The Rite (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Rite is a 2011 drama thriller directed by Mikael Håfström, starring Colin O'Donoghue, Ciarán Hinds and Anthony Hopkins. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $96.6 million worldwide on a $37 million budget. Critics gave it 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10. Stream it on Netflix and Plex, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Mikael Håfström
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $37M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rite About?
The premise of The Rite without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A skeptical seminary student, Michael Kovak, travels to the Vatican to study with an unconventional and renowned exorcist. Battling his own doubts, Michael observes and assists in multiple exorcisms, witnessing disturbing and terrifying events. As he confronts the dark reality of demonic possession, his faith is tested, and he must reconcile his reason with the power of ancient rituals in a desperate fight against evil.
The Rite Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- exorcism
- exorcist
- italy
- supernatural horror
- film starts with text
- film starts with a quote
- 16 year old
- 16 year old girl
- what happened to epilogue
- ends with text
- ends with biographical notes
- possessed girl
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- christian
- motor vehicle
- car
- italian car
- alfa romeo
- alfa romeo motor vehicle
- alfa romeo mito
- boxing gym
- mortuary
- letter of resignation
- mcdonald's restaurant
- cat
- rain
- upside down crucifix
- door closes by itself
- bound to a chair
- growl
- evil laughter
- confessional
- surrealism
- man slaps a girl
- contortion
- spiral staircase
- coughing up a nail
- coughing blood
- waking up from a nightmare
- reference to baal
- reference to leviathan
- raped by father
- charm bracelet
- strapped to a chair
- devil tattoo
- riding a bicycle in the rain
- 2011 eruption of grimsvotn
- motorcycle
- exorcism class
- graveside ceremony
- trembling hand
Where to Watch The Rite
Stream it on Netflix and Plex, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Rite Cast
Colin O'Donoghue leads the cast, with Ciarán Hinds and Anthony Hopkins. Directed by Mikael Håfström.
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Director Mikael Håfström
The Rite Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Rite 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
84 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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The Rite Plot Summary
What happens in The Rite from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Michael Kovak, portrayed by Colin O’Donoghue, grapples with a profound disillusionment stemming from his relationship with his father, who operates a mortuary. Seeking to escape this legacy and secure a free college education, he enrolls in a seminary, fully intending to renounce his vows upon graduation. Fast forward four years, Michael stands on the brink of ordination, but immediately afterward, he writes a resignation letter to his superior, Father Matthew, played by Toby Jones. This letter is rooted in his deep-seated crisis of faith. In an attempt to dissuade Michael from this hurried decision, Father Matthew attempts to catch up with him, but fate intervenes when he trips over a curb, inadvertently causing a biker to veer toward an oncoming vehicle.
Full summary
The whole story of The Rite, scene by scene
The Rite Box Office & Budget
The Rite grossed $96.6 million worldwide on a $37 million budget, 2.6 times what it cost. $33 million came from the US and Canada and $63.5 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$96.6M
2.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $33M
- International
- $63.5M
- Budget
- $37M
The Rite Trailers & Videos
16 videos: 2 trailers, 10 teasers and 4 clips.
- Trailer Main Trailer
- Teaser TV Spot #2
- Teaser TV Spot #3
- Teaser TV Spot # 1
How Well Do You Know The Rite?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What profession did Michael Kovak initially pursue?
Cars in The Rite
37 cars on screen, including the 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo and the 1980 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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2003 Fiat Multipla Minor role -
1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Ambulance VF210 Minor role
The Rite Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Egzorcizmas” and “I teleti”.
- Also known as
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- Egzorcizmas
- I teleti
- Obred
- O Ritual
- ザ・ライト -エクソシストの真実
- ザ・ライト -エクソシストの真実-：2011
- 仪式
- 现代驱魔师
- 驱魔殿堂
- 恶魔仪式
- The Rite - Das Ritual
- Il Rito
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- Le Rite
- El rito
- Обряд
- Ritualen
- Ayin, რიტუალი
- A rítus
- Rytuał
- Rituál
- เดอะไรต์ คนไล่ผี
- Obřad
- ザ・ライト -エクソシストの真実-
- Η Τελετή
- Ritualul
- Ritualet
- הפולחן
- 더 라이트: 악마는 있다
- El ritu
- Ритуалът
- 現代驅魔師
- Обред
- 驅魔殿堂
- Nghi Lễ
- खौफ़नाक साया
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Movies Like The Rite
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Ritual, The Exorcist and The Exorcist: Believer.
The Rite FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Rite, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rite?
The Rite runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The Rite released?
The Rite was released on January 28, 2011.
Who directed The Rite?
The Rite was directed by Mikael Håfström.
More films by Mikael Håfström Who is in the cast of The Rite?
The Rite stars Colin O'Donoghue, Ciarán Hinds and Anthony Hopkins.
Where can I watch The Rite?
In the US, The Rite is streaming on Netflix, Plex and The Roku Channel and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Rite make at the box office?
The Rite grossed $96.6 million worldwide ($33 million domestic, $63.5 million international) on a budget of $37 million.
How is The Rite rated?
The Rite has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 38 on Metacritic, 61% on TMDB and 2.7/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The Rite have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rite has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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