Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart are already stirring up Oscar buzz for their roles in the upcoming drama, Rabbit Hole. In the film, the two play a couple mourning the loss of their son who was killed in a tragic accident.

The tear-jerker was first shown at the Toronto International Film Festival, and already has been receiving strong reviews from the critics.

Lionsgate will release the emotional flick just in time for Christmas ... on December 17.