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Holy Days

AdventureComedyDrama

Directed by Nathalie Boltt

When young Brian discovers plans to close a convent of delightfully eccentric nuns, he sets off with them on a wild road trip across New Zealand to save their home. From TMDB

51 reactions from 3 sources (Bluesky, TMDB reviews, Mastodon) · newest Oct 12, 2026 · last updated Oct 13, 2026 · How this works

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 62% of 21 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.3/10. Sheila O'Malley of RogerEbert.com gave the film two out of four stars and wrote, "Holy Days depends on an audience finding nuns funny, especially when they drive cars, crack jokes, or throw back a glass of wine. 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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  • Nichol @henribus.eurosky.socialBluesky · Dec 12, 2025

    There’s a new film out from NZ called Holy Days, with Miriam Margolyes as a nun, it looks a bit of fun, so I sent the trailer to my two nz friends and one goes ‘oh yeah I provided outfits for that’. NZ continues to have all of six people in it.

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  • Steffani Cameron 🇨🇦 @snarkysteff.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 9, 2026

    This movie, Holy Days, is releasing in two weeks and captioning it last year was some of the most fun I've had on the job in a long, long time. It's a joint Canada/New Zealand production, filmed in NZ. I hope people see it en masse, it's the feel-good movie you need right now.

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  • Tikkun Olamunist - ירמל גרױס @tikkunolamunist.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 29, 2023

    It's Elul, the month in which Jews contemplate repentance to prepare for the High Holy Days. I'm watching the classic Yiddish movie, Overture to Glory, starring the brilliant cantor and actor Moishe Oysher, as a Polish cantor who gets recruited by the Warsaw opera to sing for them.

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  • Kellyyy 👻 @tealwaistcoat.bsky.socialBluesky · May 23, 2026

    My #LastFourWatched for #LetterboxdFriday. Not much movement this week as "Holy Days" was from last week... About to start a four-day weekend though! #FilmSky

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  • Jill S @outseide.bsky.socialBluesky · May 31, 2026

    We are watching the movie Holy Days (Hoopla) with Judy Davis and Mariam Margolyes. Set in 1974 New Zealand, about some nuns who are going to lose their convent, and a young boy who goes on a road trip with them to save it. Learned Ezekiel 23:20 includes “genitals like donkeys”. Lots of good humor.

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  • MovieJawn @moviejawn.comBluesky · Apr 16, 2026

    MJ's @pronouns.bsky.social says, "HOLY DAYS is sweet, silly, and provokes interesting conversations, especially around grief." #HolyDaysMovie is playing in select theaters.

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  • Larry Oliver @larryoliverfilm.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 17, 2026

    Family-friendly New Zealand film, 'Holy Days', is currently in UK cinemas. larryoliverfilm.blogspot.com/2026/08/52-f...

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  • Angie Bee ✒️📓🐝 @zombeesknees.bsky.socialBluesky · May 8, 2025

    One of *my* High Holy Days. First film I saw in theaters with just a friend (Amanda Wright!) and no parents chaperoning. First film I saw multiple times in theaters (3x total). And a VHS -- then DVD -- I watched so much I broke the damn thing(s). Still have it memorized, start to finish.

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  • the Curb @thecurbau.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 28, 2026

    With thanks to Kismet Movies, for paid subscribers, we have three double passes to see Holy Days. To win, be an active paid subscriber. That's it! Winners are selected at random and will be contacted via email with tickets by 5 August 2026. www.thecurb.com.au/holy-days-giveaway/

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  • Eye For Film @eyeforfilm.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 26, 2026

    "So much of life today is ghastly — war, misery, lying and people dying. And this is a film that gives you a little bit of hope" - Miriam Margolyes, Jacki Weaver and Nat Boltt discuss Holy Days www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/feature/2026... #filmsky 🎬

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  • Jack Yan (甄爵恩) @jackyanMastodon · Mar 8, 2026

    Great Kiwi #film, #HolyDays—wonderful mix of comedy and emotion and a great directorial début for #NatBoltt. Based on the novel by #JoyCowley. Well worth supporting. #RandomDateNight

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  • 🔥 🦌 Ash of the North 🦉 ❄️ @ashleeelizabeth.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 12, 2026

    It’s a line from the movie Holy Days I’m watching right now omg Granny Dubs-it’s hilarious! Lol 😂 its about 3 nuns in New Zealand try to see it if you can it’s so funny

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  • Claire Lacey (they/them) @poetactics.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 25, 2026

    Holy Days, the movie based on the Joy Crowley book, makes a pretty good sick-day watch. It's a bit clumsy in spots. Plotwise, has similarities with The Mountain, though less focalised through the kid perspective. Also elicits Call the Midwife, though less of a Serious Drama. Fun overall, though.

