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The Rite (2011)

“You can only defeat it when you believe.”

6.1/10 · 2,325 votes 1h 54m pg-13 ThrillerDramaHorror

#178 of 249 films from 2011 #1793 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Mikael Håfström · Written by Michael Petroni, Matt Baglio

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Overview

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.

Cast

Anthony Hopkinsas Father Lucas Trevant
Colin O'Donoghueas Michael Kovak
Alice Bragaas Angeline
Rutger Haueras Istvan Kovak
Ciarán Hindsas Father Xavier
Toby Jonesas Father Matthew
Maria Grazia Cucinottaas Aunt Andria
Marta Gastinias Rosaria
Arianna Veronesias Francesca
Andrea Calligarias Vincenzo
Christopher Rodriguez Marquetteas Eddie
Torrey DeVittoas Nina
Ben Cheethamas Young Michael
Marija Karanas Sandra

Facts

Release dateJanuary 28, 2011
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) — longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$37,000,000
Box office$96,047,633 (2.6× budget)
IMDbtt1161864

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Questions

How long is The Rite?
The Rite runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is The Rite worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 2,325 votes, which places it #178 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 29%) and #1793 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Rite?
The Rite was directed by Mikael Håfström. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Escape Plan (2013), 1408 (2007), Outside the Wire (2021).
Who stars in The Rite?
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.
What is The Rite rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Rite?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19355.

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