When Does “The Holdovers” (2023) Take Place?

“The Holdovers” is a historical fiction film written by David Hemingson and released October 27th, 2023. 

It takes place in the year: 

1970 AD 

We know this because there are multiple time setting title cards overlaid over the footage of the film stating which day in December it is at that specific moment and, near the end of the film, the main characters watch a New Year's Eve broadcast as the year 1971 AD begins.