David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

Directed by Dan Hartley

Produced by HBO Documentary Films, Sky

202389 min7.1 / 10

An intimate, hopeful documentary about resilience and reinvention following catastrophic injury, grounded in the real-world determination of a stunt performer turned disability advocate.

As Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the Harry Potter films, David Holmes' work has been seen worldwide by millions of people. Tragically an on-set accident ended what David calls "the best job in the world," leaving him paralyzed. Like the on-screen character he helped bring to life, David is determined to continue seeking adventure and living life to the fullest despite mounting obstacles.

Questions people ask

  • Does David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity47

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Like David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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