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The Rite

The Rite

You can only defeat it when you believe.

20116.11h 54m

Overview

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.

Directed by Mikael Håfström
Written by Matt Baglio, Michael Petroni
Produced by Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson
Box OfficeBudget: $37.0MRevenue: $96.0M

Top Cast

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Father Lucas Trevant

Colin O'Donoghue

Colin O'Donoghue

Michael Kovak

Alice Braga

Alice Braga

Angeline

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

Istvan Kovak

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Father Xavier

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

Father Matthew

Maria Grazia Cucinotta

Maria Grazia Cucinotta

Aunt Andria

Marta Gastini

Marta Gastini

Rosaria

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Arianna Veronesi

Francesca

Andrea Calligari

Andrea Calligari

Vincenzo

Themes & Keywords

vatican (holy see)exorcismviolinistgodpriesthospitalchurchdevilmiscarriageroman catholic churchexorcistdisbeliefseminarylimptoadclergyformalinscepticismhorrified

About The Rite

The Rite is a drama, thriller, horror film released in 2011 exploring themes of vatican (holy see), exorcism, violinist, god, priest, hospital. Directed by Mikael Håfström, it stars Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga. 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.

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