The Rites of May (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1976, The Rites of May is a horror film directed by Mike de Leon, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A young cameraman, Jun Torres, encounters a strange woman, Teresa, in his hometown at the time of Lent.
Who’s in it. The Rites of May stars Charo Santos as Teresa, Tommy Abuel as Jun, Mona Lisa as Aling Pining and Mario Montenegro as Dr. Torres, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Rites of May has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rites of May page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rites of May tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rites of May (1976)?
- In US, The Rites of May is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rites of May worth watching?
- The Rites of May holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rites of May?
- The Rites of May stars Charo Santos, Tommy Abuel, Mona Lisa, Mario Montenegro and Sarah K. Joaquin.
- When was The Rites of May released?
- The Rites of May was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.