and an in-depth exploration of the intricacies of suburban life.