The Holy Child (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2001, The Holy Child is a comedy and drama film directed by Stéphane Clavier, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Marc (Lambert Wilson) is a man of the cloth who's gained a bit of celebrity for his public espousal of religious celibacy. In fact, he's even written a book about the subject. But Marc's 15 minutes of fame could be up when a bratty teenager turns up claiming to be the priest's son. Together, they forge a pact that will keep the "secret" under wraps … but all bets are off when the celibate priest finds himself falling for the boy's mother.
Who’s in it. The Holy Child stars Lambert Wilson as Pere Marc Aubray, Marthe Villalonga as Mamitta, Adrien Aumont as Dimitri and Agathe Teyssier as Martine.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Holy Child has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Holy Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Holy Child tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Holy Child (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Holy Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Holy Child worth watching?
- The Holy Child holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Holy Child?
- The Holy Child stars Lambert Wilson, Marthe Villalonga, Adrien Aumont and Agathe Teyssier.
- When was The Holy Child released?
- The Holy Child was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.