The Rite(2011)
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The Rite Synopsis
Seminary student Michael Kovak reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.
The Rite (2011) is a drama, thriller and horror film directed by Mikael Håfström, released on January 28, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga and Rutger Hauer. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 2,308 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikael Håfström
- Writers:
- Matt Baglio, Michael Petroni
- Producers:
- Tripp Vinson, Beau Flynn
- Cinematographer:
- Ben Davis
- Composer:
- Alex Heffes
- Production:
- New Line Cinema, Contrafilm, Mid Atlantic Films
- Budget:
- $37,000,000
- Revenue:
- $96,047,633
- Status:
- Released
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The Rite Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Hopkins
as Father Lucas Trevant
Colin O'Donoghue
as Michael Kovak
Alice Braga
as Angeline
Rutger Hauer
as Istvan Kovak
Ciarán Hinds
as Father Xavier
Toby Jones
as Father Matthew
Maria Grazia Cucinotta
as Aunt Andria
Marta Gastini
as Rosaria
- Arianna Veronesi
Arianna Veronesi
as Francesca
Andrea Calligari
as Vincenzo
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
as Eddie
Torrey DeVitto
as Nina
Key crew
Directed by Mikael Håfström, written by Matt Baglio and Michael Petroni, produced by Tripp Vinson and Beau Flynn.
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The Rite Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 2,308 ratings.
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The Rite – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rite online?
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The Rite (2011) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Rite?
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The main cast of The Rite (2011) includes Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga, Rutger Hauer and Ciarán Hinds. The film was directed by Mikael Håfström. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rite released?
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The Rite was released on January 28, 2011 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Rite worth watching?
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The Rite (2011) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 2,308 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.
Is there a trailer for The Rite?
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