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  • Cinéorama @cineramafilm.comBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    Holy Days (review) – stale comedy and recycled road movie plot beats hold back Boltt’s film from reaching its full potential. By @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social Read More: cineramafilm.com/2026/08/13/h...

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  • Mayfair Theatre @mayfairtheatre.bsky.socialBluesky · May 31, 2026

    Sunday May 31! 2:00pm -Farewell My Concubine- Presented by Amoment Books, a cultural brand that bridges Chinese-language literature & cinema with audiences. 6:15pm -Holy Days- “It’s incredibly funny” (Film Threat) 8:30pm -True Stories- 40th Anniversary! 5 Stars! “Absolutely amazing” (LYT Rules)

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  • 1godzillafan, The MST3K & Clara Stan @1godzillafan.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 28, 2026

    Holy Days ⭐️1/2 "The movie was made with the hypothesis that nuns are funny when they are sassy, but it can't deliver because it doesn't understand that sass is more than raising your eyebrows, putting your hand on your hip, and emphasizing random words that mean nothing."

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  • Indiana Film Journalists Association @ifja.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 25, 2026

    Three nuns and a Kiwi boy go on a cross-country jaunt to save their convent in "Holy Days," a chipper, life-affirming comedy. Movie review by Christopher Lloyd. #filmsky 📽️

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  • Kaleb E. Goldschmitt @kgoldschmitt.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 9, 2023

    The Hamas strike came 50 years after the Yom Kippur War, just months after a prestige film about that war, Golda (starring Helen Mirren), screened in theaters. Simchat Torah is the official end of the High Holy Days. Anyone who knows the Jewish calendar could have told you this was planned.

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  • Eye For Film @eyeforfilm.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    A Maori boy who misses his deceased mum goes on a road trip with three nuns who are trying to save their convent from developers in Holy Days www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/holy-... #filmsky 🎬

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  • Movie Moose @moviemoose.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 8, 2026

    Holy Days: this is the type of film we need to keep getting in cinema. Something sweet & lovely, which is familiar but leaves you with a warm glow. Judy, Miriam & Jackie definitely elevated the material but it’s still an emotional journey with characters you come to care about.

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  • Mayfair Theatre @mayfairtheatre.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 4, 2026

    Thursday June 4! 4:00pm -Holy Days- “It’s incredibly funny…stellar performances…the definitive feel-good movie of 2026” (Film Threat) 7:00pm -They Are Sacred- Reframes neurodiversity through an Indigenous lens, following a Cree father’s journey to honor his autistic son.

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  • Mayfair Theatre @mayfairtheatre.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 2, 2026

    Tuesday June 2! 4:00pm -Holy Days- “It’s incredibly funny…stellar performances” (Film Threat) 6:30pm -I Swear- 5 Stars! “an absolute gem of a film.” (The Post New Zealand) 9:15pm -True Stories- 4/4 Stars! “a special favourite” (Film Freak Central) 5 Stars! “Absolutely amazing” (LYT Rules)

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  • Mayfair Theatre @mayfairtheatre.bsky.socialBluesky · May 29, 2026

    Fri May 29! 4:00pm -Holy Days- “incredibly funny…the definitive feel-good movie of 2026” (Film Threat) 6:30pm -I Swear- 5 Stars! “an absolute gem of a film” (The Post New Zealand) 9:15pm -The Rocky Horror Picture Show- Hosted by The Absent Friends Shadow Cast! “a masterpiece” (Reel Time Flicks)

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  • PoliticalBee @politicalbee.bsky.socialBluesky · May 24, 2026

    I adore this woman, both as a person and as an actress. Yesterday on Hoopla I watched her play a somewhat happily demented & beloved nun in 'Holy Days' a movie set in New Zealand.

