The Rite(2011)
“You can only defeat it when you believe.”
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.
Director
Mikael Håfström
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$37M
Revenue
$96M
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
as Francesca
Andrea Calligari
as Vincenzo
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
as Eddie
Torrey DeVitto
as Nina
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$37M
Box Office
$96M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • Contrafilm • Mid Atlantic Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rite?▼
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What is The Rite about?▼
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.
Who directed The Rite?▼
The Rite was directed by Mikael Håfström and released in 2011. It is a drama, thriller, horror film.
How long is The Rite?▼
The Rite has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in The Rite?▼
The cast of The Rite includes 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 and more.
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