Last Rites (1988): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1988, Last Rites is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Donald P. Bellisario, running about 103 minutes. “Passion. Betrayal. Revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After witnessing her lover being murdered by his jealous wife, Angela seeks refuge in a church where she encounters a young priest named Michael, who gives her sanctuary. But the killing was not a simple act of passion, as the victim had ties to organized crime, and, surprisingly, so does Michael, whose father is a powerful don. When the priest finds himself falling in love with Angela, his religious vows and family ties are both severely tested.

Who’s in it. Last Rites stars Tom Berenger as Father Michael Pace, Daphne Zuniga as Angela, Chick Vennera as Nuzo and Anne Twomey as Zena, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Last Rites has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $427K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Last Rites page.

If you liked it. Fans of Last Rites tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.