The Rites of May(1976)
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The Rites of May Synopsis
During a return to his provincial home, a young man gets involved with a woman who is ultimately possessed by her sister's spirit, paving the way to revealing the painful truth about her unsolved disappearance.
The Rites of May (1976) is a drama, thriller and horror film directed by Mike de Leon, released on January 1, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Charo Santos, Tommy Abuel, Mona Lisa and Mario Montenegro. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike de Leon
- Writers:
- Gil Quito, Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Rody Lacap
- Composer:
- Max Jocson
- Production:
- Cinema Artists
- Status:
- Released
The Rites of May Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charo Santos
as Teresa
Tommy Abuel
as Jun
Mona Lisa
as Aling Pining
Mario Montenegro
as Dr. Torres
- Sarah K. Joaquin
Sarah K. Joaquin
as Aling Angelina
- Susan Valdez-LeGoff
Susan Valdez-LeGoff
as Rosa
Moody Diaz
as Aling Bebeng
Key crew
Directed by Mike de Leon, written by Gil Quito and Clodualdo del Mundo Jr..
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The Rites of May Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Rites of May – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rites of May online?
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The Rites of May (1976) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel, Troma NOW and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Rites of May?
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The main cast of The Rites of May (1976) includes Charo Santos, Tommy Abuel, Mona Lisa, Mario Montenegro and Sarah K. Joaquin. The film was directed by Mike de Leon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rites of May released?
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The Rites of May was released on January 1, 1976 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Rites of May worth watching?
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The Rites of May (1976) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.