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The Rite

PG-1320111h 54mMikael Håfström
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 22% · Metacritic 38

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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.

DramaThrillerHorror
Vatican (holy See)ExorcismViolinistGodPriestHospitalChurchDevilMiscarriageRoman Catholic Church

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Rite (2011) 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.

Who stars in The Rite?

The Rite stars Anthony Hopkins (Father Lucas Trevant), Colin O'Donoghue (Michael Kovak), Alice Braga (Angeline), Rutger Hauer (Istvan Kovak), Ciarán Hinds (Father Xavier). The film was directed by Mikael Håfström.

How long is The Rite?

The Rite has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Rite worth watching?

The Rite holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 22. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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