The Rite (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2011, The Rite is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Mikael Håfström, running about 114 minutes. “You can only defeat it when you believe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Rite stars Anthony Hopkins as Father Lucas Trevant, Colin O'Donoghue as Michael Kovak, Alice Braga as Angeline and Toby Jones as Father Matthew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Rite has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $96M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rite page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rite tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rite (2011)?
- In US, The Rite is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rite worth watching?
- The Rite holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rite?
- The Rite stars Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga, Toby Jones and Ciarán Hinds.
- When was The Rite released?
- The Rite was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.