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The Rite

2011Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

DramaThriller
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic385.6Rotten Tomatoes22%40%
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic385.6Rotten Tomatoes22%40%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Mikael Håfström
Written by
Michael Petroni, Matt Baglio
Produced by
Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson
Music by
Alex Heffes

Everyone

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Facts

January 28, 2011 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
January 28, 2011
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Horror
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, Hungarian, Russian, Latin, Welsh
Made in
United States, Hungary
Budget
$37 million
Box office
$96 million
Available in
120 countries

Tropes

Bilingual Bonus, Hollywood Atheist, Based on a True Story +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Rite?"

Questions about The Rite

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Rite?

PlexNetflixThe Roku

In the United States, The Rite streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on Plex and The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 98 other countries.

Is The Rite worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is The Rite okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Rite scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does The Rite use?

Bilingual BonusHollywood AtheistBased on a True StoryOh, Crap!Did Not Think This ThroughThe Hero's JourneyMentor ArchetypeSay My NameDemonic PossessionArtistic License – ReligionLarge HamPrecision F-Strikeand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Bilingual Bonus, Hollywood Atheist, and Based on a True Story.