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TMDB20252h 2mThriller / Drama / Fantasy

The Holy Boy

TMDB movie listing

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 167 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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The Holy Boy at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Long watch · 2h 2m

At 2h 2m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Drama · Fantasy

TMDB files it under thriller, drama, and fantasy.

US availability

No US listings

No US subscription, free, rental, or purchase listing is currently recorded for this film.

TMDB audience score

6.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 167 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Holy Boy tonight

  • It needs the whole evening: 2h 2m.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 167 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Holy Boy

Is The Holy Boy scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Holy Boy for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, drama, and fantasy film.
Where can I watch The Holy Boy in the US?
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How long is The Holy Boy?
The Holy Boy runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Is The Holy Boy suitable for kids?
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