Rites (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2023, Rites is a drama film directed by Damián Vondrášek, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. A twelve-year-old Michal was born with a cleft lip. He feels inadequate because of his deformed face. His only friend Ondra convinces him to join a street gang to finally break free from a position of an outsider. Two friends have one afternoon to show they have what it takes to pass the admission to the gang. Michal desperately wants to prove he is good enough, but the tempting adventure suddenly turns into an initiation ritual into adulthood.
Who’s in it. Rites stars Tomáš Starý, Daniel Vízek, Jakub Lacina and Ondřej Kopecký, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rites has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rites page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rites tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rites (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rites change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rites worth watching?
- Rites holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rites?
- Rites stars Tomáš Starý, Daniel Vízek, Jakub Lacina, Ondřej Kopecký and Sedrik Dvořák.
- When was Rites released?
- Rites was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.