The Holy Boy
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | — |
About The Holy Boy
The Holy Boy is a 2025 Italian-language horror, thriller and drama film directed by Paolo Strippoli. The cast is led by Michele Riondino, Giulio Feltri, Paolo Pierobon. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings.
The Holy Boy was produced by Nightswim, Fandango, and Vision Distribution and made in Italy and Slovenia. It was released on September 17, 2025. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paolo Strippoli
- Writers
- Paolo Strippoli, Jacopo del Giudice, Milo Tissone
- Release date
- September 17, 2025
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, Slovenia
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Nightswim, Fandango, Vision Distribution
The Holy Boy cast & crew
The Holy Boy was directed by Paolo Strippoli and written by Paolo Strippoli, Jacopo del Giudice, and Milo Tissone.
The cast features Michele Riondino as Sergio Rossetti, Giulio Feltri as Matteo Corbin, Paolo Pierobon as Mauro Corbin, Romana Maggiora Vergano as Michela, Roberto Citran as Don Attilio, and Sergio Romano as Pichler.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Federico Bisozzi, cinematography is by Cristiano Di Nicola, and it was produced by Stefano Sardo and Ines Vasiljević.
Is The Holy Boy worth watching?
The Holy Boy holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 149 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, thriller, and drama, The Holy Boy is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Holy Boy
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
The Holy Boy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Holy Boy in United States?
The Holy Boy is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Holy Boy in?
The Holy Boy is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Holy Boy?
The Holy Boy runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is The Holy Boy rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 149 ratings.
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