David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

Name: David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-11-13
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe, Sue Holmes, Andy Holmes, Greg Powell

2023·Movie·PG-13·89 min·★ 7.1(77)

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As Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the Harry Potter films, David Holmes' work has been seen worldwide by millions of people. Tragically an on-set accident ended what David calls "the best job in the world," leaving him paralyzed. Like the on-screen character he helped bring to life, David is determined to continue seeking adventure and living life to the fullest despite mounting obstacles.

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About David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived is a 2023 English-language documentary film directed by Dan Hartley. The cast is led by David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe, Sue Holmes. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived was produced by HBO Documentary Films, Sky, and Lightbox Entertainment and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on November 13, 2023, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director: Dan Hartley
Release date: November 13, 2023
OTT release: November 15, 2023
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: HBO Documentary Films, Sky, Lightbox Entertainment

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David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived cast & crew

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived was directed by Dan Hartley.

The cast features David Holmes as Self, Daniel Radcliffe as Self, Sue Holmes as Self, Andy Holmes as Self, Greg Powell as Self, and Tolga Kenan as Self.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Chris Openshaw and it was produced by Poppy Dixon and Vanessa Tovell.

Is David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived worth watching?

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 77 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

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It first became available to stream digitally on November 15, 2023.

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