Holy Days (2026)
Story overview
Holy Days is a 2026 New Zealand-Canadian comedy-adventure-drama directed by Nathalie Boltt. The film follows young Brian, who discovers plans to close a convent housing a group of delightfully eccentric nuns. Determined to save their home, Brian embarks on a wild road trip across New Zealand with the nuns, leading to humorous misadventures and heartfelt moments as they navigate challenges together.
Parent Guide
A family-friendly comedy-adventure with positive messages about community, friendship, and determination. Features gentle humor, mild comedic peril, and heartwarming character interactions without concerning content.
Content breakdown
Comedic peril typical of road trip adventures - characters may get into silly mishaps, minor vehicle troubles, or face non-threatening obstacles. No actual violence or physical harm.
No scary or disturbing content. The threat of the convent closing creates mild tension but is presented in a lighthearted manner. All challenges are resolved positively.
No strong language or profanity expected in this family-oriented comedy. At most, very mild exclamations like 'oh dear' or 'goodness.'
No sexual content, references, or nudity. Characters are dressed modestly throughout.
No depiction of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or substance use. Characters may drink tea or other non-alcoholic beverages.
Mild emotional moments related to potentially losing the convent home, but these are balanced with humor and positive resolution. The overall tone remains lighthearted and uplifting.
Parent tips
This film is a lighthearted comedy-adventure suitable for family viewing. It features positive themes of community, determination, and friendship. The road trip premise involves mild comedic peril and slapstick humor typical of the genre. The eccentric nuns provide gentle humor without disrespecting religious figures. No strong language, sexual content, or substance use is present. Best for children ages 8+ who can follow the road trip narrative and appreciate gentle character comedy.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- Which nun was your favorite and why?
- What was the funniest part of their trip?
- How did Brian help his new friends?
- What creative solutions did the characters use to solve problems?
- How did the different nuns' personalities help the group?
- What does 'eccentric' mean based on the nuns' behavior?
- What does this film say about community and belonging?
- How did the road trip format help develop the characters?
- What real-world issues about community spaces does this story touch on?
- How does the film balance comedy with its themes of community preservation?
- What commentary might the film be making about modern development versus tradition?
- How effective was the road trip structure for character development and thematic exploration?
Where to watch
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