The Ritual (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2017, The Ritual is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by David Bruckner, running about 94 minutes. “Your darkest dream awaits you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of college friends reunite for a trip to the forest, but encounter a menacing presence in the woods that's stalking them.
Who’s in it. The Ritual stars Rafe Spall as Luke, Robert James-Collier as Hutch, Sam Troughton as Dom and Arsher Ali as Phil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Ritual has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ritual page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ritual tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ritual (2017)?
- In US, The Ritual is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ritual worth watching?
- The Ritual holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ritual?
- The Ritual stars Rafe Spall, Robert James-Collier, Sam Troughton, Arsher Ali and Paul Reid.
- When was The Ritual released?
- The Ritual was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.