The Holy Boy

Name: The Holy Boy
Director: Paolo Strippoli
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Drama
Released: 2025
Duration: 2 h 2 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Michele Riondino, Giulio Feltri, Paolo Pierobon, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Roberto Citran

20252h 2m6.9(148 votes)

HorrorThrillerDrama

Synopsis

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 f…

The Holy Boy (2025) is a horror, thriller, and drama film directed by Paolo Strippoli. It stars Michele Riondino, Giulio Feltri, and Paolo Pierobon. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 148 votes.

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Director

Paolo Strippoli

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Holy Boy

Where can I watch The Holy Boy?

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Who stars in The Holy Boy?

The Holy Boy stars Michele Riondino, Giulio Feltri, Paolo Pierobon, and Romana Maggiora Vergano, and was directed by Paolo Strippoli.

How long is The Holy Boy?

The Holy Boy has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.

When did The Holy Boy come out?

The Holy Boy was released in 2025.

What genre is The Holy Boy?

The Holy Boy is a horror, thriller, and drama film.

Is The Holy Boy worth watching?

The Holy Boy holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.