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  • 3 caffeinations deep in yerbadom (On Hiatus) @revolverunit.bsky.socialBluesky · May 7, 2026

    jumpscared by the front and center Creative BC and CBC logos at the beginning of this random movie from New Zealand called Holy Days

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  • ladychats.bsky.social @ladychats.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 28, 2026

    She’s a hoot. Check out the trailer on YouTube of new NZealand film “Holy Days” comedy due out late Feb I think. A ripper role for her and 2 other Aust gals.

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  • VIMooZ @vimoozblog.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 26, 2026

    Holy Days, the comedy film starring Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, Jacki Weaver will be released exclusively in theaters across North America in March 2026. vimooz.me/1nnqnk In Holy Days, three nuns embark on a road trip across New Zealand, on a journey to fight for their independence. #filmsky

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  • Patrick Laff @patricklaff.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 13, 2025

    The first trailer for... Holy Days 🍿🤩... a road trip movie with Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes & Jacki Weaver as nuns. 😂🤣

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  • Top UK Films @topukfilms.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 21, 2026

    1 Odyssey 15 2 SpiderMan Brand New Day 12A 3 Obsession 18 4 Katseye Wild Hearts 12A 5 Toy Story 5 PG 6 Coyote vs Acme PG 7 Tony 15 8 David PG 9 End Of Oak Street 12A 10 Paw Patrol Dino Movie PG 11 Minions & Monsters U 12 Stop That Train 15 13 Chickenhare / Secret O/T Groundhog PG 14 Holy Days 12A...

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  • CinemaSerf @Geronimo1967TMDB reviews · Aug 19, 2026

    The young "Brian" (Elijah Tamati) is still grieving for his mum, even though she has been dead for many years and his dad (Craig Hall) has a new lady in his life - the despised "Liz" (Nathalie Boltt). His only solace seems to come from the company of a trio of ageing nuns who inhabit a ramshackle covent nearby. "Agnes" (Judy Davis) takes kindly to the youngster and is rewarded with some valuable insider information. The bishop has been conspiring with the dipso, gambling, "Father Findlay"…

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  • Simon Waite @thecinemascene.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 16, 2026

    Holy Days is good fun with a game cast and a nice balance of humor and tragedy simwmovies.blogspot.com/2026/08/film...

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  • AnyGoodFilms @anygoodfilms.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 11, 2026

    We take a look at the gentle comedy, 'Holy Days'... anygoodfilms.com/holy-days-re...

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  • Simon Waite @thecinemascene.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 11, 2026

    Big movie day on Saturday: Holy Days, The End of Oak Street, One Night Only

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  • Anthony Moses Sanchez @nthonymsanchez.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 19, 2026

    Last night watched Holy Days and it had that indie film I found at Blockbuster aisle vibe. youtube.com/watch?v=cEQm...

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  • FilmInk Magazine @filmink.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 10, 2026

    Holy Days is our July movie of the month!! Every member of our holy movie club, ClubInk, receives a double pass to the movie starring Judy Davis, Jacki Weaver and Miriam Margolyes

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  • Shain E. Thomas @shainethomas.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 2, 2026

    Film Threat described Holy Days as “the definitive feel-good movie of 2026…”. “… feel-good movie” is possibly the understatement of the decade. It’s the comedy no one knew we needed. britbox.today/coming-soon-... #Comedy #Movies #Films #Entertainment

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  • Mayfair Theatre @mayfairtheatre.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 3, 2026

    Wednesday June 3! 3:45pm -I Swear- 5 Stars! “an absolute gem of a film” (The Post New Zealand) 6:30pm -Holy Days- “It's incredibly funny…stellar performances” (Film Threat) 9:00pm -Chopping Mall- “a horror cult classic…it’s truly a thing to behold” (The Movie Buff)

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  • Mayfair Theatre @mayfairtheatre.bsky.socialBluesky · May 22, 2026

    Friday May 29-Thursday June 4! -Holy Days -I Swear -The Rocky Horror Picture Show- Hosted by The Absent Friends Shadow Cast! -The Grand Budapest Hotel- Wes Anderson Film Fest! -True Stories -Chopping Mall -Saturday Night Sinema- Free for Members/Members Only! -Farewell My Concubine -They Are Sacred

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  • Mayfair Theatre @mayfairtheatre.bsky.socialBluesky · May 21, 2026

    Holy Days – Screening on May 29, 31, & June 2-4! “it's incredibly funny…stellar performances…the definitive feel-good movie of 2026” (Film Threat) “a great bit of fun anchored by four wonderful performances.” (Movie Jawn) “absolutely wonderful” (Vancouver Sun) mayfairtheatre.ca/movie/holy-d...

