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Thriller · Drama · Fantasy · 2h 2m · 2025

The Holy Boy

★ 6.7 / 10 · 175 votes IT
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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.

Directed by Paolo Strippoli Starring Michele Riondino, Giulio Feltri, Paolo Pierobon, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Roberto Citran
ThrillerDramaFantasy
First releaseSep 17, 2025
Score6.7 / 10
Length2h 2m
LanguageIT

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Release rollout

The Holy Boy opened first in Italy on September 17, 2025. The rollout continued across 7 countries, finishing in South Korea on October 7, 2026.

Release dates by country

ItalySep 17, 2025
SpainMar 20, 2026
BelgiumApr 8, 2026
GreeceJun 11, 2026
RussiaJul 9, 2026
FranceSep 2, 2026
South KoreaOct 7, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does The Holy Boy come out?

The Holy Boy was released on September 17, 2025.

Who directed The Holy Boy?

The Holy Boy was directed by Paolo Strippoli.

How long is The Holy Boy?

The Holy Boy has a runtime of 2h 2m.

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