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Holy Days (2026)

Holy Days poster
Directed by
Nathalie Boltt
Genre
adventure, comedy, drama
Country
New Zealand, Canada
Runtime
1h 41m
Rated
PG
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 5 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

Three elderly nuns and an unhappy young boy go on a road trip to save their convent. They encounter various challenges and form an unlikely bond along the way.

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What happens

Holy Days is a 2026 comedy drama film directed and written by Nat Boltt, in her feature directorial debut. A Canadian-New Zealand co-production, the film features three elderly nuns, who are trying to save their convent, and an unhappy young boy, who embark on a road trip. The film had its world premiere at the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival on 5 February 2026, which was followed by a Canadian premiere at the Kingston Canadian Film Festival on 26 February. It was theatrically released in New Zealand on 26 February, and was released in North America on 27 March. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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