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The Rite (2011)

PG-13 · 2011-01-28 · 1h 54m · EN
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You can only defeat it when you believe.

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.

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Mikael HåfströmDirectorMichael PetroniWriter
Budget
$37M
Box office
$96M

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▶ Arriving At The Vatican▶ Father Lucas▶ Close The Door▶ TV Spot # 11▶ TV Spot # 12▶ TV Spot # 10▶ TV Spot # 9▶ TV Spot # 8▶ TV Spot # 6

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Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsFather Lucas TrevantColin O'DonoghueColin O'DonoghueMichael KovakAlice BragaAlice BragaAngelineToby JonesToby JonesFather MatthewCiarán HindsCiarán HindsFather XavierRutger HauerRutger HauerIstvan KovakMarta GastiniMarta GastiniRosariaMaria Grazia CucinottaMaria Grazia CucinottaAunt AndriaArianna VeronesiArianna VeronesiFrancescaAndrea CalligariAndrea CalligariVincenzoChristopher Rodriguez MarquetteChristopher Rodriguez MarquetteEddieTorrey DeVittoTorrey DeVittoNina

Keywords

ChurchHospitalExorcismPriestDevilGodVaticanWalking caneExorcistViolinistMiscarriageDisbeliefRoman catholicSeminaryLimpToadClergyFormalinScepticism

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · HorrorTheme affinityChurch · Hospital · ExorcismDialogue densityDramaDirector preference90074Actor preference141838 · 1544 · 2575Country preferenceUs

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What is The Rite 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.

How long is The Rite?

The Rite has a runtime of 114 minutes.

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