Rituals (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 9

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Released in 1998, Rituals is a drama and romance film directed by Carol Mayes, running about 25 minutes.

What it’s about. A woman confides in her best friend about her deep suspicions that her husband is cheating on her. The friend is into voodoo and spirits and gives her candles and charms to have around the house when the man of the house comes home. Suddenly he changes behavior and is asking her out to dinner, bathing in the tub together and generally getting back close again. So the voodoo seemed to have worked. So much in fact that the affair he was having becomes less important, much to the surprise of the "other" woman who turns out to have been fooling herself with her plan to keep him.

Who’s in it. Rituals stars Regina King as Iris, Isaiah Washington as Wendal, Jenifer Lewis as Carmen and Ellis Williams as Jacob, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Rituals sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rituals page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rituals tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rituals (1998)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rituals change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Rituals worth watching?
Rituals holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Rituals?
Rituals stars Regina King, Isaiah Washington, Jenifer Lewis, Ellis Williams and Rodger Lee.
When was Rituals released?
Rituals was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.