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The Rite

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Though he is filled with doubt about the subject, seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donoghue) finds he must attend a Vatican school of exorcism. Believing possession to be the work of a troubled mind rather than actual demons, hel urges his superiors to look for answers in psychiatry. Then Michael becomes the apprentice of Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), a veteran exorcist, and encounters a terrifying force that causes him to question everything he believes.
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Anthony Hopkins is as excellent as ever, but he's no match for The Rite's dawdling pace and lack of chills -- or Colin O'Donoghue's tentative performance in the leading role.

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express 04/03/2019
2/5
What makes this film old is Anthony Hopkins and his laboured transformation into a tortured being, who needs to be tied up hand and foot, there to snarl and growl.We've seen this Hopkins before, better done in his man-eating Hannibal Lecter role. Go to Full Review Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness 06/05/2011
C-
Parades about with a self-seriousness at odds with a second-half dominated by veiny-faced, limb-contorting special effects and screaming, screaming, screaming. Go to Full Review David Stratton At the Movies (Australia) 03/09/2011
2/5
This dreary affair is 'inspired by actual events', but it's a very low-wattage entry into the genre of the exorcist movie. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 08/03/2023
2.5/4
Much like Håfström’s last film, 1408, a promising and even impressive opening gives way to a final act that squanders everything that came before. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 10/06/2022
The Rite arrives too late to its infernal circle. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/21/2020
2.5/4.0
By the film's mid-point Hafstrom has lost control of the film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jamie L Oct 19 Brilliant acting and a good few jump scares too! See more Eye C @ECinc Oct 2 With a simple and uninnovative story, the film manages to draw the spectator in and perturb them through the experiences of the young seminarian. See more John D Jul 27 "The Rite" delivers a stunning portrayal of demonic possession and exorcism, along with a focus on character transformation. I highly recommend this film! See more J M Jul 18 Fantastic film with an excellent understanding of the reality of the battle between unseen forces of Good vs evil entities. If anyone doubts this reality, show up to help women in crisis pregnancy, and all hell breaks loose. Truly the battle is over Human Life & eternal destiny. My teens loved this film bc they know this to be true. In the end God wins, but it can get ugly in the process. Thankful these people made this film. Can’t imagine what it cost them.🙏🏼 See more Kalin T Jun 28 Terrible… I can’t think of one good thing to say about this movie. See more Garry A @heavyg Jun 23 I kept waiting for more to happen during the 1st half of the film. The movie got better, in part because there was more Anthony Hopkins. See more Read all reviews
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Mikael Håfström

Director

Anthony Hopkins

Father Lucas Trevant

Colin O'Donoghue

Michael Kovak

Alice Braga

Angeline

Ciarán Hinds

Father Xavier

Toby Jones

Father Matthew

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The Rite

Anthony Hopkins as Father Lucas in "The Rite."' (L-R) Colin O'Donoghue as Michael Kovak and Anthony Hopkins as Father Lucas in "The Rite."' (Top-Bottom) Colin O'Donoghue as Michael Kovak and Marja Karan as Sandra in "The Rite." Colin O'Donoghue as Michael Kovak in "The Rite." Anthony Hopkins as Father Lucas in "The Rite." (L-R) Colin O'Donoghue as Michael Kovak and Alice Braga as Angeline in "The Rite." Anthony Hopkins as Father Lucas in "The Rite." Anthony Hopkins as Father Lucas in "The Rite." Anthony Hopkins as Father Lucas in "The Rite." (L-R) Anthony Hopkins as Father Lucas and Colin O'Donoghue as Michael Kovak in "The Rite." View more photos

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Synopsis Though he is filled with doubt about the subject, seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donoghue) finds he must attend a Vatican school of exorcism. Believing possession to be the work of a troubled mind rather than actual demons, hel urges his superiors to look for answers in psychiatry. Then Michael becomes the apprentice of Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), a veteran exorcist, and encounters a terrifying force that causes him to question everything he believes.
Director
Mikael Håfström
Producer
Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson
Screenwriter
Michael Petroni
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Contrafilm
Rating
PG-13 (Frightening Images|Disturbing Thematic Material|Language|Sexual References|Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 28, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 17, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$33.0M
Runtime
1h 54m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
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