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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Holy Boy earned $378K against a $4.0M budget.
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Year context
The Holy Boy was released 1 year ago in 2025.
CAST (10)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$4.0M
Budget
$378K
Revenue
-91%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Fandango
Vision Distribution
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
122 min (2h 2m)
Language
Italian
Country
Italy, SI
Rating
7.3/10 (84 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$4,025,000
Box Office
$377,925
Profit
$-3,647,075
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Holy Boy?
The Holy Boy has a runtime of 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Who directed The Holy Boy?
The Holy Boy was directed by Paolo Strippoli.
Who stars in The Holy Boy?
The cast of The Holy Boy includes Michele Riondino, Giulio Feltri, Paolo Pierobon, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Sergio Romano.
How much did The Holy Boy make at the box office?
The Holy Boy earned $377,925 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $4,025,000.
What is the rating of The Holy Boy?
The Holy Boy has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 84 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Horror
Drama
Thriller
KEYWORDS (4)
ritual
teenage boy
serenity
elevated horror