The Rite (2011) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Jan 28, 2011 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery | Runtime 1h 54m
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The Rite Plot Synopsis:

Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donaghue), the son of a funeral director grows indifferent to his father and joins a Seminary. On his way to the course completion, he is overwhelmed by a strong lack of faith. His religious beliefs are further jolted when he sees a young girl haplessly dy**g in a road accident for whom he reluctantly performs the ritual to absolve her sins. His mentor still believes in him and urges him to go to Italy to take an exorcism course hoping that he it would strengthen his faith in Christianity. In Italy, he attends a session from Father Xavier (Ciarán Hinds), who soon becomes aware of his skepticism. As a result he sends him to an eminent Jesuit exorcist, Father Lucas Trevant (Sir Anthony Hopkins), whose ways though questionable are quite effective. He witnesses the exorcism of a sixteen year old girl but still seems unconvinced. Father Lucas explains to him that it takes multiple sessions over a long stretch of time to completely free a victim from the demon. Despite witnessing some supernatural occurrences during the aforesaid exorcism, Michael is as skeptical as ever. After the second exorcism, the girls condition becomes quite critical as she is moved to a hospital. She soon dies and the demon finds a new victim. As the moment of reckoning draws near, Micheal may be the only hope left but first he must overcome his own doubts and apprehensions in order to fight and destroy the ominous forces.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: An American seminary student travels to Italy to take an exorcism course.

Tagline: You can only defeat it when you believe.

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Official Trailer

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The Rite Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2011 (more 2011 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 114 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Sub-Genres:  Demons
Horror Genres:  Possession, Supernatural
Horror Subgenres:  Exorcisms, Religion
Directors: Mikael Håfström
Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Colin O''Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciarán Hinds, Toby Jones … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jan 28, 2011
Box Office: $33,047,633
Nominations: 5

What is The Rite Streaming On?

The Rite is Streaming on Netflix, HBO Max
Language: English, Welsh, Italian, Latin, Russian, Hung
Country: United States, Hungary, Italy
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Rite Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 28, 2011, Netflix: Dec 31, 2018
Writers: Michael Petroni, Matt Baglio
Producers: Robert Bernacchi, Richard Brener, Merideth Finn, Christy Fletcher, Beau Flynn, Emma Parry, Mark Tuohy, Gian Paolo Varani, Tripp Vinson
Editors: David Rosenbloom

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