Holy Days

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Holy Days

Mar 2026

1h 41m

Comedy

Drama

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1974 New Zealand: young Brian's heart is broken, but he finds a quirky crew of nuns in a rundown convent facing shutdown. Together, they hit the road in a wild, hilarious race to save their home. Holy Days is a feel-good joyride about faith, fierce family vibes, and finding hope where you least expect it. Buckle up!

Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

May 7

It's moving, completely obvious in every single way, and I loved it anyhow.

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

Mar 27

4/5

A recipe for miraculous mischief.

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

Mar 27

2/4

As someone with two nuns in my family, I do not find the mere existence of nuns living their lives in the modern world inherently humorous.

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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

Apr 28

2.5/5

The film strains for a laugh in nearly every scene, when a quieter approach, that didn't try so hard to be liked, might have yielded a more real resonance and pay-off.

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Harper Rochel Goldman

MovieJawn

Apr 17

Holy Days doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it’s a great bit of fun anchored by four wonderful performances.

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Ben Glidden

Film Threat

Apr 13

9/10

Holy Days is the definitive feel-good movie of 2026 so far. From its vibrant tone to its wholesome story, you’re guaranteed to walk out of the theater with a smile on your face.

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M

Mar 31

A very good movie - heart warming, funny, some very good "reminders" (life lessons) for all. If you're hyper religious, don't take offense - remember it's just a movie that reminds us all that we're human and in need of some type of redemption.

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Eugene B

Mar 30

Wildly fun, inspiring and sweet!!

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GuyFiery

Mar 29

Judy Davis and Jacki Weaver still have what it takes. Cute movie. Nice New Zealand landscapes

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Deb D

@Durodeb 3d

A very sweet, heartwarming film. Nice to see at a time in the world that seems so dark and sad. Lovely performance by the three female leads and the young boy. Can’t beat the NZ scenery! Good on the Canadian and NZ backers for helping to get this one made!

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Lynette S

@RT63439961 May 19

I found this movie visually fun and and it really evoked many different emotions in all the right places. The ups and downs were all there and it felt authentic. Such a heartwarming film with the perfect sprinkling of zany humour. Total enjoyment!

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CAROL S

@Carol1936 May 16

Holy Days tugs the heart strings in the best possible way - with gentleness, insight and love. Cross-generational communication figures large, as does forgiveness and acceptance. The cast is stunning as is the landsape. Yes, I enjoyed deeply. Go see it, now!

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Nathalie Boltt

Director

Judy Davis

Sister Agnes

Miriam Margolyes

Sister Luke

Jacki Weaver

Sister Mary Clare

Elijah Tamati

Brian

Nathalie Boltt

Liz

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1974 New Zealand: young Brian's heart is broken, but he finds a quirky crew of nuns in a rundown convent facing shutdown. Together, they hit the road in a wild, hilarious race to save their home. Holy Days is a feel-good joyride about faith, fierce family vibes, and finding hope where you least expect it. Buckle up!

Director: Nathalie Boltt
Producer: Emma Slade, Victoria Dabbs, Roxi Bull, Michelle Morris, Sushant Desai
Screenwriter: Nathalie Boltt
Distributor: Blue Fox Entertainment
Production Co: Lily Pictures, Velvet Moss
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 27, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 28, 2026
Runtime: 1h 41m