Birth Rite (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2003, Birth Rite is a horror film directed by Devin Hamilton, running about 82 minutes. “Fear The Gift.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On her 18th birthday, Rebecca meets a mysterious man with magical powers. Roman, the warlock, shows her how her parents were murdered and bestows upon her the Sacred Amulet that is her birth rite. As she delves into the black arts of witchcraft, her adopted sister, Erin, fights to save her soul from the evil that has possessed her. It all ends in a showdown of good and evil as Erin and Roman battle for Rebecca.
Who’s in it. Birth Rite stars Natalie Sutherland as Rebecca, Danny Wolske as Roman, Laura Nativo as Erin and Brinke Stevens as Mona Proctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Birth Rite has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Here TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Birth Rite page.
If you liked it. Fans of Birth Rite tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Birth Rite (2003)?
- In US, Birth Rite is available to stream on Here TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Birth Rite worth watching?
- Birth Rite holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Birth Rite?
- Birth Rite stars Natalie Sutherland, Danny Wolske, Laura Nativo, Brinke Stevens and Larry Dirk.
- When was Birth Rite released?
- Birth Rite was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.