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The Holy Boy(2025)

2h 2mHorror, Thriller, DramaItalian
7/10
136 user ratings

Overview

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.

Director

Paolo Strippoli

Studio

Nightswim

Budget

$4M

Revenue

$378K

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Cast

Michele Riondino

Michele Riondino

as Sergio Rossetti

Giulio Feltri

Giulio Feltri

as Matteo Corbin

Paolo Pierobon

Paolo Pierobon

as Mauro Corbin

Romana Maggiora Vergano

Romana Maggiora Vergano

as Michela

Roberto Citran

Roberto Citran

as Don Attilio

Sergio Romano

Sergio Romano

as Pichler

Anna Bellato

Anna Bellato

as Anna

Sandra Toffolatti

Sandra Toffolatti

as Elisabetta Gengo

Gabriele Benedetti

as Franco

Diego Nardini

as Lorenzo Berni

Alex Radetic

as Coso

Tatiana Lepore

Tatiana Lepore

as Signora Berni

Where to Watch

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2025

Runtime

2h 2m

Language

Italian

Rating

7 / 10

Budget

$4M

Box Office

$378K

Production Companies

Nightswim • Fandango • Vision Distribution

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Holy Boy?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Holy Boy (2025).

What is The Holy Boy about?

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.

Who directed The Holy Boy?

The Holy Boy was directed by Paolo Strippoli and released in 2025. It is a horror, thriller, drama film.

How long is The Holy Boy?

The Holy Boy has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).

Who stars in The Holy Boy?

The cast of The Holy Boy includes 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 more.

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