The Holy Boy
Director: Paolo Strippoli
A PE teacher moves to a isolated mountain village where the people appear to live in unshakeable serenity, but soon stumbles across a disturbing ritual. Once a week, the locals are freed of their pain by a lonely boy born with the power to heal one's soul just by hugging them. Trying to rescue him from this madness, the man unleashes his dark side.
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Cast
Michele Riondino
Sergio Rossetti
Giulio Feltri
Matteo Corbin
Paolo Pierobon
Mauro Corbin
Romana Maggiora Vergano
Michela
Roberto Citran
Don Attilio
Sergio Romano
Pichler
Anna Bellato
Anna
Sandra Toffolatti
Elisabetta Gengo
Gabriele Benedetti
Franco
Diego Nardini
Lorenzo Berni
Alex Radetic
Coso
Tatiana Lepore
Signora Berni
In brief
The Holy Boy (2025) is a horror, thriller, drama film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 143 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 2min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Holy Boy online?
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How long is The Holy Boy?
The Holy Boy runs 122 minutes (2h 2min).
What rating does The Holy Boy have?
The Holy Boy has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 143 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Holy Boy from?
The Holy Boy was released in 2025.
