The Ritual (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2025, The Ritual is a horror, drama and thriller film directed by David Midell, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Two priests, one in crisis with his faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform a risky exorcism.
Who’s in it. The Ritual stars Dan Stevens as Father Joseph Steiger, Abigail Cowen as Emma Schmidt, Al Pacino as Father Theophilus Riesinger and Patricia Heaton as Mother Superior, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Ritual has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Ritual page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ritual tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ritual (2025)?
- In US, The Ritual 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 Ritual worth watching?
- The Ritual holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, drama and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ritual?
- The Ritual stars Dan Stevens, Abigail Cowen, Al Pacino, Patricia Heaton and Ashley Greene.
- When was The Ritual released?
- The Ritual was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.