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The Holy Boy (2025)
122 min | Drama, Horror

The Holy Boy (2025)

122 min | Drama, Horror

In Italy's happiest village, a haunted teacher discovers dark secret behind weekly gatherings where locals seek healing from a teenage boy's embrace. His quest to save the youth reveals the sinister nature of a community hiding behind joy.

Director

Paolo Strippoli

Writers

Jacopo Del Giudice | Paolo Strippoli | Milo Tissone

Producers

Laura Paolucci | Domenico Procacci | Stefano Sardo | Ines Vasiljevic

Composers

Federico Bisozzi | Davide Tomat

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Edit Completed

Updated Jul 20, 2025

Release date

Sep 17, 2025 (Italy)

Awards

1 win

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10 cast members

Name	Known for
Michele Riondino Sergio Rossetti Sergio Rossetti See fewer	Palazzina Laf (2023)
Romana Maggiora Vergano Michela Michela See fewer	Cabrini (2024)
Giulio Feltri Matteo Corbin Matteo Corbin See fewer	The Holy Boy (2025)
Anna Bellato Actress Actress See fewer	The Last Man on Earth (2011)
Roberto Citran Actor Actor See fewer	Nine (2009)
Paolo Pierobon Actor Actor See fewer	Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara (2023)
Sergio Romano Actor Actor See fewer	The Invisible Witness (2018)
Vincenzo Tosetto Vittorio Vittorio See fewer	I Hate Christmas (2022)
Sandra Toffolatti Actress Actress See fewer	Yara (2021)
Gabriele Benedetti Actor Actor See fewer	The Invisible Boy (2014)