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The Rite

2011·Movie
1h 54min·PG-13
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Faith and meaning and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

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.
Exorcism HorrorReligious ThrillerPsychological DramaFaith vs. DoubtSupernatural DreadDemonic PossessionSlow Burn TensionOccult Themes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Rite legally?

The Rite is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Rite worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Rite rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Rite?

1 h 54 min

The Rite runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Rite?

Critics30
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate The Rite higher (52) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Rite a box office hit?

Budget$37 million
Box office$96 million

Yes. It cost about $37 million to make and earned $96 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is The Rite in?

EnglishItalianHungarianRussianLatinWelsh

It was made in English, with some Italian, Hungarian, Russian, Latin, Welsh. Produced in United States, Hungary.

In how many countries can I watch The Rite?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Rite in 120 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Rite, including Bilingual Bonus, Hollywood Atheist, Based on a True Story.