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  • Area 33 @area33.eurosky.socialBluesky · Apr 27, 2026

    Nat Boltt returns to the #YVRScreenScene Podcast to discuss #HolyDays, her feature film directorial debut www.yvrscreenscene.com/home/2026/4/...

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  • Joe Dixon @joedixon.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 2, 2026

    Just saw Holy Days, a NZ movie about 3 nuns and a little boy who set out to save the nuns from forced retirement. Is it any good?Have you seen a lot movies before? Then you've seen this one. Is it funny or emotional enough to over come the clichés riddled throughout it? Nope. Not at all.

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  • Nora Lee Mandel @mandelmavensnest.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 31, 2026

    Canadian filmmaker Nat Boltt makes her rollicking debut adapting Joy Crowley’s HOLY DAYS w/funny (!) Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, Jackie Weaver, Maori boy, & Tami Neilson songs thru NZ scenery. In theaters via @BlueFox_Ent www.bluefoxentertainment.com/movie/detail...

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  • The Movie Buff @themoviebuff.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 31, 2026

    Film review: The comedy "Holy Days" is laced with nuns, puns, and maneuvers sensitive topics with grace. #holydaysmovie #nuns #filmreview #comedy #NatBoltt #newzealandcinema www.themoviebuff.net/2026/03/lace...

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  • Christina Haska She/Her @pizzafan89.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 30, 2026

    Caught Holy Days at the Vic this evening - the film fest buzz is real! This was so funny and sweet, definitely worth a visit! #Movies #VicTheatre #Flicks

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  • terra T @terra-t.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 28, 2026

    Holy Days is a heartfelt movie about accepting the things you cannot change (death), moving through that grief (with support from family) to then fight for the things you can change (stopping greedy capitalists). Elijah Tamati is a child actor who can actually act and carries the movie. 4.7/5

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  • Geek Hard @geekhardshow.comBluesky · Mar 27, 2026

    Don’t miss Geek Hard LATER TODAY! You’ll hear our chat with director Nat Boltt about her film, Holy Days! You’ll also hear Andrew’s interview with artist @samifrancisart.bsky.social from Toronto Comicon, and we’ll give our review of Daredevil: Born Again S2! 7 PM EST on www.realityradio101.com.

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  • CarnivorousReyn @carnivorousreyn.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 7, 2026

    Another film worth watching... Holy Days comedy drama film directed/written by Nathalie Boltt, in her feature directorial debut. A Canadian-New Zealand co-production, the film follows a lost young boy and three nuns who embark on a road trip. CoStars Miriam Margolyes (Miss Fisher's Muder Mysteries)

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  • Dave Moskovitz (((❤️))) @davemosk.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gyBluesky · Feb 19, 2026

    Māori grief and Church faith meet in new film Holy Days – Te Ao Māori News https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2026/02/20/maori-grief-and-church-faith-meet-in-new-film-holy-days/ He says the new film Holy Days does just that, reflecting the complexities of Māori grief and where it meets Church faith - […]

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  • FilmInk Magazine @filmink.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 10, 2025

    You know how Australia always steals and claims Kiwi talent as their own? Well, looky here, Judy Davis, Jacki Weaver and Miriam Margolyes (Australian via UK) star in road movie HOLY DAYS, an adaptation of beloved novel by acclaimed New Zealand author Dame Joy Cowley

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  • Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dave @davebrowne.bsky.socialBluesky · May 26, 2025

    We are at the start of the High Holy Days period for horror movie fans that ends tomorrow with the celebration of the birthdays of both Christopher Lee AND Vincent Price.

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  • 1News NZ (Unofficial) @1newsnz.nzcow.comBluesky · Feb 17, 2025

    📢 Kōawa Studios has already been booked to assist with upcoming feature film Holy Days, starring Miriam Margolys.

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Judy Davis
Sister Agnes
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Miriam Margolyes
Sister Luke
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Jacki Weaver
Sister Mary Clare
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Elijah Tamati
Brian Collins
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Craig Hall
Joe Collins
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John Bach
Bishop Chaytor
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Jonny Brugh
Father Findlay
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Nathalie Boltt
Liz

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